tricky finding work

[Lsmith]

dont know about anyone else but finding work is a little bit harder than what is made out when your back in the uk. or am i being blind?

[Rich & Chit]

dont know about anyone else but finding work is a little bit harder than what is made out when your back in the uk. or am i being blind?

You're right, finding work is hard work!!!

[niknjas]

No you're not blind. Things are just a little tight at the mo. what do you do?

[xzibit]

Looking and applying for work is a job in itself. It should come with a salary.

[Lizzy]

No you're not !! all the poms i've talked too or met that have come over recently are saying the same thing !! don't know what you do, but apparently trade jobs come out in Jan / feb !! Hang on in there if you can - Good luck , my husband just started his job 2 weeks ago but our money was going to run out by mid feb & we would have to have gone home , cos however much he liked it here if you can't pay the rent - you can't stay. Have also heard of & feel much sympathy for tradies on a 'state sponsored' visa only to find there really isn't the jobs out here, & are looking to relocate to Brisbane or somewhere. Do agree that if Adelaide offers state sponsership, should make sure the state has the jobs to offer !!

[Barney Rubble]

No you're not !! all the poms i've talked too or met that have come over recently are saying the same thing !! don't know what you do, but apparently trade jobs come out in Jan / feb !! Hang on in there if you can - Good luck , my husband just started his job 2 weeks ago but our money was going to run out by mid feb & we would have to have gone home , cos however much he liked it here if you can't pay the rent - you can't stay. Have also heard of & feel much sympathy for tradies on a 'state sponsored' visa only to find there really isn't the jobs out here, & are looking to relocate to Brisbane or somewhere. Do agree that if Adelaide offers state sponsership, should make sure the state has the jobs to offer !!

Yes i agree, there are enough trade membership committees around to ask and if you get a state sponsorship i think there should be some latitude in assistance, they (the government) are not running your application as a business , more an investment into the states requirements.

Hope it works out ok for you

Cheers

BR

[Lsmith]

well i am a sparky an came over on the sponsored visa, a few guys have said wait a few weeks to see if things pick up but for some reason i quite enjoy working so maybe pateince is required. (cant believe i said that).

[niknjas]

well i am a sparky an came over on the sponsored visa, a few guys have said wait a few weeks to see if things pick up but for some reason i quite enjoy working so maybe pateince is required. (cant believe i said that).

We came over on a sponsored visa two years and work was a bit better to say the least then (they still said ti was quiet). Supposed to pick up in March for some reason, also told something to do with the dam. You do get a bit more laid back after a while. My hubby used to go stir cazy without work for a couple of days. Now he just goes with the flow unless it's a couple of weeks. Then, watch out family, bear with sore head in the building.
Hope it picks ups for you

[Jo&Phil]

As others have said ...it will start getting busier after Australia Day.

Can you work as a self employed contractor with your own ABN?

I'm always hearing how hard it is to find an electrician ......... so working for yourself could be an option if your visa allows it. This still gives you the chance to do contracted work for employers too.

Also: I think Hays are quite a big agency who cover that type of work... but you've probably already found them.

Good luck with the job hunting.

[Paula H]

What is your trade? Have you joined any of the agencies (i.e. Hayes)