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  • chaisanchaisan Sydney
    Posts: 79Member
    Joined: Mar 24, 2012
    @stolich18 tsaka ung salary packaging super, subject po sya sa 15% tax on contribution. mkikita nyu ung tax sa super acct nyu.

    04/15/12 - Application lodged
    05/24/12 - Processed further
    06/06/12 - Email received from CO
    06/07/12 - Processed PCC1 and PCC2
    06/10/12 - Medical exam
    06/14/12 - PCC1 and Form 80 uploaded
    06/20/12 - PCC2 uploaded
    06/21/12 - Medicals finalized
    06/26/12 - Visa Grant

  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    edited December 2013
    Always price match and browse other store

    Like yesterday we was looking for a air cooler ( fan with water )
    went to bing lee .. it says 140$
    went to Harvey Norma .. None
    went to Good guys .. found the same model they were giving it for 128$
    went back to Bing lee ... tell them Good Guys were selling them for 128$ .. we got it for 126$

    so its a 14$ saving ...

    Actually we have a lot of experience for this one ... ( a camera and a 46inc LED TV ) so lagi kong sinasabi shop around and prepare to walk away if they did not give you the price you want

    Google for Everything !!!

  • stolich18stolich18 Sydney
    Posts: 993Member
    Joined: Feb 15, 2012
    Thanks @chaisan for the info.

    261313 (Software Engineer)

    Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
    Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
    Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
    Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
    Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
    Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
    Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
    Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
    May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
    May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
    Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
    Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
    Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
    Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
    Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
    Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
    Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney

    "Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3

  • rguez06rguez06 Melbourne
    Posts: 333Member
    Joined: Jan 07, 2013
    Para po sa mga papunta palang, if you have multiple gadgets from PH or Asia, suggestion po to bring a multi-port extension para you only need one universal adapter and can charge all your gadgets at a time, medyo pricey din kasi cheapest we found was $10 each for a universal power adapter.

    Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)

    YEAR 2012 - Collated all required documents and RPL
    Jan. 06, 2013 - ACS (RPL) Submitted
    Feb. 02, 2013 - IELTS Exam (BC)
    Feb. 15, 2013 - L-8.0 R-7.0 S-6.5 W-6.0 (Charge to experience)
    Mar. 14, 2013 - ACS Stage 4 - In Progress
    Mar. 15, 2013 - ACS Suitable 9+ Years Work Experience
    Apr. 06, 2013 - IELTS Exam 2 (IDP)
    Apr. 19, 2013 - L-8.5 R-7.0 S-7.5 W-7.5 =)
    Apr. 19, 2013 - EOI 190 & VIC SS Submitted
    Apr. 24, 2013 - VIC SS Acknowledgement Received
    May 03, 2013 - Updated EOI, Submitted 189 with 65 points
    May 06, 2013 - Received DIAC invite
    June 06, 2013 - Lodged VISA 189
    Aug. 03 2013 - Medicals Done @NHSI
    Aug. 06 2013 - CO Allocated, Adelaide Team 6
    Aug. 06 2013 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    Aug. 08 2013 - Uploaded ITRs, payslips & Form 80
    Aug, 14 2013 - Daughter's Medical referred to MOC
    Sep. 18 2013 - VISA GRANT!!!! IED Aug. 2014
    Nov. 12 2013 - MNL - MEL via PAL
    Jan. 14 2014 - Job Offer :)
    Jan. 20 2014 - First day of work!

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    Always price match and browse other store

    Like yesterday we was looking for a air cooler ( fan with water )
    went to bing lee .. it says 140$
    went to Harvey Norma .. None
    went to Good guys .. found the same model they were giving it for 128$
    went back to Bing lee ... tell them Good Guys were selling them for 128$ .. we got it for 126$

    so its a 14$ saving ...

    Actually we have a lot of experience for this one ... ( a camera and a 46inc LED TV ) so lagi kong sinasabi shop around and prepare to walk away if they did not give you the price you want

    In relation; sometime they will give you some further discount if you pay in cash...

    Kahit $5 lang yan pero coffee plus biscuit money na rin yan!! :)

    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!!

