Moving to Oz!

zweton · 03-09-2011 6:26pm

GiftofGab wrote: »

Handed inthe notice into work, flying out on the 8th Oct....can't frickin wait. Starting off in Cairns then making my way down the whole east coast where I hope to get a job in Melbourne. Anybody know if there are any jobs in banking in Melbourne for whv'ers?

what route are you taking from dublin?

GiftofGab · 03-09-2011 6:35pm

zweton wrote: »

what route are you taking from dublin?

Dublin-Frankfurt-Singapore where i'm staying for 2 nights-Cairns, how about yourself?

zweton · 03-09-2011 8:36pm

GiftofGab wrote: »

Dublin-Frankfurt-Singapore where i'm staying for 2 nights-Cairns, how about yourself?

im just pricing around now really, 2 nights in singapore shouls break up the jetlag nicely its a good idea actually may do something similar myself,was the flight from singapore to cairns expensive?

GiftofGab · 03-09-2011 10:13pm

zweton wrote: »

im just pricing around now really, 2 nights in singapore shouls break up the jetlag nicely its a good idea actually may do something similar myself,was the flight from singapore to cairns expensive?

It was something like €1300 return, there's a change of flights in Singapore so you can stay as long as you like there free of charge I.e instead of getting a flight straight away you can get one 2/3 days later. Btw I booked with trailfinders

Munster_Gal · 07-09-2011 10:24pm

2 days!!!! :eek::eek::eek:

Munster_Gal · 10-09-2011 4:54am

Munster_Gal wrote: »

2 days!!!! :eek::eek::eek:

The days is finally here. Just waking in bewleys hotel at the airport. The reality of the fact that Im heading to OZ still hasn't hit me!!!!

See ye on the other other side

blondie82 · 10-09-2011 10:21am

Good luck Munster Gal

Safe journey (although you'll be here by the time yo u read this)

I don't know if the beers last weekend worked out but I'd be up for meeting for a drink/cuppa whatever. Have settled in Richmond for now, really like the area but know nobody!

Lucylocket would be happy to meet you & the BF for a drink, i trust ya that you arent serial killers! i understand about the need to talk to a few paddies haha. I'm in a place thats kinda a cross between a share house & hostel & ppl are nice but havent really clicked with anyone. That's gand with me cos I like my own company & I'm only here for a few months but it would still be nice to chat with people from home & in the same boat. How are you both gettin on with th job hunting?

blondie82 · 10-09-2011 10:25am

Princess N meant to say the same thing to you, would be delighted to meet for a drink/cuppa. I'd say you're dying to get out of the house for a break! sure pm if you want

Munster_Gal · 10-09-2011 5:47pm

Currently in Abu Dhabi Airport - longest flight ever and I'm not even half way there

heading to my gate now for the 2nd flight

Zambia · 10-09-2011 7:53pm

Hang in there. Just now the flight ends at some stage.

Gossipgal · 11-09-2011 10:05pm

Planning on moving out the start of November. My original plan was Vancouver in Canada but I had a mistake on my application so it got returned and then quota was full before I could resubmit. Had friends that I was travelling to out there but I had already geared myself up to be leaving before Christmas so decided I couldn't wait and applied for Oz Visa instead. Alot easier to get!!! I had always been thinking about Australia but decided on Canada because of the connections there. Kind of like the thrill of going somewhere else and all in such a short space of time. Thinking Melbourne as a destination.

CrackisWhack · 12-09-2011 12:01am

Munster_Gal wrote: »

Currently in Abu Dhabi Airport - longest flight ever and I'm not even half way there heading to my gate now for the 2nd flight

Good Luck, keep us updated with how you get on!

Gregsor · 12-09-2011 2:45am

Hi folks,just over 3 weeks here now,gosh time has flown!
moved in to our new pad and we did very well i think,got some furnishings left in the house which was owner occupied so it has some nice features.
My daughter is back in her old school and settled in like she had never left,High School after the next term for her then.
My Fiancee got a job back with her old employer so Happy Days there,just myself to get sorted now.
Already went camping too,couldn't resist it.
Real nice time to settle back in the Goldcoast with the weather being warm 18-25deg max with a light breeze most days and just a little chill at night.
Food and clothing has come down in my opinion which is a bonus.
3 weeks till our container arrives at Brissy,it will be like Christmas morning

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Have got by mostly acquiring secondhand stuff through Gumtree and got some great deals,just got to be quick.
Looking forward to Saturday night with the rugby,and what a nice time for kick off 8.30pm :cool:
Might have to head to the Irish bar for that!

jackbhoy · 12-09-2011 7:03am

Gregsor wrote: »

Looking forward to Saturday night with the rugby,and what a nice time for kick off 8.30pm :cool:
Might have to head to the Irish bar for that!

