Mushahid

I am so sorry for your experience . I have had similar experience with Horrible bosses...Swore never to work with stupid people again ...Unless the pay package was in Millions !! I have flown Jet Airways.They are a pretty decent Airlines and are like a luxury Indian Airliner . Good service...overall. Decent Staff... Jet Airways has very good safety record.

Well..Perth PhD is free...No Fees and there is an option of Funding and teaching... New York PhD will maybe cost me if I dont find Scholarship or funding... Wife will probably not work..so its just me...working in NY.. Lets see.

Its been nearly 3 weeks in Perth... Medicare card ( OK) Bank Account ( OK) TFN ( OK) WA Driving License ( X) -Next week maybe!! The things which happened in 2 weeks after arrival : 1 ) Got offers for PhD from Curtin University- Engineering Departments - Civil and Energy Sciences !! This is a chance of a lifetime to become a Doctor- as in PhD degree holder.... 2 ) I have also got Job Offer from New York -Building & Energy Company . But , Salary is not too great, 70-80 K per year . H1B Visa interview at US consulate is in June . The dilemma: Do I stay in Perth and complete the PhD and get my Doctorate and settle down in Perth OR Do I travel to New York and Work in my field , Earn Money and Enjoy!!!! All my friends say New York is the obvious choice as it is the best place on Earth!!!... Family and teachers say , Doctorate is a life long achievement...Stay put in Perth !!! DECISIONS!!! DECISIONS !!! DECISIONS!!!! Need sane advice only!!!!

Hi All Shifted to the new place near Karawara , Curtin University . Lovely place . Got Medicare enrolled and registered , a slip with Medicare Number was given . Medicare Cards will be posted in 3 weeks . Found out that Medicare covers partial payments of Doctors bill . Doesn't cover Ambulance costs which could be over 800 dollars . Specialist costs will be covered partially . Not very good this Medicare . Went to BUPA Australia and will be taking full cover Health Insurance from them , which I know will be Useful in Perth and Western Australia, considering the high rates for everything in WA. Received Debit Card - chip and pin from NAB . Weather : Temperature today was ok at 34 deg C compared to 40 deg C Yesterday. Address: MEDICARE HEAD OFFICE- PERTH CBD ( BUPA office is just 2 doors away) 81 St Georges Terrace Perth WA

I found a good deal , originally it was 600 per week , I got it discounted ...Lucky me!!! I found gumtree and stayz.com helpful. Cheers

All the best for your move . Regarding the questions , I am still finding out, but as best as I can Answer , here goes : 1) In which area of Perth most Asians (indians or pakistanis) live? Bentley , Karawara, Northbridge ,and areas near the Universities, you will be able to find students from Asia and all over . Bustling and safe areas are the ones near Universities. 2) Will I be able to secure a home for my family within a month time of arrival (on rent for one year)? Housing Real Estate is by Viewing and appointments . Lots of people come to view and you have to be lucky to get a house . Some times references and contacts help. 3) Initially I will be traveling alone and planning to bring my family after one month and during that time I have to secure the home, manage the bank account, Phone etc etc. one month is enough for that?? Yes. I guess 1 month should be enough to get all basic things done . Housing - Cannot be sure. Could be less than a week or more than a month , depends on where you look . 4) When i am alone will I be able to get some budget accomodation for around one month and where? recommend any place Book before you land in Perth . Search Gumtree or Stayz.com. Maybe you will find good deals for a week or two weeks - short term . 5) Which areas are more safe to rasie a family with 2 kids? How is kewdale area? Bentley ,kararwara , Bayswater , Joondalup, Fremantle , Subiaco - Areas near Universities are safe and have lot of students wandering all the time . Prettty active places. Just anwer what ever you know as it will help Anybody who is already in Perth now can help and I will appreciate that... Regards Fari

Hi All Day 6 in Perth Still relaxing at this resort in Swan Valley with lovely golf courses all around . Lots of vineyards as this is the wine tasting capital . Been to the central business district and other places around Perth . Took my wife to Midlands Cinemas and watched movie -THE HOST . Nice to be inside and in the cool AC , as weather was Very warm and around 35 Deg C with Sun beating down mercilessly. After movie ate Pizza at Dominos = $ 11 . All eateries close at 9:30 pm. Still driving around in my Elantra from BUDGET Rent a Car . Tomorrow I return the car and start to try out the Public Transport . Unleaded Petrol is $ 1.47 . Found this to be expensive , friends in NZ say , Petrol costs $ 2.15 in Auckland. Found a New house near Curtin University , Belmont ( Karawara) . Lovely area and nice malls nearby . UPDATES: Got my Bank Card and Account Opened at ANB - 239 Murray Street, Perth CBD . Medicare and TFN Accounts to be opened soon . Australian Driving License - Require 5 ID Proofs. a. Passport , b. Credit Card/ ATM Card , c. Utility Bills , d. House Agreement , e. UK DL Currently I can drive for about 3 months on my UK Driving License . Total Costs Incurred ( Budget Mode - Economy ) 1. Rent for a Month : $ 750 / - 2. Rent A Car: $ 500 /- 3. Food: $ 200 + increasing ( Doner Kebab is $ 10!!-UK Costs about 5 Pounds Max in Paddington)( Indian Restaurants - meals start from $ 20) 4. Petrol costs so far : $ 100 ( We have to return the Rent a Car with Petrol Tank Full ) 5. Medicines : $ 40 ( Hayfever ,Itch and Rash Creams , Panadols Etc ) - Weather , Insects and Pollen create problems for sensitive skin TOTAL : $ 1590/- in 6 Days Addresses I Needed for Navigation: 1. DIAC : 386 Wellington Street, West Perth 2. ANB Bank: 239 Murray Street, Perth CBD Cheers MS

Thanks ...Cheers Congrats on your Visa Approval .... Njoy:)

Yeah , I will continue to update my status...and every thing I think is worth information sharing.....

