Mogzilla86 Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Hi guys and girls, I am currently working in the UK, but have been offered a job in Melbourne starting next month (400 visa for 6 months, then a 457) but I have a couple of questions to ask before I jump in and accept it 1. its paying 27.50 an hour for the first 6 months, and 35 an hour after that. Is that a livable wage? Its been 8 years since i did a WHV in Oz so dont really remember the cost of living, I'm a single guy and I don't really drink booze, I'm hoping to be able to live a social existence and be able to save at the same time. 2. What are good locations to be living in? I'm not too bothered if its city living or suburbia, I'd just be looking to rent one room at first, but would like to be able to go out and meet people etc. 3. What are your honest opinions of Melbourne and the surrounding areas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Not a great wage, to start off with, no - but why are they faffing around with a 400 - is your role highly specialised? You may get a NFS stuck on the visa as well which means you will have to leave anyway. Why are they not just jumping straight in with a 457. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petals Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Probably but what is that 1100 for a 40 hour week is this what you will be working. If its less than that you will find it a lot harder. Tax will also be taken out of it. Hope someone on this wage comes along to help. Share house will probably be cheapest but with rents so high they can come in at over 150 a week depending on property. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogzilla86 Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 Not sure why they are doing a 400 visa first off? I work as a fibre optic engineer, I'm hoping once I get the 457 I can find a different job anyway, we'll see Its going to be 50 hours a week, 150 a week isnt to bad for a room thought it would be more to be honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Not sure why they are doing a 400 visa first off? I work as a fibre optic engineer, I'm hoping once I get the 457 I can find a different job anyway, we'll see Its going to be 50 hours a week, 150 a week isnt to bad for a room thought it would be more to be honest Well, you won't be able to find a new job other than the one they applied for your 457 and if you leave that you have 90 days to leave the country. It sounds like they just want you there for a short term job which is what that visa is specifically for. If they wanted you for the longer term they would do the 457. You might find you have a short stint and that is it - that is what they will have told the government anyway when applying for your visa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petals Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Agree with Quoll, there are many people who have come adrift on these short term visas. They are not the way to get permanent residency in my view. A lot have but just the same amount have have not and had to return to UK. If you do not like the job and they do not like you it can be a bit of a problem. Some employers use these visas for short term only and have no intention of the people staying here. If your face does not fit and they want rid, its up to you to find another employer who will take on the visa or you just pack your bags and leave the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 That sounds like a very low wage to me considering you have to travel all this way. You'd be looking at a fair way out for a liveable rent. You could get a job in Aldi for about that and pick where you wanted to live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzy--bee Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I work as a fibre optic engineer, Do you mean a fibre optic cabler or an optical fibre network engineer? If the latter, the correct salary would be more than double what you have been offered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evets Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Hi guys and girls, I am currently working in the UK, but have been offered a job in Melbourne starting next month (400 visa for 6 months, then a 457) but I have a couple of questions to ask before I jump in and accept it 1. its paying 27.50 an hour for the first 6 months, and 35 an hour after that. Is that a livable wage? Its been 8 years since i did a WHV in Oz so dont really remember the cost of living, I'm a single guy and I don't really drink booze, I'm hoping to be able to live a social existence and be able to save at the same time. 2. What are good locations to be living in? I'm not too bothered if its city living or suburbia, I'd just be looking to rent one room at first, but would like to be able to go out and meet people etc. 3. What are your honest opinions of Melbourne and the surrounding areas? Your first 6 months salary is a bit on the low side and that is including you 50 hour week. The $35 while still lowish but a 50 hour boosts it up. Standard working week is around 37.5, so would you be paid overtime rates after that which would make a big difference? Both salaries are very doable especially if staying in shared accomodation. If you are looking to buy could be a different matter but depends on how far out you would want to stay and if you choose West over East. If you are looking at shared accomodation then anything in the inner Melbourne suburbs would be ideal, it all depends on what you are looking for. Is a car/van required for your job as this may help decide your location or at least certains areas? You would also need to consider parking, as if sharing others may/will have a car a already secured the prime garage or parking spot. Look at Richmond, Fitzroy, Brunswick, North Melbourne, South Yarra otherwise if you have a car then look further out and different areas. Suburbia ie outer suburbs is vastly different to outer suburbs in the UK, and pretty much a culture shock. How much travel would you do on a day to day basis or is this an office job? If the former, traffic in certain parts of Melbourne can be a nightmare, rush hour is also not too good. For the size of Melbourne, it offers so much. Sometimes for certain things better than a lot of the major cities in the UK even London. It is very livable and has a very laid back cafe lifestyle. The boardwalk has been refampted and is a star attraction. Just do not expect it to be easy to get to during the weekends unless you stay walking distance. Traffic and parking. The city centre is going through a massive transformation, then again so are the suburbs. Not sure what part of the UK you are coming from but cost of day to day living may shock you, unless coming from London, even then I still suspect it would be cheaper in London for a large majority of things. The weather in Melbourne can be 4 seasons in one day, maybe more but no snow in winter just have to deal with the odd 40+ in summer. It all really depends on what you are looking to move for or gain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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