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cchamylBrisbane Posts: 738Member Joined: Aug 07, 2012
Hi po, may mga .net developers pa dito na na-hire bago pa dumating sa AU? nag try kasi ako mag apply. walang positive feedback eh.
pareho tau sis... wala din kumo-contact saken... sabi nla mahirap daw yung hiring ngayon... pick up cguro next year ulet... tapos sabi nla.. mas i-contact ka nla pag andun ka na... nag try na ako mag build up ng linkedin contacts... baka interested ka... hahahaha... pm mo ako...
Skilled Migration (261112 Systems Analyst)
November 20, 2013 - Visa Grant (IED: July 22, 2014)
April 19, 2014 - Arrived in Melbourne
May 2, 2014 - Job offer
May 7, 2014 - First day of work
It is only through GOD that we can achieve success..
stolich18Sydney Posts: 993Member Joined: Feb 15, 2012
Yup may mga nagsuggest din ng volunteer work dito.. although no pay nga lang yun... Pero tlgang tiyagaan lang. naku if makakausap nyo dito ang mga migrants na pinoy, grabe iba ibang story nang pinagdaanan. May iba din na sobrang blessed at nakakakuha agad ng work na related sa line of work nila sa Pinas. Meron naman tlgang nahirapan sa umpisa. pero so far lahat naman ng nameet ko in the end, naging maganda ang buhay dito :-)
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
rachelle_gan2Sydney Posts: 326Member Joined: Jun 12, 2013
@stolich18 r u renting the whole house? kasi pag palipat lipat ung work nyo pano ba ung reqs sa rental hindi ba minimum ng 1 yr?
Tsaka nabanggit nyo po na my dala kaung 2 yrs old.. As in kaung dalawa lang ng anak mo? so child care lang talaga muna si baby? Buti madali kau nakahanap ng childcare.
Pano ginawa mong arrangement sa house?
Construction Project Manager 13311 (Hubby main applicant) 60 points, Visa 189
17 Jul 13 : Positive skills assessment
26 Jul 13 : Submitted EOI
19 Aug 13 : Invitation to lodge visa 189 ( 60 points)
23 Aug 13 : Lodge Visa
30 Aug 13 : Medical ( Sata AMK), wife, 5 yrs old, 1 yr
6 Sept 13 : Medical uploaded (No health examination required)
30 Sept 13 : SG PCC application
22 Oct 13 : SG PCC uploaded
DIRECT GRANT: 30 Oct 2013 (GSM Brisbane T34)
---- Thank you God for this wonderful blessing ----
stolich18Sydney Posts: 993Member Joined: Feb 15, 2012
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
multitaskingNorth Ryde Posts: 544Member Joined: Oct 02, 2012
am not sure kung na ishare na dito... may mga kakilala ako na nakakuha ng work through Linkedin....nakita ng agent or headhunter sila through LinkedIn.. so while waiting sa tawag or status ng application.. spend time to work on your Linkedin profile... kasi yung ibang headhunter.. Linkedin ang gamit sa paghahanap ng candidates...
May 2012 - Revalidated ACS Application (System Analyst)
9/1/2012 - Taken My 3rd IELTS Exam
9/14/2012 - Got IELTS results: L=8,R=8.5,W=7,S=7 .. :-) .. pag may tiyaga..may nilaga
9/15/2012 - Updated my EOI = 65 points (visa 190);60 (VISA 189)
10/10/2012 - Australia Federal Police Clearance Submitted Online
10/11/2012 - FBI Clearance Sent Through DHL
10/22/2012 - Received scan copy of AFP clearance from my friend in Melbourne
11/15/2012 - Received Invitation for 189 (about 2 months after 60 pts effectivity)
11/24/2012 - 189 VISA Lodged
11/29/2012 - DIAC Ack :-)
12/4/2012 - Received FBI clearance. Friend in US sent scanned copy
12/17/2012 - CO Assigned
04/17/2013 Visa 189 Granted.. Thank you Lord...