Kickoff is 6.30 AEST Gregsor! Just in case you turn up at pub at 8.30 having missed our historic victory

Munster_Gal · 12-09-2011 10:03am

Got here in one piece anyway!!
Got a mobile and some mobile broadband sorted so now I'm house/apartment hunting - next thing is job hunting

lucylocket82 · 13-09-2011 1:06pm

Hi all,

Soooooo sorry for my very delayed response...Such a whirlwind of events since i was last on this site.
I hope i didnt miss board drinks did i??? Princess_N , Mr Mister and Seanie K would you all still be up for meeting for drinks....I promise to respond this time!!

We are in Oz nearly 3 weeks now.All goin very well so far.
My O/H started a labouring job a week into arriving here.He is working with a couple of Irish guys so he is getting on great so far.Early starts each morning - 6 days a week.So its tough enough but moneywise its well worth it!!
Also, we found an absol fab apartment in South Yarra.Moved in last week.We fell in love with this area.I honestly think its the best place to live in Melbourne.In our opinion of course:D
Its brand new, never been lived in so we cudnt have asked for better than that.Its costing $400 a week but its honestly worth every penny.
Everything we need is on our doorstep....bars,restaurants,shops,cinema,train station,trams etc

My next big task is getting a job for myself!! Ive worked in banks for the last 11 yrs so i sent my CV off on saturday to loads of different recruitment agencies.Have had very good feedback so far so with a bit of luck i will have something this time next week.Met with agencies yesterday, today & have more 2moro.Im praying one of them hooks me up as soon as possible.
Its ridiculously boring spending all day alone whilst my O/H is off working.
There is only so much internet browsing one can possibly deal with

In a nutshell, i am loving Melbourne.It is such a cool city.Was sitting in the rooftop bar on Swanston St a couple of days ago thinkin this is the life.When cud u possibly do anything like that in Dublin!!It was amazing!

I suppose the only downside so far is feeling a little lonely....as pathetic as it sounds, its so true.Of course i have my O/H there but it wud be nice to have a few girlfriends too for typical gossip chats.But im sure it will happen eventually....Skype is the best invention ever

:):)

Gossipgal · 13-09-2011 2:33pm

Hi Lucy - sounds like you're way ahead in terms of getting things sorted! I had budgeted to allow for about 1 month of househunting but I'll be on my own looking for houseshare so might take longer. Do any of the lads that your boyfriend is working with have girlfriends over that you could get onto him about a group night? I'm sure once you get working you'll get know plenty of people and it will snowball from there.

zweton · 13-09-2011 3:18pm

Does there seem to be jobs in melb in general?

Munster_Gal · 13-09-2011 5:44pm

lucylocket82 wrote: »

Hi all,

Soooooo sorry for my very delayed response...Such a whirlwind of events since i was last on this site.
I hope i didnt miss board drinks did i??? Princess_N , Mr Mister and Seanie K would you all still be up for meeting for drinks....I promise to respond this time!!

We are in Oz nearly 3 weeks now.All goin very well so far.
My O/H started a labouring job a week into arriving here.He is working with a couple of Irish guys so he is getting on great so far.Early starts each morning - 6 days a week.So its tough enough but moneywise its well worth it!!
Also, we found an absol fab apartment in South Yarra.Moved in last week.We fell in love with this area.I honestly think its the best place to live in Melbourne.In our opinion of course:D
Its brand new, never been lived in so we cudnt have asked for better than that.Its costing $400 a week but its honestly worth every penny.
Everything we need is on our doorstep....bars,restaurants,shops,cinema,train station,trams etc

My next big task is getting a job for myself!! Ive worked in banks for the last 11 yrs so i sent my CV off on saturday to loads of different recruitment agencies.Have had very good feedback so far so with a bit of luck i will have something this time next week.Met with agencies yesterday, today & have more 2moro.Im praying one of them hooks me up as soon as possible.
Its ridiculously boring spending all day alone whilst my O/H is off working.
There is only so much internet browsing one can possibly deal with

In a nutshell, i am loving Melbourne.It is such a cool city.Was sitting in the rooftop bar on Swanston St a couple of days ago thinkin this is the life.When cud u possibly do anything like that in Dublin!!It was amazing!

