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Forum: Australia
Oct 7th 2010, 11:40 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 3,831
Posted By sason

Re: Singapore Airlines

I had similar experience flying with my two daughters (4 & 7) SYD-CPH in June, and I didn't think about booking seats beforehand, as I thought the check-in staff would handle that. First leg was fine...
Forum: Australia
Jul 5th 2009, 11:28 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 2,378
Posted By sason

Re: Cost of Childcare

I would say average child care cost around $75/day per child, slightly more for younger kid, but in smaller towns there are places that charge under $50/day and in the large cities it can come close...
Forum: Australia
Jun 10th 2009, 6:11 am
Replies: 43
Views: 3,522
Posted By sason

Re: Australian Jobs for Australians

I was surprised myself, but currently it's a 3-6 months wait for a ceremony date here in Canberra, although they are held once a month. :frown:
Forum: Australia
Jun 10th 2009, 5:53 am
Replies: 43
Views: 3,522
Posted By sason

Re: Australian Jobs for Australians

It was a family decision to move to Canberra. A smaller place, compared to Sydney, but still big enough to offer descent job opportunities for both of us, we thought back in Dec/Jan. A better place...
Forum: Australia
Jun 10th 2009, 5:29 am
Replies: 43
Views: 3,522
Posted By sason

Re: Australian Jobs for Australians

No worries mate. I don't think the PhD nor driver license analogies quite describes the situation I'm in. It's more like not having yet received the stamped and signed PhD diploma paper at the...
Forum: Australia
Jun 10th 2009, 4:52 am
Replies: 43
Views: 3,522
Posted By sason

Re: Australian Jobs for Australians

Thanks for that JAJ. I spoke with a very helpful lady at the citizenship info line today, who directed me to the people organising the citizenship ceremonies in Canberra, but according to them being...
Forum: Australia
Jun 9th 2009, 10:18 am
Replies: 43
Views: 3,522
Posted By sason

Re: Australian Jobs for Australians

Maybe, but it's not Defense or Intelligence I applied with. I still get the feeling that this citizenship requirement it put on too many roles/department, where it really shouldn't be necessary. If...
Forum: Australia
Jun 9th 2009, 10:03 am
Replies: 43
Views: 3,522
Posted By sason

Re: Australian Jobs for Australians

Yeah, that might be the fact, but I get the feeling that a majority of the jobs that has a descent match for me is for citizens only. Even in the recruitment agencies ads it says "only citizens need...
Forum: Australia
Jun 9th 2009, 9:27 am
Replies: 43
Views: 3,522
Posted By sason

Re: Australian Jobs for Australians

Thanks for that. Could it be worth while getting in touch with the government departments HR and request a more senior staff to review this, or is it most likely a waist of time?
Forum: Australia
Jun 9th 2009, 9:08 am
Replies: 43
Views: 3,522
Posted By sason

Thumbs down Australian Jobs for Australians

Having relocated to Canberra, from Sydney, a few months ago, I'm looking for work.

Last week I applied for a position with a government department, very specialised and hard to find skills...
Forum: Australia
Mar 26th 2009, 4:23 am
Replies: 6
Views: 988
Posted By sason

Re: Meriton Kent Street Serviced Apartments - Sydney

I stayed there for four days last month and it was really good. I had a great view from level 46. The only issue was that the ventilation wasn't that good, but I kept the windows open, so it was...
Forum: Australia
Nov 10th 2008, 11:53 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,405
Posted By sason

Re: Citizenship Processing Time?

Just to let you know, today I booked an appointment for sitting the citizenship test and we have to wait more than two and a half months!... Until 30th Jan 2009. This is for Newcastle, but Sydney was...
Forum: Australia
Jan 13th 2008, 4:47 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,165
Posted By sason

Re: Legal right for parents to work part-time in Australia

No, you got that wrong. I want to work one day less, for less pay of course. The question is whether I have any legal support for my wish to work less for less money. In my company no one else works...
Forum: Australia
Jan 12th 2008, 10:29 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,165
Posted By sason

Re: Legal right for parents to work part-time in Australia

Thanks Vanessa. Yes that's what I meant. I'm currently working full time and I would like to work four days a week to get a better work life balance, as I will be working in a another city four days,...
Forum: Australia
Jan 12th 2008, 9:33 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,165
Posted By sason

Legal right for parents to work part-time in Australia

Does parents with kids under a certain age have a legal right to work part time in Australia?

Where I come from (Sweden) parents with a child under 8 has the right to work 80% of full time.

I...
Forum: Australia
Jan 4th 2008, 7:06 am
Replies: 10
Views: 774
Posted By sason

Re: Can anyone recommend a super fund??

I can definitely NOT recommend Virgin Super - they misplaced payments three time in less then a year, and every time I had to call them several times and wait several weeks before I had my money in...
Forum: Australia
Oct 4th 2006, 5:07 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 823
Posted By sason

Re: Renting in Oz, how does it work?

I'm beginning to understand why people are so keen on buying their own place. :scared: Even before the come to Oz!
Forum: Australia
Oct 4th 2006, 4:57 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 2,153
Posted By sason

Re: Best value when buying a car in Oz

We had a Magna rental for two week on our reccie, did it's job well, but it was not that much fun with it. Feelt like a very basic car, which it probably is...
Forum: Australia
Oct 4th 2006, 4:52 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 2,153
Posted By sason

Re: Best value when buying a car in Oz

Thanks S, I've thought about the Maxima too, but as I want something almost new, it's a bit above the Falcon, but you have some good points there - I'll give it a second thougth. :)
Forum: Australia
Oct 4th 2006, 4:42 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 331
Posted By sason

Relocation agent in Sydney

Has anyone used a relocation agent in Sydney for finding a good rental upon arrival? Any recommendations? What's the cost roughly?
Forum: Australia
Oct 2nd 2006, 8:24 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 2,153
Posted By sason

Best value when buying a car in Oz

I've been surfing on the car sites for ages now, and I always ends up with a Ford Falcon, around a year old, as the most sensible car to buy upon arrival. It seems to be great value for around 20K,...
Forum: Australia
Oct 2nd 2006, 8:13 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,241
Posted By sason

Re: mattress sizes

Anyone who knows if IKEA sells any king size mattresses? On their site queen size is the largest, but that's a bit narrow for us to share with two kids. :eek:
Forum: Australia
Oct 2nd 2006, 8:03 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 823
Posted By sason

Renting in Oz, how does it work?

Hi, When renting an apartment or a house, is it always a 6 months contact, or longer? Is it possible to give notice and move during the contract period, or are you really stuck with it? Are there any...
Forum: Australia
Jun 23rd 2006, 9:54 am
Replies: 4
Views: 850
Posted By sason

Re: Map of Melbourne & suburbs

I would like to recommend http://maps.google.com/
Forum: Australia
Jun 18th 2006, 9:16 am
Replies: 6
Views: 537
Posted By sason

Re: Travel Insurance when emmigrating?

If you pay your ticket with VISA card, a travel insurance is included, at least with some banks. Worth checking if it applies in your case.
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