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Forum: Australia
Aug 11th 2007, 9:29 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 974
Posted By p l d k

Re: Computer/Electronics retailers in Aus

RS Components or Farnell, try looking them up www.rsaustralia.com or www.farnell.com.au
Forum: Australia
Aug 11th 2007, 3:58 pm
Replies: 1,091
Views: 279,802
Posted By p l d k

Re: the official jobs/wages thread...

You can live on this depending upon how much equty you have in your house.

Also 62k is salaried seems pretty low to me.
Forum: Australia
Aug 11th 2007, 3:52 pm
Replies: 1,091
Views: 279,802
Posted By p l d k

Re: the official jobs/wages thread...

Joiner will do oK, prob aroung the 30 bucks an hour will get overtime though, mortgage advisor, you will definitely not get a job doing this without ozzie qualifications.
Forum: Australia
Aug 11th 2007, 2:28 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 2,341
Posted By p l d k

Re: Would you Do it ?

Thats how we feel, now we have seen glimpses of a better life we cannot leave plus the fact we now would certainly struggle to pick up where we left off. And I sincerely believe that we did not...
Forum: Australia
Aug 11th 2007, 10:58 am
Replies: 34
Views: 2,341
Posted By p l d k

Re: Would you Do it ?

Yes, but I will have to wait until my Wife can/wants to return to work, we have young kids and although we have nothing against people who drop very young children off to day care we dont feel it is...
Forum: Australia
Aug 11th 2007, 10:20 am
Replies: 5
Views: 499
Posted By p l d k

Re: England vs Germany

If it was it would only be on SBS I think?

Have you had a look on the SBS website?
Forum: Australia
Aug 11th 2007, 10:16 am
Replies: 34
Views: 2,341
Posted By p l d k

Re: Would you Do it ?

I must admit I was self employed in the UK, maybe working for anyone again either here or UK was always going to be difficult?
Forum: Australia
Aug 11th 2007, 10:06 am
Replies: 34
Views: 2,341
Posted By p l d k

Re: Would you Do it ?

From my own personal experience, I have found the Work culture the hardest thing to adapt to. Outside of work I feel at home and I am happy.

I think I just find that there are not the same...
Forum: Australia
Aug 11th 2007, 9:56 am
Replies: 34
Views: 2,341
Posted By p l d k

Re: Would you Do it ?

Thats true, I seriously started looking at emigrating in the early 90's when in my early 20's, I think it would have been a lot easier to adjust, settle in and feel completely happy.;)

As a...
Forum: Australia
Aug 11th 2007, 9:40 am
Replies: 34
Views: 2,341
Posted By p l d k

Question Would you Do it ?

Out of interest, who would have come out to Australia knowing what they know now.

If you could turn back the clock and never come here, would you and why?
Forum: Australia
Aug 11th 2007, 9:31 am
Replies: 2
Views: 435
Posted By p l d k

Re: Tips/advice for our trip to Oz

Yes, why not research the likely amount of money you would be earning in Aussie Dollars, deduct a realistic amount for a mortgage/rental living expenses cars etc. And see how far your spare cash goes...
Forum: Australia
Aug 11th 2007, 9:20 am
Replies: 47
Views: 3,546
Posted By p l d k

Re: Oz plugs on UK appliances

And Licences :thumbsup:

The Gold Contractors ones are the best, licence to print money.:D:D:D
Forum: Australia
Aug 9th 2007, 11:51 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,028
Posted By p l d k

Re: Advice needed and another perspective.

There seems to be to me a common misconception that UK Qualifications and experience will;
1. Mean an instant job offer.
2. Be highly thought of.
3. Instant managers job
4.High wages
5. No other...
Forum: Australia
Aug 9th 2007, 11:37 am
Replies: 9
Views: 770
Posted By p l d k

Re: Fumigation / Treatment Costs

When we came over AQIS decided in their wisdom to throw away a pair of my wifes shoes as the heels could be infestated (heels actually plastic), the top part of an 3 piece artificial christmas treen...
Forum: Australia
Aug 9th 2007, 11:28 am
Replies: 5
Views: 781
Posted By p l d k

Re: rate rises and buying houses

Nah, so many of us pomms coming out here with our UK equity "Living the Dream" What could possibly go wrong?

I wonder if that tv program No going back gets commission from John Howard?

How...
Forum: Australia
Aug 9th 2007, 11:17 am
Replies: 47
Views: 3,546
Posted By p l d k

Re: Oz plugs on UK appliances

Dont worry mate, everyone knows water and electricity dont mix but thats why RCD's are fitted 30mA wont kill you, unless you go on a Electrical Safety Course in the UK which now advise that upwards...
Forum: Australia
Aug 9th 2007, 11:03 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,353
Posted By p l d k

Re: Activating Optus prepaid from outside Australia

Dr Haneef will probably be the best person to talk to about that, spends a lot of time on chat rooms and always helps out with sim cards.
Forum: Australia
Aug 9th 2007, 10:51 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,432
Posted By p l d k

Re: Will our UK Television work in Oz?

Sorry you are wrong I have found it to be exactly the same as the UK, when you touch it it definatley stings a tad , you must have been one of those naughty naughty soon to be deported people who...
Forum: Australia
Aug 9th 2007, 10:47 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,432
Posted By p l d k

Re: Will our UK Television work in Oz?

Dont worry if they do work there is not much on anyhow, get out enjoy the sunshine:):):)
Forum: Australia
Aug 9th 2007, 10:45 am
Replies: 24
Views: 1,824
Posted By p l d k

Re: How much money to take?

This depends on how quickly you find work. If you intend to do telecoms work you will need an ACA Cablers licence, I think the courses are between 1 and 2 weeks and cost between 1 and 2K.

My...
Forum: Australia
Aug 9th 2007, 10:38 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,080
Posted By p l d k

Re: Anyone got over homesickness?

Lots of people, try the moving back to the UK forum.
Forum: Australia
Aug 9th 2007, 10:35 am
Replies: 9
Views: 896
Posted By p l d k

Re: emigrating expert.com

Is that a typical British Expats poster who's never left the UK except for two weeks every year to Benidorm? :confused:
Forum: Australia
Aug 9th 2007, 10:29 am
Replies: 77
Views: 3,370
Posted By p l d k

Re: W.A. Paediatric Nursing Registration !!

Dont get wound up by it, this is just the beginning, this is how things are in Australia once you get used to the systems not making sense and jumping through stupid hoops things get easier.

I...
Forum: Australia
Aug 9th 2007, 10:19 am
Replies: 47
Views: 3,546
Posted By p l d k

Re: Oz plugs on UK appliances

Are you an electrician, yourself?
Forum: Australia
Aug 7th 2007, 1:28 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 704
Posted By p l d k

Re: How Hard is Renting With Dog, Children

Never used to be as bad, now getting very hard with pets. Too many people not enough houses.

Children will be the next to be a problem, especially young chocolate finger print on newly painted...
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