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Forum: Australia

Nov 22nd 2014, 6:02 am

Replies: 55

Plugs & Sockets

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Posted By kjchapman1

Re: Plugs & Sockets

Hi All
Thanks for the replies - I guess this topic comes up very often.
Does anyone know if a standard UK wall socket is interchangeable (ie are the fixing screws the same distance apart)?
that...

Forum: Australia

Nov 21st 2014, 8:20 am

Replies: 6,964

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

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Posted By kjchapman1

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

4 deg C - we have a nice log fire going - Chester UK
what are we letting ourselves in for (moving out next year)

Forum: Australia

Nov 21st 2014, 8:05 am

Replies: 14

Moving with young kids. Advice needed please...

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Posted By kjchapman1

Re: Moving with young kids. Advice needed please...

Hi, it is a big decision, and does need a lot of thought.
Me and mine also have two small ones at 5 and 3. I have wanted to give oz a go for a number of years, but my wife took a little convincing -...

Forum: Australia

Nov 21st 2014, 6:39 am

Replies: 55

Plugs & Sockets

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Posted By kjchapman1

Plugs & Sockets

I know there is probably an answer to this in the forum somewhere, but I cannot find one yet.

Obviously the electrical plugs in OZ are different to the UK.
My plan was to take the TV, Sonos,...

Forum: Australia

Nov 20th 2014, 5:40 pm

Replies: 70

Unemployed for over a year... should I go back to the UK?

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Posted By kjchapman1

Re: Unemployed for over a year... should I go back to the UK?

I agree with most comments - I wont be applying for any positions until I arrive, but the time dose allow me to look at least look for suitable companies and put a few feelers out.
you never know,...

Forum: Australia

Nov 19th 2014, 8:16 pm

Replies: 70

Unemployed for over a year... should I go back to the UK?

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Posted By kjchapman1

Re: Unemployed for over a year... should I go back to the UK?

Hi All
I am starting to get the feel of the forum, based on those who have been around here for a while! :)
We are looking at coming over between may and august next year, so whilst there is still...

Forum: Australia

Nov 18th 2014, 11:35 pm

Replies: 70

Unemployed for over a year... should I go back to the UK?

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Posted By kjchapman1

Re: Unemployed for over a year... should I go back to the UK?

Oh dear...
I can always change profession - looking for a new challenge anyway. My wife is calling this my mid life crisis (the choice was OZ or a porsche!)
how about micro breweries? anyone fancy...

Forum: Australia

Nov 18th 2014, 11:12 pm

Replies: 70

Unemployed for over a year... should I go back to the UK?

Views: 16,317

Posted By kjchapman1

Re: Unemployed for over a year... should I go back to the UK?

Hi - Having just received my residence visa, I am pleased to hear that there are engineering jobs.
I have been having trouble tracking down job adverts, but have only just started looking in earnest...

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