DreamsAlive

Hi. Thanks for your advice and input yes the company will be organising accommodation and would assist me as well as getting my tools and toolbox over as well as the use of a vehicle till I get sorted. The salary is AU$28 per hour paid weekly which would make things easier based in the outback in Victoria area. I have had 3 interviews and they offered me the position but still have to do me an official job offer to look over. It's nice to that they found me rather than me finding them. Will wait for job offer and contract before accepting. I have lived and worked in many places in the world and love the life in OZ just concerned about wage to living ratio. When I was in Australia before I was working in tourism so paid for nothing now as a diesel mechanic and paying my own way it's serious time. The future prospects are so much better than where I work in UK at moment which in its self seem worth it

I'm 44 and also always wanted to go to live in Oz and given up one opportunity in Australia and one opportunity to migrate to New Zealand both cause of the ladies I was with at the time. Now I have been offered a position in NSW as I'm a Diesel mechanic I want to take this opportunity as I'm single again. I know its a dream and I always wanted to go but one needs to be sensible - my salary in the UK is £16hr and in Oz they offering me AU$28hr which I believe is about £16 but worry as its more expensive living down under as I do not have a house to sell or any money saved up to take along so what I get paid is what I have but is it worth it? will I live the dream? I know it about the lifestyle not the money but one has to survive. Dreams can come true even as oldies so don't give up. Should I take the position on the salary offered? Hints, tips and suggestions welcome Thanks

Wow thanks the job im offered is heavy commercial diesel technician and they said that was the normal wage between AU$28 and AU$32

Hi everyone Just joined the forum and it looks very helpful and friendly so thought I would ask a couple of questions and maybe get some feedback off you guys. it has been my dream to live in Australia for as long as I can remember, I have been there before and loved it so I'm not shooting in the dark or wet behind the ears so asking more to do with the enjoyment and lifestyle elements of living there. I have been offered a job in NSW Victoria area and my wage is AU$28 which I think is about £16 an hour which is the same I get in the UK BUT the cost of living in OZ seems a lot more expensive with everything from food to vehicles. Is the salary on par with living expenses? Do you pay for medical? Do you have to put your vehicle through MOT every year? I will be renting and coming out with No funds as not got a house or anything in UK to sell so adding this to my outgoings too(+/- AU$300 a week) what is your average weekly bill for single person shopping/water/electric ... I know and accept the fact that moving and living in OZ is more about the lifestyle and standard of living and enjoying life is more what its about than money but I would like to not scrimp and save but live moderately. So should I stay or should I go? am I being a fool and wanting to live the dream or should I stay and live what I am used to?:skeptical: Answers, advice, hints and tips welcome Thank You