onequest
American expat in Australia
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American
Lives in Adelaide
Registration: 04 July 2011
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How to save money in Australia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Australia? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about ...
It is very expensive here, no doubt. However, the best ways to cut costs are: 1. Use AirBnB.com for accommodations. 2. Be water and electricity frugal - These are huge drains on the budget. 3. When grocery shopping, compare the unit prices. Some ... Read More
Can I apply for Australian PR on self basis?? by Harry2121
Hi all expat members, I have decided to apply for australian PR visa. Can someone help me in getting process started ? I have checked Australian Visa site & i think i am eligible for state sponsored visa under 189 & 190 ? Can i apply my ...
Hi Harry, You don't need to go through an agency to apply for PR. My husband and I did because we wanted to make sure that we didn't make any mistakes, but ultimately, we ended up having to correct almost every line on the form that they ... Read More
Working as an Engineer in Australia by giuliacere
Hello everyone, I am an early graduated Construction Engineer- Architect with the strong will of going abroad. I am writing to ask if you have any suggestion about finding a job in Australia. Do you think it would be better move and there maybe ...
The truth is that you may not land the perfect job even in Italy, right? If so, what do you have to lose, other than money and the time it takes to get a visa? Follow your instincts and see where it leads you. It took my husband 6 months of ... Read More
Business etiquette in Australia by Julien
Hello everybody, As you know, professional habits may differ from one country to another. In order to help newly arrived expats better understand their new professional environment in Australia, we warmly encourage you to share information and ...
As a senior level executive woman professional moving from the USA to Australia, here are the differences to be aware of: 1. The board of directors is highly skewed to men vs. women. There may be one female board member in the room. As such, the ... Read More
Australia Cat Import Permit Question by qwerty21
Hi, I would like to import a cat to Australia and actually immediately after that travel to Fiji. My question focuses on Australia though. I am planning to apply for the Australia import permit for a cat. But then there's blank space for ...
I was able to move my cat to Australia without using a pet transporter. Here are my suggestions. 1. Work with your vet to fill out the paper. My vet filled out most of it and helped me get the necessary government approvals. There really is no ... Read More
Is it easy for Engineers to immigrate to Australia by M.Abdelkader
Hi dears, I'm an Egyptian electrical engineer working in steel industry automation.I want to immigrate to Australia. I want to know more about the engineers who immigrated to Australia.is it easy to get a job there? is it secure to leave my ...
Dear Guilliome, Many areas of Australia are going through a construction boom. When we were living in Adelaide, SA, it seemed like your job was in the highest demand. Why not start by visiting Seek.com.au and typing in the keywords construction ... Read More
Is it easy for Engineers to immigrate to Australia by M.Abdelkader
Hi dears, I'm an Egyptian electrical engineer working in steel industry automation.I want to immigrate to Australia. I want to know more about the engineers who immigrated to Australia.is it easy to get a job there? is it secure to leave my ...
My husband is an industrial engineer from the USA. We thought that it would be very easy to get work in his field, but was surprised at the difficulty. Many government engineering jobs require a security clearance even for non-secret jobs, which ... Read More
Tips for getting your first job in Australia by expat.com
Hi, What are your tips and advice for getting a first job in Australia? What are the job hunting steps to follow? Where to look for offers: newspapers, Internet, recruitment agencies, word-of-mouth? What are the top hiring sectors? What ...
It took us 6 months to get jobs in Australia. In my case, it was because I arrived when I was 8 months pregnant and had a job 'back home' where I was able to telecommute using Skype. I also sold items on Ebay Australia to make a few extra ... Read More
Skilled migrants in Adelaide by deepak1972
Hi, The www.migration.sa.gov.au encourages skilled migrants to live and work in SA . Are there enough opportunities for skilled migrants ? I have been trying very hard to secure a job in Australia as a Civil Engineer but recruiters and employers ...
It is very difficult to secure a job while offshore. In Adelaide, it is all about "who you know." My husband and I migrated a little over 2 years ago. My husband is very shy and it took him 6 months to land an engineering job. I'm outgoing, so I ... Read More