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nalfa

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Russian expat in Australia

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Russian

Lives in Sydney

Registration: 10 January 2010

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13 years ago
bullsmigrant

Is it true? Does recruitment agencies block South african applicants? by bullsmigrant

Recruitment agencies block skilled migrants from perfect opportunities to contribute to the economy of Australia. Phd's, doctorate and masters candidates working as taxi drivers, cashiers, sweepers, etc. because the recruitment agency would not ...

nalfa

Despite the myth discrimination is mostly a history in Australia. Especially if you are talking about larger cities like Sydney where over 50% of population is not white. Quite often recruitment agencies will prefer people with local experience ... Read More

nalfa replied to a thread
13 years ago
apaino

moving to sydney from US checklist by apaino

Hi all I will be moving to Sydney this coming July, and am trying to identify some important things I need to take care of before heading to sydney/ I need to take care of immediately upon arrival. Any insight from those of you who have done so ...

nalfa

Banking.. you can open account from overseas try westpac migrant banking. You will not be able to use the account till you actually in australia so make sure to read and understand the T&Cs Health insurance depending on the visa type and can cost ... Read More

nalfa replied to a thread
13 years ago
lindaifu

Moving from Seattle to Sydney by lindaifu

Sorry guys I just posted a msg but forgot to ask, how do you manage to cope with the high cost of living in Sydney? I did some online comparison, Sydney overall is 150% more expensive on virtually everything compared to Seattle. I am struggling... ...

nalfa

Sydney is expensive, however mind income here is on avarage 40% higher compared to the US. There is an abundance of jobs and job market is not as competitive. So basically it offsets itself. Also note if you immigrating you will have low/no medical ... Read More