I suppose the only downside so far is feeling a little lonely....as pathetic as it sounds, its so true.Of course i have my O/H there but it wud be nice to have a few girlfriends too for typical gossip chats.But im sure it will happen eventually....Skype is the best invention ever :):)

Im on Collins street in the cbd at the moment. Looking at an apartment on exhibition street tomorrow and fingers crossed we'll be moving in at the weekend.
We should be heading for drinks on Saturday to watch the rugby if you fancy it

just pm me

Munster_Gal · 13-09-2011 5:46pm

zweton wrote: »

Does there seem to be jobs in melb in general?

I've applied for LOADS over the last 24hours. Just waiting on the replies now and have one interview in the morning

massdebater · 14-09-2011 2:37am

Hi all. I haven't posted here in about a month now, was up to my eyeballs trying to get stuff organised from home and I had only limited internet access when I got to Oz at first.

Anyhoo, I’ve been in Perth for 2 weeks now and I love it so far. It can be pricey if you’re heading out a lot but I find it’s not that expensive during the week. I spent $700 in the first 3 days, but in the 10 days since then only spent $350! :eek: I haven’t got totally used to the financial side of things yet but I couldn’t survive too long without a job. I was lucky enough to have work sorted from Ireland so it was good to get into a routine straight away.

Perth is only a short term stop off for me while I do a bit of training for work. I’ll be off to Melbourne in two weeks (where I’ll be staying long-term) so I’ll be able to get settled down properly over there. Really looking forward to getting to Melbourne but I’ll miss my mates in Perth! I have a few friends in Melbourne who are on the lookout for a new place to live so we’re all going to get a place together. Hopefully we’ll have something by the time I get over or very soon after.

Seems to be plenty of interest in Melbourne boards beers, if they are still going when I get over then I’ll be up for going to one. I don’t know as many in Melbourne as I do in Perth so I’m always looking to meet new people.

rightyabe · 14-09-2011 7:14am

Well folkes

Been in Perth now just over a month, so far so good. The gf has some part-time work and I'm still looking for some but i'm amazed that all adds require you to have your own car. 2 recruiters basically hung up on me when they asked had I a car and I said no, really annoying.

Was offered FIFO work with a major contractor but had to decline it for now, cause we want to do our regional first, and getting a harvest job that suits a couple is a bit tricky but hopefully we might have work sorted in Esperance starting in a few weeks.

Overall I really like perth, its not massive, I already know my way around the city and the train ans bus services are brilliant. Just hope now I get some casual work to make a few $.

Was a bit shocked at the prices at first when the gf ordered a smirnoff black in a pub and it cost $12.50 but when you look at her hourly wage its the same as back home. Not everything is dear, shops like Kmart/Coles/BigW are fairly cheap. So heres hoping we get our regional work done and then settle some where...Melboure maybe, Only joking but why is everyone heading to Melbourne:D

lucylocket82 · 14-09-2011 1:30pm

Hi gossipgal,

Id say ur rite with regards to me meeting people once i get working.I was just feeling sorry for myself...ha!
All the lads that my O/H works with are here with a bunch of lads.They are all single & playing the field so no chance there of potential couple nites out.

Munster gal i really hope the apartment viewing went well.
Where are u heading to watch the rugby??
We were planning on just watching the game then heading home cos we are on for a big session sunday nite for the Dublin game.
As far as i know the Quiet Man is the place to be for the GAA games so really looking forward to that.Its not on til 1am though so heres hoping im still awake at that stage:D

sudzs · 15-09-2011 3:23am

I suppose the only downside so far is feeling a little lonely....as pathetic as it sounds, its so true

I feel the same... and homesick too.

Honestly, for a grown woman....! :rolleyes:

hussey · 15-09-2011 6:19am

After 6 years in Oz I still feel homesick and I am 30+

Everyone feels this way, it is bloody hard to move to Australia, it can be made easier by travelling with friends.

Making new friends, esp long term ones can be difficult, one of the hardest things to do is make friends who stick around.

