Singapore VS Australia VS Canada VS Pinas

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• clickbuddy2009 Sydney
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  August 2013

  Pinakaconvenient pa rin ata sa SG when it comes to public transportation. Predictable na ang timing ng pagdating ng bus at mrt. Sobra dami din ng taxi, and madali lang magpabook sa phone kung urgently needed. Naalala ko yung cousin ko na umattend ng kasal namin dito sa SG, amazed na amazed sya sa bus at train arrivals, less than 2minutes lang ang waiting time for train and about 5minutes for bus. Sa Melbourne daw kasi, once maiwanan ka ng bus, wait ka ng another 20-30minutes ata. Sa pinas naman, although napakaraming jeepney at tricycles, mga halang na kaluluwa naman ang kalaban mo, madaming adik2 na bus drivers at mapansamantalang taxi drivers.

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  01 July 2013 - Vetassess assessment Online
  02 July 2013 - Documents sent thru SingPost
  09 July 2013 - Initial documents received by Vetassess
  27 July 2013 - IELTS (General) IDP Singapore
  09 Oct 2013 - Skills Assessment Outcome: POSITIVE
  - Qualifications: Comparable to AU Bachelor Degree
  29 Oct 2013 - Lodged EOI / v190 SS WA
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• TasBurrfoot Osaka
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  August 2013

  Pinakaconvenient pa rin ata sa SG when it comes to public transportation. Predictable na ang timing ng pagdating ng bus at mrt. Sobra dami din ng taxi, and madali lang magpabook sa phone kung urgently needed. Naalala ko yung cousin ko na umattend ng kasal namin dito sa SG, amazed na amazed sya sa bus at train arrivals, less than 2minutes lang ang waiting time for train and about 5minutes for bus. Sa Melbourne daw kasi, once maiwanan ka ng bus, wait ka ng another 20-30minutes ata. Sa pinas naman, although napakaraming jeepney at tricycles, mga halang na kaluluwa naman ang kalaban mo, madaming adik2 na bus drivers at mapansamantalang taxi drivers.

  Ahahaha, oo not ganyan kadami ang byahe dito ng buses and trains - kung maiwan, no choice but to wait. minsan sa weekend, wait ka ng 20 minutes. hasslehoft yan pag winter!! lolz...
  
  yun nga lang, may schedule talaga ang transportation dito, ma plano mo ang trip!
  
  and yeah, transportation is expensive here unlike in SG.

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  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
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  03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
  03 Jun 2013 - started work
  12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
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  29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
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• vhoythoy Melbourne
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  August 2013 edited August 2013

  Wala halos tatalo sa SG kung transport ang paguusapan lalo na halos kasing laki lang to ng metro manila. Pag rush hour 1-2 mins lang duration ng mrt. Ngaun nagimplement pa sila na pag ngtap out ka from city area before 745am libre na pamasahe mo para mabawasan tao during rush hour. Tapos madami pa silang nakaplano na mrt colors. They even digging undergrounds para ma kaderetso from city green line to woodlands area yata. Kaya di na need tlaga mag kotse dito unless can afford tlaga and provided ng company.

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  04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
  26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
  May 2015 - Big Move
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• Admin Singapore
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  August 2013 edited August 2013

  No need for car dito sa sg. Kinompute ko. Mas mura pa kung mag cacab ka ng 20 to 30 dollars a day. Kesa bumili ng car dito. Coe palang doble presyo na ng kotse, dagdag mo pa erp, parking sa opis at sa bahay. Dagdag mo pa na 10yrs lang buhay ng kotse mo dito sa sg. Talo ka pag bumili ka ng kotse.

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• icebreaker1928 Sydney
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  August 2013

  pagdating sa transpo Pinas pa rin ako... walang bahid ng pagdududa...
  kahit saan pwede pumara, kahit saan pwede bumaba... lumagpas lang ng isang hakbang ang jeep galit ka na...
  sa tricycle hahatid ka pa mismo sa gate ng bahay nyo... may ganyan ba sa SG at AU? wala...
  hands down ako sa Pinas pagdating sa transpo
  
  nyehehehehehe
• TasBurrfoot Osaka
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  August 2013

  No need for car dito sa sg. Kinompute ko. Mas mura pa kung mag cacab ka ng 20 to 30 dollars a day. Kesa bumili ng car dito. Coe palang doble presyo na ng kotse, dagdag mo pa erp, parking sa opis at sa bahay. Dagdag mo pa na 10yrs lang buhay ng kotse mo dito sa sg. Talo ka pag bumili ka ng kotse.

