hollygolucky Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Hello folks, I'm a doctor, and I have a brother in Sydney. I've visited him twice now, most recently over Xmas. I decided I would try and apply for a job on my return, thinking I would never get anything in Sydney. Well... I've been offered a position. To start in May! The employer has said they "manage the process of getting you a visa and registration" but can I really expect it to be as quick as three months?? I will be sent my contract next week. There's fifteen possible locations where I could be working, 12 of which are in northern sydney. Then there's three other rural locations - Orange, Broken Hill, and and Dubbo. I am so ready for a change in life that I've thought I'd accept the offer even if they give me a rural location. I'm not sure if I'm being rash though! Thanks for reading this ranting post :) 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Yes, it can be quick, because it's a temporary visa (a 482). I have no idea how registration works - I'd have thought that would take longer, but if the employer has done it before, I assume they know what they're doing. It is only temporary, for 2 to 4 years, but the contract can be renewed. I'm sure your brother will tell you that Sydney is a very expensive place to live due to the extortionate price of housing (to rent or buy). From the places you mention, I would pick Orange like a shot. It's a lovely country town which has become a real "foodie" destination. Sydneysiders head up there on weekends to visit the wineries, so I'm sure your brother would be pleased to see you settled there - free board for him! Dubbo and Broken Hill are more challenging - very hot, very dusty, and a long way from anywhere. If it's just two years then it would be worth it for the experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toots Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 21 minutes ago, Marisawright said: Yes, it can be quick, because it's a temporary visa (a 482). I have no idea how registration works - I'd have thought that would take longer, but if the employer has done it before, I assume they know what they're doing. It is only temporary, for 2 to 4 years, but the contract can be renewed. I'm sure your brother will tell you that Sydney is a very expensive place to live due to the extortionate price of housing (to rent or buy). From the places you mention, I would pick Orange like a shot. It's a lovely country town which has become a real "foodie" destination. Sydneysiders head up there on weekends to visit the wineries, so I'm sure your brother would be pleased to see you settled there - free board for him! Dubbo and Broken Hill are more challenging - very hot, very dusty, and a long way from anywhere. If it's just two years then it would be worth it for the experience. I would too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Yes i agree with previous responses about the rural locations Orange would be the best one out of them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan from Moneycorp Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 SO happy for you!! This is clearly where you're meant to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausvisitor Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 On 14/02/2020 at 23:42, Marisawright said: Yes, it can be quick, because it's a temporary visa (a 482). I have no idea how registration works - I'd have thought that would take longer, but if the employer has done it before, I assume they know what they're doing. It is only temporary, for 2 to 4 years, but the contract can be renewed. I'm sure your brother will tell you that Sydney is a very expensive place to live due to the extortionate price of housing (to rent or buy). From the places you mention, I would pick Orange like a shot. It's a lovely country town which has become a real "foodie" destination. Sydneysiders head up there on weekends to visit the wineries, so I'm sure your brother would be pleased to see you settled there - free board for him! Dubbo and Broken Hill are more challenging - very hot, very dusty, and a long way from anywhere. If it's just two years then it would be worth it for the experience. I agree Sydney is expensive but the person asking is a Doctor so I imagine the cost won't be as much of a limiting factor as it usually is 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulya Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Orange is trendy and booming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatCat Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 On 15/02/2020 at 09:40, hollygolucky said: I will be sent my contract next week. There's fifteen possible locations where I could be working, 12 of which are in northern sydney. Then there's three other rural locations - Orange, Broken Hill, and and Dubbo. Hi How exciting for you and wow that visa was quick I hope it all went ahead for you after all, and Covid did not ruin your plans. I agree with everyone else. Certainly Orange is the place to go. An up and coming foodie destination with some great local wineries, if you like that sort of thing. Plus Orange is an easy drive to Sydney Personally I would avoid Broken Hill and Dubbo, as they are a bit rough and ready. They are both also a long way from anywhere. But hey as a doctor you may like that sort of challenge! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulya Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 On 15/02/2020 at 09:40, hollygolucky said: Hello folks, I'm a doctor, and I have a brother in Sydney. I've visited him twice now, most recently over Xmas. I decided I would try and apply for a job on my return, thinking I would never get anything in Sydney. Well... I've been offered a position. To start in May! The employer has said they "manage the process of getting you a visa and registration" but can I really expect it to be as quick as three months?? I will be sent my contract next week. There's fifteen possible locations where I could be working, 12 of which are in northern sydney. Then there's three other rural locations - Orange, Broken Hill, and and Dubbo. I am so ready for a change in life that I've thought I'd accept the offer even if they give me a rural location. I'm not sure if I'm being rash though! Thanks for reading this ranting post Take Orange if offered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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