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Are we making a good decision in moving to Australia?

bronapple143bronapple143 MandaluyongPosts: 11Member
Hi guys! Im just a new member in this forum. I guess I need advice from pinoys in Oz. We are pursuing permanent residency under skilled visa there in Oz. We have friends there whos willing to help us if we decided to move in, no relatives. My husband is the primary applicant and we are his dependents with our 2 kids 5 and 2 years old. He currently works as Operations Mnager in multinational company and earning 6 digits every month. He has a promotion waiting for him as he was told by his boss,their way of stopping him in leaving the company. Is it worth everything we have here if we pursue our Australian visa application? We know that once were there hubby shouldn't be too picky on jobs hes okay with that but we still have this little amount of hesitation and worries. Is it a good decision to start a new life in land down under?
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  • dhey_almightydhey_almighty Perth
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    hi bronapple143

    Kung ok na kayo dyan ng family mo sa pinas, say satisfied na kayo sa income niyo for now at sa insight niyo in 5 to 10 years time e magiging okay kayo, then stay na lang kayo sa pinas...

    pero kung iisipin niyo ang long term plan, as in long term plan, which includes a better future para sa mga kids niyo at a relaxed environment, then, by all means, magpunta na kayo dito sa Oz :-)

    **nakakapag dalawang isip talagang magpunta dito sa Oz lalo na kung may steady income kayo sa pinas at may stable job na kayo sa pinas...lalo pa nga yan na parang maganda at alaga naman ang mister mo sa company niya...the thing is, dapat talaga pagisipan niyo ng higit sa sampung beses bago kayo magapply at magpunta dito sa Oz at baka pag nakarating na kayo dito at hinde niyo nagustuhan or nahirapan kayong mag-adjust dito e magka-sisihan pa... :-)

    For me, ang iniisip ko talaga bago ako nagdecide na mag-oz is the fact na magiging Au citizen ako at ang mga anak ko which will open a lot of opportunities hinde lamang sa akin kundi para sa mga kids ko...and besides, nakaka inis na dyan sa pinas, ang nayaman lang e mga pulis at politicians :-p at least dito, kahit basurero, newspaper boy, waiter, etc e ma-fefeel mo na appreciated ka at masaya mag-work dito... :-)

    in the end, its really between the two of you na mag-asawa para mag-decide...of course, pag dating niyo dito e adjustment period pa talaga...

    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
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  • bevelledbevelled Melbourne
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    With that kind of salary, you'd be living a good life in the Philippines, your kids will have the opportunity to a go to a good school, and you can afford to have a house, car, nannies and luxuries. You will also be with family and friends. If you go to Australia, you and your hubby will be starting anew, and there is no guarantee that you will reach the same success as you have attained there. But then, iba ang lifestyle here - its slower, simpler, and there's more work-life balance. In the end, the decision for each of us is a personal one, and depends on what we value most.
  • eddie_thomaseddie_thomas Sydney
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    @bevelled super agree!
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
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    You can proceed with PR application.. It will take another 1 yr..

    Dont resign, get that promotion..

    Pg may visa na, mag initial entry lang..

    Pwede na maiwan ikaw at mga anak mo dito to decide kung okay ba ang life dito.. Tpos balik na si mister sa pinas..

    Or balik lahat kayo sa pinas..

    Pag okay p rin ang work ni mister, tuloy lang ng work sa pinas.. Pwde namn sya pumunta sa AU within 5 yrs ( bago mag expire ang PR visa), by that time naka ipon na kayo ng marami..

    And nakadecide na ng mabuti kung gusto nyo pa ituloy ang PR at citizenship AU..
    ;)

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  • gmad06gmad06 Melbourne
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    what makes u interested to read about OZ? most pinoys who decide to get PRship here are interested in the balance of work and family life..

    Nominated Skill 263111 Computer Network and Systems
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    9-7-2013 IELTS 2nd retake w/EOR ( L-8.5,R-9,W-7,S-7) thank u Lord
    11-4-2013 got invite for 189VISA..
    11-11-2013 lodged visa application
    11-21-2013 medicals uploaded, no further exams required
    11-28-2013 CO allocated, Team 6 Adelaide
    12-18-2013 Completed all documents required
    12-19-2013 Visa Grant; IED Nov.18,2014 God Loves Us!!
    07-27-2014 Arrived Melbourne
    09-11-2014 Received job offer
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    Even if we don't have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    what makes u interested to read about OZ? most pinoys who decide to get PRship here are interested in the balance of work and family life..
    To escape the crappy system in the Philippines...

