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Forum: Working Abroad by Profession
Feb 11th 2008, 8:10 am
Replies: 7
Views: 2,748
Posted By pendleman

Re: What is the Engineering job title in Australia?

A Mechanical Engineer is a professional with a bachelor degree usually a four year degree. A CNC machinist is a first class machinist (tradesman) provided a four year apprenticeship has been...
Forum: Australia
Jan 2nd 2008, 9:36 am
Replies: 102
Views: 27,356
Posted By pendleman

Re: QUARANTINE - OUR DOG HAS DIED

I agree! Its frankly wrong to suggest that aussies generally are bad pet owners.
As a pom I certainly wish to disassociate myself from such a suggestion.
Remember this is from someone who has just...
Forum: Australia
Dec 8th 2007, 9:03 am
Replies: 9
Views: 886
Posted By pendleman

Re: Fixed Speed Cameras in Brisbane - Good or Bad?

Australian drivers drive....

with the rules of the poms,
the cars of the yanks,
the arrogance of the french,
the emotions of the italians,
the skills of the asians,
and the blood alcohol of...
Forum: Australia
Nov 19th 2007, 11:14 am
Replies: 4
Views: 626
Posted By pendleman

Re: Hornsby - Any areas to avoid?

Many who lived there when I did were either city suits or tradies. The tradies were looked down on of course but also envied because they were pretty well off... cashed up Bogans.;)
If you want to...
Forum: Australia
Nov 18th 2007, 4:33 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 626
Posted By pendleman

Re: Hornsby - Any areas to avoid?

Lived in Hornsby for 3 years (98-01). Its a good spot to live. i never saw any bad spots. The pub on the north side of the rail line was a bit rough and ready but OK :D
Check out the area once...
Forum: Australia
Nov 18th 2007, 12:19 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 2,635
Posted By pendleman

Re: Work Choices

[QUOTE=moneypen20;5572258]Just read the link thanks. It still doesn't find me people that people KNOW. QUOTE]

Half a dozen people who I worked with were dismissed under workchoices... they were...
Forum: Australia
Nov 17th 2007, 3:37 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 2,635
Posted By pendleman

Re: Work Choices

A tad simplistic I think?

Mr x often gets paid less than newcomers because he'll accept it, and everyone is eroded over time usually anyway.
The new system has no negotiating value unless you're...
Forum: Australia
Nov 16th 2007, 10:06 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,682
Posted By pendleman

Re: Am I running from my family?

Families are c**p aren't they:)
It won't change being in Aus and although you're a long way from it all they'll still manage to piss you off.
Still it has its compensations:)
Forum: Australia
Nov 14th 2007, 7:32 am
Replies: 12
Views: 780
Posted By pendleman

Re: Asbestos, problem in Australia?

Different states have different rules. In Qld businesses have to use a licensed contractor to deal with asbestos. No employees can be around only the licenced contractor during work. Skips are...
Forum: Australia
Oct 25th 2007, 8:34 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 1,464
Posted By pendleman

Re: Whats Orange NSW like?

Yes, lived in Orange for about three years. I liked it, OH hated it.

People are great... its a small town with its share of rednecks despite being a town of pop. approx 40K. So its best if...
Forum: Australia
Sep 20th 2007, 6:44 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,252
Posted By pendleman

Re: Is it worth the grief?????

Don't worry it passes. The emotional blackmail thing is common.
Forum: Australia
Sep 17th 2007, 11:48 am
Replies: 8
Views: 941
Posted By pendleman

Re: Hornsby hospital

I lived in Hornsby for 4 years (about 6 years ago). It's a great spot to live in Sydney I reckon.
Forty minutes on the train to Wynyard Stn (approx). Five minutes walk from the station & you're in...
Forum: Australia
Sep 1st 2007, 1:46 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 1,088
Posted By pendleman

Re: post graduate study (MA) government funding????? agent advice??

I'm currently doing a masters in Aus. This is what I know about it. You don't qualify for FEE-HELP which is an interest free loan unless you're a citizen. So PR must fund him/herself. A...
Forum: Australia
Aug 4th 2007, 8:21 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 660
Posted By pendleman

Re: Health and safety

For goodness sake - site management just can't win.
Who is your family going to blame when you're on the head injuries ward dribbling at the mouth not knowing who you or your family are? They won't...
Forum: Australia
May 29th 2007, 6:00 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,022
Posted By pendleman

Re: Working enviroment in Oz

Good point, long hours are valued far more than actually doing something in some places I've worked.
Forum: Australia
Apr 15th 2007, 6:26 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 783
Posted By pendleman

Re: Machinists/Earnings/Location

From your location I bet you're a Filton, Rodney or Patchway man???
Anyway best locations that I know of are; Fishermans Bend, Melb. Milperra, Sydney. Williamstown, Newcastle. Amberley, Brisbane for...
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