Thinking of becoming a cabbie! - Page 5

A Place of Light · 18-08-2009, 23:44

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Originally Posted by Fayshun

Last I heard Oz were short of Forklift drivers.

No seriously.

Every year there's a shortage of a particular occupation, and those applicants from said occupation get extra points to add to their total. A few years ago the shortage was hairdressers. for example.

Want to get into Oz? Become a refrigeration engineer. The whole country might as well have a giant air-con unit attached to it.

Mark · 19-08-2009, 00:22

Yes, there are a few aircon units about. The same could of course be said for the US (Washington state and a few others axcepted).

Garp · 19-08-2009, 00:43

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Originally Posted by Blighter

If that's enough to get through (apparently it is) then once I'm out there I won't need to work for them, and can get a job elsewhere

Be careful on that front. If it's anything like the US immigration system then if you leave the company who sponsored your visa, and start with another company, then you have to re-apply for the visa and they can re-assess you and refuse permission.

cheets · 20-08-2009, 02:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by A Place of Light

Every year there's a shortage of a particular occupation, and those applicants from said occupation get extra points to add to their total. A few years ago the shortage was hairdressers. for example.

Want to get into Oz? Become a refrigeration engineer. The whole country might as well have a giant air-con unit attached to it.

Thats great but trying to get a job in plumbing and working your way up is impossible in this country at the moment. I would go into that line of work but getting the chance is impsossible atm.

Darrin · 20-08-2009, 05:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fayshun

Last I heard Oz were short of Forklift drivers.

No seriously.

Oh, really???

*looks at the 20-year-without-a-break forklift license in all categories up to 50,000 pounds including hazmat and nuke weapons handling*

Fayshun · 20-08-2009, 05:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrin

Oh, really???

*looks at the 20-year-without-a-break forklift license in all categories up to 50,000 pounds including hazmat and nuke weapons handling*

Awesome!

Darrin · 20-08-2009, 05:13

Well, I was on a supply ship in the Navy...

"Oh, the aircraft needs a pallet of these sodas."
"Don't forget the pallet of Tomahawk missiles next to them..."

Fayshun · 20-08-2009, 05:59

Mmmmmm Soda!

Mmmmmm Tomahawk missiles!

Blighter · 20-08-2009, 10:09

Pebs · 21-08-2009, 15:38

I know a few cabbies and none of them passed the knowledge in less than 4 years. And have you seen the spiders in Australia?! Emigrating there was a serious option when I was with MtE as he works for the Australian equivalent of BT but the spiders......I just couldnt!

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20-08-2009, 05:59	#48
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21-08-2009, 15:38	#50
Pebs Easymouth Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,716	I know a few cabbies and none of them passed the knowledge in less than 4 years. And have you seen the spiders in Australia?! Emigrating there was a serious option when I was with MtE as he works for the Australian equivalent of BT but the spiders......I just couldnt! __________________ ...faster you naughty little monkey! Running through hell, heaven can wait!

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19-08-2009, 00:22	#42
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Yes, there are a few aircon units about. The same could of course be said for the US (Washington state and a few others axcepted).