  Korek, I have done this computation also 4 yrs back just for the sake... Mas mura mag taxi!!
  
  And yeah, the cash bleeding does not end sa pagbili ng kotse; may road tax, ERP, parking (na pamatay as well) and maintenance of the car.
  
  Ahahaha!!
  

  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!!
• vhoythoy Melbourne
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  August 2013 edited August 2013

  wala na daw masakyan na bus sa Maynila ngaun dahil kay ERAP LOL

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  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

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• rooroo Melbourne
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  Joined: Jul 29, 2013

  August 2013

  I love the Philippines no matter how incompetent our government is and how undisciplined some Filipinos are. It is not the country that makes our country looks bad to other but its people. Philippines is a beautiful country. I will forever look back to the place where I first called "home".
  
  Been working in Singapore for almost 4 years now. Security is the best. Less racist as compared to Australia. If you are single, Singapore is good to earn and save more $$$ If you have a family, in the long run, it's not good. Well, I guess most of you know why - high cost of living.
  
  Although Australia is also one of the most expensive cities to live in, I think it's still way better compared to Singapore in terms of quality of life.
  Ive been to Sydney and Melbourne and fell in love with these cities instantly.
  If you are migrating with your family, it's great! I think Oz is good for settling down with your family. I heard a lot of good things about Oz (benefits, etc) from my friends who are now converted to Australian citizens. I got nothing more to say. We'll know for sure soon.
  

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  Timeline:
  Jul 01, 2013 - ACS Skill Assessment
  Jul 19, 2013 - IELTS Results (L:8, R:8.5, W:7, S:8)
  Oct 02, 2013 - ACS result received (suitable)
  Oct 02, 2013 - submitted EOI for Visa 189 (65 pts).
  Oct 05, 2013 - submitted Victoria SS for Visa 190 (70 pts, for backup)
  Oct 18, 2013 - Victoria SS approved/Received invitation to apply for Visa 190 from Skillselect.
  Oct 20, 2013 - lodged VISA 190 application.
  Nov 20, 2013 - CO allocated | GSM Adelaide Team 6
  Nov 27, 2013 - VISA GRANT! Thank you Lord! IED: NOV 12, 2014
  Jul 03, 2014 - arrival in Melbourne
  Aug 07, 2014 - started work
  Jul 24, 2015 - left 1st job
  Jul 27, 2015 - joined 2nd job
• icebreaker1928 Sydney
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  August 2013

  
  Been working in Singapore for almost 4 years now. Security is the best. Less racist as compared to Australia. If you are single, Singapore is good to earn and save more $$$ If you have a family, in the long run, it's not good. Well, I guess most of you know why - high cost of living.
  

  What makes you say that?
  Kung racist rin lang paguusapan... pinakaracist ang Pinoy.
• TotoyOZresident Posts: 1,327Member, Moderator
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  August 2013

  Dito nman sa Canberra ACT Australia kailangan ng sasakyan para mas madali makarating sa pupuntahan. Walang heavy traffic dito, pag rush hour lang mayrun traffic at kapag ginagawa ang kaldasa. cheers

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• TasBurrfoot Osaka
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  August 2013

  
  Been working in Singapore for almost 4 years now. Security is the best. Less racist as compared to Australia. If you are single, Singapore is good to earn and save more $$$ If you have a family, in the long run, it's not good. Well, I guess most of you know why - high cost of living.
  

  What makes you say that?
  Kung racist rin lang paguusapan... pinakaracist ang Pinoy.

  I have to agree!! Ahahaha...
  
  Nilalait kahit kapya pinoy!

