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Flyi�g �u� 2�13 + on netbook

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May 16, 2013, 7:44:23 PM5/16/13
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As many of you know my eldest moved to Oz over 18 months ago and has been
working damned hard for 18 months albeit being very well paid for his
efforts. Daughter in law and both young grand daughters have settled in
well and are doing well at their schools. The main objective is to settle
there permanently but that ambition has been hit by, what could be a
disaster. 3 days after returning to Perth 3 weeks ago following their 4
week holiday over here visiting friends and relatives, he was made
redundant as a building contract his employers were trying to obtain fell
through, so eldest is job hunting. He told me bout � hour ago that if he
can't land more employment within 6 - 8 weeks he faces being deported back
over here.
I'm gobsmacked that such a short period is employed. Perhaps I shouldn't
have been so shocked, but that's probably because I have been kind of
subliminally brainwashed over the years by our past and present governments'
views of immigration and human rights over here.
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flyi...@tiscali.co.uk FN 2�12 +, Mungo Brandybuck of Buckland


Frogman

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May 17, 2013, 2:26:11 AM5/17/13
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On Fri, 17 May 2013 00:44:23 +0100, Flyi�g �u� 2�13 + on netbook croaked:

> He told me bout � hour ago that if he
> can't land more employment within 6 - 8 weeks he faces being deported back
> over here.

It certainly does seen a very short period although they have much stricter
immigration controls than the UK.

I wish him my best and hope he secures a job before that happens.
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Jackie

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May 17, 2013, 3:13:31 AM5/17/13
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"Flyiñg Ñuñ 2°13 + on netbook" <flyi...@tiscali.co.uk> wrote in message
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> As many of you know my eldest moved to Oz over 18 months ago and has been
> working damned hard for 18 months albeit being very well paid for his
> efforts. Daughter in law and both young grand daughters have settled in
> well and are doing well at their schools. The main objective is to settle
> there permanently but that ambition has been hit by, what could be a
> disaster. 3 days after returning to Perth 3 weeks ago following their 4
> week holiday over here visiting friends and relatives, he was made
> redundant as a building contract his employers were trying to obtain fell
> through, so eldest is job hunting. He told me bout ½ hour ago that if
> he can't land more employment within 6 - 8 weeks he faces being deported
> back over here.
> I'm gobsmacked that such a short period is employed. Perhaps I shouldn't
> have been so shocked, but that's probably because I have been kind of
> subliminally brainwashed over the years by our past and present
> governments' views of immigration and human rights over here.
>
That is awful news FN - I did not know they had restrictions as harsh as
that. I do hope he can find employment very soon indeed.
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Jackie
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Bernadette1508

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May 17, 2013, 4:21:13 AM5/17/13
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On 17/05/2013 00:44, Flyi�ソスg �ソスu�ソス 2�ソス13 + on netbook wrote:
> As many of you know my eldest moved to Oz over 18 months ago and has been
> working damned hard for 18 months albeit being very well paid for his
> efforts. Daughter in law and both young grand daughters have settled in
> well and are doing well at their schools. The main objective is to settle
> there permanently but that ambition has been hit by, what could be a
> disaster. 3 days after returning to Perth 3 weeks ago following their 4
> week holiday over here visiting friends and relatives, he was made
> redundant as a building contract his employers were trying to obtain fell
> through, so eldest is job hunting. He told me bout �ソス hour ago that if he
> can't land more employment within 6 - 8 weeks he faces being deported back
> over here.
> I'm gobsmacked that such a short period is employed. Perhaps I shouldn't
> have been so shocked, but that's probably because I have been kind of
> subliminally brainwashed over the years by our past and present governments'
> views of immigration and human rights over here.
>
I'm sorry to read this FN so here's hoping he does manage to find other
work.

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Bernadette

Flyi�g �u� 2�13 + on desktop

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May 17, 2013, 4:40:49 AM5/17/13
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I hope so too. In the fortnight since being told the bad news he has
attended 4 interviews and is currently (today) attending a recall from
one of them. As he was originally head hunted by the Ozzie company
that employed him I would have expected better safe guards being written
into his contract though. I suppose the large salary must have been
that though.
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flyi...@tiscali.co.uk FN 2�ソス13+. Mungo Brandybuck of Buckland


Bri.

