Ditchcutter

Yeah a lot can happen when you go home for a few months..These fees are from may this year onwards.

Hi all, Recently returned to perth and was shocked that you need ARTC (Australian recognised trade cert) for all jobs now. I left last last feb and don't remember recruiters being so strict. On further research it costs $2850 to get it done, I was working as a fitter machinist before I left in feb. This cant be confused with the TRA you need for migration purposes. I have PR and this comes as a blow as it takes 3 months min to get. Is it recoverable at the end of tax year? Am I wrong or has anyone a similar situation? DO YOUR HOMEWORK PEOPLE BEFORE COMING OUT! Derek

Hey Jim, Just have to let you know its winter here now for past couple of months and bloody freezing at that!Flu season also and they were offering free jabs at work today!Which was good of them..On the upside i love it here and can look forward to sitting outside during the summer after a bbq or beach and enjoy many a cool beer!!![ Good luck with the move.Derek.

So i guess im in the same boat as you,im connecting in london with singapore air from dublin with BMI.Guess i should have done my homework on this one.Derek.