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  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
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    Something to like about Australia...sa "Most Generous Countries" in the world, #1 ang Australia :)
    http://ph.news.yahoo.com/philippines-17th-most-generous-country-world-161215108.html
  • Rommel1982Rommel1982 North Ryde
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    Bakit Australia? pag summer pasyal-pasyal ka lang mabubusog na mga mata mo! Toinks!

    Student Visa Subclass 573 Higher Education
    University of Western Sydney
    Bachelor of Nursing

  • TotoyOZresidentTotoyOZresident Posts: 1,335Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jun 28, 2011
    Bakit Australia? pag summer pasyal-pasyal ka lang mabubusog na mga mata mo! Toinks!
    Agree.... :D

    Quotes:
    "Wise men learn from their mistakes, but wiser men learn from the mistakes of others."
    'Success is when you finished what you have started."

    If you’re looking for Church in Canberra ACT Australia and you want to fellowship with Christian Filipino Australian.
    Come and join us in Jesus Is Lord Church Canberra service every Sunday at 10:30AM to 12:30PM
    Where: 53 Georgina Crescent, Kaleen ACT 2617
    (Back of Kaleen Shopping Centre)
    For more information, please PM me or visit

    http://jilcanberra.org.au

    "To God be the glory"

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    Bakit Australia? pag summer pasyal-pasyal ka lang mabubusog na mga mata mo! Toinks!
    dyan ka magaling... wala ako hilig sa mga ganyan e O:-)
  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
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    Bakit Australia? pag summer pasyal-pasyal ka lang mabubusog na mga mata mo! Toinks!
    Huwag masyado boso baka sa susunod naka shades na ang profile pic mo hehe :P
  • gemini23gemini23 Win
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    Marami rin sigurong hunks pg summer lalo na yung mga life saver s Bondi beach· Nung winter meron pang mga old guys na nk-trunks lng.Parang nahiya tuloy akong tignan. Lol

    Follow your heart but trust your gut.

  • BryannBryann Sydney
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    edited December 2012
    Bakit Australia? pag summer pasyal-pasyal ka lang mabubusog na mga mata mo! Toinks!
    Huwag masyado boso baka sa susunod naka shades na ang profile pic mo hehe :P
    Kahit sa malls eh. Haha.

    Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
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  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
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    Out of the 164 countries, 7th ang Australia sa best place to be a mother rankings :)
    On the other hand, 95th ang ranking ng Pinas sa parehong study hehe (talo pa tayo ng Iran!)
  • TotoyOZresidentTotoyOZresident Posts: 1,335Member, Moderator
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    An international think tank, which has ranked the world's top 80 countries, has named Australia as the second-best place on earth to be born.

    link: http://au.news.yahoo.com/today-tonight/lifestyle/article/-/15763961/lucky-to-be-born-in-australia/

    Quotes:
    "Wise men learn from their mistakes, but wiser men learn from the mistakes of others."
    'Success is when you finished what you have started."

    If you’re looking for Church in Canberra ACT Australia and you want to fellowship with Christian Filipino Australian.
    Come and join us in Jesus Is Lord Church Canberra service every Sunday at 10:30AM to 12:30PM
    Where: 53 Georgina Crescent, Kaleen ACT 2617
    (Back of Kaleen Shopping Centre)
    For more information, please PM me or visit

    http://jilcanberra.org.au

    "To God be the glory"

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
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    ^ We're #63 on the same ranking so I guess getting to Australia is a huge jump as well hehe
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    Happy New Year guys, the countdown to eternity starts... less than 3 months before the big move!

    Primary Applicant: Wife
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    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
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    @psychoboy, exag naman eternity talaga hehehe :P congrats na rin sa bagong buhay :)
  • SakenSaken North Ryde
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    A related article from an Australian who is currently working in Canada:
    http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2012/06/8-things-about-australia-i-took-for-granted/

    Summarised as,

    8 Things About Australia I Took For Granted

    1. Better Banking Technology
    2. More Secure Shopping
    3. Reasonable Food Portions
    4. Local Produce
    5. Unit Pricing
    6. One GST to Rule Them All
    7. Universal Healthcare
    8. Better Value on Mobile Phone Services

    How about listing the things in the Philippines that we took for granted?
  • gemini23gemini23 Win
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    Joined: Aug 28, 2011
    Bakit Australia? Mahilig kasi ako mag-road trip, sarap siguro magroad trip sa Oz weekly.

    Follow your heart but trust your gut.

  • gemini23gemini23 Win
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    Joined: Aug 28, 2011
    Bakit Australia? Mahilig kasi ako mag-road trip, sarap siguro magroad trip sa Oz weekly.

    Follow your heart but trust your gut.

