Andicee

Ok, it's all filled in, again, with everything I can think of, only...how do
I get a reference from my current employer without telling them I'm off to
Oz? It's not like I'm gonna get the boot or anything but it may be a bit
awkward!

andicee

ShellnTez

we just said that the process takes such a long time that we need to get the ball rolling and that it would be ages before we are going
shell

Marie's big sister

Hi, how's it going?

We have the same predicament. We have everything except a reference from the current employer. It is a bit of a sore point as I have been asking my other half to get it for weeks now only to find he is worried abut what they will say, think, whatever. It's an awkward one. We would love to hear how you get on.

I have lots of family in Queensland so I suggested maybe saying that we are going for an extended holiday as my kids don't get a chance to get to know that part of the family (well it's true really, we're just not saying how extended it will be!). We can only afford it if we work so need a visa allowing us to work and that's why we need a reference from them.

Garrie's a good worker so I think it will be a little akward but they will want him back so I think he will be ok.

Good luck, let us know how it goes.

Susan.

Andicee

"Marie's big sister" <member46515@british_expats.com> wrote in message
news:[email protected] m...
    >> Ok, it's all filled in, again, with everything I can think of,
    >> only...how do
    >> I get a reference from my current employer without telling them I'm
    >> off to
    >> Oz? It's not like I'm gonna get the boot or anything but it may be a
    >> bit
    >> awkward!
    >> andicee
    > Hi, how's it going?
    > We have the same predicament. We have everything except a reference
    > from the current employer. It is a bit of a sore point as I have been
    > asking my other half to get it for weeks now only to find he is worried
    > abut what they will say, think, whatever. It's an awkward one. We
    > would love to hear how you get on.
    > I have lots of family in Queensland so I suggested maybe saying that
    > we are going for an extended holiday as my kids don't get a chance to
    > get to know that part of the family (well it's true really, we're just
    > not saying how extended it will be!). We can only afford it if we
    > work so need a visa allowing us to work and that's why we need a
    > reference from them.
    > Garrie's a good worker so I think it will be a little akward but they
    > will want him back so I think he will be ok.
    > Good luck, let us know how it goes.
    > Susan.
    > --
    > Posted via http://britishexpats.com

Hi there

I just consulted the Mrs who's had more jobs than hot dinners and her advise
is, just ask the personnel dept. She's got a point when she says that they
CAN'T sack you for asking for a reference. And if they make things awkward
for you, you've got them for harassment! Obviously we don't want this to
happen. Gonna ask mine tomorrow. I'll let you know what they say. I work for
Centrica, ie British Gas, a 'fairly' large company. I am also the top
performing electrician in the company! Hey, what can I say? I love my job.
They probably won't want me to go either. Should be interesting :)

Andicee

"smurtaza" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected] m...
    >> "Marie's big sister" <member46515@british_expats.com> wrote in message
    >> news:[email protected] m...
    >> >> Ok, it's all filled in, again, with everything I can think of,
    >> >> only...how do
    >> >> I get a reference from my current employer without telling them I'm
    >> >> off to
    >> >> Oz? It's not like I'm gonna get the boot or anything but it may be
    >> >> a
    >> >> bit
    >> >> awkward!
    >> >> andicee
    >> > Hi, how's it going?
    >> > We have the same predicament. We have everything except a reference
    >> > from the current employer. It is a bit of a sore point as I have
    >> > been
    >> > asking my other half to get it for weeks now only to find he is
    >> > worried
    >> > abut what they will say, think, whatever. It's an awkward one. We
    >> > would love to hear how you get on.
    >> > I have lots of family in Queensland so I suggested maybe saying that
    >> > we are going for an extended holiday as my kids don't get a chance
    >> > to
    >> > get to know that part of the family (well it's true really, we're
    >> > just
    >> > not saying how extended it will be!). We can only afford it if we
    >> > work so need a visa allowing us to work and that's why we need a
    >> > reference from them.
    >> > Garrie's a good worker so I think it will be a little akward but
    >> > they
    >> > will want him back so I think he will be ok.
    >> > Good luck, let us know how it goes.
    >> > Susan.
    >> > --
    >> > Posted via http://britishexpats.com
    >> Hi there
    >> I just consulted the Mrs who's had more jobs than hot dinners and her
    >> advise
    >> is, just ask the personnel dept. She's got a point when she says that
    >> they
    >> CAN'T sack you for asking for a reference. And if they make things
    >> awkward
    >> for you, you've got them for harassment! Obviously we don't want this
    >> to
    >> happen. Gonna ask mine tomorrow. I'll let you know what they say. I
    >> work for
    >> Centrica, ie British Gas, a 'fairly' large company. I am also the top
    >> performing electrician in the company! Hey, what can I say? I love my
    >> job.
    >> They probably won't want me to go either. Should be interesting :)
    > What are the documents required by TRA for the assessment as a General
    > Plumber?????

No idea chap. I'm sure someone here will be able to help.

Rang my manager today and explained to him that I required a reference cos
I'm sick to death of this country and want to emigrate to Oz. He said..."I
don't blame you" and proceeded to rant and rave about the exact same things
that pee me off over here!! Said he will sort a reference for me asap!

Blimey, that was easy. Will let you know when I get it.

andicee

cakeychef

hi, here's a tip. type out your own reference making sure it meets all of the requirements of you TRA, then just ask youe employer to sign it.

good luck

simon

Andicee

"cakeychef" <member39759@british_expats.com> wrote in message
news:[email protected] m...
    >> Ok, it's all filled in, again, with everything I can think of,
    >> only...how do
    >> I get a reference from my current employer without telling them I'm
    >> off to
    >> Oz? It's not like I'm gonna get the boot or anything but it may be a
    >> bit
    >> awkward!
    >> andicee
    > hi, here's a tip. type out your own reference making sure it meets all
    > of the requirements of you TRA, then just ask youe employer to sign it.
    > good luck
    > simon
    > --
    > Posted via http://britishexpats.com

Hah, I'm ahead of you there. Did exactly that when I realised that they
wanted specifics. I sent them 'sample' statements, to show them what was
required, adding "feel free to include any or all of this statement". Will
let you know how I get on.

Cheers

andicee