kabodhi

Hi There, Sounds exciting! Think things through logically and research. You didn't mention where you will be living in Aus. I can't speak for other states, but here in Victoria you have to actually be present and view a property before you can apply for rental, but, there may be agents able to do that for you, a workaround if you like. Others will be able to give more clear advice. Regarding your own employment, BUPA are here, if fact I use them myself for my own health insurance. It may be worth approaching them for a transfer out here too :-) best of luck Matt

I used MoveCube and the whole service - door to door was flawless In fact they were so good, I called them again this week about shifting my stuff from Melbourne up to Brisbane and for interstate removals, If you haven't got a lot of belongings, are a very reasonable option

I didn't bother bringing my car. Left it at home when I moved over for my brother to sell. Came out on a 457, after two weeks walked into a Mazda dealer and two days later drove away in a brand new Mazda 2 (small but idea for the city) for 80 bucks a week. Wouldn't hesitate to do it again

Hi, I am not a mechanic, but a panel beater, so pretty much del with the same mindset of managers. In my trade too, wages are usually advertised between $50 - $60,000 but like back home, you can discuss and try to get what you can out of them. There are a lot of jobs advertised for the motor trade, more jobs than workers so you can usually arrange a better deal. Locally, the beaters jobs are advertised around $60,000 but i am on $73,000, so goes to show that they are willing to pay if the need is great. I have come over on a 457 and looking to change employers in a different area. Its a simple enough process to do so, you just need to find an employer who is registered to sponsor you. If you however are not tied to any particular employer like that, then happy days, your in an excellent position. I am here on my own and $73k suits me fine. I have workmates with family who struggle on the same wages, but like anything, everyone has their own cost of living and what one person thinks is a lot, others will disagree Good Luck