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I've started applying for a visa to go and live in Australia
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Originally posted by gadgetman View PostThe rates I've seen are the same as I'm getting in London...
Speaking for myself, Java/C++ in the banks in London is 550-600 per day average. Here its $80-$85/hr, which is about 300-320 quid per day. Plus the tax rates are higher here, the tax system is a lot tighter and the 80/20 rule harder to dodge - so you will be paying more tax than in the UK.
I know of a few contractors getting London rates here in Sydney but they are in extremely niche roles - they've basically been brought over from the UK/NYC - because locals did not have the skills.Comment
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostTo get into Australia/USA/Canada/New Zealand to live you need:
proven top flight education
perfect written and spoken English
top flight skills and years of proven experience
to be medically fit and free from disease
to be free from criminal convictions and to be vetted
to have references from employers and character witnesses.
To get into the UK to live you need:
A bag
Some shoes
A train/plane/boat ticketLet us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyoneComment
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Originally posted by aussielong View PostDoing what?
Speaking for myself, Java/C++ in the banks in London is 550-600 per day average. Here its $80-$85/hr, which is about 300-320 quid per day. Plus the tax rates are higher here, the tax system is a lot tighter and the 80/20 rule harder to dodge - so you will be paying more tax than in the UK.
I know of a few contractors getting London rates here in Sydney but they are in extremely niche roles - they've basically been brought over from the UK/NYC - because locals did not have the skills.Hang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar?? - cailin maith
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I'm having a blinkers on day - thought you'd replied to my post, in reply to his post. Ignore me (I pretend you don't normally).Hang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar?? - cailin maith
Any forum is a collection of assorted weirdos, cranks and pervs - Board Game Geek
That will be a simply fab time to catch up for a beer. - Tay
Have you ever seen somebody lick the chutney spoon in an Indian Restaurant and put it back ? - CyberghoulComment
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Originally posted by snaw View PostNetwork Engineer in some shape or form. Agree with your post - you'd get £550-600 per day here, and $640-$680 per day in dollars, using your figures. That's what I meant - same dollar rate as pound rate more or less, i.e. get paid less there than here.Comment
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Be prepared for the Sydney winter. It only rained twice whilst I was there. Once for 1 month and once for 2 months."See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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Originally posted by aussielong View PostIt's not worth comparing like that. If you intend to go back to the UK after your trip here you gotta work out how much you can save here. You won't save much due to increased costs and decreased income. Maybe a couple of grand a month pounds, if you are a very good boy, single and not living it up (which you will be for the first 18 months you do here ...).Hang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar?? - cailin maith
Any forum is a collection of assorted weirdos, cranks and pervs - Board Game Geek
That will be a simply fab time to catch up for a beer. - Tay
Have you ever seen somebody lick the chutney spoon in an Indian Restaurant and put it back ? - CyberghoulComment
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Originally posted by Moscow Mule View PostBe prepared for the Sydney winter. It only rained twice whilst I was there. Once for 1 month and once for 2 months.Comment
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Originally posted by Moscow Mule View PostBe prepared for the Sydney winter. It only rained twice whilst I was there. Once for 1 month and once for 2 months.Comment
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