  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011


    In relation; sometime they will give you some further discount if you pay in cash...

    Kahit $5 lang yan pero coffee plus biscuit money na rin yan!! :)
    Hahahah, ganyan kami .. tipid tipid pero pag weekend kumakain kami sa labas hahahaha ...

    at least masaya ka sa pagtitipid sa ibang bigay pero pag papamper sa sarli mo sunod sa luho

    Google for Everything !!!

  • TotoyOZresidentTotoyOZresident Posts: 1,327Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jun 28, 2011
    Mag tinapay na lang at uminom ng tubig libre sa gripo :D

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    'Success is when you finished what you have started."

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  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    Always price match and browse other store

    Like yesterday we was looking for a air cooler ( fan with water )
    went to bing lee .. it says 140$
    went to Harvey Norma .. None
    went to Good guys .. found the same model they were giving it for 128$
    went back to Bing lee ... tell them Good Guys were selling them for 128$ .. we got it for 126$

    so its a 14$ saving ...

    Actually we have a lot of experience for this one ... ( a camera and a 46inc LED TV ) so lagi kong sinasabi shop around and prepare to walk away if they did not give you the price you want

    In relation; sometime they will give you some further discount if you pay in cash...

    Kahit $5 lang yan pero coffee plus biscuit money na rin yan!! :)

    ay talaga @TasBurrfoot? pag pala cash, makakakuha pa ng additional discount :)

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    ako nagstart na ako magbake ng tinapay.. kesa bumili.. ang mahal ng tinapay dito hehe :)

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • moonwitchbleumoonwitchbleu Sydney
    Posts: 459Member
    Joined: Jan 25, 2013
    @peach17 share mo din recipe para ako din mag bake nalang. heheheh...

    Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
    Feb 02, 2012 - Skill Assessment submission to ACS
    Mar 23, 2013 - IELTS Result - Competent
    Apr 03, 2013 - ACS Assessment Positive
    Apr 06, 2013 - Submitted EOI (190)
    Apr 11, 2013 - Submitted NSW SS (190)
    Apr 16, 2013 - NSW SS Acknowledgment email received
    July 01, 2013 - NSW SS approval letter received
    July 03, 2013 - Skillselect Invite received
    Aug 14, 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
    Aug 16, 2013 - Upload Docs (including NBI Clearance)
    Aug 25, 2013 - Gave Birth
    Sep 20, 2013 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide Team 06)
    Sep 22, 2013 - Informed CO of additional dependent (Baby)
    Oct 04, 2013 - Hubby's Medical Uploaded
    Oct 12, 2013 - Medical Uploaded
    Oct 16, 2013 - SG PCC Collected and Uploaded
    Oct 17, 2013 - Form 1022, Baby's Birth Certificate and Passport sent to CO
    Oct 23, 2013 - Baby is included in eVisa
    Oct 30, 2013 - Baby's Medical Uploaded
    Nov 21, 2013 - VISA GRANT (IED: Aug 2014)
    Feb 08, 2014 - Hubby's initial entry
    Feb 13, 2014 - Hubby's Job Offer
    Feb 18, 2014 - Hubby's First Day High :D
    Apr 23, 2014 - Initial Entry (Baby and Me)
    Feb 04, 2015 - My First day high (Home-based perm position)

    Thank you, thank you so much Lord. Life is indeed beautiful :)

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
    Posts: 1,455Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    ako nagstart na ako magbake ng tinapay.. kesa bumili.. ang mahal ng tinapay dito hehe :)
    penge naman nyan... naglalaway ako sa mga post mo sa pesbuk e :D
  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    ako nagstart na ako magbake ng tinapay.. kesa bumili.. ang mahal ng tinapay dito hehe :)
    penge naman nyan... naglalaway ako sa mga post mo sa pesbuk e :D
    hehehe kung magkapitbahay lang tayo @icebreaker1928, isshare ko sayo mga binabake ko hehehe... dadalawa lang kami di ba? madaming pwede ishare hehe :)

    lipat na kayo dito master @icebreaker1928 :)

