Jay2016

Good question.

Unless you can prove Substantial Ties to Oz then you could get granted an RRV for 12mths (not 5yrs)

Hey just seen this post. I'm an accountant (Financial Controller) in Industry (pharmaceutical) ideally headed sunshine coast/bris however nothing to tie me, I do have a worry about salaries versus cost of living (combined with bosses and friends who don't want me to go).I know I have a skilled visa 189 however what is a average income potential I could expect? Plus is there still a demand as if not I could be throwing away all I know

Hi FeralBeryl, what a funny username LOVE IT. scene! Well! I'm a mid40's singleton, nothing to tie me to UK apart from a handful of very good friends [no family really] & a comfort zone due to my job. I have a degree in engineering and now a qual. Accountant working as a Financial Controller in industry. I enjoy [no change that! I appreciate rather than enjoy] my job [people, environment, commute, pays well, in my comfort zone which counters the stressful, busy days]. The other thing to tie me to the UK is "my comfort zone", ie financially secure, done want for much, sneek off to the gym at lunchtimes, chill at home watching movies, game of thrones, surf the web, faff-around....chill-lax'ing after a stressful day. On the odd days we get a nice HOT weekend i like to just chill in the garden, music in da'ears. When on holiday i like to Scubadive, and recently tried surfing & really want to get into Kite-Surfing.....where i live in Essex, UK its apparently one of the best places in Europe for beginners! who'd have thought!!! So in theory Sunshine Coast, Brisbane [both appeal] could provide me with the same/BETTER Scene/lifestyle. so what it boils down to is STAY UK [RELAX] versus GO Oz [ADVENTURE, OPPORTUNITY] ? Oz represents for Me, 2 suitcases, no accommodation, no job, no transport, no phone/webaccess, no friends/support versus UK=Safe. And yes even in Oz Mon-Fri needs to be the mundane/ratrace, we all have to work, especially given the expensive nature of Oz, however its what you choose to do at weekends, which Oz you can do 52weeks a yr.... lazy on the beach, kitesurf, paramotor, explore. some of which i would do...but still like my movies n gym n chill. workwise, i'd look to get a Temp job; ideally parttime, as money isn't the DRIVER...then once i feel settled [if ever] then think what i want as a full time thing. Also Oz is an OPPORTUNITY to do something different workwise [perhaps selling Sage X3 !], but i guess depends on Cost of Living and eventually what kinda place to live in [looking to rent out house in in UK longterm] and it has been COLD here Brrrrrr Does that give ya an idea of me/my scene? I try to look at jobs in Oz but alot dont advertise salary, stressing me out making a decision; though if its that 50:50, do i really want it!!! there's is an update! work dont want me to go! "Its not until someone leaves that you realise how much you value them, so my boss said" but they needed a decision as i told them i want to to finish work end of Feb18 [sort of handed in my Notice]. Anyway last week I told them I'm staying UK. they were very pleased & MD/CEO/FD said i made the right choice! Oddily ending with a chat with the CEO to reinforce I'd made the right decision with him trying to sell me a car LOL long story BUT after making the decision, am i relieved?? NO i feel like it was the wrong choice.....hence still the wrangle inside of me.

Hi Quoll, for your reply Big DECISION, got 3hrs left to make it effectively UK or OZ? then tell my boss tomorrowmorning. My plan would be to gumtree a room as cheap as i can, buy a ~5K$ Ut, try to kitesurf, see abit of queensland Bris/GoldC/SunshineC; I can see 2mths flying by, then look to get a Contract job after 2mths [full time keep me out of mischief!] or part-time Contract, until i feel like familiarity is setting in! then medium term think permanent. that would be the ideal i guess. also a Career Break of sorts & perhaps look for something more Sales orientated rather than accountancy. i guess the mining boom/FiFo has all passed!

thanks sunnycoaster. sorry I dont use this website often enough so only just seen your rely THANK YOU!!! X I'm a financial controller for a drug company aka dull boring accountant lol. I'm defo not a city boy! i live in london but work in essex. today is my last day to decide! am i going to GO ?! i told work a month ago i'm going, but the MD/FD want me to stay and have said to me "its not to late to change your mind" but i have to give them my decision tomorrow. i'm mid 40's, no kids/wife and my PR visa [travel element] runs out early 2018, so its now or never

If you're 100% sure your RRV will be granted BEFORE 10Jan great otherwise get you're [emoji574]️ booked now! Or forget Oz

Thanks for the posts here guys. I'm debating whether to move to Oz from London and head Brissy or GS. Or even S/coast might be more my scene. Getting cold feet!

Hi what's the sunshine coast line for work and living? And can you compare to Brisbane? As I'm looking to head that way soon!!![emoji44] Sent from my Nexus 10 using PomsinOz mobile app

So you enjoyed Queensland? Any thoughts on sunshine coast Vs gold coast Vs Brisbane? Regards Jay Sent from my Nexus 10 using PomsinOz mobile app

Exact same situation as me, same dates too! Just need to pick up the courage and go..... Go it alone! Sent from my Nexus 10 using PomsinOz mobile app