08/09/2013 - Flight to Sydney through PAL
08/10/2013 - Touchdown Sydney
08/12/2013 - Start of Job Hunt in Australia
08/26/2013 - First day of work... THANK YOU LORD...
07/16/2015 - Transferred to my second job/company
Pray, Hope AND Don't Worry - Padre Pio
How about yung mga admin ang background dito sa Pinas? Ok po ba ang job market for them? Nababasa ko mga IT, Engrs eh hehe.
cchamylBrisbane Posts: 738Member Joined: Aug 07, 2012
am not sure kung na ishare na dito... may mga kakilala ako na nakakuha ng work through Linkedin....nakita ng agent or headhunter sila through LinkedIn.. so while waiting sa tawag or status ng application.. spend time to work on your Linkedin profile... kasi yung ibang headhunter.. Linkedin ang gamit sa paghahanap ng candidates...
yup... yan din ang advice saken ni sis @stolich18... dahil sa kanya... nag email ako sa mga nakatrabaho ko in the past and requested if they can make me a recommendation.. paunti unti muna...
Skilled Migration (261112 Systems Analyst)
November 20, 2013 - Visa Grant (IED: July 22, 2014)
April 19, 2014 - Arrived in Melbourne
May 2, 2014 - Job offer
May 7, 2014 - First day of work
It is only through GOD that we can achieve success..
cchamylBrisbane Posts: 738Member Joined: Aug 07, 2012
Yup may mga nagsuggest din ng volunteer work dito.. although no pay nga lang yun... Pero tlgang tiyagaan lang. naku if makakausap nyo dito ang mga migrants na pinoy, grabe iba ibang story nang pinagdaanan. May iba din na sobrang blessed at nakakakuha agad ng work na related sa line of work nila sa Pinas. Meron naman tlgang nahirapan sa umpisa. pero so far lahat naman ng nameet ko in the end, naging maganda ang buhay dito :-)
so kahit anong work? hahahah... iniisip ko na nga mag enroll sa kung ano anong short courses dito... just to keep myself prepared for any type of work... sana naman ok...makakuha sana ng SAP work... or kung nde man.. sana makakuha ng work na maganda ang career path... may balita ka ba sa SAP openings... kaka-check ko lang linkedin... nakakahinayang... usually urgent... papatulan ko na nga yung order encoder sa SAP... hahaha...
Skilled Migration (261112 Systems Analyst)
November 20, 2013 - Visa Grant (IED: July 22, 2014)
April 19, 2014 - Arrived in Melbourne
May 2, 2014 - Job offer
May 7, 2014 - First day of work
It is only through GOD that we can achieve success..
stolich18Sydney Posts: 993Member Joined: Feb 15, 2012
Actually pag SAP, feeling ko hindi msyado required ang local experience. Medyo mas may preference lang pero normally pag SAP projects naman nahandle mo, global experience naman un eh. Anyway feeling ko lang naman un. hehehe
Oo ganon dito, laging urgent requirement. actually pag pasok ka sa inapplyan mo, within less than a week, maooffer-an ka na ng work. Mabilis lang tlga... Ang nakita kong may opening ata SAP FI pero sa melbourne. Basa basa ka lang sa linkedin, check mo ung posts ng mga recruiter heehe kahapon nga may nagmessage sakin na recruiter kaso feeling ko ung job post na yun, para dito sa kung san ako ngwwork ngayon. hehehe
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
stolich18Sydney Posts: 993Member Joined: Feb 15, 2012
And yep maraming short courses sa TAFE. hehehe Actually may SAP course sa TAFE sa meadowbank, pero HCM ata un and more for end-user. Okay lang naman maging SAP end user eh. ;-) kaso mahal ung tuition fee pag SAP course, around 5K AUD.
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
JCsantosSydney Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 11, 2011
am not sure kung na ishare na dito... may mga kakilala ako na nakakuha ng work through Linkedin....nakita ng agent or headhunter sila through LinkedIn.. so while waiting sa tawag or status ng application.. spend time to work on your Linkedin profile... kasi yung ibang headhunter.. Linkedin ang gamit sa paghahanap ng candidates...