    It turned out to be a good decision, life here in Melbourne has been darn good.

    Primary Applicant: Wife
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  • gmad06gmad06 Melbourne
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    edited September 2014
    what makes u interested to read about OZ? most pinoys who decide to get PRship here are interested in the balance of work and family life..
    To escape the crappy system in the Philippines...

    It turned out to be a good decision, life here in Melbourne has been darn good.
    agree to that! and konti lng alam ko nagsisi sa pagpunta nila dito..pero hindi ko rin talaga magets yung logic at reason ng disappointment nila..

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    11-4-2013 got invite for 189VISA..
    11-11-2013 lodged visa application
    11-21-2013 medicals uploaded, no further exams required
    11-28-2013 CO allocated, Team 6 Adelaide
    12-18-2013 Completed all documents required
    12-19-2013 Visa Grant; IED Nov.18,2014 God Loves Us!!
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    09-11-2014 Received job offer
    09-29-2014 First day at work
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  • dhey_almightydhey_almighty Perth
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    @gmad06 ung iba disappointed kase siguro wala pa nakukuhang work (like me)
    :-)

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    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
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      June 2019 - Au Passport received
  • gmad06gmad06 Melbourne
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    @gmad06 ung iba disappointed kase siguro wala pa nakukuhang work (like me)
    :-)
    but i definitely know hindi ka disappointed..:) maaga pa pre..hehe

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    9-7-2013 IELTS 2nd retake w/EOR ( L-8.5,R-9,W-7,S-7) thank u Lord
    11-4-2013 got invite for 189VISA..
    11-11-2013 lodged visa application
    11-21-2013 medicals uploaded, no further exams required
    11-28-2013 CO allocated, Team 6 Adelaide
    12-18-2013 Completed all documents required
    12-19-2013 Visa Grant; IED Nov.18,2014 God Loves Us!!
    07-27-2014 Arrived Melbourne
    09-11-2014 Received job offer
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  • chollecholle Sydney
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    Agree with @lock_code2004 - you can try it out for a few years with no full commitment after you get your visas, then decide eventually. You might see things differently from the outside looking in.

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  • dhey_almightydhey_almighty Perth
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    @gmad06 medyo disappointed na rin at nakaka frustrate na rin... :-)

    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
  • gmad06gmad06 Melbourne
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    @dhey_almighty at least may casual job ka diba at kotse pa..yung case mo normal lng yun, tuloy mo lng at may darating din..i know mahirap pero im sure hindi imposible.

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    4-2-2013 ACS assesment received suitable/Bachelor's Degree
    9-7-2013 IELTS 2nd retake w/EOR ( L-8.5,R-9,W-7,S-7) thank u Lord
    11-4-2013 got invite for 189VISA..
    11-11-2013 lodged visa application
    11-21-2013 medicals uploaded, no further exams required
    11-28-2013 CO allocated, Team 6 Adelaide
    12-18-2013 Completed all documents required
    12-19-2013 Visa Grant; IED Nov.18,2014 God Loves Us!!
    07-27-2014 Arrived Melbourne
    09-11-2014 Received job offer
    09-29-2014 First day at work
    11-15-2014 Bought our first car

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  • mhejmhej Sydney
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    This was my justification and a self-formulated quote as well (patent):

    "I'd rather be poor in a rich country, than rich in a poor country."

    It doesn't matter how rich I can get in the Philippines. I'd still go through the same traffic every g*ddamn day, still be at risk from rampant crime and anarchy, and still endure destructive typhoons and calamities at least 3 times a year.

    That's when I realized that your quality of life is not always directly proportional to your income and financial standing.

    I've been in Sydney for 6 months now. I have been lucky to get a job that's paying 12 times my salary in the Philippines. But even if it didn't, I would never regret the decision I made even at the expense of being away from family.

    At the end of the day though, the decision boils down to WHAT REALLY IS IMPORTANT TO YOU.

    Good luck!

