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Thats about 45-50K after tax (depending on your super contribution) and is more than liveable if you dont have an average mortgage and kids! With that you are looking at just over 4K per month and if you are good at budgeting and dont eat and drink out much (can be costly in Melbourne) you should be more than comfortable. Melbourne is good for public transport with the trams so youre lucky if youre not stuck with having to use a lot of your car etc

As a former HR officer where I had to do the hirings and firings I totally empathise with you. To answer your question bluntly this practice does happen, not neccesarily by intent and I dont think its restricted just to Australia. Basically employment terms dont begin until a contract is signed. Even then its not permanent until the employer has it in writing. And yes you are right in treating this as a learning process, that you need to really spread your eggs in every available basket because its a real dog eat dog world of securing employment here regardless of which state you are in. Dont take this as a negative, its just that someone more qualified perhaps got the job ahead of your husband. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Things happen for a reason, theres probably a better and more transparent employer round the corner willing to take on your husband. Best of luck.

UPdate: PM is working now so Ive sent through my details. :biggrin: I can also delete posts so I cleaned up a bit of my multiple posts.

Tonyman Im North, not far from Joondalup actually. And Little Britain ...(Currambine) hehe

Thank you Tink, I'll keep trying like this one:biggrin:

Sure thing Im available tonight but Im not sure how we can communicate? - unless you can find a way getting a pm to me or accept my friend request. Im reluctant to put my email or mobile on a public forum.

Oh and I just checked your profile and see youre an eagles fan, well we support the same team as well! :biggrin:

Hey MRTonyman Im in Perth as well and would love to take up your offer, I missed the Stone Roses here in 1995, and when I went to London in 91 they were not playing any shows! Been a huge fan since 89 and it would be great to go with a dedicated fellow fan who sounds genuine and indeed very generous. Perhaps you could consider me, Ive sent a friend request. Not sure how to pm but imagine can do so after you accept my request. Hopefully we can meet up and enjoy the gig in each others company! Cheers