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Dos and Don’ts When You’re In Australia

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  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
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    @cholle is it?

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  • brixx89brixx89 Sydney
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    walang nag "yah lah!" :)
  • chollecholle Sydney
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    edited December 2014
    walang nag "yah lah!" :)
    Well actually, nung unang dating ko rito, ang unang pinuntahan namin was lunch sa ka-church ng pinsan ko. Puro Pinoy tsaka ibang mga Asians. May mga pinakilala sakin na Malaysian Chinese. I could not believe it - within three hours after landing in Australia, I was still conversing in Singlish! LOL

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  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
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    @cholle hahaha. by the way, when you're in Au, kailangan ba printed copies of resume, certificates of employment, academic records, etc? or softcopy lang lahat?

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

    Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    @cholle hahaha. by the way, when you're in Au, kailangan ba printed copies of resume, certificates of employment, academic records, etc? or softcopy lang lahat?
    our experience is that non are needed... certificate of employments not needed, academic records as well...

    for resume I always make it a point na magdala ng copy but in my 2 interviews so far, they were all prepared to print their own copy naman.

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  • chollecholle Sydney
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    @cholle hahaha. by the way, when you're in Au, kailangan ba printed copies of resume, certificates of employment, academic records, etc? or softcopy lang lahat?
    our experience is that non are needed... certificate of employments not needed, academic records as well...

    for resume I always make it a point na magdala ng copy but in my 2 interviews so far, they were all prepared to print their own copy naman.

    Yup, and if they ever ask for any other docs, you can tell them that you'll forward soft copies. But yeah usually they print out your résumé when you come for an interview.

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  • bookwormbookworm Canberra
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    How about references? Kailangan print out?

    20110812 - Submitted Vetassess docs
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    20131008 - Created and submitted EOI account
    20131216 - Started gathering documents for ACT SS
    20140113 - Submitted ACT SS nomination
    20140227 - assigned a case officer :)
    20140317 - Finally got my ACT sponsorship!
    20140319 - Invited to apply (visa 190)
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    20150203 - Landed in ACT :) Job hunt begins
    201510 - Started working at Woolies
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    20180508 - landed a job in my field

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  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
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    How about references? Kailangan print out?
    You can, pero ang practice dito tatawag ang agent or HR para hingin , you either email it or tell them over the phone, at normally pag nag ask ng reference ( at least 2 ) e 90% pasado ka na sa job interview

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  • bookwormbookworm Canberra
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    good to know, thanks!

    20110812 - Submitted Vetassess docs
    20120403 - Received positive assessment
    20130622 - Took the IELTS exam (L:8, R:7, W:8.5, S:8.5, OBS:8)
    20131008 - Created and submitted EOI account
    20131216 - Started gathering documents for ACT SS
    20140113 - Submitted ACT SS nomination
    20140227 - assigned a case officer :)
    20140317 - Finally got my ACT sponsorship!
    20140319 - Invited to apply (visa 190)
    20140325 - Lodged visa 190
    20140718 - Direct visa grant. IED: July 17, 2015
    20150203 - Landed in ACT :) Job hunt begins
    201510 - Started working at Woolies
    20161031 - landed a job in my field as a junior
    20180508 - landed a job in my field

    Thank you God! You are truly amazing!

  • chollecholle Sydney
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    How about references? Kailangan print out?
    You can, pero ang practice dito tatawag ang agent or HR para hingin , you either email it or tell them over the phone, at normally pag nag ask ng reference ( at least 2 ) e 90% pasado ka na sa job interview
    Pasok ako sa 10% dito - may inapplyan ako, halos finish line na, humingi na ng references, sabay sa ibang candidate nag-offer huhu. Para akong na-basted nun haha