  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!!
• rooroo Melbourne
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  Joined: Jul 29, 2013

  August 2013

  
  Been working in Singapore for almost 4 years now. Security is the best. Less racist as compared to Australia. If you are single, Singapore is good to earn and save more $$$ If you have a family, in the long run, it's not good. Well, I guess most of you know why - high cost of living.
  

  What makes you say that?
  Kung racist rin lang paguusapan... pinakaracist ang Pinoy.

  I have to agree!! Ahahaha...
  
  Nilalait kahit kapya pinoy!

  haha no comment na ako about this racism thingy.
  
  
  

  Nominated Occupation: ANZSCO 261112 - Systems Analyst
  Timeline:
  Jul 01, 2013 - ACS Skill Assessment
  Jul 19, 2013 - IELTS Results (L:8, R:8.5, W:7, S:8)
  Oct 02, 2013 - ACS result received (suitable)
  Oct 02, 2013 - submitted EOI for Visa 189 (65 pts).
  Oct 05, 2013 - submitted Victoria SS for Visa 190 (70 pts, for backup)
  Oct 18, 2013 - Victoria SS approved/Received invitation to apply for Visa 190 from Skillselect.
  Oct 20, 2013 - lodged VISA 190 application.
  Nov 20, 2013 - CO allocated | GSM Adelaide Team 6
  Nov 27, 2013 - VISA GRANT! Thank you Lord! IED: NOV 12, 2014
  Jul 03, 2014 - arrival in Melbourne
  Aug 07, 2014 - started work
  Jul 24, 2015 - left 1st job
  Jul 27, 2015 - joined 2nd job
• JCsantos Sydney
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  August 2013

  Yah Filipino are more racist .. imagine Filipino saying to Fellow Filipino that their Law is ridiculous just by asking for her old passport

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• icebreaker1928 Sydney
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  August 2013

  ok out nako dito... baka magkaroon ng round 2 ang awayan thread hehehe
• doubleDuzi Adelaide
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  August 2013

  Singapore VS Australia VS Canada VS Pinas??? hahaha! aba, syempre Pinas! di tayo kasing yaman ng tatlong yan pero tuwing umuuwi kami pinas, naku, ibang iba! ang ingay! ang saya! eh dito ano? sobrang tahimik! christmas?? managinip ka! alang christmas dito. christmas sa pinas da best! yun nga lang, dami loko! at walang satsat na milyo-milyones ngayun sa pinas. 3-4 years pa, mauubos yan.
  
  canada bat di mo pansin? ok din canada. naka stay ako alberta, mga 2 years din sa calgary, red deer, edmonton, palipat lipat hehe, PERO susme, asar ang snow! at ang lamig -30 na ata yun o mas grabe pa, basta! ahahahahaa! mura bahay dun kaso rin ang baba naman ng sahod!!! bwiset! mga naka opisina dun parang 25cad/hr lang! eh langya, 'odd jobs' lang sa australia yan haha! taas ng bill sa kuryente! mga pinoy dun walang trabaho hahaha! totoo yan! ibabasura ng canada resume mo. yang sinasabi nilang "skilled list" na yan, maniwala ka dyan. pagdating mo dun, tim horton's bagsak mo hahaha! tatlong 'odd jobs'?? 12 hour shift?? ano yan lokohan? yang 12 hour shift sa canada para lang mabuhay eh di na tama yan haha! ok lang sana yan kung kagaya kitang slacker, kaso professional ka, ika nga eh, you deserve better hehehe...
  
  @beth, swak ka sa adelaide! o kung san mo man gusto hehe basta sa australia. dami raw IT sa adelaide. di ko alam to ha, nabasa ko lng. sa oz kasi 7.5 hrs a day lang trabaho bastante ka na nun. QUALITY LIFE! gusto mo ba 60" na tv?? walang problema, magtrabaho ka lang 1 week at bili ka next nyan week! medyo matumal trabaho dito sa adelaide pero pag nasa sydney ka, sa opisina ka talaga. tamang desisyon: AUSTRALIA

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• kickerz Singapore
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  August 2013

  how about po doon sa mga singles na nag migrate jan. hindi po ba nakakainip dahil maaga nagsasara ang mga malls? how about movie houses, clubs and coffee shops?