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May 17, 2013, 6:00:49 AM5/17/13
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Flyi�g �u� 2�13 + on desktop wrote:

> In the fortnight since being told the bad news he has attended 4
> interviews and is currently (today) attending a recall from one of them.
>
Best of luck for him with the recall interview FN, Fingers crossed for him.
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Bri.
www.brimarg.co.uk

Flyi�g �u� 2�13 + on netbook

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May 17, 2013, 10:20:49 AM5/17/13
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Definitely. Thanks Bri.

Flyi�g �u� 2�13 + on desktop

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May 18, 2013, 11:27:44 AM5/18/13
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Bri. wrote:
> Flyi�ソスg �ソスu�ソス 2�ソス13 + on desktop wrote:
>
>> In the fortnight since being told the bad news he has attended 4
>> interviews and is currently (today) attending a recall from one of
>> them.
>>
> Best of luck for him with the recall interview FN, Fingers crossed
> for him.
>
He's just 'phoned to say that he got the job he had a second interview
for yesterday, on a 3 month trial basis.
Apparently he will be based in one of the suburbs of Perth and has
responsibilities in areas around Newman, way up in the north where he
was working before for 3 weeks in 4. In the new job he will be away
from base 1 week in 4 so that's an improvement. However the salary
will be less than before, so they will have to downsize, I think
that's the term he used, domestically, and move house, but hopefully
not too far.

Jackie

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May 18, 2013, 12:06:15 PM5/18/13
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"Flyi�g �u� 2�13 + on desktop" <flyi...@tiscali.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Bri. wrote:
>> Flyi�g �u� 2�13 + on desktop wrote:
>>
>>> In the fortnight since being told the bad news he has attended 4
>>> interviews and is currently (today) attending a recall from one of
>>> them.
>>>
>> Best of luck for him with the recall interview FN, Fingers crossed
>> for him.
>>
> He's just 'phoned to say that he got the job he had a second interview for
> yesterday, on a 3 month trial basis.
> Apparently he will be based in one of the suburbs of Perth and has
> responsibilities in areas around Newman, way up in the north where he was
> working before for 3 weeks in 4. In the new job he will be away from base
> 1 week in 4 so that's an improvement. However the salary will be less
> than before, so they will have to downsize, I think that's the term he
> used, domestically, and move house, but hopefully not too far.
>
I am pleased your son has got the job and hope everything goes o.k. for the
trial period and hopefully they will not have to downsize too much. Very
good luck to them. and good wishes.
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Jackie
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Flyi�g �u� 2�13 + on desktop

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May 18, 2013, 12:25:13 PM5/18/13
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Jackie wrote:
> "Flyi�ソスg �ソスu�ソス 2�ソス13 + on desktop" <flyi...@tiscali.co.uk> wrote in
> message news:avpkv4...@mid.individual.net...
>> Bri. wrote:
>>> Flyi�ソスg �ソスu�ソス 2�ソス13 + on desktop wrote:
>>>
>>>> In the fortnight since being told the bad news he has attended 4
>>>> interviews and is currently (today) attending a recall from one of
>>>> them.
>>>>
>>> Best of luck for him with the recall interview FN, Fingers crossed
>>> for him.
>>>
>> He's just 'phoned to say that he got the job he had a second
>> interview for yesterday, on a 3 month trial basis.
>> Apparently he will be based in one of the suburbs of Perth and has
>> responsibilities in areas around Newman, way up in the north where
>> he was working before for 3 weeks in 4. In the new job he will be
>> away from base 1 week in 4 so that's an improvement. However the
>> salary will be less than before, so they will have to downsize, I
>> think that's the term he used, domestically, and move house, but
>> hopefully not too far.
> I am pleased your son has got the job and hope everything goes o.k.
> for the trial period and hopefully they will not have to downsize too
> much. Very good luck to them. and good wishes.
>
Thanks Jackie.