Princess_N · 15-09-2011 6:21am

Yea I imagine alot of people move on pretty quick as most are here on a WHV, I'm here for the forseeable future

sudzs · 15-09-2011 8:40am

Right, at the risk of sounding like a total wimp here, can anyone recommend a good website to teach me about bugs and creepy crawlies because I've just battered to death a thing like a small brown cockroach. :eek:

Munster_Gal · 15-09-2011 11:44am

All going really well so far - apart from the jet lag and occassional home sickness (already! I know - pathetic)

We got an apartment

and its in the city as well so pretty awesome!!! I'm also waiting on a call back about a job which is looking really positive - also in the city! Only here 4 days but feels like it's been about 2 weeks - I've walked my legs off - calves are actually aching from all the walking - but on the plus side the new apartment has a gym so that'll sort out the aches and pains

Caveman1 · 15-09-2011 5:19pm

Hi Guys
Ill be heading over to Aus at the end of next year (seems like forever) with my gf, the both of us are actually getting more excited every time we read this thread. It seems like everyone is doing well for themselves over there. Ill keep throwing my eye in here as there's some very good advice being given, Good luck to everyone who is going or is already over there.

markymark21 · 15-09-2011 10:00pm

Munster_Gal wrote: »

Im on Collins street in the cbd at the moment. Looking at an apartment on exhibition street tomorrow and fingers crossed we'll be moving in at the weekend.
We should be heading for drinks on Saturday to watch the rugby if you fancy it just pm me

Did you get in contact with any estate agents before you headed over or only did ya only start house hunting when you arrived?

Cupcake. · 16-09-2011 2:43am

Hi All

WELCOME to Melbs to the new arrivals!! I hope you're settling in well. The apartment/job hunt can be stressful at times so hang in there!

There's something to do every weekend if you're stuck for ideas a good website is www.weekendnotes.com.au or http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au.

This weekend will be a cracker - 25 degrees+ and Ireland v's the Wallabies! C'mon Ireland!!

I still feel very homesick but a good way to overcome it is to do fun stuff so here is a list of some fun things to do to get started:

1. AFL Game
2. South Melbourne Market
3. Pub crawl on Chapel street
4. Colonial tramcar restaurant
5. Run a few laps of the tan
6. The Great Ocean road
7. A comedy gig (there's loads of them)
8. Coffee on Degraves street
9. Cruise on the Yarra
10. BBQ and beer.

Enjoy!:)

Zambia · 16-09-2011 2:48am

Someone help me out here where in the cbd is showing the match tomorrow? Confirmed

Cupcake. · 16-09-2011 3:18am

Turf Bar - http://www.turfbar.com.au/whatson.html

Pj O'Briens - http://www.pjobriens.com.au/southbank/

Limerick Arms Hotel - http://www.limerickhotel.com.au/

All confirmed showing.:)

Zambia · 16-09-2011 3:47am

oh turf bar have not been there yet.

Mr Mister · 16-09-2011 6:41am

A while since I've been on here - good to see everyone is settling in well...if not a little homesick. I've done a lot of stuff on Cupcakes list and would recommend them all - but being a northsider I'd have to plump for the Queen Victoria market!

Finding Melbourne to be a great city - I love the way all the inner suburbs have their own vibe about them. We got sorted with a great apartment in Fitzroy so delighted to have that out of the way. Starting the job hunt now and while I've only scratched the surface there seems to be plenty out there.

@lucylocket - the drinks fell through last time mainly because I thought I had an Australian phone and sim but turns out they werent working, so I left poor old Seanie K in the lurch. Cant do drinks this weekend as off to the MCG tonight and then off to a party for the match tomorrow. Will probably end up heading out for the Dublin game Sunday so could be a busy weekend ahead (of mainly sport!). Maybe in a couple of weeks time we could get something organised. Great stuff about the apartment too, South Yarra is great spot, just a little out of our price range!

Cupcake. · 16-09-2011 7:23am

Mr. Mister - haha...Queen Vic has better bargains but as a south sider I'll stick with spacious south melb

Is there any fun things you've done that you'd reccomend?

