atw: Re: technical writers/editors in Melbourne
- From: "David Hutchinson" <Dave.Hutchinson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:48:22 +0100
As I am not looking for a new role at the moment I am not sure how
bouyant the market is. Cambridge is known as a 'centre of business and
technological innovation' and apparently quite a lot of TAs are employed
there. Expensive part of the world though.=20
Check out http://www.plainwords.co.uk/job_perm.html and
http://www.cherryleaf.com/vacancies.htm for vacancies. I am a member of
the UK professional body for technical communicators - the ISTC
(Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators), see their web
site too - http://www.istc.org.uk/.=20
No idea about migration unfortunately but the govt here has now
implemented the Australian-style points system for migrants so you might
find it hard going.=20
David.=20
-----Original Message-----
From: austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of siri sood
Sent: 19 June 2008 11:14
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=20
> moving to and living in Australia with great interest. I am not=20
> necessarily thinking seriously about moving to Australia but really=20
> the only thing that would stop me would be the worry about finding a=20
> suitable job role and remuneration.=3D20
>
> This is all very useful info, thanks! =3D20
>
> David.=3D20
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Warren=20
> 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=20
> =3D =3D3D the city, where yuppies want to live and to an extent, near=20
> where I live, =3D3D rental properties are awkward - or absolutely=20
> terrible to get.
> You can find =3D3D places to rent pretty easily in suburbs outside of =
=3D=20
> thirty kms from the centre =3D3D of Sydney, and with your background =
may
> find =3D those locations more =3D3D attractive than some other people=20
> might. Many people are paying more in rent than =3D3D in mortgage=20
> payments in Sydney! It is stupid - very dangerous.=3D3D20
>
> Getting a job is the first issue for you. Once you have that in =3D3D=20
> Australia, you may find that will determine where you end up. Be aware
> also, that =3D3D it is more tax advantageous in Australia to not live =
in
> your own property, so =3D3D you buy properties to rent, not to live in =
> yourself... It is bizarre and =3D3D very likely to change.
>
> Also be aware, our standard of living is being violently eroded now=20
> =3D3D because of fuel prices and the drought. So look closely at=20
> Australian cities =3D3D that have good public transport systems. That=20
> probably =3D removes Sydney =3D3D straight away. Remember too that you =
> will HAVE to own a car =3D if you have kids and =3D3D live in an=20
> Australian city.
>
> It isn't all bad, especially on a perfect summer or winter day in =
=3D3D=20
> Sydney, no better place to be.
>
>
> wjlewington@xxxxxxxxxx
> =3D3D20
> 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=20
> =3D3D actually relocating, till my son finishes his playschool.=20
> 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=3D20=20
> > there's=3D3D20 =3D3D3D20 heaps of work around.
> >
> > After Ambit tried to give me a contract with a one-hour "no =3D
> reason"=3D3D20
>
> > =3D3D3D20 termination clause, and then tell me they couldn't change=20
> > the =3D
> =3D3D
> =3D3D3D20=3D3D20
> > individual contract "without changing everyone's", I'd be putting=20
> > them
>
> > =3D3D
>
> > =3D3D3D20 at the bottom of the list.
> >
> > The other issue with housing is that it is very expensive, =3D
> =3D3D3D20=3D3D20=3D20
> > particularly here in the west (and in Sydney). I believe we have=20
> > close
>
> > =3D3D
>
> > =3D3D3D20 to the least affordable housing in the world at the =
moment.=20
> > =3D
> =3D3D
> Before=3D3D20
> > =3D3D3D20 coming to WA, wait a few months and see how the gas =3D
> shortage=3D3D20=3D20
> > affects =3D3D3D20 business here and how that then affects housing. =
The
> > =3D
> =3D3D
> news=3D3D20
> > this week is =3D3D3D20 that 10% of businesses may have to close due =
to
> > =3D
> the
>
> > =3D3D
>
> > gas problems. (If =3D3D3D20 you don't know what I'm talking about,=20
> > look =3D
> up
>
> > =3D3D
>
> > Varanus Island, Apache =3D3D3D20 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 =3D
> two=3D3D20=3D20
> > > kids and that West Australia is a great place to be with=20
> > > great=3D3D20=3D20 career
> > opportunities=3D3D3D
> > .
> > >
> > > We do have some friends in Australia. I will definitely try =
to=3D20=20
> > > get=3D3D20 some
> > in=3D3D3D
> > fo
> > > about housing as well.
> > >
> > > I will make sure I register at seek.com, and hopefully we will =3D
> be=3D3D20
>
> > > 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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