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
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    Wow someone from Canada said that? Usually it's a toss up between Canada and Australia..and in the former's case, it's the language and extreme temperature that is the problem hehe
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    @psychoboy, exag naman eternity talaga hehehe :P congrats na rin sa bagong buhay :)
    I would to think that we can make this work and be able to successfully build a new home down under hence the term...

    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!!

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
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    @psychoboy, exag naman eternity talaga hehehe :P congrats na rin sa bagong buhay :)
    I would to think that we can make this work and be able to successfully build a new home down under hence the term...
    oh yeah.. positive energy!!

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
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    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
    Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
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    edited January 2013
    A related article from an Australian who is currently working in Canada:
    http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2012/06/8-things-about-australia-i-took-for-granted/

    Summarised as,

    8 Things About Australia I Took For Granted

    1. Better Banking Technology
    2. More Secure Shopping
    3. Reasonable Food Portions
    4. Local Produce
    5. Unit Pricing
    6. One GST to Rule Them All
    7. Universal Healthcare
    8. Better Value on Mobile Phone Services

    How about listing the things in the Philippines that we took for granted?
    Parang more of gadget, food and banking to. I think mas ok din SG dito except maybe the #7 kung wala kang medicare or sagot mo gastos but Healthcare in SG is great. Well its a toss up between Canada and Australia, but for me i choose Australia nalang kasi over Canada dahil base sa nababasa at nakwento sa akin,

    More outgoing daw ang tao, mas malaki mag pasweldo in general, mas recognised ang Overseas qualifications and experience, mas laid back at mas madali mag process ng visa =)

    Sa pinas daming bagay na take for granted mostly priceless. Simple pero rock. Iba kasi ang environment sa pinas laging masaya. Pero less opportunity lang kasi tska ang baba ng sweldo =(

    ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
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    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

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  • Davidx23Davidx23 Brisbane
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    More outgoing daw ang tao, mas malaki mag pasweldo in general, mas recognised ang Overseas qualifications and experience, mas laid back
    Yep, this is true. People I've known here have been to europe and US, siguro malakas ang purchasing power ng aussie dollar. Compared sa canadian parang kuntento na sila sa canada and US.

    Mas malaki sweldo kasi malaki/mataas ang cost of living. Lunch nga dito eh $15 isang subway at softdrinks, pag sa mga rural areas fish and chips $25 wala pang sauce.

    Laidback - yan ang the best (except Sydney - parang atmosphere pa lang na stress na ko, no offense sa mga taga sydney, bukid lang kasi brissy).
  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    edited January 2013
    @Davidx23 have you tried living and working in Sydney?
  • Davidx23Davidx23 Brisbane
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    edited January 2013
    I come to Sydney 3 to 4 times a year as part of my fieldwork. Some have 1 week engagement some 2weeks. Different clients, different areas in Sydney.
  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    current situation ko kasi ngayon sa sydney

    flexi
    7.5 hrs work
    pagpatak ng 5 uwian na, tapos o hindi ginagawa
    1 train ride from work to home
    6 nakauwi nako
    free fruits every monday
    may free fresh milk everyday,kaya cereal ang bfast ko wala ng gastos sa agahan
    free coffee... yung giniling na kape hindi 3in1... helps me alot lalo na pagpuyat ako kakaskype tuwing gabi :D
    may libreng beer every friday

    that's pretty laid back to me... so I wonder what is the definition of laid back in other state?
    please share. tnx
  • Davidx23Davidx23 Brisbane
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    Cge, dito yung lagay ko is 20min travel door (ng bahay) to door (ng opis) via bus. Kasi sa cbd ako nakatira 'tas yung opis nasa suburb. Mall is 2 blocks from my apartment.

    Sa previous work ko meron fresh fruits every day sa umaga. Saging yung unang nauubos sa cart.
    may beer/wine every meeting mga twice a month. Flexi hours pero 7.5 hrs din. 7.5/32.5hrs a week is standard working hours. Work sa bahay, pwede. Pagpatak ng 4 uwian na!

    Don't get me wrong, maganda sa Sydney. Maraming shops, restaurant, entertainment. Madami lang yung tao kaya parang divisoria ang dating sa 'kin kumpara sa bukid environment dito sa brissy.
  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    @Davidx23 no worries mayt...

    just want to know the working environment of other states.
    sana may iba pang magshare para makapagdecide(pwede rin malito lalo hehehe)
    yung mga papunta palang dito kung san sila babagay..

    cheers.
  • TotoyOZresidentTotoyOZresident Posts: 1,335Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jun 28, 2011
    current situation ko kasi ngayon sa sydney

    flexi
    7.5 hrs work
    pagpatak ng 5 uwian na, tapos o hindi ginagawa
    1 train ride from work to home
    6 nakauwi nako
    free fruits every monday
    may free fresh milk everyday,kaya cereal ang bfast ko wala ng gastos sa agahan
    free coffee... yung giniling na kape hindi 3in1... helps me alot lalo na pagpuyat ako kakaskype tuwing gabi :D
    may libreng beer every friday

    that's pretty laid back to me... so I wonder what is the definition of laid back in other state?
    please share. tnx
    Parehas lang dito sa ACT may free fresh milk at coffee anytime puede ka uminom many times sa isang araw. May morning tea ng 10am at uwi ko naman 5:30 to 6pm kasi masipag ako eh :D late lang minsan haha flexible time. dipende sa klase ng trabaho din.