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    @peach17 share mo din recipe para ako din mag bake nalang. heheheh...
    sureness :) anong gusto mo? @moonwitchbleu

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • moonwitchbleumoonwitchbleu Sydney
    Posts: 459Member
    Joined: Jan 25, 2013
    @peach17 share mo din recipe para ako din mag bake nalang. heheheh...
    sureness :) anong gusto mo? @moonwitchbleu
    kahit anong masarap na food pwde i.bake. nagtitingin na nga ako ng mga recipes din :D

    Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
    Feb 02, 2012 - Skill Assessment submission to ACS
    Mar 23, 2013 - IELTS Result - Competent
    Apr 03, 2013 - ACS Assessment Positive
    Apr 06, 2013 - Submitted EOI (190)
    Apr 11, 2013 - Submitted NSW SS (190)
    Apr 16, 2013 - NSW SS Acknowledgment email received
    July 01, 2013 - NSW SS approval letter received
    July 03, 2013 - Skillselect Invite received
    Aug 14, 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
    Aug 16, 2013 - Upload Docs (including NBI Clearance)
    Aug 25, 2013 - Gave Birth
    Sep 20, 2013 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide Team 06)
    Sep 22, 2013 - Informed CO of additional dependent (Baby)
    Oct 04, 2013 - Hubby's Medical Uploaded
    Oct 12, 2013 - Medical Uploaded
    Oct 16, 2013 - SG PCC Collected and Uploaded
    Oct 17, 2013 - Form 1022, Baby's Birth Certificate and Passport sent to CO
    Oct 23, 2013 - Baby is included in eVisa
    Oct 30, 2013 - Baby's Medical Uploaded
    Nov 21, 2013 - VISA GRANT (IED: Aug 2014)
    Feb 08, 2014 - Hubby's initial entry
    Feb 13, 2014 - Hubby's Job Offer
    Feb 18, 2014 - Hubby's First Day High :D
    Apr 23, 2014 - Initial Entry (Baby and Me)
    Feb 04, 2015 - My First day high (Home-based perm position)

    Thank you, thank you so much Lord. Life is indeed beautiful :)

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
    Posts: 1,455Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    ako nagstart na ako magbake ng tinapay.. kesa bumili.. ang mahal ng tinapay dito hehe :)
    penge naman nyan... naglalaway ako sa mga post mo sa pesbuk e :D
    hehehe kung magkapitbahay lang tayo @icebreaker1928, isshare ko sayo mga binabake ko hehehe... dadalawa lang kami di ba? madaming pwede ishare hehe :)

    lipat na kayo dito master @icebreaker1928 :)
    refer mo na kasi ako sa company nyo hehehe...
    sayang nga kung magkapitbahay tayo... ubos yang mga binabake mo... anak ko pa lang...bisyo nun kumain, kagaya ko hehehe
  • johnvangiejohnvangie Melbourne
    Posts: 686Member
    Joined: Oct 14, 2013
    @TasBurrfoot Ask lang regarding Credit Card. May CC na kayo ni wifey mo dyan sa Oz? Ano recommended mo na nakakapag earn ng points/miles? Kami ni hubby, laki ng pakinabang sa Citi and BPI card dito. Necessity lang talaga ang purchase namin sa credit card pero madaming promos and rebates akong napapakinabangan :-) Pa share naman po para may idea na. Thanks!

    Nominated Occupation : Production or Plant Engineer 233513
    12/15/13 - IELTS IDP [ L : 9.0 I R :8.0 I S : 7.5 I W : 6.5 ]
    01/17/14 - Submit CDR to Engineers Australia.
    02/15/14 - IELTS IDP [ L : 9.0 I R :9.0 I S : 7.5 I W : 7.0 ]
    05/29/14 - EA positive assessment as Production or Plant Engineer 233513
    06/02/14 - EA Letter Received. Lodge EOI 65points.
    06/09/14 - Received invitation to lodge Visa 189.
    06/12/14 - Lodge Visa 189. Upload Docs/Form 80.
    07/14/14 - Medicals @ SLEC Global.
    07/15/14 - Upload NBI. (NBI Valid until July 4, 2015).
    07/17/14 - CO Allocated. Team 7 GSM Adelaide ( CO : LM )
    07/21/14 - VISA GRANT! Thank You Lord! IED : 07/04/15
    02/06/15 - Hubby in Melbourne (Jobhunting)
    03/27/15 - Me and my son in Melbourne
    04/07/15 - Hubby 1st day of job
    08/24/15 - My 1st day in BP, Thank you Lord God Jesus!

