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Forum: Australia
Apr 24th 2013, 4:02 am
Replies: 24
Views: 3,228
Posted By saff

Re: Desperately lonely single parent!

I don't know what it is, but I've found everyone here to be quite.. cliquey? don't get me wrong - friendly as anything and a great laugh when we do do something, but like you say, it tapers off and...
Forum: Australia
Apr 9th 2012, 3:55 am
Replies: 30
Views: 3,192
Posted By saff

Re: speeding tickets.

ah sorry of course. it was 85 in an 80 could have been more as it flashed but thats what I saw on the speedo!
Forum: Australia
Apr 9th 2012, 2:30 am
Replies: 30
Views: 3,192
Posted By saff

speeding tickets.

9pm pitch black, unlit road and boom I get flashed! by a van hiding in bushes. annoyingly, I saw the red ir light miles back and slowed but stayed around 85 thinking that it had already got me so...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 22nd 2012, 11:21 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,024
Posted By saff

Re: permenant residency

Thanks for the response

Did wonder if that would be the case, a bit disheartening if so as I've been doing my job full on for years now and the degree was just a formailty!

I will have to redo...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 16th 2012, 12:03 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,024
Posted By saff

Re: permenant residency

sweet, found the following:

''For the purpose of awarding points, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship considers skilled employment in the nominated occupation or a closely related...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 15th 2012, 11:25 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,024
Posted By saff

Re: permenant residency

so when it says ''if you are in australia'' and ''if you are outside of australia'' it's talking about when you work?

I've got the info together for the skills assessment, it's paper based on...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 13th 2012, 5:06 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,024
Posted By saff

Re: permenant residency

first hurdle - the job is on the SOL :) but I'm still confused as the website still says:

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/visa-options-inside.htm

only giving the two...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 10th 2012, 11:40 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,024
Posted By saff

Re: permenant residency

ok so have had a brief dig, and on points based on experience, qualification, english etc, I come out at about 70 (loose a few points due to age) on the points system which is pass the threshold. I...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 10th 2012, 11:23 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,024
Posted By saff

Re: permenant residency

Thanks for the response guys! been v informative.

I'm only 23, so am not worried about being timed out, but your post above sums it up for me, not having to depend on anyone but myself to acheive...
Forum: Australia
Jan 10th 2012, 4:13 am
Replies: 73
Views: 19,852
Posted By saff

Re: how much does it cost to move and do I move to au

webs I can cope with ha!

do we not get as many huntsmen in perth? don't hear nearly as much about them!!

Not too keen to go to brissy now! seems to be absolutely tonnes of them there
Forum: Australia
Jan 10th 2012, 4:03 am
Replies: 40
Views: 4,361
Posted By saff

Re: Cockroaches...

the smaller snakes maybe? or pick up some geckos?
Forum: Australia
Jan 10th 2012, 3:55 am
Replies: 40
Views: 4,361
Posted By saff

Re: Cockroaches...

sure.. and then you can introduce large snakes to eat the huntsmen :D

I think this all puts me off moving into a house in aus to be honest - much ''safer''!
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 10th 2012, 3:51 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,024
Posted By saff

Re: permenant residency

I did wonder, heard of a few companies doing it..

it's basically worded so that 25% of the salray is a bonuse paid on account, which is forfietted upon early depature.. I haven't consulted anyone...
Forum: Australia
Jan 10th 2012, 3:45 am
Replies: 73
Views: 19,852
Posted By saff

Re: how much does it cost to move and do I move to au

flies are annoying but ARRRRRRRGH. I was uber worried about huntsmen when I moved to perth but touch wood haven't seen any. I hope they don't often get into cars?? literally don't know how I'd deal...
Forum: Australia
Jan 10th 2012, 3:40 am
Replies: 40
Views: 4,361
Posted By saff

Re: Cockroaches...

would take mice over roaches. ugh.

the Raid they sell in a red can works wonders. kills ethem in seconds, and I spray it around the patio door. we've had two come in because my flat mate refuses...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 10th 2012, 12:03 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,024
Posted By saff

permenant residency

Hi guys,

apologies in advance, as I'm sure it's been asked a thousand times, but I'm struggling to get a clear answer.

Basically, I'm on a 457 visa which is great, but means I am limited when...
Forum: Australia
Nov 27th 2011, 12:57 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 662
Posted By saff

Re: studying in aus - distance learning? / any architects around?

Thanks for the response! Had seen a few bits about Bim but its something that ive not heard from back at home so am trying to get some info on that too. Its like you say, I find it much more...
Forum: Australia
Nov 27th 2011, 3:32 am
Replies: 6,964
Views: 592,428
Posted By saff

Re: What's the Temperature & Weather like where you are now?

in the kimberleys about 40 :)
Forum: Australia
Nov 27th 2011, 12:36 am
Replies: 2
Views: 662
Posted By saff

studying in aus - distance learning? / any architects around?

Hi guys, how's it going!

So, been here 6 months in aus, could probably give a bit more of a detailed review of life in aus :P

someone asked me if I regret the move, and truthfully, I'm loving...
Forum: Australia
Oct 26th 2011, 7:00 am
Replies: 9
Views: 3,066
Posted By saff

Re: Fly in Fly out work

it seems you stand a much better chance if you go at it as a trades assistant etc. most of the guys on site can drive trucks and busses as well, so there isnt as much of a need for dedicated truckers...
Forum: Australia
Oct 26th 2011, 6:56 am
Replies: 9
Views: 3,066
Posted By saff

Re: Fly in Fly out work

I'm FIFO at the moment.. personally I think it depends on the people. there are pros and cons.

on the plus side, having a girlfriend/kids to go back to is a real motivator. gives you something to...
Forum: Australia
Oct 26th 2011, 6:24 am
Replies: 2
Views: 790
Posted By saff

Re: Surveyor wants to move to Aus

Hi Ron

I'm a QS, and I moved to WA in July. lots of opps in WA for it, and the money is good; the real money is up in the mines, but after spending 3 months working on fly in fly out, spending 3...
Forum: Australia
Sep 27th 2011, 8:03 am
Replies: 2
Views: 597
Posted By saff

Re: week off!

both sound awesome, although they might have to kick me out of the plane.. but I'm game!

where abouts is safety bay? Cheers :)
Forum: Australia
Sep 26th 2011, 2:43 am
Replies: 2
Views: 597
Posted By saff

week off!

got a week off back home in perth :D but I have no idea what to do with it! all my mates will be working, so need to fill the days other than hitting the beer on my jack! - can anyone reccomend...
Forum: Australia
Sep 8th 2011, 10:01 am
Replies: 105
Views: 30,791
Posted By saff

Re: Do UK driver license holders need to take an Aus driving test

Ah fair dues! next question - undertaking. everyones at it but allowed or not?
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