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    15 Aug 2013 - IELTs General Speaking Test
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    30 Aug 2013 - IELTs Results (L - 9.0, R - 8.0, W - 8.0, S - 8.0, Overall - 8.5)
    24 Sept 2013 - Favorable letter received from ACS (ICT Business Analyst)
    26 Sept 2013 - Submitted EOI (70 points)
    7 Oct 2013 - Received Invitation to Apply (Visa Subclass 189)
    11 Oct 2013 - Submitted Visa Application
    21 Oct 2013 - Medical Exam (I completed mine, partner had to wait for a few days to complete hers)
    - applied for NBI Clearance
    24 Oct 2013 - Primary Applicant (me) Medicals uploaded by NHSI.
    4 Nov 2013 - Partner completed Medical Exam
    5 Nov 2013 - Claim NBI Clearance
    - Secondary Applicant (partner) Medicals uploaded by NHSI.
    6 Nov 2013 - 20 Nov 2013 waiting for CO.
    21 Nov 2013 - CO Allocated
    26 Nov 2013 - Visa Grant (yehey!!)
    21 March 2014 - Flight to Sydney (Qantas 7PM HKT)
    6 May 2014 - Received 12 month contract from company (same company I worked for in Manila)
    12 May 2014 - Started work
    15 Dec 2014 - Hired permanently by current company (IT Service Manager).
    17 Apr 2018 - Applied for Citizenship (online)
    11 Mar 2019 - Citizenship Exam Schedule
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  • moonwitchbleumoonwitchbleu Sydney
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    edited September 2014
    in my opinion iba2x talaga happiness and goal ng mga tao. based on what i've seen from our friends hindi talaga madali ang life dito, mahirap makapag-ipon ng malaki lalo if youre raising a family. but then para sa amin and kakilala namin, it's all worth it dahil kapalit naman nito ay quality life na hindi mo makukuha sa pinas and a brighter future for the kids. it gives us security kasi knowing the govt. here will do what they can para madali ang pamumuhay ng karamihan here. but if you prefer to be richer, i know a lot who chose to grow their wealth sa pinas over spending their money for PR visa, and you aleady live an abundant life in pinas baka you'll be happier there :)

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    Aug 25, 2013 - Gave Birth
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  • acrossborderacrossborder Los Angeles
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    interesting topic po. if I may add, why Australia? why not Canada or other countries po na nagoofer ng PR? really curious about this.
  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
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    interesting topic po. if I may add, why Australia? why not Canada or other countries po na nagoofer ng PR? really curious about this.
    Naku may sariling thread na yan mahabang discussions din kasama pa sg at pinas hahaha

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  • ImBImB Melbourne
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    @bronapple143 hello. Magaganda ung comments something you might want to consider

    Hindi naglalayo ang case naten actually. My wife and I have been living in dubai for years now, each earning a six digit salary and hold management positions. Needless to say we are having a good career and living a good life.

    However, the reason kaya kami nagdecide na mag apply sa OZ is para sa future ng mga anak namin. Dito, hindi sila magiging citizen. At base sa mga experiences ko, andaming benefits if you are a citizen of a first world and english is your first language. We want our children to experience those benefits.

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  • bookwormbookworm Canberra
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    @bronapple143, it is not just the money though.

    What is the quality of life in Manila?
    Think about it.

    What is the quality of the air in Manila? What is the quality of the water?
    Do you really want your kids to grow up getting used to all the trash and dirty air they see and breathe in every day? Did you know that there is a very high risk of getting lung cancer for people in Manila?

    What about money for when you are going to grow old? Or how about medical assistance?
    I am single and have no kids. I saw my dad living a good life. But when he retired, he only had his savings to sustain him. Within a couple of years, that was gone. And it is up to us kids to provide for him. Luckily, I am single and earning more than enough for myself and his needs.

    But do I want that kind of situation for myself? Do I want to place the burden on my nieces and nephews when I get old?

    Do you or your husband want to rely on your kids when you get old? Do you want to put that burden on them?

    Because honestly, even if you have millions in the bank, if you get sick once or twice, will the money be enough? Will the government provide for your medical needs? Or will you be like other pensioners who have to sell off their assets to be able to pay for their medical needs?

    Truthfully, there are a lot more reasons, but these are the major factors for me.

    So again I ask you, what is the quality of your LIFE in Manila?

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  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
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    edited September 2014
    Mas complicated nga kung galing ka ng ibang bansa then moving to Australia. Like here in Singapore, personally there's more to offer than Australia in other areas (i.e. weather, savings, crime rate, nightlife, shopping, overall convenience, transpo, proximity to pinas, food, etc.). I have ex-colleague who is currently working in Qatar and planning to move to Australia pero very hesitant sya kasi sobrang ok din salary nya dun plus perks (expat package) with senior position. Unless you are very sure and willing to take the risks/ unknown then its the time to move. Expect less and you gain more.