    Enjoying the wonderful life in Oz, abundant blessings indeed :-)

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @TasBurrfoot Ask lang regarding Credit Card. May CC na kayo ni wifey mo dyan sa Oz? Ano recommended mo na nakakapag earn ng points/miles? Kami ni hubby, laki ng pakinabang sa Citi and BPI card dito. Necessity lang talaga ang purchase namin sa credit card pero madaming promos and rebates akong napapakinabangan :-) Pa share naman po para may idea na. Thanks!
    @johnvangie - we have a credit card pero Coles Mastercard lang and yung free pa. Thing here is that binabayaran kasi ang credit card if you get those with miles, points, etc... At more than $100/yr, di na...

    I am sure there are other no fee credit cards but happy na kami dito sa Coles Mastercard namin; it earns points which you can redeem in your Coles Outlet.

    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!!

  • johnvangiejohnvangie Melbourne
    Posts: 686Member
    Joined: Oct 14, 2013
    @TasBurrfoot Thanks very much. Maganda nga kun sa supermarket pwede ma redeem ang points. Ang BPI dito, sa bill ko ginagamit ang pag redeem ng points :-)

    Nominated Occupation : Production or Plant Engineer 233513
    12/15/13 - IELTS IDP [ L : 9.0 I R :8.0 I S : 7.5 I W : 6.5 ]
    01/17/14 - Submit CDR to Engineers Australia.
    02/15/14 - IELTS IDP [ L : 9.0 I R :9.0 I S : 7.5 I W : 7.0 ]
    05/29/14 - EA positive assessment as Production or Plant Engineer 233513
    06/02/14 - EA Letter Received. Lodge EOI 65points.
    06/09/14 - Received invitation to lodge Visa 189.
    06/12/14 - Lodge Visa 189. Upload Docs/Form 80.
    07/14/14 - Medicals @ SLEC Global.
    07/15/14 - Upload NBI. (NBI Valid until July 4, 2015).
    07/17/14 - CO Allocated. Team 7 GSM Adelaide ( CO : LM )
    07/21/14 - VISA GRANT! Thank You Lord! IED : 07/04/15
    02/06/15 - Hubby in Melbourne (Jobhunting)
    03/27/15 - Me and my son in Melbourne
    04/07/15 - Hubby 1st day of job
    08/24/15 - My 1st day in BP, Thank you Lord God Jesus!

    Enjoying the wonderful life in Oz, abundant blessings indeed :-)

  • stolich18stolich18 Sydney
    Posts: 993Member
    Joined: Feb 15, 2012
    ^anong ID ang binigay nyo sa Coles? Nagaapply ako for that credit card para sa 50AUD na voucher hahaha til now kase need ko magprovide ng ID (other than NSW license and medicare)

    261313 (Software Engineer)

    Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
    Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
    Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
    Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
    Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
    Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
    Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
    Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
    May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
    May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
    Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
    Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
    Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
    Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
    Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
    Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
    Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney

    "Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    ^anong ID ang binigay nyo sa Coles? Nagaapply ako for that credit card para sa 50AUD na voucher hahaha til now kase need ko magprovide ng ID (other than NSW license and medicare)
    just our drivers license

    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!!

  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    edited June 2014
    Same here, cole din ang cc namin, best part is it has no annual fees

    bad side is they spy on what we buy ... if we buy from a competitor they will give us a promo/discount or a cash voucher ... they even know where I buy my petrol

    Google for Everything !!!

