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Emmigrating to Australia
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My name is Mathew Ashton and I currently live on the west coast of Canada. I am in the final stage of the immigration process for Australia - I'm applying under the Skilled Independent Regional Visa. What that means is that I will be restricted to working in regional areas only of Australia, rather than metropolis centers for the first 2 years. The place I've been approved to work in is Maroochy Shire; 2 hours north of Brisbane in Queensland. I am hoping to hear from those of you who are living either in Brisbane, or preferably or north of Brisbane, and can point me to cabinetmaker/furniture maker shops in the Maroochy Shire. Specifically, I am interested in companies that I can contact about potential employment. My qualifications a (in short) 22 years as a cabinetmaker, furniture maker, woodturner, carver... Basically there is very little in the woodworking industry that I haven't done. If you are so inclined you can view some of what I've done at www.members.shaw.ca/mathewa . To limit the spammers you will find my contact information on my webspace, so ya might as well have a look :-). Thx in advance, Mat |
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I can't point you to any shops but I can say Brisbane was one of my favorite
places in Australia. For that matter QL is pretty nice all around. I'm envious! Good luck to you, Cheers, cc "Mat A" wrote in message news:YxCid.117863$nl.47399@pd7tw3no... Hi, My name is Mathew Ashton and I currently live on the west coast of Canada. I am in the final stage of the immigration process for Australia - I'm applying under the Skilled Independent Regional Visa. What that means is that I will be restricted to working in regional areas only of Australia, rather than metropolis centers for the first 2 years. The place I've been approved to work in is Maroochy Shire; 2 hours north of Brisbane in Queensland. I am hoping to hear from those of you who are living either in Brisbane, or preferably or north of Brisbane, and can point me to cabinetmaker/furniture maker shops in the Maroochy Shire. Specifically, I am interested in companies that I can contact about potential employment. My qualifications a (in short) 22 years as a cabinetmaker, furniture maker, woodturner, carver... Basically there is very little in the woodworking industry that I haven't done. If you are so inclined you can view some of what I've done at www.members.shaw.ca/mathewa . To limit the spammers you will find my contact information on my webspace, so ya might as well have a look :-). Thx in advance, Mat |
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I'm in Perth so I can't give you any pointers but try
www.yellowpages.com.au and have a look. The talk we hear quite often is that the manual trades have trouble finding skilled people because the kids are all going for computer related fields so I doubt that someone with your skill would have trouble finding work. You may also like to join http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/index.php?s= Regards Paul On Fri, 05 Nov 2004 03:35:20 GMT, "Mat A" wrote: Hi, My name is Mathew Ashton and I currently live on the west coast of Canada. I am in the final stage of the immigration process for Australia - I'm applying under the Skilled Independent Regional Visa. What that means is that I will be restricted to working in regional areas only of Australia, rather than metropolis centers for the first 2 years. The place I've been approved to work in is Maroochy Shire; 2 hours north of Brisbane in Queensland. I am hoping to hear from those of you who are living either in Brisbane, or preferably or north of Brisbane, and can point me to cabinetmaker/furniture maker shops in the Maroochy Shire. Specifically, I am interested in companies that I can contact about potential employment. My qualifications a (in short) 22 years as a cabinetmaker, furniture maker, woodturner, carver... Basically there is very little in the woodworking industry that I haven't done. If you are so inclined you can view some of what I've done at www.members.shaw.ca/mathewa . To limit the spammers you will find my contact information on my webspace, so ya might as well have a look :-). Thx in advance, Mat Unless otherwise stated all references to location refer to Western Australia |
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On Fri, 05 Nov 2004 03:35:20 GMT, "Mat A"
vaguely proposed a theory .......and in reply I say!: remove ns from my header address to reply via email OT, but.... Well, be prepared for the weather. Sorry. But you are heading for the Tropics, with a capital T. It rains all summer. http://cadence.advanstar.com/newslet...ad/0899_1.html I am serious, because you mention Canada, which _starts_ way North of the tropics. If you like tropical weather then fine. Otherwise head way south, or look for indoor work in places that _at least_ have fans. But then I am biased. I hate the tropics. Hi, My name is Mathew Ashton and I currently live on the west coast of Canada. I am in the final stage of the immigration process for Australia - I'm applying under the Skilled Independent Regional Visa. What that means is that I will be restricted to working in regional areas only of Australia, rather than metropolis centers for the first 2 years. The place I've been approved to work in is Maroochy Shire; 2 hours north of Brisbane in Queensland. ************************************************** *** Have you noticed that people always run from what they _need_ toward what they want????? |
