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Quote Rooster Booster="Rooster Booster"Now, considering that included the worst things I can say about it, it ain't that bad is it?'"
Very Valid points Rooster, as il be on Temporary Residence Visa at first I arent sure if il be able to get LAFHA, but certainly worth asking - and also I know there are salary sacrifice schemes for purchasing a car.
In all honesty I cant see me turning it down providing the offer is right, il be earning a damn sight more than I do here and wont be getting flogged half as much as I do here.
The grass isnt always greener, but it certainly looks that way.
Quote Rooster Booster="Sheldon"If your looking for a place to live I find this site the best.
www.domain.com.au'"
Ive been looking at that, aswell as www.realestate.com.au
Some very nice apartments in the city that have taken my eye, aswell as some places abit further afield in Nelson Bay. |
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Quote Rooster Booster="Rooster Booster"Now, considering that included the worst things I can say about it, it ain't that bad is it?'"
Very Valid points Rooster, as il be on Temporary Residence Visa at first I arent sure if il be able to get LAFHA, but certainly worth asking - and also I know there are salary sacrifice schemes for purchasing a car.
In all honesty I cant see me turning it down providing the offer is right, il be earning a damn sight more than I do here and wont be getting flogged half as much as I do here.
The grass isnt always greener, but it certainly looks that way.
Quote Rooster Booster="Sheldon"If your looking for a place to live I find this site the best.
www.domain.com.au'"
Ive been looking at that, aswell as www.realestate.com.au
Some very nice apartments in the city that have taken my eye, aswell as some places abit further afield in Nelson Bay. | |
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The wife's daughter & partner have just gone back to Aus again . They where up in north QLD first before a couple of months in Asia. They are staying in Melbourne this time around and they love it. They have said about the prices of some food and drink being expensive but I recon they'll make there stay permanent.
I wouldn't need a second thought to go..
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| Quote super-fast-winger="super-fast-winger"Basically I have been offered a job working in Newcastle, NSW.
It's a permanent contract working in the aircraft industry, with the same company I work for in the UK.
It's always something I've wanted to do and I have no ties other than family in this country.
Under the agreement I can take the other half, I'd get a full relocation package ( flights, visa, container, hotels & car for a time when I arrive, and a large cash sum), $87k starting salary plus shift rates, overtime and bonuses.
Being only in my early 20's and having never even visited Australia - I thought I'd ask the RLfans community as I know there are a quite a few Aussies/ex pats and general travel officianados on here.
Is the cost of living really that high there?Is Newcastle a nice area? Etc. Etc.
The 4 day working week, outdoor lifestyle, and rugby league are obviously plus points but I know there's also plenty of negatives!
Any opinions or advice would be appreciated!'"
Pro's
Sunshine
Beautiful beaches
Standard of living is high
Jobs are well paid
Rugby League is the number 1 sport
It's likely to become a republic within the next decade
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Spiders
Sharks
Not much else.
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As all the others have said...get over there and give it try. It's not as if it's the other side of the world...oh, hold on! If you don't like it come back...easily done and at least you'll not have that nagging feeling for the rest of your life.
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You will be able to claim the allowance if you're a temporary resident. I really do recommened it, not only as it's a tax break, but that you don't have to think about finding money for your rent. etc. etc. How many years is your visa for? You can get up to 4 years I believe.
Also, for parity here is a BBC article about people leaving Oz:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-15799571
Where you are and the money you're earning, you should be OK. The beach up round there is pleasant. Though if you're in the aeronautical business will you be out by Williamtown? |
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You will be able to claim the allowance if you're a temporary resident. I really do recommened it, not only as it's a tax break, but that you don't have to think about finding money for your rent. etc. etc. How many years is your visa for? You can get up to 4 years I believe.
Also, for parity here is a BBC article about people leaving Oz:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-15799571
Where you are and the money you're earning, you should be OK. The beach up round there is pleasant. Though if you're in the aeronautical business will you be out by Williamtown? | |
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Why would you put your proposed salary on here? Really? What does it add to the discussion at all?
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You have got to go!
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| Quote Saddened!="Saddened!"Why would you put your proposed salary on here? Really? What does it add to the discussion at all?'"
It adds more to the discussion than your input.
It is not infact the salary I would be earning as I wouldn't be sharing that with the world, but a ball park figure.