  • strbxangelstrbxangel Brisbane
    Posts: 6Member
    Joined: Jun 19, 2014
    Hi all,
    my piece of tipid tips - always bring water and sandwich or snacks when going out. Every sunday, our church starts at 10am so most likely the kids will get hungry. We always bring either nuggets or chicken strips to fill them up until we go home. Saving $5-7 on meals and $3 on iced tea will go a long way. Also, take advantage of the price sales on coles especially on grocery that you can store for months. Hope this helps!

    Skill applied: ICT Sales Professional

    October 2012 - Lodged application for VETASSESS (thru an agent)
    January 2013 - VETASSESS Approved
    February 2013 - Lodged for State Sponsorship (Canberra)
    February 2013 - State Sponsorship Approved
    March 2013 - VISA Lodging
    April 24, 2013 - VISA 190 Granted
    February 2014 - Arrived in Sydney

    Joshua 23:14
    "You know with all your heart that not one of all the good promises of the Lord your God has failed. Every promise has been fulfilled."

  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    Hi all,
    my piece of tipid tips - always bring water and sandwich or snacks when going out. Every sunday, our church starts at 10am so most likely the kids will get hungry. We always bring either nuggets or chicken strips to fill them up until we go home. Saving $5-7 on meals and $3 on iced tea will go a long way. Also, take advantage of the price sales on coles especially on grocery that you can store for months. Hope this helps!
    Agree with this, kami laging nagdadala ng bottled water, mas mura pala sa ALDI ang bottled water 8$ sa coles , 4$ sa ALDI ... taste the same stuff :)

    Google for Everything !!!

  • stolich18stolich18 Sydney
    Posts: 993Member
    Joined: Feb 15, 2012
    yup lagi din kaming baon, lagi ako may dalang water bottle, libre lang. hehehe pero nakita ko cheapest na bottled water sa costco. Less than 8AUD ang 35 pieces...

    261313 (Software Engineer)

    Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
    Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
    Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
    Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
    Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
    Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
    Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
    Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
    May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
    May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
    Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
    Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
    Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
    Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
    Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
    Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
    Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney

    "Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    bad side is they spy on what we buy ... if we buy from a competitor they will give us a promo/discount or a cash voucher ... they even know where I buy my petrol
    This ain't too bad... :) If it will translate to more savings, bring it on!!

    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!!

  • dhey_almightydhey_almighty Perth
    Posts: 692Member
    Joined: Jul 18, 2012
    @JCsantos paano at ano requirement sa cc sa coles?! :-)

    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
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @JCsantos paano at ano requirement sa cc sa coles?! :-)
    In google we trust! :)

    http://www.colescreditcards.com.au

    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!!

  • dhey_almightydhey_almighty Perth
    Posts: 692Member
    Joined: Jul 18, 2012
    @TasBurrfoot hehe honga noh hahaha

    thanks boss

    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
  • atchinoatchino Sydney
    Posts: 312Member
    Joined: Jan 09, 2011
    Open high interest savings account for your kids.


    It is non-taxable If it did not reach the interest earned/threshold ($416p.a.)

    I found Bankwest has the highest as of this writing:

    http://yzzymae.blogspot.com.au/2014/08/highest-kids-savings-interest-bankwest.html

    - required to go to Bankwest branch for identification.

    To all Kuripotz.. please visit my blog.
    May kasabihan tayo: Kuripot man at magaling... yayaman din....

    http://kuripotism.blogspot.com.au

  • atchinoatchino Sydney
    Posts: 312Member
    Joined: Jan 09, 2011
    Same here, cole din ang cc namin, best part is it has no annual fees

    bad side is they spy on what we buy ... if we buy from a competitor they will give us a promo/discount or a cash voucher ... they even know where I buy my petrol


    Most companies does the same thing. Even internet browsing tracks what we browse.
    - be vigilant.

    Good thing is that you received offers on groceries that you usually buy which is easisier than look over the entire weekly catalogue.


    Opal card in Sydney tracks your travel (if you register your opal card/credit card).
    - if you don't want being tracked, buy opal at Woolies and recharge over the counter/shops.







    To all Kuripotz.. please visit my blog.
    May kasabihan tayo: Kuripot man at magaling... yayaman din....

    http://kuripotism.blogspot.com.au

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