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Forum: Australia
Mar 26th 2007, 9:27 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,768
Posted By Abject_Rage

Re: Not sure about this emmigration lark

Oh, ho ho ho, my sides!

I worked, if you can believe this, for a multinational company that had offices all over the world. Imagine that!
Forum: Australia
Mar 25th 2007, 11:46 am
Replies: 26
Views: 2,768
Posted By Abject_Rage

Re: Not sure about this emmigration lark

I really appreciate what the OP is saying here and, while this is my SEVENTH international relocation, I often find myself musing along similar lines. Unlike the OP, I quite actively disliked many...
Forum: Australia
Mar 22nd 2007, 10:08 am
Replies: 37
Views: 4,034
Posted By Abject_Rage

Re: UK Child Benefit once in OZ

I realise this is a sensitive issue so don't intend to upset anyone. And, FWIW, I largely agree that you shouldn't claim benefits from the UK once you're in Oz. That said, I telephoned the CBA and...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 19th 2007, 6:34 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,138
Posted By Abject_Rage

Re: 457 Visa & Imprisonment

World's longest single-sentence response! :D
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 19th 2007, 6:31 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 558
Posted By Abject_Rage

Benefits of PR?

Hi - I'm sorry if this has been addressed a million times. I did a search but just got back all sorts of unrelated responses.

I was just wondering if anyone has compiled a list of advantages of...
Forum: Australia
Mar 14th 2007, 1:23 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 577
Posted By Abject_Rage

Re: Ship TV or not

I brought 3xTVs and 1x DVD recorder over with us but, in retrospect wouldn't bother if I did it all over again. They'll both work with an external tuner (set top box, PVR, DVR recorder, VHS, whatever...
Forum: Australia
Mar 8th 2007, 11:55 am
Replies: 66
Views: 5,875
Posted By Abject_Rage

Re: what would you do different

We would have done what the first respondent, Ljj did, perhaps. We shipped most of our stuff over but, in hindsight, I would have sold it all off, saved the money on shipping and used both lots of...
Forum: Australia
Jan 31st 2007, 5:41 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 905
Posted By Abject_Rage

Re: Mortgage Question

Hi Andy

We were in a similar position - about the same equity from the house in the UK, no savings, etc. 2 major differences to you, though - 3 kids but salary quite a bit higher - they probably...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 29th 2007, 12:38 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 777
Posted By Abject_Rage

Re: Question about SIR & 457 Visas

:huh: Can you tell me where I can take the points test? Can't seem to find it on the immig.gov.au site and a Google search turns up companies clearly trying to hook business....
Forum: Australia
Dec 7th 2006, 11:16 am
Replies: 23
Views: 4,822
Posted By Abject_Rage

Re: 457 Visa and LAFAH

I'm on a 3-year 457 and have just taken legal advice about LAFHA. Basically, the fact that the 457 is, by definition, 'temporary' does not mean you automatically qualify for LAHFA. They look at...
Forum: Australia
Nov 26th 2006, 11:37 am
Replies: 37
Views: 4,350
Posted By Abject_Rage

Re: Stopping UK Child Benefit

I've told both tax credit dept and CHB dept that I was leaving the country, by letter and phone, before I did, then told them again by phone after I did, and again by letter, and both depts continue...
Forum: Australia
Nov 23rd 2006, 12:42 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 608
Posted By Abject_Rage

Re: Job change on 457 visa - advice sought

Thanks Alan. Can you, or anyone else, suggest someone in Melbourne I might be able to speak to initially, for free, to see if there's any mileage?
Forum: Australia
Nov 16th 2006, 8:41 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 608
Posted By Abject_Rage

Job change on 457 visa - advice sought

I'm on a 457 and, stated in the employment contract I signed, is a clause covering a substantial sum of money my company here paid to relocate me, my family and possessions. Basically, it's 100%...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 14th 2006, 3:11 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 505
Posted By Abject_Rage

good agents for ENS:PR

My company has agreed to sponsor me for PR (under the ENS scheme) but think the visa agent we used for my 457 is too expensive. The agent wants just under A$6000 all in to make & process the...
Forum: Australia
Sep 14th 2006, 1:15 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,460
Posted By Abject_Rage

Re: Sim Cards $$?

Am I being thick, or isn't a $30 PAYG actually just a contract in everything but name? I realise the big difference is that you can just stop when you like but, that aside, in essence you're paying...
Forum: Australia
Aug 30th 2006, 2:20 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,247
Posted By Abject_Rage

Re: 457/being made redundant

George, what happens if you're on a 457 visa (Business, 4 years) and VOLUNTARILY quit, to go to a new job? Can the new employer simply assume responsibility for the 457 visa, or do they/me need to go...
Forum: Australia
Aug 29th 2006, 1:03 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,247
Posted By Abject_Rage

Re: 457/being made redundant

Evelin, don't know how to PM someone but can I ask a few questions about this...?
Forum: The Barbie
Aug 27th 2006, 11:24 am
Replies: 97
Views: 19,694
Posted By Abject_Rage

Re: Going PR from 457

Yes, thanks for the info here...you're right, I was confused. My HR dept know nothing, they tell me, of the requirements so I wasn't sure.

But I've only been in this job, in Australia, for 4 mths...
Forum: The Barbie
Aug 27th 2006, 11:15 am
Replies: 97
Views: 19,694
Posted By Abject_Rage

Re: Going PR from 457

FWIW, I'd say it's definitely worth going for PR. I'm on a 457 now too, (also came from Birmingham area!) but would love to get PR, just for the peace of mind and security that, if anything did go...
Forum: Australia
Jul 31st 2006, 3:50 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 660
Posted By Abject_Rage

Re: life cover question

My life cover was with Norwich Union, and I kept it going for the first 3 months of being here in Melbourne - in Oz, the same company is called Aviva and they do pretty good cover.

I now have...
Forum: Australia
Jul 20th 2006, 10:10 am
Replies: 0
Views: 480
Posted By Abject_Rage

Urgent! Calling all Melbourne residents...!

I woke up this morning to find our ducted heating system not working. Got wife and 3 kids and don't want them suffering in this cold.

Can anyone in Mel (esp Bayside) recommend a serviceman to come...
Forum: Australia
Jul 2nd 2006, 9:36 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 743
Posted By Abject_Rage

Thumbs up Re: Spa Running Costs - help

Thank you everyone, all very helpful! I'll let you know how the leccy bill turns out! :)
Forum: Australia
Jul 2nd 2006, 4:03 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 743
Posted By Abject_Rage

Spa Running Costs - help

We've moved into a house that has a 6-seater outdoor spa (jacuzzi). I called the manufacturers to get some guidelines on using it and asked about running costs. He said we should leave it on...
Forum: Australia
Jun 20th 2006, 7:16 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,687
Posted By Abject_Rage

Thumbs up Wine in a box

I know the concept of 'wine in a box' is anathema to most purists but can anyone recommend any of them? Red, preferably.
Forum: Australia
Jun 19th 2006, 12:42 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 730
Posted By Abject_Rage

Re: Cost of gas

Even in winter? Do you have ducted heating?

I've just been on to AGL and they say it's normal and the avg 60-day bill is over $200, so they think my estimate of $400 or so is high but not unusual!...
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