  June 2013 - started collecting documents

  Nov 2013 - completed documents (notarized and certified)

  Dec 2013 - ACS Application Submission - Stage 1

  Feb 2014 - Received positive ACS results - ICT Support Engineer
• kickerz Singapore
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  August 2013

  i think po hindi po isyu dito kung racist ang mga pinoy, kasi given na naman yun. mas concern siguro ng mga tao dito sa forum is how bad australian racists treat the other nationals especially to filipino migrants.
  
  

  June 2013 - started collecting documents

  Nov 2013 - completed documents (notarized and certified)

  Dec 2013 - ACS Application Submission - Stage 1

  Feb 2014 - Received positive ACS results - ICT Support Engineer
• lock_code2004 Perth
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  August 2013

  how about po doon sa mga singles na nag migrate jan. hindi po ba nakakainip dahil maaga nagsasara ang mga malls? how about movie houses, clubs and coffee shops?

  totoo ang aga magsara ng mga shops..
  pero mas tipid.. find other things to do..
  or hanap ka ng mga single friends din..
  
  madami pwde gawin... hindi lang sine, clubs or coffee..
  
  

  Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
  Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
  May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
  June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
  Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
  Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
  July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
  Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
  Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
• gmad06 Melbourne
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  August 2013

  how about the quality of education para sa mga kids? who can give insights?

  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
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• pmzinoz Sydney
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  August 2013

  pabor sa akin maaga magsara mga malls etc... more time sa sarili and sa family..
• TasBurrfoot Osaka
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  August 2013

  how about the quality of education para sa mga kids? who can give insights?

  they say napa-chill daw ang curriculum; this probably explains why nahihirapan sila when they enter college and as a result andaming cases of dropouts...

  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!!
• JCsantos Sydney
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  August 2013

  how about the quality of education para sa mga kids? who can give insights?

  based on experience PH is better .. siguro dahil strikto sa atin na kailangan makasagot ka or pilitin yung bata na mag aral ... kasi dito relax ... at me halong assignment lagi ... ang gusto ko lang dito e ineencourage nila ang mga bata na maging self sufficient or independent ... although i cant conclude na inde nga maganda kasi iba ang style nila sa pagtuturo
  

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• doubleDuzi Adelaide
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  August 2013

  how about po doon sa mga singles na nag migrate jan. hindi po ba nakakainip dahil maaga nagsasara ang mga malls? how about movie houses, clubs and coffee shops?

  punta ka brothel $120 for 30 minutes o mag 1 hour ka $200. kung takot ka pa sa mga yan, pwede kang mag dry run muna sa club x, haha, may $2 peep show dun. kaso nga lang di mo naman pwedeng araw arawin yang mga yan. magastos :-h

  ~ Where do you think he went!??!! A walk in the woods!???!!?!?
• vhoythoy Melbourne
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  August 2013

  how about po doon sa mga singles na nag migrate jan. hindi po ba nakakainip dahil maaga nagsasara ang mga malls? how about movie houses, clubs and coffee shops?

  punta ka brothel $120 for 30 minutes o mag 1 hour ka $200. kung takot ka pa sa mga yan, pwede kang mag dry run muna sa club x, haha, may $2 peep show dun. kaso nga lang di mo naman pwedeng araw arawin yang mga yan. magastos :-h

  lol parang iba yata yan hahaha. Pero infairness medyo mahal compared sa sg
  
  

  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
• gmad06 Melbourne
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  August 2013

  thanks for your feedback on education..cguro kung maluwag sila sa earlier stages like primary okay lng yun..but are you saying pati sa secondary lax pa rin ang dating?

  Nominated Skill 263111 Computer Network and Systems
  Engineer
  1-26-2013 Submitted ACS Assesment
  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

  Even if we don't have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there
• JCsantos Sydney
  Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
  Joined: Jan 11, 2011

  August 2013

  thanks for your feedback on education..cguro kung maluwag sila sa earlier stages like primary okay lng yun..but are you saying pati sa secondary lax pa rin ang dating?

  i will answer this after 4 years
  

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• dwayti Adelaide
  Posts: 59Member
  Joined: Oct 01, 2012

  August 2013

  Guys, how about New Zealand? Isama na din natin sya sa comparison!
  Halos pareho lang sila ng OZ diba?

