atw: Re: technical writers/editors in Melbourne

One thing no-one seems to have said is that TW pay is well above the
average, so anyone with good money skills will do very well indeed, despite
housing and petrol costs.

Inner city rents are more than made up for if you don't have a car and can
use public transport.  What you save on the car/petrol, pays for the
additional rent - but public transport is patchy, so you need to check this
out well.

If you take a job somewhere that has trouble finding workers they may
arrange the accommodation for you.  Look for mine sites in isolated areas
and maybe Canberra (once did do this - don't know if they still do). In
fact, thinking about it, Canberra would be a good starting place.

ck

-----Original Message-----
From: austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of siri sood
Sent: Thursday, 19 June 2008 8:14 PM
To: austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: atw: Re: technical writers/editors in Melbourne

Hi David,
You are welcome. By the way, how are the technical writer job openings in
UK? How easy is it to migrate to UK for TW? I do have some relatives in UK.
I was considering of UK, Australia, and U.S. I heard the job market in U.S
is badly affected because of the recession and U.S economy slowdown.

I am also equally worried about the remuneration, but I really do want to
experience working outside India, since I always wanted to study in a
university abroad and that did not happen because of my early
marriage, kids, and family commitment. Since my husband has finally agreed
to my idea of relocating, I thought why not make use of the new
opportunities, letting the past behind!

Regards,
Siri

On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 3:35 PM, David Hutchinson <
Dave.Hutchinson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Can I say as a TA working in the UK I am reading all your views on
> moving to and living in Australia with great interest. I am not
> necessarily thinking seriously about moving to Australia but really the
> only thing that would stop me would be the worry about finding a
> suitable job role and remuneration.=20
>
> This is all very useful info, thanks! =20
>
> David.=20
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Warren
> Lewington
> Sent: 19 June 2008 11:00
> To: austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: atw: Re: technical writers/editors in Melbourne
>
> The housing issues in Sydney are kind of funny. In the areas close to =
> =3D
> the city, where yuppies want to live and to an extent, near where I
> live, =3D rental properties are awkward - or absolutely terrible to get.
> You can find =3D places to rent pretty easily in suburbs outside of =
> thirty
> kms from the centre =3D of Sydney, and with your background may find =
> those
> locations more =3D attractive than some other people might. Many people
> are paying more in rent than =3D in mortgage payments in Sydney! It is
> stupid - very dangerous.=3D20
>
> Getting a job is the first issue for you. Once you have that in =3D
> Australia, you may find that will determine where you end up. Be aware
> also, that =3D it is more tax advantageous in Australia to not live in
> your own property, so =3D you buy properties to rent, not to live in
> yourself... It is bizarre and =3D very likely to change.
>
> Also be aware, our standard of living is being violently eroded now =3D
> because of fuel prices and the drought. So look closely at Australian
> cities =3D that have good public transport systems. That probably =
> removes
> Sydney =3D straight away. Remember too that you will HAVE to own a car =
> if
> you have kids and =3D live in an Australian city.
>
> It isn't all bad, especially on a perfect summer or winter day in =3D
> Sydney, no better place to be.
>
>
> wjlewington@xxxxxxxxxx
> =3D20
> WJL Consulting.
> PO Box 404,
> Liverpool, NSW
> Australia, 1871
> www.wjl.com.au
> Phone/facsimile: +61 2 9876 5345
> Mobile/cell phone: +61 0408 612 752
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of siri sood
> Sent: Thursday, 19 June 2008 19:28
> To: austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: atw: Re: technical writers/editors in Melbourne
>
>
> Hi Terry,
> Thanks a ton for your advice. I do have a timeframe in mind, before =3D
> actually relocating, till my son finishes his playschool. Hopefully, the
> gas situation and housing problems are resolved by then.
>
> Hope to get a good career opportunity and work experience in Australia.
>
> Thanks again for your inputs.
>
> Best Regards,
> Siri
>
> On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 2:33 PM, <tpdhome@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > Another good web-based job finder is CareerOne.
> >
> > I've had two calls today about jobs I'm not interested in, so=20
> > there's=3D20 =3D3D20 heaps of work around.
> >
> > After Ambit tried to give me a contract with a one-hour "no =
> reason"=3D20
>
> > =3D3D20 termination clause, and then tell me they couldn't change the =
> =3D
> =3D3D20=3D20
> > individual contract "without changing everyone's", I'd be putting them
>
> > =3D
>
> > =3D3D20 at the bottom of the list.
> >
> > The other issue with housing is that it is very expensive, =
> =3D3D20=3D20=20
> > particularly here in the west (and in Sydney). I believe we have close
>
> > =3D
>
> > =3D3D20 to the least affordable housing in the world at the moment. =
> =3D
> Before=3D20
> > =3D3D20 coming to WA, wait a few months and see how the gas =
> shortage=3D20=20
> > affects =3D3D20 business here and how that then affects housing. The =
> =3D
> news=3D20
> > this week is =3D3D20 that 10% of businesses may have to close due to =
> the
>
> > =3D
>
> > gas problems. (If =3D3D20 you don't know what I'm talking about, look =
> up
>
> > =3D
>
> > Varanus Island, Apache =3D3D20 Energy and gas explosion.)
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Terry
> >
> > Quoting siri sood <sirisood@xxxxxxxxx>:
> >
> > > Hello! Judith,
> > > Thank you so much for the info. It is great to hear you have =
> two=3D20=20
> > > kids and that West Australia is a great place to be with great=3D20=20
> > > career
> > opportunities=3D3D
> > .
> > >
> > > We do have some friends in Australia. I will definitely try to=20
> > > get=3D20 some
> > in=3D3D
> > fo
> > > about housing as well.
> > >
> > > I will make sure I register at seek.com, and hopefully we will =
> be=3D20
>
> > > able
> > to
> > > find ourselves a good job and be a part of your country!
> > >
> > > I will keep in touch with you. Thanks again for all the help.
> > >
> > > Thanks and Regards,
> > > Siri
> > >
> >
> >
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