DJL 235 #1 July 13, 2006 My friend has me interested in year-long visas working in Australia. I'm a Mechanical Engineer in the HVAC field. I'd like to live in a location in which I can live on a sailboat, work near a city, and be within an hour of a dropzone. Any ideas?"I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 July 13, 2006 I'd like to apply for the Cabin Wench position. I'm really good at applying sunscreen and making drinks with umbrellas in them. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #3 July 13, 2006 "cabin wench" did not bring the google image search I hoped it would, but it did land here here: http://www.seabeaver.net/"I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC07 0 #4 July 13, 2006 Can I go? No, seriously... is this just for an experience? For a change of pace? Just because you can? If you get any good info, let me know... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #5 July 13, 2006 All of the above. I have nothing keeping me tied down. Also, I get all weak in the knees when I hear Australian girls talk. That's about as complex as I get."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC07 0 #6 July 13, 2006 Heh, I'm graduating in December. What is the probability I'll find a decent job in Australia with little to no work experience and a non-technical degree (aka liberal arts)? I can hear grad school calling my name already.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #7 July 13, 2006 I looked into this about 2 1/2 years ago. Australia opened up a ton of visa's for skilled workers (skilled migration to Australia or something). Awesome opprotunity there!!!! Have fun!!!! g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #8 July 13, 2006 Hey we all want to go. Can we get a group rate ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #9 July 13, 2006 QuoteHeh, I'm graduating in December. What is the probability I'll find a decent job in Australia with little to no work experience and a non-technical degree (aka liberal arts)? I can hear grad school calling my name already.... More than zero... but not by much.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #10 July 13, 2006 QuoteHey we all want to go. Can we get a group rate ? I think so. Hey, what the fuck, are the Aussie's all asleep or something? SERIOUSLY!"I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC07 0 #11 July 13, 2006 QuoteQuoteHeh, I'm graduating in December. What is the probability I'll find a decent job in Australia with little to no work experience and a non-technical degree (aka liberal arts)? I can hear grad school calling my name already.... More than zero... but not by much. yeah, yeah... is school expensive over there? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyinghonu 0 #12 July 13, 2006 QuoteQuoteHey we all want to go. Can we get a group rate ? I think so. Hey, what the fuck, are the Aussie's all asleep or something? SERIOUSLY! It's a quarter to 9:00 a.m. there - tomorrow "Excuse me while I kiss the sky..." - Jimi Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #13 July 13, 2006 Sydney. Live on the harbour right in the middle of the city, and Picton (4 turbines) is just under an hour away. I know a couple of skydivers who work in the HVAC field. PM me if you want me to put you in contact with them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #14 July 13, 2006 Quoteyeah, yeah... is school expensive over there? To a European, yes. To an American, no. A good friend of mine is a yank doing his MBA in Sydney. Fun with visas: if you do full-time study here for two years, you can get Permanent Residency. More. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #15 July 13, 2006 QuoteSydney. Live on the harbour right in the middle of the city, and Picton (4 turbines) is just under an hour away. I know a couple of skydivers who work in the HVAC field. PM me if you want me to put you in contact with them. Unlikely you could afford Sydney habour. Femantle (or Hillarys) in Perth Western Australia is more affordable, monies would be similar, but climate and population are mucho differentYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #16 July 13, 2006 QuoteUnlikely you could afford Sydney Habour. Why? Mooring is unlikely to be over AUD 2500 a year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #17 July 14, 2006 I'll definitely be under 15m."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spider22 0 #18 July 14, 2006 QuoteUnlikely you could afford Sydney habour. Femantle (or Hillarys) in Perth Western Australia is more affordable, monies would be similar, but climate and population are mucho different You ever been over here? The closest dropzone I know is "skydive express" in york. Thats about 2 hours from fremantle dependind on how fast you drive.... .-|-.Kaint.-|-. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maddock68 0 #19 July 14, 2006 Don't fall for the way the talk(I'm So over it)! I think it's our Grease, sandra D fantasy. I loved the way she talked and it cost me ten grand. But still I've jumped down under and been to the reef!(tell sill hi when u get there) Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #20 July 14, 2006 QuoteQuoteUnlikely you could afford Sydney habour. Femantle (or Hillarys) in Perth Western Australia is more affordable, monies would be similar, but climate and population are mucho different You ever been over here? The closest dropzone I know is "skydive express" in york. Thats about 2 hours from fremantle dependind on how fast you drive.... Yeah you might say I've been over here And FWIW the closest DZ is Pinjarra, 85km South of PErth, York is 110km EastYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #21 July 14, 2006 Quote I think it's our Grease, sandra D fantasy. HAAA!!! Yeah, I'm trying to get Erin and Sill to email me some recommendations but I think their emails are bunk."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #22 July 14, 2006 QuoteHey Aussies, need some help. I'm running away to join the Australian Circus Just moving to Australia would be enough .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #23 July 20, 2006 Ok, which of you was THIS ? Dave? Squeak?"I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MF42 0 #24 July 20, 2006 No matter what, never let go of your beer. Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,354 #25 July 20, 2006 A few years ago there was a survey taken, with many elements, about the Most Liveable City in the World. The winner: Melbourne It's up to you, Jerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