This ... and join SAP related groups or Australian groups related to Work in Linkedin
if you have a little money try their premium account
I guess I am one of the lucky ones, I got hired a week after I started sending out my applications via seek. And it's a job na field ko talaga.
Visa Subclass 573 - SVP + hubby as dependent
1 August: Sent Application to school
2 August: School Requested to email Notarized Documents
12 August: School sent financial forms to be filled out
15 August: Telephone Interview
16 August: Received Conditional offer Letter from school
19 August: Submitted signed Letter of Offer + Additional Docs
6 September: Received Unconditional Offer Letter. Yeay!
13 September: Received eCOE
16 September: Lodged Application to VFS Singapore
16 September: Medical Exams
17 September: Application Received by the Australian High Commission
24 September: AHC requested for a copy of the eMedical referral letter
25 September: Visa Grant. THANK YOU GOD!
6 November: Arrived in Melbourne
18 November: Started Uni
28 November: Found a job!
5 December: Started work.
8 April: Dog arrived in Melbourne
12 April: Hubby arrived in Melbourne
1 May: Hubby started work
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
GoodLuckAUMelbourne Posts: 236Member Joined: Jun 06, 2013
Nag-start na ako mag-submit resume sa seek. Hala, parang totoo na talaga to!! :-SS
261313 (Software Engineer)
24 April 2013 - ACS Skills Assessment
27 April 2013 - IELTS (L:9 R:8 W:8 S:8.5)
10 May 2013 - Submit EOI
19 May 2013 - Invitation to Apply
30 May 2013 - 189 Visa Application Lodged
06 June 2013 - Medicals done
07 Aug 2013 - CO Allocated (Brisbane T34)
13 Aug 2013 - SG COC Application
19 Aug 2013 - Included fiance in visa application as migrating dependent
27 Aug 2013 - Fiance Medicals and SG COC Application
03 Sept 2013 - SG COC Collection
17 Sept 2013 - Fiance SG COC Collection
17 Sept 2013 - VISA GRANT!!!!
Meron b ditong success stories na ngtry ng totally ibang field then nagustuhan at hindi na nghanap ng related sa field nya?
Computer Network and Systems Engineer - (ANZSCO code 263111)
01/17/13 - ACS result: suitable / Bachelor Degree
09/20/13 - IELTS result (W/S=7, R=8, L=7.5) - 3rd take
09/23/13 - Submitted EOI - 65 pts
10/07/13 - Received invitation Visa Subclass 189
10/15/13 - Lodged Visa-189 Application
11/18/13 - Medical exam (SLEC)
11/26/13 - CO allocated (Adelaide GSM Team 6)
12/11/13 - VISA GRANT!!!
Rubled22Sydney Posts: 73Member Joined: Jun 06, 2012
Sa mga Telecommunications professionals dito specifically in Mobile Telecoms. Try applying for Kordia Solutions Australia. Various position advertised in seek (project engineer, site controller, rigging supervisor, rigging team leader, technicians and riggers). If you have at least 2 years of experience in Ph. Im sure makukuha ka. Good luck!
263311 Telecommunications Engineer
21 Jul 2012 - IELTS 2nd take (L:8.0, R:8.5, S:7.0, W:7.0)
11 Sep 2012 - EAUST positive result
30 Sep 2012 - Submitted SA SS and EOI (with 60 pts.)
8 Nov 2012 - Updated EOI (Withdrawn SA SS)
16 Nov 2012 - 189 Invitation received!
27 Nov 2012 - Visa application lodged
18 Dec 2012 - CO allocated and medicals requested
4 Jan 2013 - Medicals done
4 Jan 2013 - Medicals referred to MOC
17 May 2013 - Medicals finalized
17 May 2013 - Visa grant!
01 Aug 2013 - IED
Finally! Thank you Lord for this blessing!