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  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
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    edited September 2014
    You are earning 6 digits in Manila (if net then that's a lot). You can really live comfortably na sa ganitong salary. The fact that you still considering migrating to Australia means there's something missing. If i were you i will pursue the chances to migrate in Australia. The "only" way to verify whether your future decisions will be correct is if you personally experienced living in Australia.

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    03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
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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

    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

  • engr_boyengr_boy Sydney
    Posts: 293Member
    Joined: Jan 08, 2012
    ako, i've worked in singapore for almost 6 years. maganda ang salary. yun lang, sulit ka sa mga chinese bosses mo. haha. minsan di ko alam pinagkaiba ng sunday sa monday. trabaho, bahay, laba, luto, repeat. pero stagnant ang career ko dito. i will never be a registered surveyor. they take care of their own and their numbers are kept intentionally small. sa australia, i can go back to school, get good experience and in the foreseeable future be registered. even kahit hindi na. the salary working in australia is better than singapore, light years better than pinas. ang australian labor laws much better than singapore which is really employer-centric. another thing is safety. nasa pinas ako ngayon, nagpapahinga before the big move. mapapanuod mo sa tv. rape, carnapping, murder, hulidap, riding in tandem. susginoo! suko na ako. it pains me to say, hopeless na ang pilipinas. the middle class knows this & is migrating by the bucket loads. just my two cents.

    Occupation: Surveyor (ANZSCO 232212)
    07.01.12 - IELTS - British Council - L8.5 R7.0 W9.0 S7.5 OBS 8.0
    15.12.13 - Invited for 189 (Skilled Independent) Visa
    25.12.13 - Lodged 189 Visa
    02.02.14 - CO Allocated Adelaide GSM Team 07
    15.05.14 - Visa Grant - Change of Team (Adelaide Team 6)
    27.10.14 - Initial Entry (Perth)
    16.03.19 - RRV (Return Resident Visa) Subclass 155 - applied and granted automatically!
    25.09.19 - Applied 309/100 Partner Visa for wife
    08.12.20 - Wife 309 Visa Approved!
    Food is a weapon. And there nothing better than danggit. Ask my Aussie housemates.

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
    Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 31, 2012
    ako, i've worked in singapore for almost 6 years. maganda ang salary. yun lang, sulit ka sa mga chinese bosses mo. haha. minsan di ko alam pinagkaiba ng sunday sa monday. trabaho, bahay, laba, luto, repeat. pero stagnant ang career ko dito. i will never be a registered surveyor. they take care of their own and their numbers are kept intentionally small. sa australia, i can go back to school, get good experience and in the foreseeable future be registered. even kahit hindi na. the salary working in australia is better than singapore, light years better than pinas. ang australian labor laws much better than singapore which is really employer-centric. another thing is safety. nasa pinas ako ngayon, nagpapahinga before the big move. mapapanuod mo sa tv. rape, carnapping, murder, hulidap, riding in tandem. susginoo! suko na ako. it pains me to say, hopeless na ang pilipinas. the middle class knows this & is migrating by the bucket loads. just my two cents.
    Goodluck. Ako ayaw ko pa masyado isipin ang big move baka sa excitement bumagal ang oras hehe. To upgrade very important talaga. Ako din, mas excited pa nga magaral at magupgrade kesa mag work hahaha.

    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

  • mistakenidentitymistakenidentity Sydney
    Posts: 263Member
    Joined: Oct 09, 2013
    @engr_boy haha.. napatawa mo naman ako dun sa 'susginoo' :-j

    Electronics Engineer 233411
    2013
    Oct - Made long overdue decision!
    21-Nov - IELTS Results (L-8.5/R-8.0/W-7.0/S-7.0)
    Dec - CDR preparations / Holiday Mode
    2014
    16-Jan - EA skills assessment receipt date
    24-Jun - Received EA assessment result from our mailbox
    25-Jun - Submitted EOI
    28-Jul - Received invitation to apply visa 189
    30-Jul - NBI Fingerprinting @ Cantonment Police/Authentication @ PH Embassy SG
    1-Aug - Lodged Visa 189 application (w/ wife and 2 kids)
    14-Aug - All Medicals Cleared
    22-Sep - Uploaded last doc (SG COC)
    9-Oct - Assigned CO - Adelaide T4 (Sent requested SG PCC which I already uploaded last Sep22)
    10- Oct - Visa Grant! Thank you Lord!

