diesel mechanic leaving in 3 weeks

[megmor]

My family and i are leaving for perth in 3 weeks
once your container has left you are commited to the move
we are all aware off the recession and i certainly do not own any rose coloured glasses.
as a family of 5 we know it will be tough but i am hoping whilst being self employed for 20 years we have already had a taste of the highs and lows of life.
we are taking a modest amount of money to overcome time to find employment.
i would like to hear from any other diesel fitters whom are in the process of emigrating
and / or who have moved to WA recently.
i have always found that when the uk goes into recession our trade seems to get an uplift in work as many companies looking to cut transport costs move around the service / repair sector, which if you can offer an attractive package you secure the contract.
it would be good to hear of any repair operatives in wa for there opinion
finally if any one can help with information whether mechanics in wa can immediately go self employed with or without any wa licences apart from an accountant
many thanks
ian and paula

[calNgary]

Good Luck with everything guys, im not sure how the garage industry is in WA but here Gary still has plenty of work coming in at the moment.
Keep us updated as to how you get on
Cal x

[The Pom Queen]

Hi Ian and Paula
Can't help with the job front but wanted to wish you all the best for your new life Down Under.
Kate

[Zack]

A Diesel mechanic in WA if your not a millionaire in 3 years my trade name is no Shifty Motors.Get yourself up to the mines you can't go wrong.As long as all your paper work is up to Aussie standards. Alot of pommie trades men come over here and when they get here,the Aussie's don't exept thier trade papers what they have from the UK.

[Mongrel]

A Diesel mechanic in WA if your not a millionaire in 3 years my trade name is no Shifty Motors.Get yourself up to the mines you can't go wrong.As long as all your paper work is up to Aussie standards. Alot of pommie trades men come over here and when they get here,the Aussie's don't exept thier trade papers what they have from the UK.

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