  Occupation: Financial Institution Branch Manager
  Dec 1, 2012: IELTS(Academic Module) @ IDP
  Dec 14, 2012: Results L:7.5 W:8.0 R:8.5 S:7.0 OB:8.0
  Jan 28, 2013: Forwarded docs to Vetassess
  Feb 6, 2013: Vetassess acknowledges receipt of documents
  May 17, 2013: Negative results from Vetassess
  Wife's Turn! Occupation: Interior Decorator
  July 20, 2013: Submitted docs to Vetasses
  July 30, 2013: Docs received by Vetassess
  Oct 30, 2013: Skills assessment results positive
  Dec 7, 2013: IELTS L:9 , R:6.5 , W:6.5 , S:6
  Jan 18, 2014: IELTS 2nd take L,R,W:7 , S:6
  Mar 8, 2014: IELTS 3rd take L:7.5 , R:8.5 , W:7 , S:6.5(pwede na!)
  Mar 28, 2014: Submitted EOI & SA SS
  Apr 24, 2014: Received 190 invitation / Lodged 190 application
  May 31, 2014: Medicals done
  Jul 31, 2014: CO requested for additional docs (Adelaide Team 8)
  Aug 26, 2014: Uploaded Form 80 and evidence of paid employment
  Sep 9, 2014: Uploaded NBI & SG police clearances
  Sep 18, 2014: Visa granted (IED: June 2, 2015)
  May 22, 2015: Fly to Adelaide
• vhoythoy Melbourne
  Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
  Joined: Oct 31, 2012

  August 2013

  Kahit yata sa Canada parang magaan din magaral. Sabi kasi ng intern dati sa amin madali lang daw at relax dun sya sa university of toronto nagtapos, not sure kung totoo but i agree ng konti. Ganun din sabi ng ilang officemates ko dto sa Sg dati na nagaral jan sa Australia, ok lang daw hindi pressured kahit ung professional exam. Well maybe depende sa skul or generally mas mahigpit talaga turo sa pinas. Survival of the fittest dun eh lalo na sa mga state u.
  
  Advantage lang talaga nila is mas updated siguro sila and mas advance plus magaling mag english hahaha. Well at the end of the day, sa pananaw ko lang, is on general mas mataas pa rin tingin/ weight ng degree na nakuha sa australia kesa sa pinas kahit na mas ok turo sa atin. Maraming bagay naman eh, natutunan na sa actual work/ real world kesa sa classroom.
  
  Pero sa akin mas concern ako sa ibang aspect like kung maeenjoy ba ng anak mo magaral sa australia or paano ung bullying jan. i heard grabe daw, then mas maaga yata sila jan mag explore, lalo na kung babae anak mo, dahil sa culture. So impt talaga maipasa pa rin yung culture nating pinoy sa mga anak natin at mabigyan sila ng mabuting gabay tlaga.

  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

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

  August 2013

  
  
  Pero sa akin mas concern ako sa ibang aspect like kung maeenjoy ba ng anak mo magaral sa australia or paano ung bullying jan. i heard grabe daw, then mas maaga yata sila jan mag explore, lalo na kung babae anak mo, dahil sa culture. So impt talaga maipasa pa rin yung culture nating pinoy sa mga anak natin at mabigyan sila ng mabuting gabay tlaga.

  yes bullying is a problem ... teach your kid how to defend himself
  
  

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• icebreaker1928 Sydney
  Posts: 1,455Member
  Joined: Apr 26, 2011

  August 2013

  
  
  Pero sa akin mas concern ako sa ibang aspect like kung maeenjoy ba ng anak mo magaral sa australia or paano ung bullying jan. i heard grabe daw, then mas maaga yata sila jan mag explore, lalo na kung babae anak mo, dahil sa culture. So impt talaga maipasa pa rin yung culture nating pinoy sa mga anak natin at mabigyan sila ng mabuting gabay tlaga.

  yes bullying is a problem ... teach your kid how to defend himself
  
  

  what if your son is the bully? how will you teach him?