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Thanx. I think one of the biggest driving reasons for me to go is the
people and how friendly they are; the weather is definitely another big draw. "James "Cubby" Culbertson" wrote in message ... I can't point you to any shops but I can say Brisbane was one of my favorite places in Australia. For that matter QL is pretty nice all around. I'm envious! Good luck to you, Cheers, cc "Mat A" wrote in message news:YxCid.117863$nl.47399@pd7tw3no... Hi, My name is Mathew Ashton and I currently live on the west coast of Canada. I am in the final stage of the immigration process for Australia - I'm applying under the Skilled Independent Regional Visa. What that means is that I will be restricted to working in regional areas only of Australia, rather than metropolis centers for the first 2 years. The place I've been approved to work in is Maroochy Shire; 2 hours north of Brisbane in Queensland. I am hoping to hear from those of you who are living either in Brisbane, or preferably or north of Brisbane, and can point me to cabinetmaker/furniture maker shops in the Maroochy Shire. Specifically, I am interested in companies that I can contact about potential employment. My qualifications a (in short) 22 years as a cabinetmaker, furniture maker, woodturner, carver... Basically there is very little in the woodworking industry that I haven't done. If you are so inclined you can view some of what I've done at www.members.shaw.ca/mathewa . To limit the spammers you will find my contact information on my webspace, so ya might as well have a look :-). Thx in advance, Mat |
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It's world wide. I don't think there is a developed nation that doesn't
have a shortage of skilled trades people "Paulco" wrote in message ... I'm in Perth so I can't give you any pointers but try www.yellowpages.com.au and have a look. The talk we hear quite often is that the manual trades have trouble finding skilled people because the kids are all going for computer related fields so I doubt that someone with your skill would have trouble finding work. You may also like to join http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/index.php?s= Regards Paul On Fri, 05 Nov 2004 03:35:20 GMT, "Mat A" wrote: Hi, My name is Mathew Ashton and I currently live on the west coast of Canada. I am in the final stage of the immigration process for Australia - I'm applying under the Skilled Independent Regional Visa. What that means is that I will be restricted to working in regional areas only of Australia, rather than metropolis centers for the first 2 years. The place I've been approved to work in is Maroochy Shire; 2 hours north of Brisbane in Queensland. I am hoping to hear from those of you who are living either in Brisbane, or preferably or north of Brisbane, and can point me to cabinetmaker/furniture maker shops in the Maroochy Shire. Specifically, I am interested in companies that I can contact about potential employment. My qualifications a (in short) 22 years as a cabinetmaker, furniture maker, woodturner, carver... Basically there is very little in the woodworking industry that I haven't done. If you are so inclined you can view some of what I've done at www.members.shaw.ca/mathewa . To limit the spammers you will find my contact information on my webspace, so ya might as well have a look :-). Thx in advance, Mat Unless otherwise stated all references to location refer to Western Australia |
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"Mat A" wrote in message news:YxCid.117863$nl.47399@pd7tw3no... Hi, My name is Mathew Ashton and I currently live on the west coast of Canada. I am in the final stage of the immigration process for Australia - I'm applying under the Skilled Independent Regional Visa. What that means is that I will be restricted to working in regional areas only of Australia, rather than metropolis centers for the first 2 years. The place I've been approved to work in is Maroochy Shire; 2 hours north of Brisbane in Queensland. I am hoping to hear from those of you who are living either in Brisbane, or preferably or north of Brisbane, and can point me to cabinetmaker/furniture maker shops in the Maroochy Shire. Specifically, I am interested in companies that I can contact about potential employment. My qualifications a (in short) 22 years as a cabinetmaker, furniture maker, woodturner, carver... Basically there is very little in the woodworking industry that I haven't done. If you are so inclined you can view some of what I've done at www.members.shaw.ca/mathewa . To limit the spammers you will find my contact information on my webspace, so ya might as well have a look :-). Thx in advance, Mat I think Western Australia and Perth in particular is the nicest place to live in Australia. I came here for a holiday from Victoria and ended up moving here. The weather, people and lifestyle are unbeatable. Fraser PS Victoria Australia not Victoria Canada. |