EK 422 : Emirates - DXB-PER April 2 : After the long 11 hour flight from Dubai -Emirates, but very smooth and comfortable journey , landed at Perth International Airport with my wife around 1 30 pm. Immigration cleared in 5 minutes and Entry stamped in passports . Though a Few basic questions were asked about items we had declared and my passport was kind of slow to scan through the swipe machine due to old page. But later it scanned the data and got the Entry cleared. Filled yellow declaration cards , collected Baggage and declared a few items like medicines, got baggage checked and all cleared. Budget Rent a Car was waiting for me outside the Airport, Collected 2 Vodafone prepaid SIM cards ,and had a nice capuccino and off I drove to the Vines Guest House in the Elantra from Budget. Landing at 1 30 pm Immigration cleared 1 45 pm Baggage collected 2 pm Budget Rent a Car 2 15 pm----------- $ 500 with excess damage covered Vodafaone 2 30 pm---------------------$ 40 Pre paid with 40 credit Capuccino 2 35 pm----------------------$ 16 Water bottles included Had Mc Donalds at Ellenbrook --Dinner Now I am resting in my room . Good Night

To be honest , Rules change suddenly and so does the policy on Immigration. So, the study option is a bit risky. Get an Agent and since you have a bachelors..I Presume......get some other option sorted out which will make your pathway easier and economical . Trust me with a good agent, your life will be made easier...processing, documentation , updating on changing rules and requirements of state governments ,sols etc etc etc Cheers MS

Hi I have just booked 2 weeks at the Vines Avenue Guesthouse . Anyone been here. Any reviews on how it is and whether it has any amenities nearby. Plan to take Rent a car and drive to this resort type of guest house. Perth people...please advice... on place and location Vines Avenue Guest House - 128 Vines Avenue, The Vines WA 6069 Cheers

I will be flying to Perth , April 2...with my wife..to activate our Visas... last minute checklists,,,, Any suggestions ...on things to do first on landing...

Approx. 12000 AUD...

Hi What kind of work are you looking for..If I may Ask...I am about to land in Perth ,this april 2, and I am also activating my 176 visa... Is there any accomodation available..in areas within budget...Kindly lemme know.. Cheers...

Hi I am a Controls BMS Engineer ( Electro Mechanical -HAVC) , I will be flying to Perth April 2 with my wife ..Emirates..From Dubai.. Looking for accomodation and have found a few good places on airbnb.com Just need to finalise in these couple of weeks ... If anyone has some info on accomodation and short term rent.....plz share.....Much Appreciated.. Cheers MS

It is truly sad and I feel sorry for you ...Stay Strong....and be positive.... Issues of the heart.....are to be solved using the brain.....Do the right thing..

Hey..Thanks...I hope many will heed...many will seek....many will experience........I m flyin to Perth in about 4 weeks..... I m a Projects Manager worked for many BMS projects....London , MEast - Dubai...If I don't find a good job.....I will try and complete my PhD....at UWA.... Better Doctor than an Engineer....

yeah ....many...

Marriage is just a label tag....Sounds good ...Saying you are married......Check it out..."I am married"...Vs.."I am Dating".....lol Husband ,Wife...Fancy names...,,, Nm has happened...Just a bad day.....lol Hopefully tomorrow will be a good day...

Hi Got my MSc Cybernetics from Uni of Reading , and Management degree from London . However during my Engineers Australia assessment , they just accepted my Masters degree as an equivalent of an Australian Masters. Got my education points on the basis of Bachelors and Masters . PhD is more points, I guess. I sure hope Masters will be considered enough as long as it satisfies the basic criteria of occupations list....etc Always best to seek Mig Agents or Registered Agents Advice... All the best

No point in talking to my wife......She never understands... As for me .......I am happy in a way that I was correct Infact never believed in marriages...Never will ever... Marriages are a headache and ...we all learn from our mistakes.... is my conclusion Love is pure in its original form ...Marriage makes it impure.... So people...please don't tie the knot....let your life be a simple flowing ribbon of love and peace....Tie the knot...and that's the end of it...

Nope...we had planned and arranged to go to Perth and out of nowhere her parents asked her to come to Canada with them and she obliged...Not caring to ask or discuss with me..!!

She is going on a holiday with her parents.... .not visiting them..... I love my wife...thats why I am thinking why would she go on a holiday with her parents and not with me......

You understand my dilemma perfectly..Blossom 79 ...I am thinking the same thing...Why would she want to go on a holiday without me ...! She has shown very less respect and consideration...to be honest..