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Melbourne or Brisbane for the year?

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    #32
    The Aussie
    Registered Users Posts: 2,440 ✭✭✭The Aussie


    Mahatma coat wrote: »
    Ah Ballooba I know people like that too, a lot of the time its cos they are picky or have a rather specialised skill, the thing about the immigrants is they aint so Picky, if you cant get work in your chosen profession you take whatever comes along, because they dont have the safety net of centrelink

    What country are we talking about here, sounds like a conversation i had at work here in Cork not that long ago, you take away mummy and daddys couch and you will do anything to pay the bills.


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    #33
    ballooba
    Registered Users Posts: 6,315 ✭✭✭ballooba


    Mahatma coat wrote: »
    Ah Ballooba I know people like that too, a lot of the time its cos they are picky or have a rather specialised skill, the thing about the immigrants is they aint so Picky, if you cant get work in your chosen profession you take whatever comes along, because they dont have the safety net of centrelink
    My own temporary visa requires that I work within my skillset. That's the whole point of skilled migration. Whether there is work sweeping the streets or flipping burgers doesn't really help because I would be liable to be deported if I did those jobs. In the context of skilled migration it's the demand for skilled workers that counts. If there is no unmet demand then immigration can't be justified. As for my underemployed friend, I wouldn't expect him to take an unskilled job, he's doing alright on his wage even if he isn't fully employed. He shouldn't have to compete for jobs with new skilled migrants though if the market is slack.


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    #34
    tibor_imo
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    Nightlife in Melbourne is absolutely amazing, really eclectic, lots of different places ranging from the swanky to the dingy; all kinds of music and people. There's a few centre's for nightlife around the city and it really isn't that hard to find. The weather here isn't as bad as people make out either imo. I've been here 6 weeks or so and most days have been around 14c, not exactly cold in Irish terms. If you're arriving in November weather shouldn't be a problem for you anyway.


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    #35
    cristoff07
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    thanks tibor imo.

    Any improvement in weather from Ireland is fine with me. Although saying that its real nice here today. roll on November!


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    #36
    Dr. Dodger
    Registered Users Posts: 381 ✭✭Dr. Dodger


    Melbourne FTW. Fantastic place. If I could live anywhere in the World now I would live there.

    Such a relaxed, laid back city. We lived in Elwood which is just beside St Kilda. 20 mins to the city on the tram.

    Visited Brisbane briefly but just seems like another city to me. In my opinion, not as much character as Melbourne.

    You'll have a great time anyway no matter where you go. :D

    But also I hate you! :P


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    #37
    cristoff07
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24 ✭cristoff07


    thanks doc. I think ive made my mind up........sydney it is! :):):) no but seriously ive booked my flights to melbourne. seems like a good starting point. And i fully understand the hating me part haha :)


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