Hassle free somemore, no need to kaotao to Oz union. No need to sponsor anyone and saves money.
I saw most of this in big corporate company.

I think the major impact should be the time difference. My friend who worked in an american company in KL has to work shift to coup the US time for their work communication. Yeah, pay is higher than malaysia average salary but you have to work in time difference. Everyone is sleeping while you stay awake working...if the pay is good, who cares!

This post has been edited by Nemesis1980: Jan 4 2013, 11:15 AM

Malaysia is heading to more work, cheap labour, inflation, sleep along the street or a family living in a cramp pigeon hole. When foreigners is saying 'How could that be possible?' Yeah, Malaysia Boleh!
Racist in malaysia is like day to day basis to us already and get used to it. Politician utterly spit out racial terms and media with loads of bull$ht racial thing but you can sue them without any compensation.
It happens to be a norm. Just look at our Uni and government servant. How many are non-bumi? I'm not complaining saying all Bumi are racist. Our politician are. Even my malay colleagues also saying our current government system are berat sebelah.

Honestly, we don't have laws to protect ourselves on their racist remarks but only take care yourself. Options? Just leave.
I won't gamble my family future.
I know Ozzie is not the best country in the world but at least the law and union is significantly strong which you can get covered from your backside...haha

If we exclude banking/oil & gas/insurance sector, i guess the majority is low.
We talk about how many months? 2 months is the most for very super workaholic staff which your boss sees you everyday and night.
Please correct me if i'm wrong. I think you've not working in malaysia before, are you?

Based on my findings, for fresh graduate in malaysia (with degree) must have at least RM3000/mth. Is it high? No. Talk about buying cars, pay bills, all basic items...etc. Must have target buying at least apartment within 10 years time.
We have to cater the inflation let say 5% every year. 10 years ago, i can get RM3 chicken rice but now RM5.50 in KL.
Minimum wages in Malaysia should be at RM1500 instead of RM900. Ask the politician to survive on that, i'll sit with him together.

I do pity on fresh graduate nowadays coz after they purchase car, no way for them to think about buying a property. What's going on with our country's economy??? Brain drain will definitely getting serious now. I'll bet in this 5 years time, there will be more graduates go overseas and guess what, you and my children will become maid or construction worker in indonesia...

This post has been edited by Nemesis1980: Jan 4 2013, 03:03 PM

I kinda disagree, buying a reliable car would give you low maintenance in long run. I bought 2 proton cars which give me nothing but trouble. If you buy new, the most is 3 years then all hinky panky problem would emerge. Thanks to our Proton.
Our car policy is sucking our pocket to protect the local carmakers. Guess what, you buy a proton in M'sia equivalent you own at least a Toyota corolla in Oz? Freshies have to pay instalment for 9 years?What kind of policy is that?
Car price must be lowered. More expenditure power from people, the more they spend some other things. Car makers would be more competitive and they'll invest more on R&D and more reliable and quality cars.

Yeah, some freshies do want all the stuff to be high end. Who don't want?Just that they need to be educated on the investment, how to make use of their money. I think we never learn this in school. Germany has it compulsory.

My suggestion is that if you have the opportunity, better grab it. I believe you can get a descent job out there as malaysian are not so 'char' one unless you got attitude problem.

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Added on January 4, 2013, 6:44 pmI kinda disagree, buying a reliable car would give you low maintenance in long run. I bought 2 proton cars which give me nothing but trouble. If you buy new, the most is 3 years then all hinky panky problem would emerge. Thanks to our Proton.
Our car policy is sucking our pocket to protect the local carmakers. Guess what, you buy a proton in M'sia equivalent you own at least a Toyota corolla in Oz? Freshies have to pay instalment for 9 years?What kind of policy is that?
Car price must be lowered. More expenditure power from people, the more they spend some other things. Car makers would be more competitive and they'll invest more on R&D and more reliable and quality cars.

Yeah, some freshies do want all the stuff to be high end. Who don't want?Just that they need to be educated on the investment, how to make use of their money. I think we never learn this in school. Germany has it compulsory.

My suggestion is that if you have the opportunity, better grab it. I believe you can get a descent job out there as malaysian are not so 'char' one unless you got attitude problem.



This post has been edited by Nemesis1980: Jan 4 2013, 06:44 PM

To be honest, it's very subjective. I've yet to get my PR approved. But i do heard some people telling me very hard to find jobs or so. I do heard some people can easily find jobs within 1 month. I do interview people and hopefully the OZ has the same perception as ours.
Following are the factor you're gonna be recruited or not:-

1) Punctuality
2) Confident
3) Communication
4) Skills/Education background
5) Attitude
6) Working experience
7) Reason leaving previous company
8) FAQ
9) Salary?!?Working hours??
10) Scope of work

Yeah, this is what i heard from my friend who worked in sydney for many years.
He told me that most of the hard work would be taken by highly skilled worker, while themselves monitoring where else they themselves know nothing.
However, my friend turn out to be very competitive which end up alot of company would like him to jump ship with higher pay and more allowance. That's why he earns more.
I think malaysian is not so poor in whatever skills. It's just whether the job is it suitable or not

Yeah, you're right. I watched SBS channel on youtube on the topic of immigrants searching for jobs. There's this african lady who was born in Oz. She has the african name given by parents. When she graduated in food medicine, she applied for job. None of the employers would appoint her. So she changed her front name by adding english name. Soon after she was appointed in less than 2 weeks.
I think the moment they saw your resume with asian or whatever name that was unfamiliar will be in the rubbish bin. I know this sounds racial but it's really happen.

