Immigrating to Australia
30 April 2008, 11:11 PM
#31
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Between the Fens and the Wolds.
Posts: 3,027
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rats deserting the sinking ship.
I am thoroughly brassed off with people saying they are off abroad because they don't like what's happening to OUR country.
DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT THEN.
Either go, or start thinking about what YOU can do to make changes.
But for Gawd's sakes, stop whinging.
Yve
I am thoroughly brassed off with people saying they are off abroad because they don't like what's happening to OUR country.
DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT THEN.
Either go, or start thinking about what YOU can do to make changes.
But for Gawd's sakes, stop whinging.
Yve
30 April 2008, 11:22 PM
#32
Rats deserting the sinking ship.
I am thoroughly brassed off with people saying they are off abroad because they don't like what's happening to OUR country.
DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT THEN.
Either go, or start thinking about what YOU can do to make changes.
But for Gawd's sakes, stop whinging.
Yve
I am thoroughly brassed off with people saying they are off abroad because they don't like what's happening to OUR country.
DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT THEN.
Either go, or start thinking about what YOU can do to make changes.
But for Gawd's sakes, stop whinging.
Yve
What do you suggest "we" do......???
Any bright idea's??
30 April 2008, 11:27 PM
#33
Rats deserting the sinking ship.
I am thoroughly brassed off with people saying they are off abroad because they don't like what's happening to OUR country.
DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT THEN.
Either go, or start thinking about what YOU can do to make changes.
But for Gawd's sakes, stop whinging.
Yve
I am thoroughly brassed off with people saying they are off abroad because they don't like what's happening to OUR country.
DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT THEN.
Either go, or start thinking about what YOU can do to make changes.
But for Gawd's sakes, stop whinging.
Yve
I can't really imagine they would fit the profile of any other country's immigration policy.
They are after doers, not moaners.
30 April 2008, 11:44 PM
#35
01 May 2008, 02:53 AM
#36
In answer to your other question , yes it took me a long time . For others it can be a quick transition and they become an "Aussie" in no time.True colours are when the Ashes are being played - I support the Poms .Not unlike every Aussie in the UK , they will be supporting Australia.
01 May 2008, 04:58 AM
#37
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,911
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
We are just about to start the Permanent Residency visa process via an agency. Our house is going on the market next month and i'm clinging onto the STi as long as possible.
I've been trying to get a job out there with a 457 sponsorship, but it's proving tricky. The companies want someone NOW or are not interested in sponsorship.
There's some links and more details on a thread i started not so long ago:
https://www.scoobynet.com/non-scooby...work-visa.html
I work in IT (DB Programmer) and i pass the skills test. Not too fussed on where we go, although Sydney & Perth are favourites.
Would love to go to NZ to live (done 2 winter seasons there now), but i've not been able to find any relevant jobs there.
I've been trying to get a job out there with a 457 sponsorship, but it's proving tricky. The companies want someone NOW or are not interested in sponsorship.
There's some links and more details on a thread i started not so long ago:
https://www.scoobynet.com/non-scooby...work-visa.html
I work in IT (DB Programmer) and i pass the skills test. Not too fussed on where we go, although Sydney & Perth are favourites.
Would love to go to NZ to live (done 2 winter seasons there now), but i've not been able to find any relevant jobs there.
The reason why the 457 visa in Australia is tricky is because the company has to demonstrate that the skills (You have) are not available locally.
My sister called me last night, in her southern English accent, and the first thing she said to me was "You're sounding more Aussie"!
Bugger!
The other good thing is that, as a PoME, I can say things like "At least I didn't steal a loaf of bread to get here!" etc etc..
Last edited by Klaatu; 01 May 2008 at 05:32 AM.
01 May 2008, 06:01 AM
#38
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Australia
Posts: 1,759
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
well respected and straight agency is
gomatilda
head guy, alan collett
Go Matilda - Your Gateway to Australia - Visa, Tax and Financial Planning for Australia
we used these took 10 months start to visa
you can do it yourself but it will take longer
you definate will need one if you got any worries like children from another marriage or health or police problems
Last edited by wakeboardar; 01 May 2008 at 06:04 AM.
01 May 2008, 09:27 AM
#39
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: The Sunshine State !!!
Posts: 1,222
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
we leave in around 6 weeks for brissy ! .. wifes a nurse and is n a sponsorship visa and will have residency within 6-12 months.. cant wait to get into the heat ! 
we were over before but in cairns in 2004 but wow, what a heat up there.. i was working on a dive boat and was 43-45 at new year... barrier reef 2 hours out was a lovely 31 degrees ! 
we were over before but in cairns in 2004 but wow, what a heat up there.. i was working on a dive boat and was 43-45 at new year... barrier reef 2 hours out was a lovely 31 degrees ! It's winter
01 May 2008, 07:03 PM
#40
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: sunshine coast, queensland ! hot hot hot !
Posts: 1,228
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
its not cold ya ***** ! and thats as bad as it gets.. it gets to -15 here in winter and low 20's and pishing rain most summer days .. so just remember that ! 
02 May 2008, 04:12 AM
#41
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: The Sunshine State !!!
Posts: 1,222
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
02 May 2008, 04:45 AM
#42
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,911
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post