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Forum: The Barbie
May 6th 2011, 10:32 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,289
Posted By mikeyp

Re: Qld Govt to cut 3,500 jobs...sort of!?

The alternative is that those who are good will take the money and run as they can find other jobs - leaving an even bigger ratio of dead-wood to non dead wood :(
Forum: Australia
Aug 29th 2010, 8:27 am
Replies: 45
Views: 4,386
Posted By mikeyp

Re: Anyone in their pool yet?

That's right! - the pool temp is about 22c at the moment - same as the air temp this evening, but now we've been in FNQ for over 3 years this is winter. I'd have to wear a wetsuit to get in the pool...
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 16th 2010, 10:50 am
Replies: 34
Views: 2,494
Posted By mikeyp

Re: Favourite Cake?

Well love all those cakes - but gonna mention the old McVities Ginger Cake - used to love that as a kid - sticky & squishy - we used to slice it thick and butter it - we were right sophisticated :D
Forum: Australia
Feb 8th 2010, 6:08 am
Replies: 26
Views: 2,328
Posted By mikeyp

Re: cairns - advice about short term accomodation and rental agents

At work I have come across a few people who have been living long(ish) term at White Rock Leisure Park - can't say they've had great things to say about it..........I would advise you to perhaps look...
Forum: Australia
Nov 7th 2009, 3:05 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,064
Posted By mikeyp

Re: Securing an admin job prior to emigration to Oz

Thanks for the Polly - it wont be through lack of trying!
Forum: Australia
Nov 7th 2009, 1:19 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,064
Posted By mikeyp

Re: Securing an admin job prior to emigration to Oz

My experience is depressingly similar as far as getting admin work. When I first arrived I applied for anything and everything without a sniff of an interview.
I ended up getting a 2 week posting...
Forum: Australia
Feb 26th 2009, 7:38 am
Replies: 3
Views: 698
Posted By mikeyp

Re: Cairns [QLD] - Anyone live in Cairns One? Good/bad stories (& friends wanted!).

Hi there, just spotted this thread.
Don't know if you are still looking, but a girl I work with lives at Cairns One.
She says its pretty nice on the whole, but having a few issues with a neighbour...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 18th 2009, 8:51 am
Replies: 28
Views: 5,225
Posted By mikeyp

Re: Spouse Permanent Resident Visa Rights

Had a few cold ones last night :beer:- but guess I need to try and get a permanent job now!
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 17th 2009, 8:05 am
Replies: 28
Views: 5,225
Posted By mikeyp

Re: Spouse Permanent Resident Visa Rights

Just as an update, I received the letter yesterday to confirm the PR has been granted! Guess the phone call must have done the trick;)
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 11th 2009, 7:22 am
Replies: 185
Views: 7,945
Posted By mikeyp

Re: anyone going to or in cairns??

Welcome guys! Probably not the best time to arrive weather-wise, but we did the same arriving Feb 2 years ago in the middle of thunderstorm. If you are enjoying it now, wait 'til the weather is...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 10th 2009, 6:50 am
Replies: 28
Views: 5,225
Posted By mikeyp

Re: Spouse Permanent Resident Visa Rights

Thanks for that. I did give them a call this afternoon and spoke to someone who confirmed that the process "can sometimes take 12 months or more....". However, she did check my file and confirmed...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 8th 2009, 4:31 am
Replies: 28
Views: 5,225
Posted By mikeyp

Re: Spouse Permanent Resident Visa Rights

I've heard nothing from them yet - when I did ring to enquire I got a charming chappie who told me that by ringing I was basically holding them up from doing the processing:frown:
I might try to...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 8th 2009, 4:20 am
Replies: 28
Views: 5,225
Posted By mikeyp

Re: Spouse Permanent Resident Visa Rights

Uh oh, 10 weeks? I submitted my 2nd stage docs almost 7 months ago and have still heard nothing. The letter from immigration stated it could take up to 9 months, but now I'm getting a bit worried -...
Forum: Australia
Jan 31st 2009, 12:43 am
Replies: 43
Views: 2,408
Posted By mikeyp

Re: Cairns: Valentines meet-up?

You can count Mike & Nick in too!

Nick:beer:
Forum: Australia
Nov 17th 2008, 8:17 am
Replies: 36
Views: 4,510
Posted By mikeyp

Re: will we be tared and feathered by red necks??

Hi Simon, I second this one - my partner and I arrived in January last year and haven't encountered any hostility so far, neither out and about or at work. Most people here seem to take you as they...
Forum: The Barbie
Oct 14th 2008, 8:32 am
Replies: 5
Views: 632
Posted By mikeyp

Re: Making a Will

It was possibly the Public Trustee of Qld as they do a free will-making service.

www.pt.qld.gov.au
Forum: Australia
Apr 12th 2008, 10:38 am
Replies: 75
Views: 5,260
Posted By mikeyp

Re: OMG..I AM MOVING TO CAINS TONIGHT!!!!

Belated Bon Voyage!

Hope the trip is/was a good one - catch you at the meet up on the 26th:beer:

Mike
Forum: Australia
Mar 30th 2008, 1:01 pm
Replies: 191
Views: 8,649
Posted By mikeyp

Re: Cairns meet during Easter 2008

Hi Liz

At first we bought in Edmonton - but it wasn't really the place for us. We've been living in Trinity Park since November and like the north side much better - though we've still got lots...
Forum: Australia
Mar 30th 2008, 7:58 am
Replies: 191
Views: 8,649
Posted By mikeyp

Re: Cairns meet during Easter 2008

G'day!

Well thanks for that - I'll be keeping my eyes peeled!:D

Mike
Forum: Australia
Mar 30th 2008, 2:46 am
Replies: 191
Views: 8,649
Posted By mikeyp

Re: Cairns meet during Easter 2008

Hello Cairns folk.
Haven't been on the site for a while - just came across this thread, and looks like we missed out on the get together too.
Been in Cairns since Feb 07 and struggling with the...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 2nd 2007, 1:50 am
Replies: 60
Views: 3,469
Posted By mikeyp

Re: Independant Partner Visa

Yes, this was our experience too. My partner was granted a 136 skilled ind visa which has PR status. I then lodged my application for the interdependent visa and this was subsequently granted - we...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 28th 2007, 11:56 pm
Replies: 60
Views: 3,469
Posted By mikeyp

Re: Independant Partner Visa

I've just come across this thread and thought I'd let you know my experience - though it's a bit late hope it helps. My partner applied for a skilled independent visa 136 and was granted that early...
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