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Hi Eml Seek is one of the most popular sites so they get a LOT of applications. Lots of companies don't like to pay recruitment finders fees so try the direct approach. Try Gumtree and jobseekers.com also think about where you would ideally like to work and look on their website for careers/ vacancies. If an ad has a contact number saying to call, then call them for a chat. Don't just email your CV ( they call them "resume" here not CV) also attach a reference or two with your resume and cover letter. It's normal to do that here too. Your application needs to stand out, I wrote on my cover letter something like .... I've attached my resume and a reference for your consideration but if I could meet you, you will get a better idea of my personality and suitability. Hey it worked for me! Got a call within 15 mins. Interviewed that day and started asap. It's for an Australian owned company and a full time role. You only landed 3 or 4 weeks ago, so very early days. Keep your chin up Post an ad on here too. You never know. Wishing you the very best of luck. Keep us updated

Not watched Wentworth yet but do remember Cell block H ( how old an I lol) One thing Doreen said that stuck in my head .... Take a tip from teddy and get stuffed! Lol

Good point Blossom, it is 2 years old I never noticed lol. I'm not very good with this forum stuff hee hee

I am a rubbish cook. So when my son told me I would be addictive to MKR when the new season started, I didn't believe that possible. Well I've been hooked, so glad it's nearly finished. Really want Will & Steve "The Pommies"to win

It confused me when we first arrived that every one says "hello, how are you" I've started to say it too now. Sometimes I say "hi, ya" but because of my accent they think I'm saying "how are you" and reply "good thanks" Everything gets shortend here. Heard radio presenters telling a story about Debenhams and they wondered if we called it "Debs" in England.

Whoops Sorry Snifter. This is the only forum Ive ever used so not fully aware of the rules. Maybe I should read them before posting again

Name and shame these awful companies. Or please PM me so we don't use them in the future. It's hard enough renting, paying more than most people's morgages. Having your home invaded by strangers inspecting your cooker and toilet every three months. Then having to beg to get back your deposit.

I hate inspections. We have them every 3 months, we rent through Ray White. The agents are friendly but I go into mad mode and the whole house has to be spotless. The bit I hate the most is when they check the oven, sinks and toilets. Heard stories of people being charged to have the whole garage floor resurfaced because of oil spots. Interesting what people have said about the landlords insurance covering the damaged sink. Ive never considered that. I think if we damaged anything we'd buy a replacement and fit it ourselves. Otherwise the landlord can just send you the total bill with a contractor of there choice, which could be expensive. We rented in England before we left and the return deposit was delayed because the oven wasn't clean enough!! OH job!!! He only had 1 job to do. They charged us £70 and we had to wait 2 weeks for the balance of the deposit. Sorry don't mean to scare you, just hate inspections.

We use Citibank. No branches in Adelaide though, so you need to apply online and get verified at Aus Post. We opened a bank account with them - transfer money from NAB to Citi bank -then transfer Citbank to Lloyds account in the UK. Fee free and all done on line. It was the easiest option for me

Have you seen the ones that have two stick people and say "making my family" ? made me laugh when I saw one yesterday

Hi I just had success using jobseekers.com.au Try not to be to disheartened, there are a high volume of applicants for most vacancies. I applied from England and never got one reply. As others have said, Its difficult when your not in the state. You will find out when you get here but in my experience so far, companies don't waste time dilly dalling about like they do in England. Once decisions have been made wether it's a job or property things move very quickly here. (One of the reasons I love SA.. No messing about) All the best

Thats really nice of you, thanks. Its lovely to have some good news.

Got to agree NAB (pronounced nab not N.A.B lol as we called it when we first arrived ) We also bank with Citibank for transferring money back to the UK fee free Bit of a pain opening the account as there isn't a branch in Adelaide so verification is done at Aus post but worth it. I think Nab charge approx $22+ per transfer

I got a job:jiggy: isn't it funny how things have a way of working out in the end.

When we first arrived, we did not have a clue where to buy furniture from. We ended up at Radio Rentals in Prospect. They have ex rental furniture upstairs and ex rental electrical down stairs (they came with a 3 or 6 month guarantee) Everything we purchased was in almost new condition. Sadly we have been back a couple of times since and the furniture isn't in as good condition and the prices have increased. We also purchased furniture from Haggle Huge discount store on Port Road but I think that has been made into a discount garden furniture only store now.

Hi My current role as a air conditioning service coordinator is coming to an end, as the work is seasonal. So I'm looking for a more permanent role to get stuck into. I won't go into to much detail on a public forum but my work history is in face to face customer service/reception/admin roles. I mainly worked in the motor trade for a few years before we left England. However I have years of customer service experience in many different trades. I have great reference's from previous employers. We live in the western suburbs but I drive so location isn't a problem (within reason) If anyone knows of a vacancy that might be suitable or if your looking to recruit for a similar role please send me a PM. Thanks in advance

Oh dear, ok thanks for letting me know. I've edited my post.

Really!? Sue me for giving a reviewing my experience?

Totally agree but Hubby said not to, so against my better judgement I agreed. Please don't think I'm mean, im really not. To be direct, he sold them to me that way on purpose. It's a butchers shop not pre packed from a supplier. His change in attitude towards me confirmed to me he knew exactly what he was doing. Believe me I wanted to go back and shame him but my hubby asked me it too. lol that's why I'm moaning on here instead of speaking to the butcher.

Hi, thanks I will definitely give that one a try. ** had to delete, I don't want to be sued!***

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Hi We went through the same thing when we moved here in July 2014. We waited for our son to sit his exams in England though and flew out about 1 week after his last exam. When we arrived here he was 16 and went into year 11. He's about to start year 12, school terms begin in January here not September. We chose Henley High because of the good reputation and we've not been disappointed. You will need to live in the catchment area to go there. There are school fees $725 for 2015, and they do need to wear uniforms. If he chooses sport as an option then he will need sports gear and that can get pricey too. He will also need a laptop, only available from the school (he cant use his own). They sell them new for Just over $1,000 or they do have reconditioned ones for less that $100 but have limited availability. The location is great for us, near to both mine and my husbands work and my son can walk to school. At 16 they can learn to drive here so that might cheer him up a bit. When we were shown around the school the teacher asked if he drove and told us where the student car park was. Another option is an international college (I think they are called). They are for year 11 & 12 only. They don't have to wear uniforms there. Also because they are only years 11 &12 they are all in the same boat as appose to settling into a school year with children who have known each other for years. If you want any more help feel free to PM me.

Hi, I need to pay a regular amount into my UK bank account and I am trying to find a fee free way of doing it. I am a member of money corp but looking online, I think it only works from the UK to OZ. (can anyone advise me on this?) I joined Citibank as they are fee free but my receiving bank (Lloyds Bank) will charge £7 for receiving the payment. Can anyone give me a bit of advise? Thanks

We rent, the letting agents got a company to call who guarantee quick connection. The power gets turned off here and you have to pay for connection. We're with Agl for power and we don't get a choice with the water, the letting agent gets the water bill and sends it to us. I have been told since, with a lot of rentals the water is included in the rent.

Thank you so much for your replies. Great response as always :-) Tried the degreaser and it worked a bit, I'm going to try the coke but think I should get a wire brush too. I've been googling and it looks like Carb cleaner might do it, so will try that if the coke doesn't work. Then if all else fails turn them over ( Thanks Nobby and Scooterdan)