If you're heading Oz, i suggest you should heading to geotechnical. O&G is another option too. Pay is better
There's some saturation in structural for real estate.

Dear All,
Finally got my visa today. Really excited about this but also worries me the job seeking process. All the while never unemployed before and now have to compete internationally to get a job. Wish me luck on this.

Yeah, I think the biggest hurdle is coming now, JOB HUNTING! Felt like need to equip everything to jump into a pool for survival...haha.
I've been to sydney, melbourne & brisbane (these 3 cities contribute most job, i know)
However, will try perth. nearer to home, as my wife never stay overseas before.
Planning 1st entry april (whole family)
2nd entry will be july (need to resign & serve 2 mth notice)

Yeah, faced loads of challenges but still we jump over it.
actually the process should be faster but delayed a bit for 4 months coz wife pregnant cannot provide health check.
We applied on 15/5/2012, visa approved 24/1/2013.

I think based on my personal experience and perception, i'm pretty tired with city life especially in KL. I've enough with the hectic work and traffic.
Perth i think is just nice as got everything and city is not too big & not too small. i'm from a small kampung too.
We just want a simple life and do what ever things i want to do.
PErth is an ideal place for raising family. Been to other cities before but i still have perception perth is the right place.

Brisbane was in my list but not melbourne. too many people, housing price is skyrocketing.
I'm in a planning to buy house there budgeting below AUD350K. Hopefully can get 1

Well, adelaide is very ulu. i dun think i could stand that.
Perth is a young city, i think there's lots of opportunities there.
If i choose sydney or melbourne, wat's the difference if i stay in KL and why i spend so much money and time for the visa?

study there only contribute 5 points.
check ur occupation in CSL. if it's high demand, even with local U degree, u still got the chance.
I have a fren study in UUM major in accounting. She don't even step into Oz before. She got PR last year and work in Big 4 there.
If u got the skills they want, i don't see any reason why they dont give opportunity since the door is open.
I know it's hard, but you dun try you never know.
I remember 10years ago i intend to apply PR. I walked into Oz high com in jalan Yap kwanseng getting the form. A lady sitting beside corner telling me if u apply offshore u won't get ur PR. I dunno who she is or anyone just pouring cold water or discouraging word without any fact, i gonna screw them upside down.

If applying PR just rearing chicken, ponies and sheep, then i better fly back my hometown to do the same. why spend so much money and time for PR on this purpose? Can go sabah or sarawak mahh...

Last time called critical skilled list. Now is SOL (skill occupational list).

Please follow these websites which might help u more understanding on your intention to apply:-
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/booklets/1119.pdf (how it works)
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/_pdf/sol-schedule1.pdf (check ur occupation)
http://www.immi.gov.au/skills/skillselect/

i found that current DIAC (Dept of immigration and cultural) has the full sovereignty to decide who should come in or who should not. You need to submit letter of intent and wait them to issue you the letter of invitation. Once received, then only you could proceed to next step.
It's totally different from my last year application whereby if i meet the requirement points and just 'hentam' in, then they'll process for me.
But dun give up, you never knew. Do more research and see any alternative visa to support.

If you got time, can DIY. if not, you'll burn some cash for agents.
Beware of agents, always checked are they registered with MARA. So many fraud cases flying around in malaysia. i read newspaper 2 mths ago on some dudes paying loads of cash to work in Oz and end up it's a total set up. I even heard some1 telling me that he knew someone in DIAC and can help to get VISA. Oz is really strict in this so do some research and homework before apply. I read DIAC websites every page to understand how it works and the best way to get visa.
If you have any queries, can come below forum which i gain most of the info internationally. They're the same situation as ours.

www.australiaforum.com

You'll find loads of info and most of them DIY.
If you have any queries just ask, even it's a simple question coz i always ask stupid question but won't make me stupid forever....

This post has been edited by Nemesis1980: Jan 27 2013, 09:09 PM

Better check SOL, check any job relation to your current occupation. If go through education route, you may burn cash and time to get a degree which i think not quite right. Put this in last.
Check any other alternative visa. If really so die hard want to go Oz, there's 1, married an Oz guy/girl or PR guy/girl then wallah....here's your PMV (partner marriage visa).


This post has been edited by Nemesis1980: Jan 27 2013, 09:21 PM

I agree. now i feel like swimming in the ocean try to grab anything for survival.
HAve to compete internationally and a little bit of luck. It aint easy, if no choice, look for casual work 1st. at least could pay my bills and rent.
Nursing is always in highest demand. I remember a lady from thailand i knew she earn big salary there.

This post has been edited by Nemesis1980: Jan 28 2013, 11:38 PM