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Forum: Australia
Mar 11th 2006, 6:39 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 12,982
Posted By mercador

Re: Travelling to Australia with Gold Bullion

This is the problem, the total face value of the coins (ie Chinese Panda has a face value of 500 yuan - Aus$84) is far less then Aus$10,000. All I am doing is bringing in a few thousand dollars in...
Forum: Australia
Mar 11th 2006, 9:30 am
Replies: 11
Views: 12,982
Posted By mercador

Travelling to Australia with Gold Bullion

I have a fairly large-ish stash of physical gold in the form of coins (Krugers, Eagles, Pandas, etc.) When I move to Australia I'll probably want to take them with me, as it is very unlikely that I...
Forum: Australia
Jan 27th 2006, 7:22 am
Replies: 31
Views: 5,031
Posted By mercador

Re: resignation letter.....

LOL. I've just checked and I am! But Madame Mercador might have something to say about. Anyway, I'm glad if it was any help. :)
Forum: Australia
Jan 27th 2006, 7:15 am
Replies: 31
Views: 5,031
Posted By mercador

Re: resignation letter.....

Dear <Boss Name>,

I regret that I shall have to resign my position. In accordance with the conditions specified in my terms of employment the last day that I shall be available for work is <Last...
Forum: Australia
Jan 27th 2006, 6:43 am
Replies: 7
Views: 469
Posted By mercador

Re: More Q's About Resigning

He's got talk to his employers and make a deal. Employers can and do sue (I've done it!) if people break their contracted notice periods. But they'll probably take 6 weeks or two months notice rather...
Forum: Australia
Jan 25th 2006, 12:42 am
Replies: 14
Views: 707
Posted By mercador

Re: English Exam

I wouldn't worry too much about it. I interviewed dozens of Asians with PR status for IT jobs in Australia and some of them could hardly speak any English. I conclude that the English test is either...
Forum: Australia
Jan 24th 2006, 11:49 pm
Replies: 174
Views: 12,484
Posted By mercador

Re: About to clock up our 70th viewing today

You've already been extremely well served in the platitude department on this thread so I won't bother with any more. I had two houses to sell and even though I won't be going to Australia until 2008...
Forum: Australia
Jan 23rd 2006, 8:43 am
Replies: 33
Views: 2,861
Posted By mercador

Re: IT Work- Best City

Also, the more exotic or niche one's skills are the more the breakdown will skew toward Sydney.
Forum: Australia
Jan 23rd 2006, 4:56 am
Replies: 33
Views: 2,861
Posted By mercador

Re: IT Work- Best City

B20, I do alot of IT recruitment in Australia and I'd be surprised if you could find a role suitable to your skills and experience anywhere but Sydney or Melbourne without a protracted and lengthy...
Forum: Australia
Nov 28th 2005, 4:07 pm
Replies: 225
Views: 16,519
Posted By mercador

Re: How is your house sale going Part IV

Have you had a look at this:

http://www.nethouseprices.com/index.php?con=sold_prices_street_detail&locality=TORQUAY&passPost=TQ14QH&street=Hartop+Road&postcode=TQ1+4QH&town=Torquay&year=

Might...
Forum: Australia
Nov 26th 2005, 8:18 am
Replies: 85
Views: 11,963
Posted By mercador

Re: Salaries in Australia / Comparision With UK

I'd agree with that, the range is quite big. I think I mentioned before I couldn't get CCIE Voice at any price and ended up importing a Ukranian.

The market for entry level IT jobs has been...
Forum: Australia
Nov 24th 2005, 6:36 pm
Replies: 85
Views: 11,963
Posted By mercador

Re: Salaries in Australia / Comparision With UK

It depends what you do. If you're senior management or have some hot skill set I'd say yes. For normal operations or development jobs I'd say 1000ukp = 1500 Aus$ is very optimistic... in my...
Forum: Australia
Nov 24th 2005, 3:31 pm
Replies: 176
Views: 16,640
Posted By mercador

Re: The sh*t has hit the fan

Sounds like you did a good job on negotiating, but why would you have to sell it when it's complete?
Forum: Australia
Nov 24th 2005, 3:01 pm
Replies: 85
Views: 11,963
Posted By mercador

Re: Salaries in Australia / Comparision With UK

I've done alot of IT recruitment in Australia this year and I believe salaries are about 20-40% lower there - depending on the skill set. Sydney obviously commands a premium but not enough to...
Forum: Australia
Nov 23rd 2005, 5:35 pm
Replies: 253
Views: 16,587
Posted By mercador

Re: Van Nguyen Execution

Yes, you're completely wrong about that. It's still the territory of Singapore, the only question is which Singapore authority had jurisdiction.

Can't wait for the scum to be dangling, personally.
Forum: Australia
Nov 22nd 2005, 8:29 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,380
Posted By mercador

Re: House prices (UK) pick up

But yesterday the pound was at a 1 year low against the dollar and the ECB is signalling a Eurozone interest rate rise so... UK interest rates are likely to rise next year in my opinion.

I am...
Forum: Australia
Nov 22nd 2005, 6:07 am
Replies: 34
Views: 2,711
Posted By mercador

Re: Worst inflight behaviour Award

But the air pressure inside is GREATER than the pressure outside. At cruising altitude the pressure inside the cabin is about 700 millibar and outside (at say 35000ft) would be 140 millibar....
Forum: Australia
Nov 20th 2005, 7:54 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,507
Posted By mercador

Re: anyone flown eva air?

I flew them from Taipei - Vancouver in 1st class and they were fine. Check what equipment is on the Taipei - Brisbane sector; the 747-400 is to be preferred to the MD-11 I guess.
Forum: Australia
Nov 20th 2005, 3:09 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,599
Posted By mercador

Re: Do you recommend a reccie??

Good one! Slip of the finger! I won't edit it... ;)
Forum: Australia
Nov 20th 2005, 2:58 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,599
Posted By mercador

Re: Do you recommend a reccie??

I'll probably get flamed to buggery for this but, the word is RECCE!

And yes, it is worth it. We're not making the move until 2007 but we've already done two trips to Sidney and Brisbane. Just...
Forum: Australia
Nov 17th 2005, 11:18 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 3,699
Posted By mercador

Re: Dilemma's, decisions..........ahhhhhhh

I've seen loads of threads like this on this forum. There is only one reason that houses don't sell and that is that the price is too high. The market is telling you that it doesn't want your house...
Forum: Australia
Nov 17th 2005, 11:06 pm
Replies: 88
Views: 6,963
Posted By mercador

Re: Im sorry but how would you like this news....

Good enough for him. String the ****** up. They should send his mother the bill for the rope.
Forum: Australia
Nov 17th 2005, 12:56 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,075
Posted By mercador

Re: Cost of Housing definitely on the up!

This line explains why many people on this forum can't sell their house for what they think it is 'worth'.
Forum: Australia
Nov 16th 2005, 10:15 am
Replies: 75
Views: 4,414
Posted By mercador

Re: What Scares You ????????

The standards of spelling and grammar in this forum. Particularly the haphazard use of apostrophes and reflexive pronouns.
Forum: Australia
Nov 16th 2005, 4:09 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,154
Posted By mercador

Re: Renting out property in UK - Help?

I don't mean to be the voice of doom here, mate. But if UK interest rates go up you're ****ed. Effectively, you'll be renting money from the bank (IO mortgage) to have a house that costs you money...
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