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Forum: Australia
May 30th 2012, 2:54 am
Replies: 32
Views: 6,386
Posted By LayaboutSi

Re: Cost of living in Melbourne

There was talk of a TopShop opening on Chapel Street.
Forum: Australia
May 30th 2012, 2:48 am
Replies: 32
Views: 6,386
Posted By LayaboutSi

Re: Cost of living in Melbourne

I concur with this 100%. Work on this as your general approach, it is effectively where the rate was only a few years ago and the price of goods(except new German cars) pretty much reflects it.
...
Forum: Australia
May 30th 2012, 2:39 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,758
Posted By LayaboutSi

Re: Hiring a car

Used them many times. Effectively, they find the cheapest deals across most of the major rental firms and handle the booking for you. Never had a problem. Also gives you the flexibility to cancel...
Forum: Australia
Sep 25th 2011, 10:22 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,840
Posted By LayaboutSi

Seeing Doctor Before Registering With Medicare

Ok, just arrived and worse case has happened and need to see a doctor before managing to register with Medicare. This has happened because the "patient" is unabe to get to a medicare office to...
Forum: The Update Forum
Jul 4th 2011, 11:42 am
Replies: 98
Views: 15,776
Posted By LayaboutSi

Re: 22 hours into my Melbourne move; first impressions? BELIEVE THE HYPE!!!

You'll make yourself ill with all this negativity. Take a break. Somewhere nice. You deserve it. :cool:

As for me, I'm off to pack my bags ready for Melbourne.

And I can be safe in the...
Forum: The Update Forum
Jul 4th 2011, 11:08 am
Replies: 98
Views: 15,776
Posted By LayaboutSi

Re: 22 hours into my Melbourne move; first impressions? BELIEVE THE HYPE!!!

Depends what you want from life.

For me, happy with Melbourne with Taz to the south, Mountains to the north east, Coastal and forrests to the West, Beaches to the south east. And lots of space...
Forum: The Update Forum
Jul 4th 2011, 10:41 am
Replies: 98
Views: 15,776
Posted By LayaboutSi

Re: 22 hours into my Melbourne move; first impressions? BELIEVE THE HYPE!!!

Ignore the whinging poms. Enjoy the new life - consider yourself lucky that the option is available to you and make the most of what you can.

In my opinion, Melbourne is a small place in a very...
Forum: Australia
Jun 24th 2011, 8:48 am
Replies: 22
Views: 3,279
Posted By LayaboutSi

Re: Can't sell the house do we rent it out or forget the dream!!

Hi

We were in the same position.

Out decision was to go and enjoy a holiday and validate the visa. However, before we went I lined up 3 interviews and was offered a job whilst in Oz. I...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 9th 2009, 12:29 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,216
Posted By LayaboutSi

Re: Whats needed to get started?

You'll need to provide proof that your defacto relationship is real. I think it means proving that you have lived together for nearly a year and may also need references from your friends stating...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 7th 2009, 1:27 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,216
Posted By LayaboutSi

Re: Whats needed to get started?

Lots and lots of patience.

It can take a long time to get a visa and you should let it progress in the background and not be on your mind all the time.

Get everything in place and correct...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 30th 2009, 8:14 pm
Replies: 552
Views: 50,754
Posted By LayaboutSi

Re: March 2009 Applicants

Good to see you are also well towards it too.

Hasn't the time flown! ;)

For medical info, the panel doctor gave me a tracking reference for the courier and then I logged onto the online visa...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 29th 2009, 10:40 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,366
Posted By LayaboutSi

Re: A reason to smile

Congratulations. We got our 175 granted today.

Lots of decisions ahead... Where, when, which?
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 29th 2009, 7:24 pm
Replies: 552
Views: 50,754
Posted By LayaboutSi

Re: March 2009 Applicants

What a fantastic way to start the week...

175 Visa granted Today!!!!!!

:thumbsup:

Plenty of work and effort but we have it!
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 3rd 2009, 11:32 pm
Replies: 552
Views: 50,754
Posted By LayaboutSi

Re: March 2009 Applicants

Our CO was allocated today. Looks like the visa gates are opening up again.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 12th 2009, 4:48 am
Replies: 552
Views: 50,754
Posted By LayaboutSi

Re: March 2009 Applicants

Hello friends (some old/some new)

I've finally lodged my application and can officially join your party. Now I need a drink... the nerves are jangling; the heart is racing. And probably only a...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 11th 2009, 10:55 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 958
Posted By LayaboutSi

Re: Leeds Jobs expo- worth the trip?

I've been to two of these expos in the past.

From my experience (and judging from the list of exhibitors listed this year), they are best for people in one of three situations:

Medical staff...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 9th 2009, 5:50 am
Replies: 225
Views: 14,547
Posted By LayaboutSi

Re: ACS--November applicats

That's the plan. Watch that space! :D
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 8th 2009, 10:06 pm
Replies: 225
Views: 14,547
Posted By LayaboutSi

Re: ACS--November applicats

Woohoo!!!!!!!!!

Just back from a week's holiday and I have a possitive assessment waiting for me. Got the big thumbsup on the MODL too... :thumbup:

Visaville Road - here I come....
...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 25th 2009, 2:28 am
Replies: 1,250
Views: 86,064
Posted By LayaboutSi

Re: ACS Acknowledgement Time

My application is through an agent - they are onto it. Should hear back something tomorrow or Friday.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 25th 2009, 1:28 am
Replies: 225
Views: 14,547
Posted By LayaboutSi

Re: ACS--November applicats

Congratulations! :thumbsup:

I am still waiting - still in-process. Not good. :thumbdown:
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 24th 2009, 6:32 pm
Replies: 225
Views: 14,547
Posted By LayaboutSi

Re: ACS--November applicats

Congratulations!!!

Good to hear you're able to move onto the next bit - the important bit! :thumbup:
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 23rd 2009, 9:17 pm
Replies: 1,020
Views: 84,280
Posted By LayaboutSi

Re: ACS-2009 Applicants!

Hmmm :frown:

My application was received on 4th November for Oracle MODL and is still in-process (16 weeks later). From the feeling of fed-up waiting, I am now completely disgruntled with it all....
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 23rd 2009, 12:43 am
Replies: 1,250
Views: 86,064
Posted By LayaboutSi

Re: ACS Acknowledgement Time

Thanks for the support. I'll give them until the end of this week before chasing up.

Good luck on your assessment - hope it's a positive one :thumbup: Let us know how it comes back - although...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 22nd 2009, 6:50 am
Replies: 61
Views: 3,531
Posted By LayaboutSi

Re: Australian beer

The internet is brilliant....

http://www.thebackpacker.net/travel-guide/world-drinks/australia/

I've not heard of half of these. Sounds like a pasttime waiting to happen when I finally arrive!...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 22nd 2009, 6:41 am
Replies: 61
Views: 3,531
Posted By LayaboutSi

Re: Australian beer

I'll second that! Also Boags is a good one with my tastebuds. :rofl:
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