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Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 28th 2014, 11:50 am
Replies: 4
Views: 470
Posted By Alienfeet

Re: Developer Programmer need 5 points. Can I get NVQ2 in Plumbing and Heating assess

ACS recognised 14 years of experience but as I don't have a degree they took away 8 years leaving me with 6 (10 points).
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 28th 2014, 10:15 am
Replies: 4
Views: 470
Posted By Alienfeet

Developer Programmer need 5 points. Can I get NVQ2 in Plumbing and Heating assessed?

Hi Guys,

long story short...

I turn 40 in November so I'm against the clock. I currently have 55 points (Age: 25, IETLS: 20, Experience: 10) so I'm 5 short of the 60 required.

I've been...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 23rd 2014, 7:59 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 501
Posted By Alienfeet

ACS 2613, EOI 60 points - Submitted 28.02.14

Hey guys,

I submitted my EOI on 28th February 2014 with 60 points (IETLS 7.5 so only awarded 10 points :( ).

Thing is, my ACS skills assessment expires on 10th May 2014. I think the next round...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 18th 2014, 5:26 am
Replies: 2
Views: 2,012
Posted By Alienfeet

Re: EOI - 60 points for 2613 Developer Programmer

OK Thanks.

I think I'm going to book another IELTS test for 5th April which means I'll get the results back on the 18th April with a minimum of 8's in all hopefully.

I'm hoping that will get me...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 17th 2014, 1:19 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 2,012
Posted By Alienfeet

EOI - 60 points for 2613 Developer Programmer

Hi guys, would really like your views on something.

I completed an Expression of Interest on 27th February with 60 points. I took the English test (EILTS) and got a score of Reading 9, Writing...
Forum: Australia
Jan 13th 2014, 11:42 am
Replies: 27
Views: 11,791
Posted By Alienfeet

Re: 60k to 65k a year salary in Sydney?

What is your specialisation? Digital Advertising is very broad. If you don't have a degree you will need to do a skills assessment.
Forum: Australia
Aug 14th 2012, 11:57 am
Replies: 88
Views: 9,709
Posted By Alienfeet

Re: Who has a 'Housing Market' crystal ball then?

Thanks for the insite guys.

I own a property in UK which has about £40k equity in it. Don't know whether to sell it and use equity for deposit (in a year or two) or keep it on and rent it out.
...
Forum: Australia
Aug 13th 2012, 1:12 pm
Replies: 88
Views: 9,709
Posted By Alienfeet

Who has a 'Housing Market' crystal ball then?

We're (2 adults + 2 kids) contemplating the move to Sydney. I have a job offer (ENS 121 so no school fees required and also qualify for Medicare) for $100k.

The one thing preventing us from...
Forum: Australia
May 4th 2012, 10:08 am
Replies: 1
Views: 716
Posted By Alienfeet

Finding a part-time job in Sydney

Hey guys,

My wife and 2 kids are looking to move to Sydney end of this year. I have a job lined up but for us to afford a decent lifestyle my wife would need to work part-time.

My salary covers...
Forum: Australia
Apr 11th 2012, 12:58 pm
Replies: 109
Views: 14,889
Posted By Alienfeet

Re: Sydney or Brisbane. I have to decide tonight!!

The $3300 (AUD) is what I would have left over each month after tax, medicare and rent ($650pw). This is with just myself working.

My workings out are after all outgoings (elec, water, medical,...
Forum: Australia
Apr 11th 2012, 11:35 am
Replies: 109
Views: 14,889
Posted By Alienfeet

Re: Sydney or Brisbane. I have to decide tonight!!

She's worked for the UK Government in the benefits call centre for 7 years and her sister seems to think that experience will bode well.
Forum: Australia
Apr 11th 2012, 10:05 am
Replies: 109
Views: 14,889
Posted By Alienfeet

Re: Sydney or Brisbane. I have to decide tonight!!

I thought so too. Although until my wife found work it would be around $3300 per month.

I'm guessing we'd have to manage on that for the first 3 months. My wife's sister lives in Sydney and she...
Forum: Australia
Apr 11th 2012, 9:19 am
Replies: 109
Views: 14,889
Posted By Alienfeet

Re: Sydney or Brisbane. I have to decide tonight!!

