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Forum: Hungary
Sep 15th 2008, 7:18 am
Replies: 21
Views: 9,899
Posted By Scott2105

Re: YES...WHY NO BULGARIA FORUM!!

Have asked a few truckers, they all seem to think that Romania is best avoided. However, they are carrying cargo which is of value and the biggest problem they have is finding somewhere safe to park...
Forum: Trucking
Sep 8th 2008, 1:07 am
Replies: 3
Views: 830
Posted By Scott2105

Re: average in nz

Have a look at the thread "Anyone working for Linfox NZ"
Forum: Trucking
Sep 4th 2008, 10:28 am
Replies: 11
Views: 870
Posted By Scott2105

Re: Gee its quite in this forum

Pot, Kettle, black:confused:
Forum: Trucking
Sep 1st 2008, 9:19 am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,140
Posted By Scott2105

Re: Don't get ripped off OK

Each to their own I suppose.
In all honesty when I first looked at moving abroad I almost fell for the patter that these "agents" give you.
However, having stumbled across this forum, I soon...
Forum: Hungary
Aug 29th 2008, 7:58 am
Replies: 21
Views: 9,899
Posted By Scott2105

Re: YES...WHY NO BULGARIA FORUM!!

Could anyone please advise me on the employment front. I am a HGV Driver in the UK and would wish to continue in this line of work in BG. I'm fully prepared to work for 1 peanut an hour as I guess...
Forum: Trucking
Aug 28th 2008, 7:22 am
Replies: 38
Views: 2,970
Posted By Scott2105

Re: sumone uk Interview aug?

Are they talking about H&R????:confused:
Forum: Hungary
Aug 24th 2008, 6:31 am
Replies: 21
Views: 9,899
Posted By Scott2105

Re: YES...WHY NO BULGARIA FORUM!!

Hope you've stopped laughing.

You obviously know what you're talking about. My wife and I would like to know what its really like to live in a village near Bourgas. We understand that it wouldn't...
Forum: Hungary
Aug 23rd 2008, 8:02 am
Replies: 21
Views: 9,899
Posted By Scott2105

Re: YES...WHY NO BULGARIA FORUM!!

Hi Davey

You say you paid £25k for a house that needs renovation. How bad was it? When you say "renovation" are you talking about getting the place up to UK standard. My wife has been looking at...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 21st 2008, 2:45 am
Replies: 26
Views: 2,597
Posted By Scott2105

Is there any truth in this???

I had managed to convince my wife that our life would be considerably better if we emigrated, she has since found this article posted on another forum. Now she says that I must be out of my head for...
Forum: Trucking
Aug 20th 2008, 9:18 am
Replies: 11
Views: 870
Posted By Scott2105

Re: Gee its quite in this forum

Thanks Skip.

Very helpful, I'll give it a shot.
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 20th 2008, 9:07 am
Replies: 9
Views: 796
Posted By Scott2105

Re: School Fees???

Thanks for the info. I had no idea. I'm guessing that regardless of how low the decile rating, I will still have to meet the same costs that you mentioned re.uniform etc..
Forum: Trucking
Aug 20th 2008, 6:14 am
Replies: 11
Views: 870
Posted By Scott2105

Re: Gee its quite in this forum

Been in Scotland for 12yrs, had enough wind & rain to last a lifetime. So, it looks like the North island, probably Auckland. Do you know much about it? Any areas to avoid? Also, looks like you need...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 20th 2008, 5:56 am
Replies: 9
Views: 796
Posted By Scott2105

Re: School Fees???

Thank you. I was getting concerned as every school website I looked at had a page for international students and mentioned the fees. With 2 daughters still at school it was a bit of a worry.

As...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 20th 2008, 3:30 am
Replies: 9
Views: 796
Posted By Scott2105

School Fees???

Does anybody know if I would be required to pay $12000 school fees if my 15yr old attends a state school. Also, do you pay fees for primary school education?:confused::confused::confused:
Forum: Trucking
Aug 18th 2008, 10:10 am
Replies: 11
Views: 870
Posted By Scott2105

Re: Gee its quite in this forum

No, still here Skip. Just been following your advice, looking at the countless vacancies in NZ. Can't really decide which part of the country to head for.
Forum: Trucking
Aug 16th 2008, 7:07 am
Replies: 32
Views: 14,577
Posted By Scott2105

Re: Anyone work for Linfox NZ

Fantastic! Just shows whats out there if you know where to look.
Cheers
Forum: Trucking
Aug 16th 2008, 12:03 am
Replies: 32
Views: 14,577
Posted By Scott2105

Re: Anyone work for Linfox NZ

Thank you one and all for your words of wisdom. The path to enlightenment is slowly getting clearer. Don't fancy Ireland, much the same as here in the west of Scotland, damp, dull, grey etc...
Forum: Trucking
Aug 13th 2008, 8:22 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 14,577
Posted By Scott2105

Re: Anyone work for Linfox NZ

Ok, I'm trying to get my head round it all. If I came as a tourist could I apply for a job? If I got a job offer could I get a work permit whilst I was there or would I have to return to the UK? How...
Forum: Trucking
Aug 13th 2008, 7:53 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 14,577
Posted By Scott2105

Re: Anyone work for Linfox NZ

Which area did you plump for? Which did you get first the job or the visa/permit?
Forum: Trucking
Aug 13th 2008, 7:50 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 14,577
Posted By Scott2105

Re: Anyone work for Linfox NZ

Cheers mate.

Just heard from a firm called Halls in NZ. They said that they didn't pay anywhere near 55k!!! Hence me asking you what the average pay might be. Not sure how to get round the visa...
Forum: Trucking
Aug 13th 2008, 11:03 am
Replies: 32
Views: 14,577
Posted By Scott2105

Re: Anyone work for Linfox NZ

Another question Bigwheels

Is $55000 an exceptional wage in NZ for a driver? the reason I ask is that in order to get a work to residence visa, I've been told that I have to have a job offer which...
Forum: Trucking
Aug 13th 2008, 7:57 am
Replies: 32
Views: 14,577
Posted By Scott2105

Re: Anyone work for Linfox NZ

Thanks Skip

I did email and ask if they accepted applications from overseas drivers. The reply that I received stated that they do not offer sponsorships at this point in time. Do you think that...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 11th 2008, 11:46 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,447
Posted By Scott2105

Re: Agent????

Thanks for the advice.
Be prepared for an onslaught of daft questions. How on earth did people migrate without all the help available on these forums???
Forum: Trucking
Aug 11th 2008, 11:25 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 14,577
Posted By Scott2105

Re: Anyone work for Linfox NZ

Hi Paddy

Did you use an agent to get the interview with Linfox or are you doing it all off your own back? I'm not sure whether I should part with £3K to get a job down there, especially if there...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 11th 2008, 11:15 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,447
Posted By Scott2105

Agent???? Truck driving

Hi All

Joining the many thousands that seem to be deserting the good ship Britannia on a day basis. If I'm the last one out I promise to turn the lights off. I appreciate emigrating can be a...
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