    Occupation: Other Spatial Scientist (ANZSCO Code 232214)
    30 Nov 2013 - IELTS Academic R8.5 W8 L8.5 S9 / Overall 8.5
    10 Feb 2014 - Skills Assessment (VETASSESS)
    23 May 2014 - VETASSESS Outcome: Positive
    27 May 2014 - EOI (70 points)
    9 Jun 2014 - Visa invitation received, application lodged (SI189)
    2 Jul 2014 - CO allocation
    6 Aug 2014 - Visa granted (IED 4 Jul 2015)
    11 Oct 2014 - Moved to Sydney
    20 Oct 2014 - Job offer
    29 Oct 2014 - Start of work
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    24 Dec 2014 - Partner's initial entry (Maligayang Pasko!)
    16 May 2017 - Purchase first property
    17 Oct 2018 - Citizenship application lodged (Council: City of Sydney)
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  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
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    @cholle hahaha. by the way, when you're in Au, kailangan ba printed copies of resume, certificates of employment, academic records, etc? or softcopy lang lahat?
    our experience is that non are needed... certificate of employments not needed, academic records as well...

    for resume I always make it a point na magdala ng copy but in my 2 interviews so far, they were all prepared to print their own copy naman.

    Yup, and if they ever ask for any other docs, you can tell them that you'll forward soft copies. But yeah usually they print out your résumé when you come for an interview.
    thanks both...
    so resume/CV lang...
    mag-start na akong magtapon ng mga hardcopies ko dito. hehehe

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

    Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~

  • bookwormbookworm Canberra
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    still better to have them :) don't throw them away.
    In my opinion, documents are things you can always bring with you, especially since malayo ang pinas, at hindi na basta basta makakauwi to get more documents :)

    20110812 - Submitted Vetassess docs
    20120403 - Received positive assessment
    20130622 - Took the IELTS exam (L:8, R:7, W:8.5, S:8.5, OBS:8)
    20131008 - Created and submitted EOI account
    20131216 - Started gathering documents for ACT SS
    20140113 - Submitted ACT SS nomination
    20140227 - assigned a case officer :)
    20140317 - Finally got my ACT sponsorship!
    20140319 - Invited to apply (visa 190)
    20140325 - Lodged visa 190
    20140718 - Direct visa grant. IED: July 17, 2015
    20150203 - Landed in ACT :) Job hunt begins
    201510 - Started working at Woolies
    20161031 - landed a job in my field as a junior
    20180508 - landed a job in my field

    Thank you God! You are truly amazing!

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
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    @cholle hahaha. by the way, when you're in Au, kailangan ba printed copies of resume, certificates of employment, academic records, etc? or softcopy lang lahat?
    our experience is that non are needed... certificate of employments not needed, academic records as well...

    for resume I always make it a point na magdala ng copy but in my 2 interviews so far, they were all prepared to print their own copy naman.

    Yup, and if they ever ask for any other docs, you can tell them that you'll forward soft copies. But yeah usually they print out your résumé when you come for an interview.
    thanks both...
    so resume/CV lang...
    mag-start na akong magtapon ng mga hardcopies ko dito. hehehe
    For resume i usually bring my hard copy not for the interviewer but for my own copy. Ok din makasunod kasi sa dami minsan di ko na alam details ng resume ko at key dates haha

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    07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
    04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
    26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
    May 2015 - Big Move
    June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
    Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
    May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland

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  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
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    @bookworm I mean photocopies ng mga documents ko po. medyo madami na.
    @vhoythoy thanks. tama po.

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

    Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~

  • catajellcatajell Sydney
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    Joined: Nov 01, 2012
    Hi po,

    This question is specifically for ladies pero pwede din sumagot ang guys if may idea kayo. In terms of office attire, napansin ko lang, super corporate wear ang mga tao dito sa Sydney. Ibang iba sa attire sa Singapore na parang magpaparty lang! hehe..

    Ano po ba do's and dont's sa attire and how did you manage na bumuo uli ng wardrobe e sobrang mahal ng mga damit dito!

