TraxFM Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Me and my OH have 2 years left on a 175 PR visa but are currently facing a dilemma in the fact that my OH has started to doubt if we can afford to live in Australia. He is a maintenance Fitter and currently earns 30k but if we follow the 2.2 conversion rule it means he would need to earn roughly 66k AUD but all of the jobs we are seeing advertised in and around the Brisbane area aren't for that much. I currently work for the local council on a part time basis but would be prepared to go full time if need be. Any advice from any fitters or just any general advice with regards to the cost of living would be greatly appreciated. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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VERYSTORMY Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Some occupations don't pay as much as they do in the UK. A number of people are worse off financially by making the move. It is up to you to decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraxFM Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 any advice would be greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paul1Perth Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Depends what your husband is experienced in. If he's got some experience in mining, screens, crushers, heavy plant, pumps, pipework, construction, shutdowns, then he might be able to get a FIFO job where the money can be very good. Would be good if he can weld and fabricate too, more he can do the better the options. 66K doesn't sound that much for an experienced maintenance fitter, sometimes that's the basic salary advertised without the overtime. I know from experience that a lot of extra money is made through doing overtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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