-updated my details in the google spreadsheet-
loudandclearSydney Posts: 225Member Joined: Dec 16, 2012
edited December 2013
Yup tlgang risky sa simula kaya need din to prepare for the baon and sabi nga ng iba dito, dapat willing to take any kind of job sa simula... Pero for example may kids naman kyo, pde kayo apply sa centrelink to get an allowance. I understand how you are all feeling, scary tlga sa simula especially nakakadiscourage pag puro rejections/deadma lang ang nakukuha mong response sa mga inapplyan mo. Pero that is where you see how God will move in your life. Yung iba dito nakakuha sila odd jobs and after one year pa sila nakakuha ng professional work na tlgang gusto nila. Yung iba naman nagsettle na sa hindi corporate work kase okay naman ang pay. Sobrang blessed nga dito ng mga galing Singapore and other countries other than PH heheh for the fact na mas malaki ang pde nyong dalhing baon. Kami po maliit lang ang baon namin and wala naman kaming property na nainvest pa... Kaya tlgang lakasan ng loob lang dito sa Australia. hehe Pero yeap may true stories din na nahirapan maghanap ng work pero yun nga, sabi ng mga Aussie-pinoy na kilala ko, maraming trabaho dito sa Australia, wag lang mapili. Keep an open-mind lang. Dito kase hindi naman minamaliit ung mga trabaho for example ng cleaner or waiter. Pantay-pantay lahat
Tska what is important (for those that are married/with families), dapat same kayo ng spouse nyo sa decision/choices and stick to it no matter what. Mahirap kase if magkaiba... Bka pag-awayan pa yun pagdating dito. hehehe
Anyway sorry napahaba na.. hehe I hope to encourage the jobseekers. tanong lang po kayo and let us know how else we can help you.
@stolich18 - your post "..other that PH", caught my attention... mostly nga nang nakikita ko dito are from SG.
may question pala me, for example you have 5000AUD na baon, ilang months ka tatagal ng walang work? for a single person.
Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Yup tlgang risky sa simula kaya need din to prepare for the baon and sabi nga ng iba dito, dapat willing to take any kind of job sa simula... Pero for example may kids naman kyo, pde kayo apply sa centrelink to get an allowance. I understand how you are all feeling, scary tlga sa simula especially nakakadiscourage pag puro rejections/deadma lang ang nakukuha mong response sa mga inapplyan mo. Pero that is where you see how God will move in your life. Yung iba dito nakakuha sila odd jobs and after one year pa sila nakakuha ng professional work na tlgang gusto nila. Yung iba naman nagsettle na sa hindi corporate work kase okay naman ang pay. Sobrang blessed nga dito ng mga galing Singapore and other countries other than PH heheh for the fact na mas malaki ang pde nyong dalhing baon. Kami po maliit lang ang baon namin and wala naman kaming property na nainvest pa... Kaya tlgang lakasan ng loob lang dito sa Australia. hehe Pero yeap may true stories din na nahirapan maghanap ng work pero yun nga, sabi ng mga Aussie-pinoy na kilala ko, maraming trabaho dito sa Australia, wag lang mapili. Keep an open-mind lang. Dito kase hindi naman minamaliit ung mga trabaho for example ng cleaner or waiter. Pantay-pantay lahat
Tska what is important (for those that are married/with families), dapat same kayo ng spouse nyo sa decision/choices and stick to it no matter what. Mahirap kase if magkaiba... Bka pag-awayan pa yun pagdating dito. hehehe
Anyway sorry napahaba na.. hehe I hope to encourage the jobseekers. tanong lang po kayo and let us know how else we can help you.
@stolich18 - your post "..other that PH", caught my attention... mostly nga nang nakikita ko dito are from SG.
may question pala me, for example you have 5000AUD na baon, ilang months ka tatagal ng walang work? for a single person.
to be honest; $5000 will last 3 months max cguro - mahal kasi rent dito, transpo and everything...
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!!
loudandclearSydney Posts: 225Member Joined: Dec 16, 2012
@TasBurrfoot - thanks for the reply. kailangan mkhanap agad ng work.
sa OZ ba hindi nagkakalayo salary ng white collar sa blue collar jobs? sa canada daw kase according to my friend na 1 yr na dun, halos pareho lang daw salary. so ayaw na nya mag office work, ok na sya as sales/tech person sa isang merchandise store. and he's willing to do house cleaning as a sideline kase ok daw ang pay. curious lang...
Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
stolich18Sydney Posts: 993Member Joined: Feb 15, 2012
@TasBurrfoot@loudandclear yup agree, ung 5K around 3 months lang especially if nagrrent ka on your own...
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
@TasBurrfoot - thanks for the reply. kailangan mkhanap agad ng work.
sa OZ ba hindi nagkakalayo salary ng white collar sa blue collar jobs? sa canada daw kase according to my friend na 1 yr na dun, halos pareho lang daw salary. so ayaw na nya mag office work, ok na sya as sales/tech person sa isang merchandise store. and he's willing to do house cleaning as a sideline kase ok daw ang pay. curious lang...
Minsan mas malaki pa nga sweldo ng mga blue collar lalo na sa mining eh yung truck driver mga nasa $150K per annum sweldo tapos yung mga miner alam ko mga $200K. Yung mga contruction worker na skilled mahigit $100K din kinikita kaya parang pareho halos sa mga average na worker (wag mo lang syempre i compare yung sweldo ng mga CEO ng kumpanya kasi milyon na yun hehehe).
Kurikong, kurikong...sa tumbong ay umusbong!
JCsantosSydney Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 11, 2011
yup sa whirlpool forum sinasabi kaya daw ng 6 figure ang nagttrabago sa mining
nfrondaPerth Posts: 816Member Joined: Mar 19, 2013
@TasBurrfoot - thanks for the reply. kailangan mkhanap agad ng work.
sa OZ ba hindi nagkakalayo salary ng white collar sa blue collar jobs? sa canada daw kase according to my friend na 1 yr na dun, halos pareho lang daw salary. so ayaw na nya mag office work, ok na sya as sales/tech person sa isang merchandise store. and he's willing to do house cleaning as a sideline kase ok daw ang pay. curious lang...
@loudandclear, yes. Minsan mas mataas pa ang sahod ng blue collar jobs kaysa sa white collar jobs. Gaya ng mga welder at mga construction worker, matataas ang mga sahod nila nasa range of $30-$40 per hour cla..
06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
28-06-12: Done Medical check
30-10-12: Submit AFP check
07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)
JCsantosSydney Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 11, 2011
edited December 2013
@TasBurrfoot - thanks for the reply. kailangan mkhanap agad ng work.
sa OZ ba hindi nagkakalayo salary ng white collar sa blue collar jobs? sa canada daw kase according to my friend na 1 yr na dun, halos pareho lang daw salary. so ayaw na nya mag office work, ok na sya as sales/tech person sa isang merchandise store. and he's willing to do house cleaning as a sideline kase ok daw ang pay. curious lang...
@loudandclear, yes. Minsan mas mataas pa ang sahod ng blue collar jobs kaysa sa white collar jobs. Gaya ng mga welder at mga construction worker, matataas ang mga sahod nila nasa range of $30-$40 per hour cla..
Electricians are 100$ an hour
Maski yung tinawagan namin mag install ng cook top 100$ per hour ...
kaya nga yung anak ko pag naging teen ager na e i eenroll ko sa lahat ng klase ng handy man job like plumbing, electrician at carpentry siguro
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Skilled Migration (261112 Systems Analyst)
November 20, 2013 - Visa Grant (IED: July 22, 2014)
April 19, 2014 - Arrived in Melbourne
May 2, 2014 - Job offer
May 7, 2014 - First day of work
It is only through GOD that we can achieve success..
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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
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Joined: Jun 12, 2013
Tsaka nabanggit nyo po na my dala kaung 2 yrs old.. As in kaung dalawa lang ng anak mo? so child care lang talaga muna si baby? Buti madali kau nakahanap ng childcare.
Pano ginawa mong arrangement sa house?
