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Forum: Australia
Apr 11th 2014, 12:33 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,547
Posted By JDAD84

Re: Sydney - where & how?!?! Help required...

Hey,

So my husband and I came out and thought we'd done our research on properties and prices, but we found it such an uphill battle when we actually started looking for a rental. We were looking...
Forum: Australia
Apr 11th 2014, 12:16 am
Replies: 37
Views: 93,361
Posted By JDAD84

Re: 'Slimming World' in Australia...

OMG i'm so freaking excited!

I moved from the UK almost 3 months ago... before leaving i'd lost 1 and a half stone, but still have about the same to lose. When we arrived i had nothing but good...
Forum: Australia
Jan 24th 2014, 8:46 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,867
Posted By JDAD84

Re: Stressed in Sydney - Rental Help Needed!

Thread update - We both just had to say a big thank you to you Kate because......

Yesterday after you recommended meadowbank/rhodes we viewed 2 apartments, the second one being in rhodes and we...
Forum: Australia
Jan 22nd 2014, 9:39 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,867
Posted By JDAD84

Re: Stressed in Sydney - Rental Help Needed!

Thanks a lot for the response. the 'shitness' as you put it was a shocker for us.

The link there looks pretty awesome and comes in at 13km away from work.

Will definitely call the agent in the...
Forum: Australia
Jan 22nd 2014, 8:47 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,867
Posted By JDAD84

Re: Stressed in Sydney - Rental Help Needed!

So, we didn't convert what we were paying GBP for AUD we looked at the % of our wage. At the moment as my husband doesn't have a job we will be relying solely on my wage and I guess we are trying to...
Forum: Australia
Jan 22nd 2014, 6:59 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,867
Posted By JDAD84

Stressed in Sydney - Rental Help Needed!

My husband and I touched down in Sydney 2 days ago. We're currently staying in a studio apartment which we booked before we arrived, and it's only booked until Sunday.

Today we've been out and...
Forum: Australia
Dec 3rd 2013, 1:43 am
Replies: 15
Views: 4,133
Posted By JDAD84

Re: baggage allowance - flights from UK to OZ

Interesting...

I've been doing some research and came across this:

http://www.iomaustralia.org/projects_selfpayers.htm#benefits

Not sure if anyone has used this or hear of it. I've emailed...
Forum: Australia
Dec 2nd 2013, 9:03 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 4,133
Posted By JDAD84

Re: baggage allowance - flights from UK to OZ

Hey sorry, i meant allowance for checked baggage was the same for Malaysia and Emirates. Emirates have the restriction on hand luggage not Malaysia - sorry
Forum: Australia
Dec 2nd 2013, 8:58 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 25,120
Posted By JDAD84

Re: Comparable London salary in Sydney

So, I currently earn £33k UK salary + bonus. I'm going to be starting on $107 + bonus + super in Sydney.

I think it's reading the posts on here that helped me to negotiate the salary etc and...
Forum: Australia
Dec 2nd 2013, 3:44 am
Replies: 15
Views: 4,133
Posted By JDAD84

Re: baggage allowance - flights from UK to OZ

Emigrating, wow that's great how did you get that allowance, did you book directly and if you don't mind me asking how costly were your flights? When i've looked online it doesnt mention anything...
Forum: Australia
Dec 2nd 2013, 2:58 am
Replies: 58
Views: 25,120
Posted By JDAD84

Re: Comparable London salary in Sydney

Lol, well going back to the original post, i'm due to land in Sydney in January also, but negotiated salary by taking my current wage including bonus and multiplying it by 3 (to be cautious) they've...
Forum: Australia
Dec 2nd 2013, 2:39 am
Replies: 15
Views: 4,133
Posted By JDAD84

Re: baggage allowance - flights from UK to OZ

Hey Old Sparkles, wow that's awesome, just been looking at Singapore and they seem rather expensive, did you fly in business or first class to get that allowance?

Just checked and Emirates is the...
Forum: Australia
Dec 1st 2013, 8:57 am
Replies: 15
Views: 4,133
Posted By JDAD84

baggage allowance - flights from UK to OZ

So, my husband and I are only planning on taking what we can carry when we head out to oz in about 6 weeks. Im currently looking to work out the best flights and Emirates is good for flight costs...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 24th 2013, 10:53 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,224
Posted By JDAD84

Re: 457 Visa Activation

Hey, so i'm not too concerned about if the visa falls through as we were planning on going on a working holiday visa in March anyway to look for work, it's not that easy when your on the other side...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 24th 2013, 9:46 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,224
Posted By JDAD84

457 Visa Activation

Hello....

So i received my offer letter this morning for a job in AUS, the proposed start date is 20th January 2014 - whoop!

However they have submitted the 457 application with their...
Forum: Australia
Nov 14th 2013, 8:28 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,330
Posted By JDAD84

Re: Almost Heading to Sydney

Thanks Jon.... great info again... we're going to start emailing all of the local hospitals etc including the above to get a head start.

Fantastic advice around locations etc too... i guess until...
Forum: Australia
Nov 14th 2013, 8:26 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,330
Posted By JDAD84

Re: Almost Heading to Sydney

Great info thanks I think when we first setup we'd be happy to get things from gumtree as we've done the same in the UK when needed and then just replace things as and when.

Its fab to know there...
Forum: Australia
Nov 13th 2013, 11:07 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,330
Posted By JDAD84

Re: Almost Heading to Sydney

Thanks Guys really useful info.

I've been looking at rentals in the 2113 postcode area and for a 2 bed townhouse i've seen anything from $420 to 650$ a week but I think we'll maybe go on our first...
Forum: Australia
Nov 13th 2013, 12:17 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,330
Posted By JDAD84

Almost Heading to Sydney

So....

I've been having conversations with a company in Sydney now for a little while and the past few weeks have been very positive.... i found out last night that they are now looking to...
Forum: Australia
Nov 2nd 2013, 5:03 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,974
Posted By JDAD84

Banking Suggestions

Hey,

Sobmy husband and I are planning to make the move to Oz in the new year, we're trying to work out the best bank for making the move. We'll probably have around £8k we want to transfer to an...
Forum: Australia
Oct 25th 2013, 3:06 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,598
Posted By JDAD84

Sydney Cost of Living and Advice Please

Hi Guys,

I'm hoping to move out to Australia at the beginning of the new year. Looking in the North Ryde/McQuarie Park areas.

I'm just trying to get a rough idea of monthly bills/costs and i'm...
Forum: Australia
Sep 26th 2013, 12:02 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,940
Posted By JDAD84

Re: UK Pharmacist looking for rural hospital sponsorship

lol... no kids planned yet - we want to wait until we get out to Oz and get settled for all of hat.... so not for a few years :-)
Forum: Australia
Sep 25th 2013, 10:59 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,940
Posted By JDAD84

Re: UK Pharmacist looking for rural hospital sponsorship

That's great, i'll look into contacting SA immigration directly to see what they suggest.
Forum: Australia Jobs
Sep 25th 2013, 10:44 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 790
Posted By JDAD84

Re: SAP CRM consultants

Hi there,

would you be able to provide more details around the roles you are offering please?
Forum: Australia Jobs
Sep 25th 2013, 10:42 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 973
Posted By JDAD84

Re: Project Manager - Bank Payment Systems, Melbourne

Hi there,

I wanted to PM you but unfortunately it wont allow me as i'm new to the site. I work as a project manager in the UK focusing on digital media/new channel development/customer contact...
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