DevilsAdvocate

Solars worth investing in, even know the feed in tariffs are next to nothing compared to what they used to be. Next step Batteries. Not for Islanding Off Grid but for Evening savings.

Other than Food & Fuel it seems to be cheaper here. Our Mother in law is out here at the minute and is giving us the run down. I’m surprised people can live a half decent life in the UK. Wages are higher in Aus with certain professions, so factor that in too. It definitely seems like I have more disposable cash here then I ever had in the UK. But again… Horses for courses.

100% Agree with your last sentence. I have friends in the UK itching to get out due to sky rocking energy prices, inflation and stagnation of wages. Horses for courses though.

I’ve been fortunate enough to have worked all over Australia and Perth was listed as my least favourite two cities in Australia, with Adelaide coming in at the bottom. I lived in Adelaide for 2 years. My preference was SE QLD as it ticked most of the boxes for the family.

Firstly, I’ve not mentioned failure. Secondly, I completely disagree with your first statement. The example I made (1 to 2 years) settlement is a ball park figure obviously these vary from individual to individual. Most migrants feel overwhelmed on first arrival or over the first 6 months, that feeling can be misconstrued in many ways. Hence why I said that it can take time to change your prospective. Or am I incorrect?

100% a year, even two before you feel settled. What your feeling is completely normal. My wife didn’t want to leave the UK for Australia and felt very home sick. 9 years later and it’s like she’s a different person. She doesn’t even want to visit the UK. My initial post, which may of came across as blunt was to wait and give it time. I wasn't being pretentious.

After a few months of being here. I would be embarrassed. That was my point. Hardly “Giving it a go” Also wrong attitude? I just don’t sugarcoat it like the rest of you.

With all due respect. You’ve been here 5 minutes. It’s totally normal to feel that way. Atleast you secured a job. My family came here 9 years ago without pre employment the first 6 months were hard. But I’d rather give it a good go, then return to the UK with my tail between my legs.

I found the job while being in Australia. We have two districts East & West

Yeah I’ve been in Aus for 7 Years. I work for a Rival of yours

Lol, What company do you work for? I work with Gas Turbines, Gensets. Compressors, Mechanical drives. Offshore & Onshore E&I Technician by Trade

Can confirm don’t use this company. A complete ruse. If you want in to the mines I suggest you reside in WA. From an E&I working in the Oil & Gas sector.

Any updates on this? I feel your pain. It was one of the reasons I left Adelaide. I done the whole Gap Training with Peer Veet. Over 7 years ago, the jumping through hoops. I was lucky to have completed the Gap Training experience while working at the new Royal Adelaide Hospital. Although prior to that very lucky opportunity. I worked for some South African chancer who used to hire guys doing their Gap training while exploiting them. Try a company called RJE Global.

Just my Two Cents, We initially lived in Adelaide for two years. Wife, Two kids. Wasn’t for us. Was contemplating moving back to the UK. Hardly any work there. Felt like a constant battle. Prior to leaving, thought we would give the Goldie a try. 5 Years later never looked back and had another kiddie. Complete contrast. But hey, it’s only my opinion.

The U.K. Is in a much better economic situation then Australia. I'm an Electrician working on a Major Oil and Gas Project and can tell you that confidence in Construction is at all time low. You could say that Australia has entered or will enter recession. Commodities here are just too expensive to build and produce compared to Asia. On the other side of the world my Australian Friend has found work for a prestigious Electrical company in London. Under Two days of landing. He was also taken back with how many projects are taking place.

Too rough... No way.. Robina is pricey for a reason

Deryans. You had quite a legitimate Opinion. I think everything you brought to the table was true. It seemed the majority of people who were against your opinion was of retirement age. Anyway be happy we're both away from that insidious Place. From an Old Ally :wink:

Ok Talking from Experience... Firstly use an MARA Migration Agent as mentioned above.. They will run through a series of Questions to see if you qualify or have enough points to proceed further. Once Successful. You will need to provide work history and proof of Apprentiship. References from Employers. Then a Waiting game to submit EOI. When your on your way the agent will ask to to submit an IELTs English test. Depending on your previous score you may have to gain 8's or 7's across the board. After that Crap and further into the roller coaster you will need to gain an OTSR. Offshore Skill Assessment. This is basically a version of the AM2 Electrical exam. When you have gained your OTSR and submitted that and you finally gain your precious Visa grant and you make the massive leap to a fantastic part of Australia.... Then the real fun begins. Remember that OTSR I was banging on about earlier, well that entitles you to a Provisional Electrical License. You will then need to Enroll through skills select to save thousands to complete the AS/NZ 3000 Wiring rules. This could take 6 Months... Keep in mind you are basically at this point classified as a 4th year Apprentice.. Wages will be shite. After completion of the Wiring rules another goliath event awaits and that is the GAP TRAINING. A logbook or E profiling which could take up to a year to complete. Covering Donestic, Commercial and Industrial Projects. Mine was 70,000 words long. Headache. After completing that you will recieve an Australian Certificate 3 and apply for your unrestricted licence.. I wish I knew all of this before I came because I would of honestly thought twice. I feel Aus is entering its Own recession the Mining Boom years are over. I'm on the last remaining Major construction project and thousands can't get on.. If you decide to make the move please do your homework and have enough cash to sit back on!!!

I understand this is an old thread.. But having lived in both places I have the right of my personal opinion. Here it goes... I would choose to stay in Gold Coast.. Adelaide for me was Insular. Some people not all were generally uncultured. The Large Town was Basic. Left in a time warp.. The weather was fine during the summer... Horrible in Winter. I found people were generally pessimistic there. I'm trying not to be biased but I'm struggling to actually find a time I was happy in my 3 years in Adelaide. Must of been poor luck I guess or sheer genius to realise that there is life after Adelaide.