    Visa Application: Skill Independent 189
    Accountant (General): 221111
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    14 Feb 2013 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    19 Apr 2013 - IELTS Remarking Results (L: 8.0 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.0 OBS: 7.5)
    13 Jun 2013 – Submitted application to ICAA
    07 Jan 2014 - Received positive Skills Assessment from ICAA (delay is due to additional syllabi requests)
    24 Jan 2014 - Lodged EOI Application with 60 pts
    10 Feb 2014 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    09 Apr 2014 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    11 Apr 2014 – NBI clearance obtained
    15 May 2014 - CO Assigned: Team 7 – GSM Adelaide
    15 May 2014 - Medical Examinations and Singapore Police Clearance requested
    05 Jun 2014 – Singapore Police Clearance obtained
    10 Jun 2014 - Visa Granted!!
    19 Sep 2014 - Hubby got hired while offshore
    28 Sep 2014 - Flight to Sydney
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  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
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    yung mga agent mas prefer nila yung format nila,
    Hi po,

    This question is specifically for ladies pero pwede din sumagot ang guys if may idea kayo. In terms of office attire, napansin ko lang, super corporate wear ang mga tao dito sa Sydney. Ibang iba sa attire sa Singapore na parang magpaparty lang! hehe..

    Ano po ba do's and dont's sa attire and how did you manage na bumuo uli ng wardrobe e sobrang mahal ng mga damit dito!
    Every company has its set of rules in regards to uniform, you can ask this on your interview ..

    Yung previous work ko women are not allowed to wear high heeled shoes for safety concerns

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  • bookwormbookworm Canberra
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    ack, concern ko din yan, kaya pag merong nakikita, bili pag mura. I've gotten used to wearing jeans at work so I have to start from scratch sa pagbuo ng work wardrobe.

    20110812 - Submitted Vetassess docs
    20120403 - Received positive assessment
    20130622 - Took the IELTS exam (L:8, R:7, W:8.5, S:8.5, OBS:8)
    20131008 - Created and submitted EOI account
    20131216 - Started gathering documents for ACT SS
    20140113 - Submitted ACT SS nomination
    20140227 - assigned a case officer :)
    20140317 - Finally got my ACT sponsorship!
    20140319 - Invited to apply (visa 190)
    20140325 - Lodged visa 190
    20140718 - Direct visa grant. IED: July 17, 2015
    20150203 - Landed in ACT :) Job hunt begins
    201510 - Started working at Woolies
    20161031 - landed a job in my field as a junior
    20180508 - landed a job in my field

    Thank you God! You are truly amazing!

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
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    Joined: Oct 31, 2012
    edited December 2014
    Malamang depende sa Company. Ung sa dati ko nman firm dito sa Singapore bawal talga walang necktie and laging presentable kasi client facing. May Ilang beses din ako nasita ng senior partner naming caucasian. Mas maluwag pa nga kapag fieldwork hehe. Dito sa bagong Company ko namn wala masyado pakialam sa suot mo.

    Ako plan ko before umalis ng Singapore is i dispose lahat ng long sleeves/ pants ko kasi gamit na and buy office clothes here in Sg and shoes. Lalo na ngaun daming sale kaliwat kanan. Favorite ko G2000 here, and kapag sa pinas naman wallstreet. Shopping in Melbourne is good, but i think more choices, cheaper and better to shop in Pinas/ Singapore.

    ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
    19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
    12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
    03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
    19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
    07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
    04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
    26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
    May 2015 - Big Move
    June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
    Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
    May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland

    And now...... living the life that i have imagined

    "A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    better to shop in Pinas
    Ehehehe, parang I don't agree here... :)

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • bookwormbookworm Canberra
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    Joined: Nov 27, 2013
    bakit? Di ba ang mahal sa AU?