Zambia - The turf bar is good craic but a little warning it was packed to the rafters for the Ire v's US match so i'd imagine it'll be manic on saturday! Good atmosphere though

jackbhoy · 16-09-2011 10:35am

Cupcake. wrote: »

Zambia - The turf bar is good craic but a little warning it was packed to the rafters for the Ire v's US match so i'd imagine it'll be manic on saturday! Good atmosphere though

I was actually surprised as we got seats no problem in section we were in. Most of the Aussies left after their game so will probably be much busier tomorrow with both sets of supporters in. Will probably go in for SA v Fiji game anyway, to get settled for the main event

GiftofGab · 16-09-2011 9:27pm

Leaving Ireland tomorrow 3 weeks....wow can't wait

Munster_Gal · 18-09-2011 9:56am

markymark21 wrote: »

Did you get in contact with any estate agents before you headed over or only did ya only start house hunting when you arrived?

I'd been browsing before I came over but didn't contact any agencies til I got here. Found our apartment on realestate.com.au
Gumtree seems pretty good as well. We got lucky. The apartment is fully furnished.

Gossipgal · 18-09-2011 6:45pm

I'm 8 weeks GiftofGab, whereabouts are you headed?

irishmover · 19-09-2011 10:05am

Just secured 457 sponsorship for a job in Australia. Should be heading out in around 4 weeks! Can't wait.

Munster_Gal · 19-09-2011 11:45am

irishmover wrote: »

Just secured 457 sponsorship for a job in Australia. Should be heading out in around 4 weeks! Can't wait.

congrats. well done - how dya manage that?! Poxy :P

irishmover · 19-09-2011 1:25pm

Munster_Gal wrote: »

congrats. well done - how dya manage that?! Poxy :P

Absolute pure luck to be honest ha!

Just got my degree and two weeks ago this company in Oz were advertising about 15-20 grad positions for British/Irish graduates of my degree discipline. So had an interview yesterday and got a phone call last night to say I'll be offered a contract which I got today. Seems like a great company, so yeh just very lucky. Working conditions will be tough from what I gather, but couldnt refuse the offer.

My degree isn't fantastic, I got a 2:2. It was the work experience I had during college that I think made it easier.

I guess just keep trying and if you want it bad enough you'll get it!

First time moving away from home for me, gonna be a big change! Thankfully lots of relatives are out in Oz so shouldn't be too bad.

CrackisWhack · 19-09-2011 1:37pm

irishmover wrote: »

Absolute pure luck to be honest ha!

Just got my degree and two weeks ago this company in Oz were advertising about 15-20 grad positions for British/Irish graduates of my degree discipline. So had an interview yesterday and got a phone call last night to say I'll be offered a contract which I got today. Seems like a great company, so yeh just very lucky. Working conditions will be tough from what I gather, but couldnt refuse the offer.

My degree isn't fantastic, I got a 2:2. It was the work experience I had during college that I think made it easier.

I guess just keep trying and if you want it bad enough you'll get it!

First time moving away from home for me, gonna be a big change! Thankfully lots of relatives are out in Oz so shouldn't be too bad.

Do you mind me asking what your degree is in?

irishmover · 19-09-2011 1:44pm

CrackisWhack wrote: »

Do you mind me asking what your degree is in?

Geomatics

Zambia · 19-09-2011 2:39pm

irishmover wrote: »

Geomatics

I am still no wiser. Of to google I go.

CrackisWhack · 19-09-2011 6:08pm

Zambia wrote: »

I am still no wiser. Of to google I go.

gazmc18 · 26-09-2011 4:55pm

Have enjoyed reading this thread and seeing how everyone is getting on.

Heading to Sydney in 4 weeks arriving on the 27th, getting fairly excited.
Everyone on here seems to be in Melbourne! I am heading over with my partner if anyone is around Sydney area and fancies a pint give me a shout:)

elliott550 · 26-09-2011 5:47pm

Hello folks. Of to Melbourne in a week, stressed outta my head! Going on my tod and very little ready. Some money I was hoping to come through hasn't so only gona to have about 2000e on me. Hopefully that'l be enough until I get a wage in!? Thinking of booking base hostel anyone any experience's of it?

Also wondering how rigorously Oz employers check Irish references? I was a poker player for 5 years and i'm debating if I should be putting that in my CV... I only really want some kind of sales/admin job.

Really enjoyed reading the thread, best of luck to everyone out there and on their way!

Princess_N · 27-09-2011 4:41am

Hey Elliot, Can't really help re amployers as I'm stilla lady of leisure ha, I've been in Base (didn't actually stay there was just on a session there) seems like a good hostel though, Anyone I spoke to that was staying there seemed to like it,

Moving to Oz!

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