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sand 'n' sea

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Kenyan expat wishing to go back to

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Kenyan

Lives in Melbourne

Registration: 17 May 2013

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sand 'n' sea replied to a thread
11 years ago
AhBeng

Moving to Melbourne with wife and children, from Singapore by AhBeng

Guys, need your honest opinion here. I got my Australian PR recently and currently actively looking for an IT job thru seek.com.au Would you call me crazy if I were to move to Melbourne without securing a job first? I mean move the whole family ...

sand 'n' sea

I agree with most comments here. Come by yourself to Australia, live a modest lifestyle as you look for a job. For those looking for good schools, look at the schools ratings on myschool.edu.au. My child went to the best school in the ... Read More

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11 years ago
nehaa5580

Please let me know the average earrings needed in Melbourne by nehaa5580

Hey Ppl I am based out of India and getting married and settling down in Melbourne City, Australia As my fiance is already working in Melbourne and his monthly pay package is approx. Aus $3000. So is this the descent pay for a middle class family ...

sand 'n' sea

I have to agree that's a tight budget to live on in Melbourne. Read More

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11 years ago
Smiffy

Moving to Melbourne - which suburb to choose ??? by Smiffy

Hi there, Our little English family are based in Perth at the moment but are considering a change and moving to Melbourne. We visited about 7 years ago for a weekend so really don't know where to start. Looking for suggestions of suburbs to start ...

sand 'n' sea

Hi Smiffy, South Eastern suburbs near the major train stations will be good. However as someone mentioned before, your kids school could ultimately determine where you live. If you find vacancies in a school that you love you can work from there. ... Read More

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11 years ago
mauritian.australian

Moving from Mauritius to Australia - Perth or Melbourne by mauritian.australian

hi, am from mauritius and got my PR for australia. i've been in banking for a number of years and wanted to know what is the best way to get a job in banking in australia. am also thinking whether i should move to perth or melbourne. any advice is ...

sand 'n' sea

Melbourne is more multi cultural and I understand cheaper than Perth. Yes the weather talks a few years to get used to if you are from a warmer climate area. Read More

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11 years ago
Car0

Road trip - 10/08/13 - 28/08/13 by Car0

Hi ! I arrived in Melbourne since saturday. Actually I make an internship for 3 months. I would like to do a road trip in August, in the East Coast. It would be nice to travel with people. If you are interested, do not hesistate ;) See you soon ...

sand 'n' sea

Hi Caro, there are many similar posts on Gumtree. Have a look :) Read More

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11 years ago
qutie143jft

Is it difficult to find a job in Melbourne? by qutie143jft

Hi, I just recently arrived in Australia last December 2012. Is it really difficult to find Accounting job in Melbourne? Ive been applying for 5 months and i got no interviews at all. I have lodge applications from different recruitment ...

sand 'n' sea

You will need to be a member of CPA Australia, The Institute of Chartered Accountants or Institute of Public Accountants. If you have an accounting professional qualification, you can find out from them whether you can convert it to an Australian ... Read More

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11 years ago
raffay

cost of living simple life by raffay

Dear members, I have been offered job in Melbourne, and will be getting 457 visa by next week. I will be getting 11k AUD per month including super. I wanted to know that is this enough amount to survive in Melbourne after tax , 2 room house rent 30 ...

sand 'n' sea

I agree. With an income of 11K a month gross on a modest lifestyle, you will do fine. Read More

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11 years ago
beka2chery

any kenyans in melbourne by beka2chery

i need my country people

sand 'n' sea

Hi, I'm a Kenyan living in Melbourne. There are very many Kenyans here. Whereabouts do you live? Read More

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11 years ago
shie

Looking forward to move in Australia :) by shie

Hello guys , anyone could help me .. I'm planing to move in Aussie soon ,I'm currently living in Singapore ,hope I can find some good friends too :) Cheers :)

sand 'n' sea

Hi Shie, I've got a guide I wrote for a friend that was relocating to Melbourne. If that would help I can email to you. It's in Word. Read More

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11 years ago
vignesh.kumar

Accommodation for rental by vignesh.kumar

Hi, I would be moving to Adelaide in July 2013. I am currently looking for an accommodation for rental. Would anyone be able to advise me where to look for, or hook me up with any accommodation? I am not looking for anything fancy or expensive. ...

sand 'n' sea

Also try Gumtree. Posting is free :) Read More