Sharkybabe

My partner is a resource manager in logistics. He currently manages a large fleet of agency hgv drivers and has some import export experience. He also has a degree in business and finance. The sponsored 457 visa, he would need to secure some sort of position whilst still in the uk. My work plan to move me out quite fast so we might not have time for that. I think we will be fine on the whole money side of things.I wil be coming over as a finance controller for a large international company. Even with the lowest possible offer I will get I can pay for both of us. Ideally at the moment I am considering living in pyramont until we can find our feet out there. The location is ideal for me with my work and probably ideal for my partner to seek employment. I love the idea of a jap car being value for money. I've had a jap sports car in the past and I loved it to bits, best car I ever had.

My mom was born in Australia and in April this year I got my citizenship by decent. On Monday I have my Australian passport meeting. We are just in the process of getting my partners police clearance. We are still a little unsure on what visa is best to get him. Due to our circumstances all our household bills are in his name. I was originally giving him cash and when we realised we needed evidence I started transferring money monthly to his account. I can get statements from friend, neighbours, family and other Australian citizens. If we can't obtain a visa for him then he will be using long term holiday visas and flying back to the uk regularly until we can get a visa for him that will give him the right to remain. He has good qualifications but can't get a skilled visa as his job falls between two categories and doesn't quite cover one soley. We are in the process of trying to get advice on all this stuff and hopefully my work would assist with it. I think it would be easier if I was going a visa route to get him out there with me but I think the only way forward for us is he will get ssome sort of visa and I will sponsor him as an Australian citizen.

Thanks for all the advice. I think I'm in a position to get a 6 figure salary and can have the lifestyle I want from considering all the advice. Just got to wait for the formal offer so let's hope they give me a good relocation package too. As soon as my partner can be earning an income then I think we would have a good life. Just got to sort out a visa for him.

Hi, just wondered if anyone could guide me on the living costs in Sydney. I am in the process of nogotiating a job with my current employers to work from the Sydney office (right in the harbour). I will also be moving out there with my partner and will need to support all his costs for the first few months. I have a good paid job but I need to ensure that I can earn enough money to support two adults. Ideally I am looking to rent a spacious two bed apartment within walking distance or a short bus ride to work (I've seen some places that have swimming pools which I would love). I will also want to get a car so I need to know average running costs (this will be used every weekend exploring and heading out of the city to travel). There is mixed information all over the net relating to costs but I have a list of expected items we would have/need; Two mobile phones Landline Internet (unlimited broadband preferably) Food / toiletries / cleaning products Car Foxtel Utility bills Rental costs Insurance costs One off items like clothing and furniture i will factor in by saying x amount above the salary I require. We dont drink alot although we do enjoy the odd drink and at the weekends we plan to be heading to different beaches and surfing, therefore I would say our general costs wont be too high. It is just our core living costs that I need to get a good idea of. I should receive my offer within the next two weeks so need to be on the ball to ensure I have the funds I require before accepting the position. Thanks.