    Quotes:
    "Wise men learn from their mistakes, but wiser men learn from the mistakes of others."
    'Success is when you finished what you have started."

    If you’re looking for Church in Canberra ACT Australia and you want to fellowship with Christian Filipino Australian.
    Come and join us in Jesus Is Lord Church Canberra service every Sunday at 10:30AM to 12:30PM
    Where: 53 Georgina Crescent, Kaleen ACT 2617
    (Back of Kaleen Shopping Centre)
    For more information, please PM me or visit

    http://jilcanberra.org.au

    "To God be the glory"

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    I read in the news over the weekend that the Australian government is on its way to meeting that budget surplus target. That means the economy is indeed headed the right direction!
  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
    Posts: 1,455Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    I read in the news over the weekend that the Australian government is on its way to meeting that budget surplus target. That means the economy is indeed headed the right direction!
    English please... ano yang budget surplus na yan?
    explain it like I'm a 6y/o boy :D
  • babybluelynbabybluelyn Melbourne
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    Joined: Mar 20, 2012
    Hello po, grabe nakaka-aliw ang thread na ito. Dami ko natutunan, napa-isip, at napatawa din ako ng malakas. Buti mag-isa lang ako at walang nakakakita. Hehe. Sir @icebreaker1928 makikisingit po ako sa tanong nyo. Nagtuturo po kc ako ng Econ at most of the time, investopedia (ooops, pwede po ba ako magmention ng name ng ibang website?) ang takbuhan ko para sa explanation na madaling maunawaan lalo na pag Singlish ang mga kaharap mo. Hehe. Eto po galing kay investopedia:

    Budget Surplus
    A situation in which income exceeds expenditures. The term "budget surplus" is most commonly used to refer to the financial situations of governments; individuals speak of "savings" rather than a "budget surplus." A surplus is considered a sign that government is being run efficiently. A budget surplus might be used to pay off debt, save for the future, or to make a desired purchase that has been delayed. A city government that had a surplus might use the money to make improvements to a run-down park, for example.

    Read more: http://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/budget-surplus.asp#ixzz2I0TxsqxR
  • TotoyOZresidentTotoyOZresident Posts: 1,335Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jun 28, 2011
    Hello po, grabe nakaka-aliw ang thread na ito. Dami ko natutunan, napa-isip, at napatawa din ako ng malakas. Buti mag-isa lang ako at walang nakakakita. Hehe. Sir @icebreaker1928 makikisingit po ako sa tanong nyo. Nagtuturo po kc ako ng Econ at most of the time, investopedia (ooops, pwede po ba ako magmention ng name ng ibang website?) ang takbuhan ko para sa explanation na madaling maunawaan lalo na pag Singlish ang mga kaharap mo. Hehe. Eto po galing kay investopedia:

    Budget Surplus
    A situation in which income exceeds expenditures. The term "budget surplus" is most commonly used to refer to the financial situations of governments; individuals speak of "savings" rather than a "budget surplus." A surplus is considered a sign that government is being run efficiently. A budget surplus might be used to pay off debt, save for the future, or to make a desired purchase that has been delayed. A city government that had a surplus might use the money to make improvements to a run-down park, for example.

    Read more: http://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/budget-surplus.asp#ixzz2I0TxsqxR
    Ang galing naman means savings sa annual budget ng isang bansa. Puede din na sobra sa target tax na nakolekta ng gobyerno para sa annual budget ng bansa then tinatabi nila ito as reserve. Kung may budget surplus ang isang bansa means maganda ang sistema ng gobyerno at Maganda ang ekonomiya. Gagamitin ng gobyerno ito para kaagad hindi makaapekto sa crisis mula sa europe at america.

    cheers

    Quotes:
    "Wise men learn from their mistakes, but wiser men learn from the mistakes of others."
    'Success is when you finished what you have started."

    If you’re looking for Church in Canberra ACT Australia and you want to fellowship with Christian Filipino Australian.
    Come and join us in Jesus Is Lord Church Canberra service every Sunday at 10:30AM to 12:30PM
    Where: 53 Georgina Crescent, Kaleen ACT 2617
    (Back of Kaleen Shopping Centre)
    For more information, please PM me or visit

    http://jilcanberra.org.au

    "To God be the glory"

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