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Search: Posts Made By: John Howard
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Forum: Australia
Nov 3rd 2007, 12:49 pm
Replies: 73
Views: 4,140
Posted By John Howard

Re: How quickly did you go home for a trip?

Been here for 4 years went back to the UK for the first time in July for a month, it rained the whole time and got flooded in Oxford. Was glad to get home! I am also a Citizen and now call Australia...
Forum: Australia
Jun 27th 2007, 3:55 am
Replies: 13
Views: 835
Posted By John Howard

Re: 53/4month old on flight to UK,Advice needed

Thanks for the legitimate replies! it does look like 53 year old. I will let you know how we go and how the Qantas cabin crew are, although having flown with Qantas to many times i am not expecting...
Forum: Australia
Jun 25th 2007, 10:43 am
Replies: 13
Views: 835
Posted By John Howard

53/4month old on flight to UK,Advice needed

Leaving on thursday for my first visit back to Blighty in 4 years. Very excited but also a bit nervous due to taking our 53/4 month old daughter on the flight. She is a very happy and cute baby, but...
Forum: Australia
Jun 25th 2007, 10:37 am
Replies: 3
Views: 588
Posted By John Howard

Re: FULL TIME WORK (how long)??????????

Generally all jobs wether white or blue collar start with a 3 month probation period in Oz. Some companies will suss you out by putting you on as a casual to start.

One of the main reasons for...
Forum: Australia
Jun 18th 2007, 11:44 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,109
Posted By John Howard

Re: Have you had sub floor ventilation installed?

Yes our house has grilles, but as Swerv-o says they are sometimes not sufficient and can lead to mould and mildew in the house and on your clothes etc. We live in a detached 1900 workers cottage and...
Forum: Australia
Jun 17th 2007, 12:44 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 614
Posted By John Howard

Re: Australian Trade Certificate

I have the same qualifications and am currently Eng Manager at a food manufacturer. It all depends what type of Job you want in Oz. If you want to be on the tools then you will need to obtain an...
Forum: Australia
Jun 17th 2007, 12:39 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,109
Posted By John Howard

Have you had sub floor ventilation installed?

If so what type of system did you have installed and how effective has it been, especially in the Sydney area.

Thanks in advance!
Forum: Australia
Jun 12th 2007, 11:07 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,249
Posted By John Howard

colourbond v Tiles

Our existing roof is a leaking piece of **** and needs to be replaced, we live in a old workers cottage in Petersham Sydney. I have placed an order with a roofer for a colourbond roof but am now...
Forum: Australia
Jun 9th 2007, 9:51 am
Replies: 8
Views: 671
Posted By John Howard

Re: offered a job in melbourne advice please

A Service tech in what trade and what will you be servicing? The reason i ask is that tradespeople are very difficult to find in Oz and $60K seems a bit on the low side. Are you here yet? If not it...
Forum: Australia
May 30th 2007, 9:22 am
Replies: 13
Views: 907
Posted By John Howard

Re: Working enviroment in Oz

One thing most people here will tell you is dont move to Australia for the money:rofl:

I have been here 4 years and have just about matched the salary i was on when i left the UK. On the positive...
Forum: Australia
May 30th 2007, 9:16 am
Replies: 158
Views: 6,219
Posted By John Howard

Re: Federal Election - Two Party Preferred Vote

Have to agree with you on that one, have actually had my citizen interview so i can have a vote in the Fedral or Ferral election to keep Comrade RUDD and GILLARD out:curse:
Forum: Australia
May 30th 2007, 9:08 am
Replies: 128
Views: 10,050
Posted By John Howard

Re: $3009 (1250 GBP) average monthly mortgage

We paid over $500K for a 2 bedroom place 8ish/km from sydney CBD in a suburb called Petersham and we count ourselves very lucky as we could afford to buy in Sydney. Not everybody's cup of tea but we...
Forum: Australia
May 30th 2007, 9:03 am
Replies: 3
Views: 524
Posted By John Howard

Re: Calling all fitters in Sydney area

Bumped the top:eek:
Forum: Australia
May 30th 2007, 1:37 am
Replies: 3
Views: 524
Posted By John Howard

Calling all fitters in Sydney area

A while ago i posted looking for a Maintenance Fitter. There is now another position available which i am keen to fill. Please PM your resume/CV if you are interested. I do not work for a recruitment...
Forum: Australia
May 24th 2007, 10:48 am
Replies: 13
Views: 879
Posted By John Howard

Re: Blue Mountains on holiday

Got married at a lookout near a place called Blackheath near Katoomba, on a lookout called valley view, which is close by to Evans lookout which is more popular. We had our reception at Jemby Rinjah...
Forum: Australia
May 22nd 2007, 11:32 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,456
Posted By John Howard

Re: What can I expect from the UK When.......

The Stella in a nice country pub garden is worth looking forward to although i dont know how many big nights we will be having with our 6 month old in tow.

Thanks for all the replies, i will be...
Forum: Australia
May 21st 2007, 2:18 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,456
Posted By John Howard

Re: What can I expect from the UK When.......

Going back to the Midlands- Northamptonshire
Forum: Australia
May 20th 2007, 11:09 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,456
Posted By John Howard

What can I expect from the UK When.......

...........I go back there for a 4 week holiday for the first time after nearly 4 years in Australia?

My wife, 6 month old daughter and i are heading back to blighty for a 4 week holiday/stress...
Forum: Australia
May 19th 2007, 10:29 am
Replies: 30
Views: 2,322
Posted By John Howard

Re: Cars you will/ did buy?

We bought a Mitsubishi Magna when we arrived- dont buy one:frown: We then bought a new Mazda3 economical but torque heavy! I would love a 307 KW V8 Holden, but alas the missus would kill me.
Forum: Australia
May 19th 2007, 10:20 am
Replies: 10
Views: 830
Posted By John Howard

Re: Down day.......will it help when.....

After renting for my whole life i bought my first house in Petersham, Sydney at age 33. There is nothing better than getting home and knowing that you owe a bank 1/2M $ :rofl: Just kidding! We love...
Forum: Australia
May 19th 2007, 10:15 am
Replies: 2
Views: 428
Posted By John Howard

Re: Job Market & Phone Interviews

I agree dont waste your time before you are here, on a more positive note though, the company i work for installed SAP last year across their manufacturing sites and have had a lot of issues. They...
Forum: Australia
May 16th 2007, 9:25 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,377
Posted By John Howard

Re: Having a baby in Oz

My wife had our first in Oz in Jan. We had a few dramas before hand so got refered to a Prof at the Royal Womens Hospital at Randwick, Sydney. His name Is Prof Michael Bennett and i would recommend...
Forum: Job Offers
Feb 14th 2006, 12:57 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,845
Posted By John Howard

Fitter oppourtunities in Sydney, Australia

Please see attached advertisement off seek.com.au I am Senior Project Engineer at the plant in question and can recommend General Mills as a good employer, they pay above award rates and have a great...
Forum: Australia
Feb 13th 2006, 4:48 am
Replies: 0
Views: 333
Posted By John Howard

Exclamation Fitters required in Sydney

Please see attached advertisement off seek.com.au I am Senior Project Engineer at the plant in question and can recommend General Mills as a good employer, they pay above award rates and have a great...
Forum: Australia
Nov 15th 2005, 9:24 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 1,168
Posted By John Howard

Re: Coldplay Perth GIG ???

Dont hold your breath, in Sydney we didnt get a pre-sale e-mail until the 3rd show. Got tickets though and cant wait :)
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