Georgiajoemillie Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Hi all, We are arriving in perth at the end of January. I am and have been a plumber in the uk all my working life ( 24 years ) . I've got a 176 pr visa and went through vetasses and have got my level 3 overseas provincial plumbers licence. my main worry/ concern about our move is work. in the uk I've been very lucky running my own plumbing business with work finding me ( don't advertise) . i read / hear all these horror stories about uk plumbers not being able to find a plumbing job in Australia . if I couldn't work as a plumber has anyone any suggestions of a different line of work I could do to support a family of 5. i looked into being a postie but on $ 19-22 / hr I wouldn't be able to provide for everyone. my wife who is a level 5 child minder will work once she has her licence . Any suggestions would be appreciated as the worry is taking the shine off our move many thanks ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonleannejack Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Hi all,We are arriving in perth at the end of January. I am and have been a plumber in the uk all my working life ( 24 years ) . I've got a 176 pr visa and went through vetasses and have got my level 3 overseas provincial plumbers licence. my main worry/ concern about our move is work. in the uk I've been very lucky running my own plumbing business with work finding me ( don't advertise) . i read / hear all these horror stories about uk plumbers not being able to find a plumbing job in Australia . if I couldn't work as a plumber has anyone any suggestions of a different line of work I could do to support a family of 5. i looked into being a postie but on $ 19-22 / hr I wouldn't be able to provide for everyone. my wife who is a level 5 child minder will work once she has her licence . Any suggestions would be appreciated as the worry is taking the shine off our move many thanks ian Love it Ian, I have been having those thoughts also. First job that came to my mind was a postman also. Think its time to ignore the horror stories and make it work. I have had a few positive responses of late. You only seem to get the negatives on here, hope I am right. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rach Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Hi Ian, Would be very grateful if you could let us know how you got on as kinda in the same boat.. but without the big family theres only 2 of us.. but with 6grand to bring the dogs across i need to make sure its gonna work.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumber Paul Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Love it Ian, I have been having those thoughts also. First job that came to my mind was a postman also. Think its time to ignore the horror stories and make it work. I have had a few positive responses of late. You only seem to get the negatives on here, hope I am right. Jon I totally agree and very well said ... 'its time to ignore the horror stories and make it work!' Believe in what you need to happen and more often than not it will happen! Let the adventure begin ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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