haha, yeah. so true!

I live in a strata apt building (renting) and some asshole has parked their car in my garage (somehow bypassing the lock/remote control access). The parking spots are tied to the apartment unit (assigned).

Agent kns, parking operator won't do anything. Building management are cooperative and sincere but don't really have the power to do anything.

Any tips what I can do? Call police? Don't even know if police will help.

you could check what your lease agreement says about parking. but if said 'garage' is lawfully your property during the period of lease then I would think that it's trespassing?
This might help

http://www.dlg.nsw.gov.au/dlg/dlghome/docu...ion/vehicle.pdf

Key old mate's car.

Duh.

Either way here at Origin Energy, we're looking for a few select people who are willing to join the "Trainee Operators" program, the roster is 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off, there are no requirements for education, they'll teach you everything. Pay is about 100k-ish. Suggest you be mechanically inclined.

Do not waste my time and PM me for a referral if;

1) You aren't an Australian resident (unless you have a mech trade and a TR visa)
2) You can't live a roster lifestyle (eg; Wife, kids, GF....generally you should be foreveralone)
3) Can't lift about 50kg. (It is a physical job)
4) Have qualms about getting your hands dirty (It's a first step into OnG. Expect to get dirty)

Now if you don't have issues with the above. PM me.

Thanks for replies.

Lease includes the parking spaces but doesn't have it in that detail. It is trespassing (not common property) but point is no one will do anything about it. Not common so not building or police problem. Costly to extract.

Wish I could but they would know it was me and it wouldn't be good for the cars that will be legally parked there now and in future.

I can suggest some seriously viable options:

Leave a polite note and ask them not to do it again.

You will be surprised that in Australia this might actually work, but obviously this might not work. So other options are:

1. get a jack and jack up the front wheel or hire a tow truck, tow it out and push it out to the middle of the main road

2. Call a current affair / today tonight or one of those trashy shows who will put your problem onto the 7pm primetime TV nationwide

Change the lock

the first idea is employed by many people... in my case though the car is not on the same level as the main road and it would be harder to do, even if I wanted to do it

turns out they had a matching key and they thought it was their spot, major confusion. still not solved because it's their mate's car and he's away

hard to do when ur not the owner

Guys I wanna ask can I just 'go' to work in Australia? Like be in a corporation or any work for me to begin my career lets say I have a degree in Biz Admin or any other 'non-professional' degree.

Yes you can. Why not ?

Hi all, my engineering degree is accredited, but do I need Engineers Australia to assess my skilled employment? I will be claiming 10 points for that.
Thanks


This post has been edited by azrb.com: Aug 18 2014, 01:52 PM

Whats your opinion on these articles:

http://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2014/02/22/jobs-f22.html

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/o...p-1226824078316

http://www.businessspectator.com.au/articl...es-unemployment

No country will give you work unless they have a chance to gain something from you. So u need to always ask yorself this question: What have i got to offer the country that they dont already have?

Is the OC doing anything about it?

I'm assuming the source of the confusion is because someone in the OC gave out duplicate keys. What I would suggest is to send the OC a letter saying you are claiming for costs for temporary parking 'quote daily rate of nearest car park' times x number of days, you can also add the cost of getting a tow truck to remove the car. Say that you are claiming for costs incurred for the negligence of your employee. I think that would be sufficient to scare them into
notifying their insurance co and send out an adjuster.

Yes. You will need your degree assessed by EngAus.

Is quite true. I have lots of friends that could not find permanent work and are working at part time which is not related to their degrees.

One piece of advise: If you're planning to migrate to Australia thinking of having a better life, be prepared for the worst as well.

you're right it is the OC's domain

this is my first time renting outside so I guess it's good 'experience' dealing with all this

have to go through building mgmt to get to OC, and tho the guy is great it really gets hard if your agent is non-cooperative (or non-existent) and the OC is so far removed (and which I've been told, won't really do anything)

and it was the 'wrong keys' situation, which has caused me the trouble

Hi empire23, thanks for the reply.
What if I'm claiming points for overseas experience of 3 years?
Do I need EngAus to provide an opinion as well?
The problem is I have to get a letter from my current company for that.

Pls remember whatever points you are claiming for employment must be assessed and verified by relevant assessment body. And also backed up with letters pay skips etc. Cause if you submit with high points and get chosen but can't back it up. Your application will be refused and money paid forfeited.

Pls read and re read the requirements. Many have been burnt and a fortune lost for over claiming points.

For 190 you just need 60 not more. As soon as state sponsor you the invite is automatic
For 189 you need 60 to qualify but more points to get invite faster. Cause its based on higher point for invite.

Also don't assume if you have degree its same as Aussie standard.
After assessment you might find your degree only equal to diploma in Aussie.

Goodluck