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Yea baby! the tropics I can't waite. I like the rain, especially when its
80 degrees or more out. I'm as far south in Canada as I can get and I'm still cold. "Old Nick" wrote in message ... On Fri, 05 Nov 2004 03:35:20 GMT, "Mat A" vaguely proposed a theory ......and in reply I say!: remove ns from my header address to reply via email OT, but.... Well, be prepared for the weather. Sorry. But you are heading for the Tropics, with a capital T. It rains all summer. http://cadence.advanstar.com/newslet...ad/0899_1.html I am serious, because you mention Canada, which _starts_ way North of the tropics. If you like tropical weather then fine. Otherwise head way south, or look for indoor work in places that _at least_ have fans. But then I am biased. I hate the tropics. Hi, My name is Mathew Ashton and I currently live on the west coast of Canada. I am in the final stage of the immigration process for Australia - I'm applying under the Skilled Independent Regional Visa. What that means is that I will be restricted to working in regional areas only of Australia, rather than metropolis centers for the first 2 years. The place I've been approved to work in is Maroochy Shire; 2 hours north of Brisbane in Queensland. ************************************************** *** Have you noticed that people always run from what they _need_ toward what they want????? |
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I thought about WA but my wife was set on Queensland - we have a few
friends. "Fraser Johnston" wrote in message ... "Mat A" wrote in message news:YxCid.117863$nl.47399@pd7tw3no... Hi, My name is Mathew Ashton and I currently live on the west coast of Canada. I am in the final stage of the immigration process for Australia - I'm applying under the Skilled Independent Regional Visa. What that means is that I will be restricted to working in regional areas only of Australia, rather than metropolis centers for the first 2 years. The place I've been approved to work in is Maroochy Shire; 2 hours north of Brisbane in Queensland. I am hoping to hear from those of you who are living either in Brisbane, or preferably or north of Brisbane, and can point me to cabinetmaker/furniture maker shops in the Maroochy Shire. Specifically, I am interested in companies that I can contact about potential employment. My qualifications a (in short) 22 years as a cabinetmaker, furniture maker, woodturner, carver... Basically there is very little in the woodworking industry that I haven't done. If you are so inclined you can view some of what I've done at www.members.shaw.ca/mathewa . To limit the spammers you will find my contact information on my webspace, so ya might as well have a look :-). Thx in advance, Mat I think Western Australia and Perth in particular is the nicest place to live in Australia. I came here for a holiday from Victoria and ended up moving here. The weather, people and lifestyle are unbeatable. Fraser PS Victoria Australia not Victoria Canada. |
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Mat,
if you haven't already done so, check your trade qualifications and their relevant equivalencies down here. If you can't explain your qualifications in 'their' terms, you will have trouble getting work (or fair wages) until you can. I'll suggest that you contact Maroochy Shire direct with your query, you may be pleasantly surprised with what else they may be able to assist with. For now, try http://www.maroochyshire.com/ Follow the links to the building trades, all the businesses are listed. I suggest that you write to the shire and tell them what you are planning to do and ask if they can offer assistance. They should be able to put you in contact with the local employment services also. Best of luck and welcome to Oz. BTW, you *will* need to learn how to talk again, but that shouldn't take more than 5 years..;-) -- Greg "Mat A" wrote in message news:YxCid.117863$nl.47399@pd7tw3no... Hi, My name is Mathew Ashton and I currently live on the west coast of Canada. I am in the final stage of the immigration process for Australia - I'm applying under the Skilled Independent Regional Visa. What that means is that I will be restricted to working in regional areas only of Australia, rather than metropolis centers for the first 2 years. The place I've been approved to work in is Maroochy Shire; 2 hours north of Brisbane in Queensland. I am hoping to hear from those of you who are living either in Brisbane, or preferably or north of Brisbane, and can point me to cabinetmaker/furniture maker shops in the Maroochy Shire. Specifically, I am interested in companies that I can contact about potential employment. My qualifications a (in short) 22 years as a cabinetmaker, furniture maker, woodturner, carver... Basically there is very little in the woodworking industry that I haven't done. If you are so inclined you can view some of what I've done at www.members.shaw.ca/mathewa . To limit the spammers you will find my contact information on my webspace, so ya might as well have a look :-). Thx in advance, Mat |