Construction Project Manager 13311 (Hubby main applicant) 60 points, Visa 189
17 Jul 13 : Positive skills assessment
26 Jul 13 : Submitted EOI
19 Aug 13 : Invitation to lodge visa 189 ( 60 points)
23 Aug 13 : Lodge Visa
30 Aug 13 : Medical ( Sata AMK), wife, 5 yrs old, 1 yr
6 Sept 13 : Medical uploaded (No health examination required)
30 Sept 13 : SG PCC application
22 Oct 13 : SG PCC uploaded
DIRECT GRANT: 30 Oct 2013 (GSM Brisbane T34)
---- Thank you God for this wonderful blessing ----
Posts: 993Member
Joined: Feb 15, 2012
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
Posts: 544Member
Joined: Oct 02, 2012
May 2012 - Revalidated ACS Application (System Analyst)
9/1/2012 - Taken My 3rd IELTS Exam
9/14/2012 - Got IELTS results: L=8,R=8.5,W=7,S=7 .. :-) .. pag may tiyaga..may nilaga
9/15/2012 - Updated my EOI = 65 points (visa 190);60 (VISA 189)
10/10/2012 - Australia Federal Police Clearance Submitted Online
10/11/2012 - FBI Clearance Sent Through DHL
10/22/2012 - Received scan copy of AFP clearance from my friend in Melbourne
11/15/2012 - Received Invitation for 189 (about 2 months after 60 pts effectivity)
11/24/2012 - 189 VISA Lodged
11/29/2012 - DIAC Ack :-)
12/4/2012 - Received FBI clearance. Friend in US sent scanned copy
12/17/2012 - CO Assigned
04/17/2013 Visa 189 Granted.. Thank you Lord...
08/09/2013 - Flight to Sydney through PAL
08/10/2013 - Touchdown Sydney
08/12/2013 - Start of Job Hunt in Australia
08/26/2013 - First day of work... THANK YOU LORD...
07/16/2015 - Transferred to my second job/company
Pray, Hope AND Don't Worry - Padre Pio
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Joined: Jul 17, 2013
Posts: 738Member
Joined: Aug 07, 2012
Skilled Migration (261112 Systems Analyst)
November 20, 2013 - Visa Grant (IED: July 22, 2014)
April 19, 2014 - Arrived in Melbourne
May 2, 2014 - Job offer
May 7, 2014 - First day of work
It is only through GOD that we can achieve success..
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Joined: Aug 07, 2012
Skilled Migration (261112 Systems Analyst)
November 20, 2013 - Visa Grant (IED: July 22, 2014)
April 19, 2014 - Arrived in Melbourne
May 2, 2014 - Job offer
May 7, 2014 - First day of work
It is only through GOD that we can achieve success..
Posts: 993Member
Joined: Feb 15, 2012
Oo ganon dito, laging urgent requirement. actually pag pasok ka sa inapplyan mo, within less than a week, maooffer-an ka na ng work. Mabilis lang tlga... Ang nakita kong may opening ata SAP FI pero sa melbourne. Basa basa ka lang sa linkedin, check mo ung posts ng mga recruiter heehe kahapon nga may nagmessage sakin na recruiter kaso feeling ko ung job post na yun, para dito sa kung san ako ngwwork ngayon. hehehe
