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MeruChan
post Jan 6 2011, 12:17 AM

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QUOTE(wodenus @ Jan 6 2011, 12:14 AM)
Are the housing loans cheap? what about restrictions for PRs ?
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oh i dont know bout that. as i am also currently working on my PR. smile.gif
but what i heard is that, the interest is pretty low.

but i do know that you get a 10k 1st home buyer grant when you purchase your 1st house in Aussie.

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post Jan 6 2011, 12:25 AM

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QUOTE(wodenus @ Jan 6 2011, 12:17 AM)
Do you get a lot of holidays as a waitress? how many days vacation a year? and how much do you have left over after expenses?
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well for the place that i work at.. i can work any amount of days i want in a week. we have to write down our availabilities every week. and my boss would do the roster. and if i am going for a vacation, i'd just have to let her know.

as for the 2nd question, that's a pretty private ques. i'm not gonna tell you the exact figure. but i live with my bro. i dont pay rent which is of course awesome.
I work about 20-30 hours / few days a week. pretty laid back. have plenty of time on my hands. and still save enough to get a car in a few months and to go around malaysia, singapore and indonesia.
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post Jan 6 2011, 12:28 AM

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QUOTE(b3ta @ Jan 6 2011, 12:24 AM)
but one thing i find the most glaringly different about msia and aus is that in msia, u get that sense of freedom and convenience. u get to speed without much worry, park in non designated spots, jaywalk, generally just do what u want without having to face very harsh consequences. not in aus. not that im a jerk tho, but sometimes, when it doesnt bother ppl, why not. that sense of freedom is felt even more in indonesia

sg feels very very restricted, much more than aus
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which is why malaysia is at the top of the country with the highest accident rate.
but yeh, i wasnt used to it when i first drove here, i didnt stop at the junction with a stop sign. and got a $300 penalty! and after that my mind just went blank!
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post Jan 6 2011, 12:34 AM

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QUOTE(wodenus @ Jan 6 2011, 12:21 AM)
Sounds like fun. but how much do they cost? and what is the commute time etc. ? and how much free time do you have? can a waitress realistically expect to own a house in a good neighborhood (i.e a safe one with modern conveniences and a short commute to her workplace) in her lifetime?
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if you are a full time waitress in a nice well known franchised restaurant, you could prolly earn around 20$ per hour. if you work like 40 hours a week, so you get $700 a week give or take minus tax. ?? i am not sure. i'm just a part time.

as for owning a house to yourself without sharing with anyone. i guess it is possible but it would take a much longer time than professionals. and you would be more restricted. might not even save much or save at all. depending if you're single or married. it's really hard to say. and it realy depends on the individual.

but you can always buy the house. pay the mortage and rent some rooms to people or even friends. that will definitely help out a lot. and if you have a spouse, he/she can always help out. like paying 50 50.

QUOTE(b3ta @ Jan 6 2011, 12:27 AM)
ah always good to have net income. enjoy it while it lasts
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my bro's gonna get married in 2 years. so i better save all my pennies for that rainy day! hopefully, i could save enough to get a house by then!
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post Jan 6 2011, 07:00 PM

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dont know bout that. just contact imigration or get an agent if you can't handle it. which state are you applying for?
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post Oct 3 2011, 07:19 PM

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Sure la. Nobody want immigrants Liao. It's time to balik kampung. Find ang moh marry that's the easier way.
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post Oct 3 2011, 07:28 PM

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Lol why didn't you apply it as soon as you can? The sooner you apply the better.
But oh well, good luck. If you've got 1 yr work experience in the field you studied and if you're on sol list and pass ielts. Shud have enough points what.
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post Oct 3 2011, 07:31 PM

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If you have enough ppints, half the battle is won. If you have a good immigration agent, sure win. My immi agent approval level is almost 100% and fast. Less than 6 months.
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post Oct 3 2011, 07:36 PM

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Well it's sort of yor fault for listening to 'people' than verifying what you heard yourself. You are the one applying pr, you should have done your part of research and should know it well. And you could have visited an agent for professional advice. Since what you said is so vague, you should visit an agent and let
Him assess your case. Which state are you in?
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post Oct 3 2011, 07:39 PM

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QUOTE(plplpl @ Oct 3 2011, 07:35 PM)
Half the battle? Means 50% chance? It costs $3k just for the admin fees.

You sure less than 6 months? That is almost impossible. Company sponsored is about 3 months and if you apply independently should be at least 1-2 years and it costs about 4k.

How much does your agent costs? Any contact details? Or discounted price? hehe
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My agent is really really pro. If I pass ielts and have enough points I would have gotten my pr already.

I got my TR in less than 2 months. My workmate got her pr less than 6 months.
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post Oct 3 2011, 07:45 PM

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My agent is in Brisbane. His price is $1800. I don't think there's anyone who charges 4k for pr. My agent is by far the most expensive usually around 1.2-1.5 k. Of course that is excluding $2575 pr application fee and health checks.
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post Oct 3 2011, 08:00 PM

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So empire I'm girl but your do t help me sad.gif I will repay your kindness brows.gif

Lol anyways , I hired an agent cos I screwed up my ielts and my visa was expiring in 3 days. So a bit gan jeong, otherwise I was gonna do it myself.

Btw my agents name is simon rong. He's in Brisbane tho. How to contact??
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post Oct 3 2011, 08:08 PM

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Ielts 8 academic how to get? Tell me. I go Malaysia take general I get 8. But not all component 8. I rather marry some ang moh and pay him. Instead of sitting for ielts over n over again.
I'm on TR now.
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post Oct 3 2011, 08:14 PM

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I won't tell her wan. She won't know. It's an arrangement. So easy mang. No sex. I clean your house good?
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post Oct 3 2011, 08:48 PM

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Yeah mang gotta work my arse off b4 my visa ends.

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