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Actually looking at your website you should be working for your self and sell your work, or on consignment to dealers Maybe lookup Antique reproduction dealers In article , says... Try here if your looking for work in Australia http://jobsearch.gov.au/ http://www.mycareer.com.au/ http://www.yellowpages.com.au/browse/browseEntry.do In article YxCid.117863$nl.47399@pd7tw3no, says... Hi, My name is Mathew Ashton and I currently live on the west coast of Canada. I am in the final stage of the immigration process for Australia - I'm applying under the Skilled Independent Regional Visa. What that means is that I will be restricted to working in regional areas only of Australia, rather than metropolis centers for the first 2 years. The place I've been approved to work in is Maroochy Shire; 2 hours north of Brisbane in Queensland. I am hoping to hear from those of you who are living either in Brisbane, or preferably or north of Brisbane, and can point me to cabinetmaker/furniture maker shops in the Maroochy Shire. Specifically, I am interested in companies that I can contact about potential employment. My qualifications a (in short) 22 years as a cabinetmaker, furniture maker, woodturner, carver... Basically there is very little in the woodworking industry that I haven't done. If you are so inclined you can view some of what I've done at www.members.shaw.ca/mathewa . To limit the spammers you will find my contact information on my webspace, so ya might as well have a look :-). Thx in advance, Mat |
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On Fri, 05 Nov 2004 08:04:17 GMT, "Mat A"
vaguely proposed a theory .......and in reply I say!: remove ns from my header address to reply via email Yea baby! the tropics I can't waite. I like the rain, especially when its 80 degrees or more out. I'm as far south in Canada as I can get and I'm still cold. Good! To each their own. I was not judging but warning. I live 32 deg south and would happily go the other 3-4 in Oz! ************************************************** *** Have you noticed that people always run from what they _need_ toward what they want????? |
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"Mat A" wrote in message
My name is Mathew Ashton and I currently live on the west coast of Canada. I am in the final stage of the immigration process for Australia - I'm applying under the Skilled Independent Regional Visa. What that means is that I will be restricted to working in regional areas only of Australia, rather than metropolis centers for the first 2 years. The place I've been approved to work in is Maroochy Shire; 2 hours north of Brisbane in Queensland. Good luck to you, Mat. Having lived and worked in Australia, (some 40 years ago) I'd venture to say you're going to enjoy the country and have made a good choice. Rural QL back then was one of the most laid back lifestyles I've experienced, and I'd bet the folks are still as friendly as they were then ... and the beer is good! It takes a special kind of person to pull up stakes and not many have that adventurous spirit these days. My hat's off to you! -- www.e-woodshop.net Last update: 10/04/04 |
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Swingman wrote:
It takes a special kind of person to pull up stakes and not many have that adventurous spirit these days. I'd do it, but they don't let Americans emigrate to Australia. They like Canada better. (Or, to be fair, put this ten years ago. The politics might have shifted. I doubt it though. If anything, they probably want even less to do with us now.) -- Michael McIntyre ---- Silvan Linux fanatic, and certified Geek; registered Linux user #243621 http://www.geocities.com/Paris/Rue/5407/ http://rosegarden.sourceforge.net/tutorial/ |
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"Silvan" wrote in message
Swingman wrote: It takes a special kind of person to pull up stakes and not many have that adventurous spirit these days. I'd do it, but they don't let Americans emigrate to Australia. They like Canada better. (Or, to be fair, put this ten years ago. The politics might have shifted. I doubt it though. If anything, they probably want even less to do with us now.) Could be we ruined them back in the early 60's (way before yanks started going there for R&R from RVN) when Americans were rarely seen in Australia. I worked on an offshore seismograph crew, and the problem for the Aussie men was that their women absolutely loved us to the point of following our largely American crew from town to town. Can't tell you how many altercations/fistfights I got into as a young buck over that single fact ... but it was always _well_ worth the effort. ;) -- www.e-woodshop.net Last update: 10/04/04 |
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He said "skilled".