Bernadette1508

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May 18, 2013, 1:07:01 PM5/18/13
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On 18/05/2013 16:27, Flyi�g �u� 2�13 + on desktop wrote:
> Bri. wrote:
>> Flyi�g �u� 2�13 + on desktop wrote:
>>
>>> In the fortnight since being told the bad news he has attended 4
>>> interviews and is currently (today) attending a recall from one of
>>> them.
>>>
>> Best of luck for him with the recall interview FN, Fingers crossed
>> for him.
>>
> He's just 'phoned to say that he got the job he had a second interview
> for yesterday, on a 3 month trial basis.
> Apparently he will be based in one of the suburbs of Perth and has
> responsibilities in areas around Newman, way up in the north where he
> was working before for 3 weeks in 4. In the new job he will be away
> from base 1 week in 4 so that's an improvement. However the salary
> will be less than before, so they will have to downsize, I think
> that's the term he used, domestically, and move house, but hopefully
> not too far.
>
That is better news FN, he's done really well to get another job that
quickly.

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Bernadette

Bri.

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May 18, 2013, 3:11:02 PM5/18/13
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Flyi�g �u� 2�13 + on desktop wrote:

> He's just 'phoned to say that he got the job he had a second interview
> for yesterday, on a 3 month trial basis.
> Apparently he will be based in one of the suburbs of Perth and has
> responsibilities in areas around Newman, way up in the north where he
> was working before for 3 weeks in 4. In the new job he will be away
> from base 1 week in 4 so that's an improvement. However the salary
> will be less than before, so they will have to downsize, I think
> that's the term he used, domestically, and move house, but hopefully
> not too far.
>
Just arrived home from our evening meal with the gang and read this great
news. He's done very well to secure that position in such a short time,
credit to him, very well done and I hope it all works out well for him, FN.
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Bri.
www.brimarg.co.uk

Flyi�g �u� 2�13 + on desktop

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May 18, 2013, 3:22:58 PM5/18/13
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Bri. wrote:
All digits still crossed here still, but I suspect that as he has
worked for 18 months already out in that God forsaken area that he will
be one of only a few to have suitable experience for this new post.

Frogman

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May 18, 2013, 5:14:08 PM5/18/13
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On Sat, 18 May 2013 16:27:44 +0100, Flyi�g �u� 2�13 + on desktop croaked:

> He's just 'phoned to say that he got the job he had a second interview
> for yesterday, on a 3 month trial basis.

That's great news :-)
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Never play leapfrog with a unicorn.

Flyi�g �u� 2�13 + on desktop

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May 18, 2013, 6:52:13 PM5/18/13
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Frogman wrote:
> On Sat, 18 May 2013 16:27:44 +0100, Flyi�g �u� 2�13 + on desktop
> croaked:
>
>> He's just 'phoned to say that he got the job he had a second
>> interview for yesterday, on a 3 month trial basis.
>
> That's great news :-)
>
Innit just? :)
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flyi...@tiscali.co.uk FN 2�13+. Mungo Brandybuck of Buckland


Splodge

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Jun 3, 2013, 6:08:47 PM6/3/13
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On 17/05/2013 00:44, Flyi�ソスg �ソスu�ソス 2�ソス13 + on netbook wrote:
> As many of you know my eldest moved to Oz over 18 months ago and has been
> working damned hard for 18 months albeit being very well paid for his
> efforts. Daughter in law and both young grand daughters have settled in
> well and are doing well at their schools. The main objective is to settle
> there permanently but that ambition has been hit by, what could be a
> disaster. 3 days after returning to Perth 3 weeks ago following their 4
> week holiday over here visiting friends and relatives, he was made
> redundant as a building contract his employers were trying to obtain fell
> through, so eldest is job hunting. He told me bout �ソス hour ago that if he
> can't land more employment within 6 - 8 weeks he faces being deported back
> over here.
> I'm gobsmacked that such a short period is employed. Perhaps I shouldn't
> have been so shocked, but that's probably because I have been kind of
> subliminally brainwashed over the years by our past and present governments'
> views of immigration and human rights over here.
>

Any news on the job front for your eldest FN?
Fingers crossed for them all
Splodge

Flyi�g �u� 2�13 + on netbook

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Jun 3, 2013, 7:23:21 PM6/3/13
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Splodge wrote:
>
<snipped>
> Any news on the job front for your eldest FN?
> Fingers crossed for them all
> Splodge
>
Oh yes Splodge. Thought I'd already reported back.
>
He was offered a new job but had to take a salary cut, but it's doing
much the same as before except this time he has more teams to be
responsible for. One large benefit is that he is still based in Perth
but now travels north to mine sites in the same area as before only 1
week in 4 instead of 3 weeks in 4. He started work on a 3 months trial
Monday last week. Not heard how he's going on in the job yet, but
then it's early days.
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