    20110812 - Submitted Vetassess docs
    20120403 - Received positive assessment
    20130622 - Took the IELTS exam (L:8, R:7, W:8.5, S:8.5, OBS:8)
    20131008 - Created and submitted EOI account
    20131216 - Started gathering documents for ACT SS
    20140113 - Submitted ACT SS nomination
    20140227 - assigned a case officer :)
    20140317 - Finally got my ACT sponsorship!
    20140319 - Invited to apply (visa 190)
    20140325 - Lodged visa 190
    20140718 - Direct visa grant. IED: July 17, 2015
    20150203 - Landed in ACT :) Job hunt begins
    201510 - Started working at Woolies
    20161031 - landed a job in my field as a junior
    20180508 - landed a job in my field

    Thank you God! You are truly amazing!

  • catajellcatajell Sydney
    Posts: 94Member
    Joined: Nov 01, 2012
    Bale I will be working in a Big 4 firm po at client facing so dapata presentable talaga. Nung naginterview ako at pag naglalakad sa CBD, pansin ko as in corporate wear talaga. Kaya namromroblema talaga ako lalo at pinagbebenta ko mga pang office ko bago umalis ng SG kasi I thought mag housewife na lang ako! Hahaha..

    Sayang nga, gusto ko nga bumalik SG para lang mamili, dami kasi dun sale e! And sa Pinas din sana. Sa mga taga Melbourne, san ba mura mamili? Since pasyal kami dyan next week! :)

    Visa Application: Skill Independent 189
    Accountant (General): 221111
    Migration agent: Pinoy Australia Pty Ltd

    14 Feb 2013 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    19 Apr 2013 - IELTS Remarking Results (L: 8.0 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.0 OBS: 7.5)
    13 Jun 2013 – Submitted application to ICAA
    07 Jan 2014 - Received positive Skills Assessment from ICAA (delay is due to additional syllabi requests)
    24 Jan 2014 - Lodged EOI Application with 60 pts
    10 Feb 2014 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    09 Apr 2014 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    11 Apr 2014 – NBI clearance obtained
    15 May 2014 - CO Assigned: Team 7 – GSM Adelaide
    15 May 2014 - Medical Examinations and Singapore Police Clearance requested
    05 Jun 2014 – Singapore Police Clearance obtained
    10 Jun 2014 - Visa Granted!!
    19 Sep 2014 - Hubby got hired while offshore
    28 Sep 2014 - Flight to Sydney
    29 Sep 2014 - Hubby started work

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
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    Joined: Oct 31, 2012
    edited December 2014
    better to shop in Pinas
    Ehehehe, parang I don't agree here... :)
    Sa pinas kasi isang mall nandun na lahat halos. Like SM megamall is improving na with their new block kung saan ung H/M store nilagay and other boutiques like superdry, zara, etc., the new SM Aura in BGC, Trinoma, Power plant mall in rockwell, Landmark, Improved glorietta mall, Greenbelt, MOA, sama mo na divisoria/ greenhills haha. Basta solved ako dun unlike sa Melbourne medyo layo2 ung mga boutiques unless kabisado ko na cguro hehehe. Dami din sale ngaun sa pinas magpapasko.

    Singapore is hands down better. Orchard malls (shaw/ isetann, ion, wheelock, tangs, takashimaya, paragon, etc.), Jurong east malls (westgate, IMM, jem, jcube, etc), suntec, raffles city mall, marina square, jurong point, vivo city, bukod pa maliliit na malls sa mga different mrt stations, etc. for electronics nanjan funan, sim lim, etc. Tsaka pinakamalupit lucky plaza lols. Kaliwat kanan sale ngaun magpapasko, electronics/ clothes, etc. Dami pera mga tao ngaun, haba ng pila grabe, ako lang ata poor hehe.

    ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
    19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
    12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
    03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
    19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
    07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
    04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
    26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
    May 2015 - Big Move
    June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
    Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
    May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland

    And now...... living the life that i have imagined

    "A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams

  • chollecholle Sydney
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    Joined: Nov 21, 2013
    Tip: Magpakasawa na kayo sa mga mall sa Pinas at Singapore bago kayo lumipat dito :P

    Occupation: Other Spatial Scientist (ANZSCO Code 232214)
    30 Nov 2013 - IELTS Academic R8.5 W8 L8.5 S9 / Overall 8.5
    10 Feb 2014 - Skills Assessment (VETASSESS)
    23 May 2014 - VETASSESS Outcome: Positive
    27 May 2014 - EOI (70 points)
    9 Jun 2014 - Visa invitation received, application lodged (SI189)
    2 Jul 2014 - CO allocation
    6 Aug 2014 - Visa granted (IED 4 Jul 2015)
    11 Oct 2014 - Moved to Sydney
    20 Oct 2014 - Job offer
    29 Oct 2014 - Start of work
    17-26 Dec 2014 - Dog at Sydney quarantine
    24 Dec 2014 - Partner's initial entry (Maligayang Pasko!)
    16 May 2017 - Purchase first property
    17 Oct 2018 - Citizenship application lodged (Council: City of Sydney)
    8 Jul 2019: Test invite
    20 Aug 2019: Test: (originally 20/9/19)
    21 Aug 2019: Citizenship Approved
    31 October 2019: Citizenship Ceremony 🇦🇺

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
    Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 31, 2012
    edited December 2014
    Bale I will be working in a Big 4 firm po at client facing so dapata presentable talaga. Nung naginterview ako at pag naglalakad sa CBD, pansin ko as in corporate wear talaga. Kaya namromroblema talaga ako lalo at pinagbebenta ko mga pang office ko bago umalis ng SG kasi I thought mag housewife na lang ako! Hahaha..

    Sayang nga, gusto ko nga bumalik SG para lang mamili, dami kasi dun sale e! And sa Pinas din sana. Sa mga taga Melbourne, san ba mura mamili? Since pasyal kami dyan next week! :)

    May mga malls around CBD area, pero marami sa bandang Bourke/ Elizabeth street. They have big H/M and Zara malls around that area din. Medyo kalat kasi speciality shops/ boutiques shops nila. I remember nun nandun kami we are looking for Superdry, GAP and Fred Perry shops. We need to google kasi ung iba nasa loob and nakatago, you need to walk, explore and look for it talaga. I bought winter clothes sa Zara and medyo mahal nga, pero maganda naman hehe. In terms of shopping experience, i would say pwede na. Hirap talaga kami that time is looking for a specific milk for our toddler (pediasure) and wala talaga silang brand na ganun. Namimili kasi ng gatas ang anak ko hehehe.

    ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
    19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
    12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
    03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
    19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
    07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
    04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
    26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
    May 2015 - Big Move
    June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
    Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
    May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland

    And now...... living the life that i have imagined

    "A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams

  • pangrom0529pangrom0529 North Ryde
    Posts: 109Member
    Joined: Aug 27, 2013
    @vhoythoy, pre pediasure din anak ko... sa chemist warehouse lang mura.

    Nominated Occupation: 221111 - Accountant (General):22.02.13-IELTS passed|21.05.13-Positive assessment CPAA|22.05.13-EOI submitted|03.06.13-Invitation received|04.06.13-189 lodged|07.06.13-NBI uploaded|15.06.13-Medicals done|31.07.13-CO assigned (T33,Brisbane)|22.08.13-Addtl docs sent to CO|04.10.13-Visa Granted! THANK YOU LORD!!!

  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
    Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 30, 2013
    Tip: Magpakasawa na kayo sa mga mall sa Pinas at Singapore bago kayo lumipat dito :P
    nakakahilo malls sa SG. damiiiiiiiiiii ;)

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

    Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~

  • swashi_gurlswashi_gurl Melbourne
    Posts: 13Member
    Joined: Sep 01, 2014
    Tip: Magpakasawa na kayo sa mga mall sa Pinas at Singapore bago kayo lumipat dito :P
    Agree!!! At bilhin na mga type bilhin at dalhin mga dapat dalhin.