From my personal experiences I have found that while in developing countries that is not shortage of labor, most of the labor is not necessarily skilled. Good craftspeople are probably even more valued there then here in USA. Artak "Howard" wrote in message ... "Mat A" wrote: It's world wide. I don't think there is a developed nation that doesn't have a shortage of skilled trades people India. China. Korea. U.S. doesn't actually have a shortage; the folks here just don't want to pay what they are worth. -- http://book-reviews.hostpci.com Book reviews -- Salesmanship & related topics Howard Lee Harkness |
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Everyday I wake up and ask myself what the hell am I doing. I have it real
good here, and to just pull up the stakes and go doesn't make a lot of sense sometimes. I think I got this wondering bone from my dad. He did the same thing in 1956. "Swingman" wrote in message ... "Mat A" wrote in message My name is Mathew Ashton and I currently live on the west coast of Canada. I am in the final stage of the immigration process for Australia - I'm applying under the Skilled Independent Regional Visa. What that means is that I will be restricted to working in regional areas only of Australia, rather than metropolis centers for the first 2 years. The place I've been approved to work in is Maroochy Shire; 2 hours north of Brisbane in Queensland. Good luck to you, Mat. Having lived and worked in Australia, (some 40 years ago) I'd venture to say you're going to enjoy the country and have made a good choice. Rural QL back then was one of the most laid back lifestyles I've experienced, and I'd bet the folks are still as friendly as they were then ... and the beer is good! It takes a special kind of person to pull up stakes and not many have that adventurous spirit these days. My hat's off to you! -- www.e-woodshop.net Last update: 10/04/04 |
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Actually I get the feeling that its the opposite. I think Australia is one
of the USs' stronger allies, much more so than Canada "Silvan" wrote in message ... Swingman wrote: It takes a special kind of person to pull up stakes and not many have that adventurous spirit these days. I'd do it, but they don't let Americans emigrate to Australia. They like Canada better. (Or, to be fair, put this ten years ago. The politics might have shifted. I doubt it though. If anything, they probably want even less to do with us now.) -- Michael McIntyre ---- Silvan Linux fanatic, and certified Geek; registered Linux user #243621 http://www.geocities.com/Paris/Rue/5407/ http://rosegarden.sourceforge.net/tutorial/ |
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Aussies the same. To go on a retirement visa you have to prove you have
$650,000 in cash. "Larry Blanchard" wrote in message ... In article , says... Swingman wrote: It takes a special kind of person to pull up stakes and not many have that adventurous spirit these days. I'd do it, but they don't let Americans emigrate to Australia. They like Canada better. I looked into moving to Canada, but they don't want retirees - unless they bring lots of money :-). I guess we're stuck here - can't afford to give up Medicare. Note that I don't blame Canada for that - seems like a reasonable policy - but I sure wish there was a loophole for me and my wife. -- Homo sapiens is a goal, not a description |
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On Sat, 06 Nov 2004 05:01:26 GMT, Howard wrote:
I am getting violins made in China Hmmmm, ...are any of those violins red, by any chance? (Sorry, obscure movie reference I couldn't resist.) -- Chuck *#:^) chaz3913(AT)yahoo(DOT)com Anti-spam sig: please remove "NO SPAM" from e-mail address to reply. September 11, 2001 - Never Forget ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 100,000 Newsgroups ---= East/West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =--- |
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It is. Isn't it great? Been a machinist for near 20 years now.
"Mat A" wrote in message news:vrGid.121041$%k.109577@pd7tw2no... It's world wide. I don't think there is a developed nation that doesn't have a shortage of skilled trades people |
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Oh it great alright. I live in Victoria, pretty much the best area in
Canada for living; wages are also some of the lowest. Things are changing though. It reminds me of the tech boom a few years back. If a company wasn't willing to pay well, the IT guys were jumping ship like lemmings. I see a lot of guys in cabinet making now doing just that, they're not putting up with **** wages. It's leaving a lot of companies with contractual obligations scrambling and now they're beginning to increase wages to keep their employees. I would think that things will be good for another 10 years or so for us in the highly skilled trades category. Then all those who have just gotten out of high school will have caught up. At least that's what I'm hoping for. I think the cabinet making jobs will be still in demand. It's still considered a low brow career move by parents. And kids these days are soft, having to lift sheets of MDF and melamine onto that "big scary saw" seems to scare most of them off. And ya know how fashion conscious kids are these days; they say the dust is hard on their skin and hair ;-). Kids with frizzy hair and dull skin are the new 21st century lepers. I see a great deal of kids looking at being electricians, machinists and so forth. There is also a significant increase in those enrolling in "fine furniture" making courses also. But those who have been in this long enough now there isn't much money in that field - lots of envy and respect from those who can't make high end furniture but no money. "CW" wrote in message ... It is. Isn't it great? Been a machinist for near 20 years now. "Mat A" wrote in message news:vrGid.121041$%k.109577@pd7tw2no... It's world wide. I don't think there is a developed nation that doesn't have a shortage of skilled trades people |
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