  • bookwormbookworm Canberra
    Posts: 588Member
    Joined: Nov 27, 2013
    edited September 2014
    @vhoythoy haha ako din, investigating schools and courses I can take. Meron iba online e. para sana pagdating dun, may credentials na. Sabi nga ng kaibigan ko, very mothodical daw kasi meron na ticket, meron na temp stay, at may mga plano na hehe.

    Tsaka yang mga crime na yan. If you stay in pinas, kahit may kaya kayo, what's to say na di kayo mapahamak? Scary reading or seeing all those things that are happening.

    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
    Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 31, 2012
    edited September 2014
    @vhoythoy haha ako din, investigating schools and courses I can take. Meron iba online e. para sana pagdating dun, may credentials na. Sabi nga ng kaibigan ko, very mothodical daw kasi meron na ticket, meron na temp stay, at may mga plano na hehe.

    Tsaka yang mga crime na yan. If you stay in pinas, kahit may kaya kayo, what's to say na di kayo mapahamak? Scary reading or seeing all those things that are happening.
    Ako naman fatalist kung oras mo na, oras mo na talaga. Parang dati years ago, sumabog ung glorietta 2, araw araw kami nadaan dun pauwi ng bahay. Also same day muntik na kami kumain ng officemate ko sa luk yuen malapit dun hehe buti nlang nagyaya sa iba nalang. Pagbalik namin sa office, booom! hehehe. Kahit natutulog ka sa haus kapag binangungot ka ehehhe. Though mas risky talaga sa pinas.

    Yup enquire na din ako sa mga schools, yung mura lang hehehe. Aral and work hopefully at same time

    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

  • paupau29paupau29 Melbourne
    Posts: 74Member
    Joined: Jul 31, 2014
    @gmad06 natawa po ako sa "hindi ko talaga magets logic ng disappointment nila" HAHA!!

    08/01/2014 - Started gathering documents for ACS
    09/08/2014 - Submitted ACS requirements - 261112 Systems Analyst
    09/09/2014 - ACS Stage 4 (with assessor)
    09/18/2014 - Positive ACS Result!
    09/19/2014 - IELTS IDP Speaking Exam
    09/20/2014 - IELTS IDP Exam
    10/03/2014 - IELTS result L8.5 R8.0 W8.0 S7.5 (Thank you, Lord!)
    10/06/2014 - EOI submission (60 points)
    12/05/2014 - Invite to lodge visa 189.
    12/10/2014 - Medical at Nationwide Health Systems AUX
    12/19/2014 - Clinic submitted medical results to DIBP (Status: Complete)
    01/04/2015 - Submitted Visa 189 application, paid fees
    03/03/2015 - Direct Grant! :D #thankyouLord

    flight to Melbourne: August 29, 2015 :-)

  • bevelledbevelled Melbourne
    Posts: 41Member
    Joined: Jun 19, 2011
    @vhoythoy , @bookworm nagbabalak kayo mag-aral? i rec Melbourne Uni! merong government support pag permanent resident ka, so only around 1/3 ang bayad mo sa Masters.
  • dhey_almightydhey_almighty Perth
    Posts: 692Member
    Joined: Jul 18, 2012
    @bevelled hello...paano po ung government support sa schooling? saan at paano magapply dun?! :-)

    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
  • bookwormbookworm Canberra
    Posts: 588Member
    Joined: Nov 27, 2013
    @bevelled Canberra ako e. Canberra Institute of Technology is already subsidized by the government kaya di mahal ang courses :)

    Teka, wag natin i hijack ang thread :)

    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
    Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 31, 2012
    edited September 2014
    @vhoythoy , @bookworm nagbabalak kayo mag-aral? i rec Melbourne Uni! merong government support pag permanent resident ka, so only around 1/3 ang bayad mo sa Masters.
    Yan ba yung isa sa prestigious skul sa melbourne? mahal nga dun 3,500+ aud per subject nagtanong ako. Paano avail yan gov't support and ano requirements? Pwede ba yan kung units lang kunin=)

    Ok na si TS, always think positive. Wala naman talaga absolute answer sa questions ni TS. Subjective yan, sya lang makakasagot nyan. Depende sa tao, priorities and happiness. Kailangan nya lang ng moral support. Worth mag Australia go na !!! =)

    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

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