is it really that bad over in oz
Apr 9th 2009, 6:57 pm
#46
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Re: is it really that bad over in oz
....and the pro australian spinmeisters on this site will, no doubt, offer clarity?
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Apr 9th 2009, 6:59 pm
#47
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Re: is it really that bad over in oz
Now now children!
Does it really matter? It's unlikely that any government is truly honest with unemployment figures.
Our own experience in Aus is that it is so hard to register unemployed, I very much doubt if the figures are even vaguely accurate!
Does it really matter? It's unlikely that any government is truly honest with unemployment figures.
Our own experience in Aus is that it is so hard to register unemployed, I very much doubt if the figures are even vaguely accurate!
Apr 9th 2009, 7:01 pm
#48
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Re: is it really that bad over in oz
You have now asked this question several times! Are you suddenly expecting that we will all start saying that Aus is immune to the recession & all is hunkydory?
It is not easy unless you have a particular skill that is still truly in demand!
Do you?
Having read a lot of your other posts, you are a long way along the process & too far along to turn back, so stop worrying & just deal with it when you get here!
It is not easy unless you have a particular skill that is still truly in demand!
Do you?
Having read a lot of your other posts, you are a long way along the process & too far along to turn back, so stop worrying & just deal with it when you get here!
Apr 9th 2009, 7:14 pm
#49
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Re: is it really that bad over in oz
Wow, with your grumpy reply, so lacking in empathy, I'd almost mistake you for a born and bred Australian (said with love as I am married to one). Seriously however, I think sometimes it's easy to forgot what it was like when we were on our way or new in town and green as grass - give the poor beggars a break for cripes sake!!
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...hlight=scampie
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...hlight=scampie
I don't think it was grumpy but come on, the OP has posted the same question multiple times & it was a legitimate comment.
I have every empathy with the stress & anxieties associated with the move & most certainly have not forgotten what it was like.
Apr 9th 2009, 9:31 pm
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Re: is it really that bad over in oz
I think it was obvious - cooked too - in other words - reduced as well as being high.
Apr 9th 2009, 9:33 pm
#51
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Re: is it really that bad over in oz
If one partner is unemployed but the other earns over $500 per week, they recommend not bother even applying. In other words, the unemployed partner needn't even bother filing in the paperwork for unemployment benefit if his/her wife earns over $500.
So where are those figures of the unemployed partners who don't claim?
Apr 9th 2009, 9:38 pm
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Re: is it really that bad over in oz
The real issue is that you still see this as a pissing contest...
Apr 9th 2009, 9:39 pm
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Re: is it really that bad over in oz
Apr 9th 2009, 9:41 pm
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Re: is it really that bad over in oz
Apr 9th 2009, 9:42 pm
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Re: is it really that bad over in oz
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...hlight=scampie
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...hlight=scampie
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...hlight=scampie
I don't think it was grumpy but come on, the OP has posted the same question multiple times & it was a legitimate comment.
I have every empathy with the stress & anxieties associated with the move & most certainly have not forgotten what it was like.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...hlight=scampie
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...hlight=scampie
I don't think it was grumpy but come on, the OP has posted the same question multiple times & it was a legitimate comment.
I have every empathy with the stress & anxieties associated with the move & most certainly have not forgotten what it was like.
Apr 9th 2009, 9:42 pm
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Re: is it really that bad over in oz
Spot on!
If one partner is unemployed but the other earns over $500 per week, they recommend not bother even applying. In other words, the unemployed partner needn't even bother filing in the paperwork for unemployment benefit if his/her wife earns over $500.
So where are those figures of the unemployed partners who don't claim?
If one partner is unemployed but the other earns over $500 per week, they recommend not bother even applying. In other words, the unemployed partner needn't even bother filing in the paperwork for unemployment benefit if his/her wife earns over $500.
So where are those figures of the unemployed partners who don't claim?
To what extent do the official UK figures for unemployment accurately reflect economic reality ?
The JSA excludes many groups of people from claiming unemployment benefit, even though they are actively seeking work.
Examples include:
The JSA excludes many groups of people from claiming unemployment benefit, even though they are actively seeking work.
Examples include:
- A husband or wife who’s partner is working and earning above a certain amount. i.e. JSA is means tested depending on a partner’s income.
- People under 18 are not eligible - in theory they should be on training schemes
- People over 55 are often excluded
Apr 9th 2009, 9:44 pm
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Re: is it really that bad over in oz
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...hlight=scampie
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...hlight=scampie
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...hlight=scampie
I don't think it was grumpy but come on, the OP has posted the same question multiple times & it was a legitimate comment.
I have every empathy with the stress & anxieties associated with the move & most certainly have not forgotten what it was like.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...hlight=scampie
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...hlight=scampie
I don't think it was grumpy but come on, the OP has posted the same question multiple times & it was a legitimate comment.
I have every empathy with the stress & anxieties associated with the move & most certainly have not forgotten what it was like.
Apr 9th 2009, 9:58 pm
#58
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Re: is it really that bad over in oz
RSG and RSA are ok if you are 17 and they will give you a go, but otherwise you need experience in these things too to get a foothold. You also need to take them in the State you are to live in as they do not traverse boarders of States here.
My daughter works in a Gaming Room casual and its "casual" sometimes she gets 1 shift a week and sometimes 3. She has another job casual as well in an office so it ticks her over as she is at university and she lives at home.
Hospitality and Gaming is a favourite with students.
So if you have not worked in a bar but want to get a job now and get some experience under your belt.
My daughter works in a Gaming Room casual and its "casual" sometimes she gets 1 shift a week and sometimes 3. She has another job casual as well in an office so it ticks her over as she is at university and she lives at home.
Hospitality and Gaming is a favourite with students.
So if you have not worked in a bar but want to get a job now and get some experience under your belt.
I have been working behind the bar and done part time waitressing since I was 18 right through til about 5 years ago, part time evenings/weekends etc., so I do have the experience as well.
Thanks for the advice.
I also have experience in care work and I have been advised to do the First Aid course when I get there as there can be a fair bit of casual work in that area too.
As I say, study will be my first priority when I get there and when I am up to speed with Aussie Tax and Company Law I can look for more fulltime work.
Apr 9th 2009, 10:07 pm
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Re: is it really that bad over in oz
This same question is asked at http://www.economicshelp.org/blog/un...loyment-in-uk/
