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Forum: Australia
Nov 29th 2014, 10:11 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,148
Posted By wongstonn

Re: Technology Project / Programme Manager - Moving to Melbourne

There are conflicting reports of the market for IT PMs in Melbourne at the moment. I think "OK" would be be a fair average. In recent years the market has trended towards having domain expertise in...
Forum: Australia
Oct 18th 2014, 10:58 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,068
Posted By wongstonn

Re: Who have you used to bring over uk pension?

For the answer to your question read this....

https://www.russell.com/au/assets/pdfs/factsheet/SS_FACT_QROPS.pdf

N
Forum: Australia
Oct 17th 2014, 5:36 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,068
Posted By wongstonn

Re: Who have you used to bring over uk pension?

Hi

As 'John in Oz' mentioned, I got the forms sent to me by the UK pension provider. As far as I can recall (as this happened nine years ago) when I got the forms I filled in the bits that felt...
Forum: Australia
Oct 14th 2014, 9:02 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,068
Posted By wongstonn

Re: Who have you used to bring over uk pension?

I didn't use anybody. I filled in the transfer forms myself and sent them in. Simple. saved myself the fees/commission. Maybe you should consider doing that too.

N
Forum: Australia
Feb 28th 2014, 9:10 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,469
Posted By wongstonn

Re: Moving to Endeavour Hills

Mobile phones I'd say Telstra. There will be cheaper options, however, the ace that Telstra have is coverage.

Transport services. In the same way that London as 'Oyster', Melbourne has 'Myki' ...
Forum: Australia
Nov 2nd 2013, 10:55 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,970
Posted By wongstonn

Re: Banking Suggestions

oops - just had a bad iPad moment and sent post before completing what I wished to write.

One differentiator at this level might exist if you are a smartphone user. Might be worth seeing what...
Forum: Australia
Nov 2nd 2013, 10:40 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,970
Posted By wongstonn

Re: Banking Suggestions

Hi there

Folk get very animated about banks over here. The BE community will doubtless have loads of good/bad stories with all the banks. In terms of a basic savings account to have a salary paid...
Forum: Australia
Jul 13th 2013, 6:43 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 16,230
Posted By wongstonn

Re: Bramley apples in or around Melbourne

Thanks for that. Popped over to their store in the Queen Vic. Not available at the mo' due to season. But store is duly noted.

Thanks all
Forum: Australia
Jul 12th 2013, 2:56 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 16,230
Posted By wongstonn

Bramley apples in or around Melbourne

I'm pining for an apple crumble made from nice Bramley apples to get that lovely tart flavour....not exactly common here. Spent 30 mins wandering around the Queen Vic market to no avail.

Does...
Forum: Australia
Apr 17th 2013, 9:05 am
Replies: 45
Views: 6,344
Posted By wongstonn

Re: Ethnic Minority predjuice ?

Hi

Might be worth sharing my family's experience. I'm white and English. My wife is Hong Kong Chinese. We have a mixed race 11 year old daughter. We lived in the UK together for 10 years...
Forum: Australia
Feb 23rd 2013, 9:26 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,284
Posted By wongstonn

Re: Ayers Rock Trip

Go during winter so the temperature is tolerable.

Consider going to King's Canyon to do the 3 hour canyon rim walk (taking the detour during the walk to get to the Garden of Eden). Many I know...
Forum: Information Technology
Feb 9th 2013, 2:37 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 7,499
Posted By wongstonn

Re: ITIL Service Transition - In Demand?

Hi

The short answer is yes, there are jobs in this area. Can't comment on quite how many, though I'd suspect there would be quite a few.

With a number of major outsource providers such as IBM...
Forum: Australia
Jan 11th 2013, 11:11 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,824
Posted By wongstonn

Re: Moving to Australia-please help

Yes, that is generally true.
Forum: Information Technology
Jan 8th 2013, 8:57 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 5,694
Posted By wongstonn

Re: Current job market for IT professional workers in Oz?

Check out the report on the jobs market, and the associated salary survey at this link:

http://www.michaelpage.com.au/ContentArticle/page/8150.html
Forum: Information Technology
Jan 8th 2013, 8:54 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 9,744
Posted By wongstonn

Re: Finding IT job after getting Australia PR

Yes, you can apply. There's no law against it :)

However, the majority of Australian employers and agencies will only really consider applications once you are actually residing in Australia.
Forum: Australia
Dec 10th 2012, 11:55 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,318
Posted By wongstonn

Re: New in Melbourne, Seeking Insurance Job

Hi there

As a rule of thumb, you can expect a slowdown in recruitment in December and even more so in January. It is holiday season. Local contractors would rather avoid job seeking in January...
Forum: Australia
Aug 23rd 2012, 1:49 am
Replies: 1
Views: 718
Posted By wongstonn

Re: Working in Traralgon, where to live ?

Given that is a 120 round trip from Warragul to Traralgon, I'm not entirely clear why you'd not want to live in Traralgon itself? Is there something wrong with Traralgon?

Both are very much towns...
Forum: Australia
Aug 1st 2012, 11:12 am
Replies: 44
Views: 4,774
Posted By wongstonn

Re: Mortgages

I'd imagine while processing a mortgage application a lender would want to see evidence of your income stream that will fund your repayments , so I suspect a job offer will not suffice.

Also,...
Forum: Australia
Jun 25th 2012, 4:53 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,678
Posted By wongstonn

Re: IT Project Manager NSW - Market Outlook

Hi

I am an IT PM working for a bank in Melbourne. While appreciating that the question was about Sydney and not Melbourne I suspect they markets have something in common. Sure, there are always...
Forum: Australia
Feb 24th 2012, 7:24 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,438
Posted By wongstonn

Re: Mortgage experience

Noticed that on another thread you'd been seeking input on where to live.

Many people move over having done their homework on their target home area and rent for at least six month to validate...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 8th 2011, 10:45 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 833
Posted By wongstonn

Terrible impact of Cyclone Yasi in Melbourne - Please Give Generously

Collingwood flood victims need assistance - Please Give Generously



Torrential rain hit Collingwood in the early hours of last night.



Victims were seen wandering around aimlessly,...
Forum: Australia
Jan 27th 2011, 9:49 pm
Replies: 125
Views: 10,966
Posted By wongstonn

Re: What is a good daily rate for an IT PM contracting in Sydney?

Wow! Little did I know.........can't believe you went permie, BB, given that!

Neil
Forum: Australia
Jan 25th 2011, 12:46 pm
Replies: 125
Views: 10,966
Posted By wongstonn

Re: What is a good daily rate for an IT PM contracting in Sydney?

Hi

I agree. $500pd does seem low. I'm Melbourne based in project management for a financial institution. Sydney usually pays better than Melbourne, and $500pd would be low for Melbourne too.
...
Forum: Australia
Sep 16th 2010, 10:07 am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,581
Posted By wongstonn

Re: Cost of Living - Melbourne

Hi

Just looked at my personal accounts. We are a 2 adult, 19 year old child family living in outer burbs of Melbourne

Averaging per month for last year
Gas: $90
Water: $65
Elec: $67
Home...
Forum: Australia
Jun 1st 2010, 8:55 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,188
Posted By wongstonn

Re: Place to Live in Victoria

Not an expert on either, but have been to them both. It wouldn't strike me that one was better than the other.
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