Well the story continues...

I had to ditch the Brisbane offer mainly because of LAFHA and also the timeline didn't suit.

I now have an offer in Sydney to start in October. The visa will also be...
Forum: Australia
Apr 3rd 2012, 8:34 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 614
Posted By Alienfeet

Been offered ENS Visa for NSW. Does this mean I won't need to pay school fees?

Hey Guys,

I've been offered employment with a company in Sydney and they've said I qualify for the ENS Visa. I have a valid skills assessment from the ACS and I'm on the skills list.

I'm...
Forum: Australia
Oct 27th 2011, 9:55 am
Replies: 161
Views: 17,581
Posted By Alienfeet

Re: Coles vs Tesco - I have done online shops

Hey Kapri I think this is an excellent post and you've done me and no doubt many others a favour.

I was going to do this a few weeks ago but haven't got round to it. Cheers.

We are just going...
Forum: Australia
Oct 26th 2011, 10:20 am
Replies: 277
Views: 26,318
Posted By Alienfeet

Re: The best future for our kids. Australia or UK?

Wow! This suprises me. As mentioned, I come from a fishing town in the UK and I'm expecting what your friend views as horror stories I see as pretty normal. I'm hoping that's the case anyway.

It's...
Forum: Australia
Oct 26th 2011, 8:06 am
Replies: 277
Views: 26,318
Posted By Alienfeet

Re: The best future for our kids. Australia or UK?

Thanks for all of your opinions guys.

One thing I have taken from this thread that I hadn't condsidered is the supposed dope culture in Queensland. Is this a problem in Queensland as a whole or...
Forum: Australia
Oct 24th 2011, 11:58 am
Replies: 277
Views: 26,318
Posted By Alienfeet

The best future for our kids. Australia or UK?

So we're going to Brisbane in December (me, wife and two girls 3 & 5) and we're wondering if anyone else is going for the same reasons we are i.e. better future for our children.

We're coming from...
Forum: Australia
Oct 18th 2011, 9:47 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,082
Posted By Alienfeet

Re: Health insurance for family of 4 in Brisbane. How much

I have travel insurance for the first 3 months which was enough to get my visa.

Soon as I'm over I will be registering for Medicare.
Forum: Australia
Oct 18th 2011, 8:11 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,082
Posted By Alienfeet

Health insurance for family of 4 in Brisbane. How much

Hey guys,

as usual I'm reading totally different things regarding health costs in Brisbane.

Family of 4: 2 adults 2 children (3 and 5) moving to Brisane We are UK citizens so qualify for...
Forum: Australia
Oct 18th 2011, 8:05 pm
Replies: 109
Views: 14,889
Posted By Alienfeet

Re: Sydney or Brisbane. I have to decide tonight!!

No way man!

I can live the dream in Brisbane. I'd be dreaming of living in Sydney with the extortionate, unrealistically priced property.
Forum: Australia
Oct 18th 2011, 3:51 pm
Replies: 109
Views: 14,889
Posted By Alienfeet

Re: Sydney or Brisbane. I have to decide tonight!!

I chose Brisbane.
Forum: Australia
Oct 12th 2011, 10:45 pm
Replies: 109
Views: 14,889
Posted By Alienfeet

Re: Sydney or Brisbane. I have to decide tonight!!

After a hard session on domain.com.au and realestate.com.au the penny has dropped and I've been kidding myself.

95% of people in this thread have been telling me Brisbane is the better choice but...
Forum: Australia
Oct 12th 2011, 6:49 pm
Replies: 109
Views: 14,889
Posted By Alienfeet

Re: Sydney or Brisbane. I have to decide tonight!!

We still haven't decided. I've managed to buy a couple of days and will make the decision tonight/in the morning.

I think 60/40 in favour of Sydney. My wifes sister lives there with partner and...
Forum: Australia
Oct 10th 2011, 9:01 pm
Replies: 109
Views: 14,889
Posted By Alienfeet

Re: Sydney or Brisbane. I have to decide tonight!!

The disposable cash is for all those kind of things you mention. This is worst case as my wife will get a job as soon as she can. Even earning $20k part time would be good as this is 100% disposable....
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