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
Posts: 993Member
Joined: Feb 15, 2012
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
Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 11, 2011
if you have a little money try their premium account
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Joined: Jul 23, 2013
Visa Subclass 573 - SVP + hubby as dependent
1 August: Sent Application to school
2 August: School Requested to email Notarized Documents
12 August: School sent financial forms to be filled out
15 August: Telephone Interview
16 August: Received Conditional offer Letter from school
19 August: Submitted signed Letter of Offer + Additional Docs
6 September: Received Unconditional Offer Letter. Yeay!
13 September: Received eCOE
16 September: Lodged Application to VFS Singapore
16 September: Medical Exams
17 September: Application Received by the Australian High Commission
24 September: AHC requested for a copy of the eMedical referral letter
25 September: Visa Grant. THANK YOU GOD!
6 November: Arrived in Melbourne
18 November: Started Uni
28 November: Found a job!
5 December: Started work.
8 April: Dog arrived in Melbourne
12 April: Hubby arrived in Melbourne
1 May: Hubby started work
Posts: 195Member
Joined: Sep 29, 2013
CPA (Australia)
Chartered Accountant (Singapore)
CPA (Philippines)
Posts: 993Member
Joined: Feb 15, 2012
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
Posts: 236Member
Joined: Jun 06, 2013
261313 (Software Engineer)
24 April 2013 - ACS Skills Assessment
27 April 2013 - IELTS (L:9 R:8 W:8 S:8.5)
10 May 2013 - Submit EOI
19 May 2013 - Invitation to Apply
30 May 2013 - 189 Visa Application Lodged
06 June 2013 - Medicals done
07 Aug 2013 - CO Allocated (Brisbane T34)
13 Aug 2013 - SG COC Application
19 Aug 2013 - Included fiance in visa application as migrating dependent
27 Aug 2013 - Fiance Medicals and SG COC Application
03 Sept 2013 - SG COC Collection
17 Sept 2013 - Fiance SG COC Collection
17 Sept 2013 - VISA GRANT!!!!
Posts: 108Member
Joined: Jul 29, 2011
Computer Network and Systems Engineer - (ANZSCO code 263111)
01/17/13 - ACS result: suitable / Bachelor Degree
09/20/13 - IELTS result (W/S=7, R=8, L=7.5) - 3rd take
09/23/13 - Submitted EOI - 65 pts
10/07/13 - Received invitation Visa Subclass 189
10/15/13 - Lodged Visa-189 Application
11/18/13 - Medical exam (SLEC)
11/26/13 - CO allocated (Adelaide GSM Team 6)
12/11/13 - VISA GRANT!!!
Posts: 73Member
Joined: Jun 06, 2012
263311 Telecommunications Engineer
21 Jul 2012 - IELTS 2nd take (L:8.0, R:8.5, S:7.0, W:7.0)
11 Sep 2012 - EAUST positive result
30 Sep 2012 - Submitted SA SS and EOI (with 60 pts.)
8 Nov 2012 - Updated EOI (Withdrawn SA SS)
16 Nov 2012 - 189 Invitation received!
27 Nov 2012 - Visa application lodged
18 Dec 2012 - CO allocated and medicals requested
4 Jan 2013 - Medicals done
4 Jan 2013 - Medicals referred to MOC
17 May 2013 - Medicals finalized
17 May 2013 - Visa grant!
01 Aug 2013 - IED
Finally! Thank you Lord for this blessing!
-updated my details in the google spreadsheet-
Posts: 225Member
Joined: Dec 16, 2012
may question pala me, for example you have 5000AUD na baon, ilang months ka tatagal ng walang work? for a single person.
Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
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!!
Posts: 225Member
Joined: Dec 16, 2012
sa OZ ba hindi nagkakalayo salary ng white collar sa blue collar jobs? sa canada daw kase according to my friend na 1 yr na dun, halos pareho lang daw salary. so ayaw na nya mag office work, ok na sya as sales/tech person sa isang merchandise store. and he's willing to do house cleaning as a sideline kase ok daw ang pay. curious lang...
Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Posts: 993Member
Joined: Feb 15, 2012
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
Posts: 441Member
Joined: Aug 19, 2013
Kurikong, kurikong...sa tumbong ay umusbong!
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Google for Everything !!!
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Joined: Sep 29, 2013
CPA (Australia)
Chartered Accountant (Singapore)
CPA (Philippines)
Posts: 816Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2013
06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
28-06-12: Done Medical check
30-10-12: Submit AFP check
07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)
Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 11, 2011
Maski yung tinawagan namin mag install ng cook top 100$ per hour ...
kaya nga yung anak ko pag naging teen ager na e i eenroll ko sa lahat ng klase ng handy man job like plumbing, electrician at carpentry siguro
mas malaki pa kikitain nya
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Kurikong, kurikong...sa tumbong ay umusbong!
Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 11, 2011
Google for Everything !!!
Posts: 441Member
Joined: Aug 19, 2013
Kurikong, kurikong...sa tumbong ay umusbong!
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Joined: Apr 08, 2013
CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??