  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
    Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 30, 2013
    Tip: Magpakasawa na kayo sa mga mall sa Pinas at Singapore bago kayo lumipat dito :P
    Agree!!! At bilhin na mga type bilhin at dalhin mga dapat dalhin.

    nakakapressure naman 'to. ang dami pa naman sale ngayon dito sa SG ;)

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

    Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~

  • dhey_almightydhey_almighty Perth
    Posts: 692Member
    Joined: Jul 18, 2012
    @cholle Tama! :-)

    simple lang ang mga malls dito...from 9am to 5pm lang ang operating hours...except thursday na up to 9pm (WA)

    then most aussies e walang pakialam sa mall...hinde big deal, unlike sa pinas na super dami ng tao sa mall...at karamihan pa na nakikita kong aussie e naka-paa lang! haha ginagaya ko nga minsan :-)

    October 6, 2012 - Passed IELTS - Academic (W 6 S 6 L 8 R 7 OBS 7.0) pwde na yan!
    October 16, 2012 - Submitted CDR to EA
    February 27, 2013 - Received Favorable letter from EA (Mechanical Engineer - ANZSCO 233512) Thank you Lord!
    March 8, 2013 - Applied WA SS
    March 25, 2013 - Received Letter for WA SS (delaying/maximising 28 days; waiting for civil wedding)
    May 31, 2013 - Submitted Visa Application (with everything; PCC Saudi, NBI, Marriage certificate, etc)
    July 11, 2013 - CO Assigned / Team 7 Adelaide
    August 17, 2013 - Done with the Medicals
    September 4, 2013 - Visa Grant (Subclass 190 / ANZCO233515 - Mechanical Engineer) Thank you Lord! / IED August 23, 2014
    August 8, 2014 - Flight to Oz, No turning Back, This is it!
    May 2015 - End of relationship
    June 2015 - Wife found new partner (aussie)
    October 2015 - Wife filed for divorce (That cunt)
    January 2016 - Divorced
    August 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
    March 2019 - Sit in Citizenship Exam/Interview

    • Passed same day
      May 2019 - Citizenship Ceremony
      June 2019 - Au Passport received
  • wizardofOzwizardofOz Brisbane
    Posts: 1,342Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2013
    True, mahal sa Oz, esp branded clothing..

    Better to shop in Pinas, yung tipong pang wardrobe na for each season, hindi na nahuhuli ang styles ngayon doon and nag-improve na ang quality even ng local brands.. dahil siguro to compete with global brands like Uniqlo and H&M..

    Ang advantage lang living in Oz, baligtad ang seasons, like after ng Winter/Summer season in most countries and magkaroon ng End of Season Sale.. pwede na bumili in prep for the coming seasons sa Oz :)

    Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)

    03/23/13: IELTS GT Exam (British Council)
    04/05/13: IELTS Results L:7.0/R:7.5/W:7.5/S:8.5 OBS: 7.5
    makalipas ang isang taon....
    04/20/14: CDR Application sent to EA
    07/09/14: EA started reviewing my CDR
    08/08/14: EA Assessment Positive Results (Thank you LORD!!!)
    09/16/14: Requested EA for a Duplicate Letter (Original Outcome Letter lost during mail delivery to PH)
    09/21/14: Duplicate Assessment Letter received (Finally!!)
    09/21/14: EOI Lodged (70 pts)
    09/22/14: Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) visa
    09/23/14: Obtained Overseas PCC
    09/29/14: Obtained NBI Clearance
    10/12/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
    10/12/14: Uploaded docs
    10/20/14: Medicals Done
    12/06/14: Direct Grant! To GOD Be the Glory!
    12/13/14: Completed Initial Entry - Sydney

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