In a country where things are notoriously expensive, there is some value in checking these things. |
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Quote Rooster Booster="Rooster Booster"You will be able to claim the allowance if you're a temporary resident. I really do recommened it, not only as it's a tax break, but that you don't have to think about finding money for your rent. etc. etc. How many years is your visa for? You can get up to 4 years I believe.
Also, for parity here is a BBC article about people leaving Oz:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-15799571
Where you are and the money you're earning, you should be OK. The beach up round there is pleasant. Though if you're in the aeronautical business will you be out by Williamtown?'"
Indeed I would be at Williamtown, so I'd be looking to be in the North of Newcastle to cut down on commuting.
The visa would be for 4 years (during that time I get health insurance paid for too by my employer), although we may be encouraged to make it permanent in that time. |
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Quote Rooster Booster="Rooster Booster"You will be able to claim the allowance if you're a temporary resident. I really do recommened it, not only as it's a tax break, but that you don't have to think about finding money for your rent. etc. etc. How many years is your visa for? You can get up to 4 years I believe.
Also, for parity here is a BBC article about people leaving Oz:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-15799571
Where you are and the money you're earning, you should be OK. The beach up round there is pleasant. Though if you're in the aeronautical business will you be out by Williamtown?'"
Indeed I would be at Williamtown, so I'd be looking to be in the North of Newcastle to cut down on commuting.
The visa would be for 4 years (during that time I get health insurance paid for too by my employer), although we may be encouraged to make it permanent in that time. | |
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| Quote Ovavoo="Ovavoo"Pro's
Sunshine
Beautiful beaches
Standard of living is high
Jobs are well paid
Rugby League is the number 1 sport
It's likely to become a republic within the next decade
Cons
Spiders
Sharks
Not much else.
You'll regret it if you don't go.'"
You missed out a con. It's full of Aussies. |
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Quote super-fast-winger="super-fast-winger"Very Valid points Rooster, as il be on Temporary Residence Visa at first I arent sure if il be able to get LAFHA, but certainly worth asking - and also I know there are salary sacrifice schemes for purchasing a car.
In all honesty I cant see me turning it down providing the offer is right, il be earning a damn sight more than I do here and wont be getting flogged half as much as I do here.
The grass isnt always greener, but it certainly looks that way.
Ive been looking at that, aswell as www.realestate.com.au
Some very nice apartments in the city that have taken my eye, aswell as some places abit further afield in Nelson Bay.'"
Lafha is finishing soon.
Your 457 visa is for 4 years but you can get residency and you can change jobs as long as your new employer takes over the visa, so basically your not stuck.
Australias biggest secret is it's weather, it's not always hot and it does rain (alot).
Dont worry about spiders or snakes and get on a wine tasting course in preparation for the Hunter Valley, get down to your local rl club (there's level's for everyone), and buy a Knights season pass.
If your visiting Sydney send me a message and i'll give you a few clues on where to go/stay, I may even buy you a schooner. |
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Quote super-fast-winger="super-fast-winger"Very Valid points Rooster, as il be on Temporary Residence Visa at first I arent sure if il be able to get LAFHA, but certainly worth asking - and also I know there are salary sacrifice schemes for purchasing a car.
In all honesty I cant see me turning it down providing the offer is right, il be earning a damn sight more than I do here and wont be getting flogged half as much as I do here.
The grass isnt always greener, but it certainly looks that way.
Ive been looking at that, aswell as www.realestate.com.au
Some very nice apartments in the city that have taken my eye, aswell as some places abit further afield in Nelson Bay.'"
Lafha is finishing soon.
Your 457 visa is for 4 years but you can get residency and you can change jobs as long as your new employer takes over the visa, so basically your not stuck.
Australias biggest secret is it's weather, it's not always hot and it does rain (alot).
Dont worry about spiders or snakes and get on a wine tasting course in preparation for the Hunter Valley, get down to your local rl club (there's level's for everyone), and buy a Knights season pass.
If your visiting Sydney send me a message and i'll give you a few clues on where to go/stay, I may even buy you a schooner. | |
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| Quote ROBINSON="ROBINSON"You missed out a con. It's full of Aussies.'"
 Not as bad as being full of sintelliners but a definite con. |
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