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Title: Australia
Post by: Bored123 on December 09, 2010, 01:12:57 PM
Heres the story,

i just EAS'ed from the USMC, i have a friend who is about to EAS. Whenever we were miserble etc lol in daily grunt life or in iraq etc...We always had a thing about how we were going to move to Australia and enjoy paradise and beautiful woman, drinks on the beach etc. Well turns out we wana make it a reality now. Just wondering if anyone has any advice or tips on how to make it a smoother process.

As far as work etc, i was told by the VA i can use my GI Bill over there, so id like to go to school. Also, i had done some traing with the Australian army and a warrent officer told me they have a deal where you can join the Australian army and get your citizenship, much like the US has.

Thanks for any help or advice etc.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Australia
Post by: greens on December 09, 2010, 01:13:59 PM
Dont do it
Title: Re: Australia
Post by: Tigger29 on December 09, 2010, 01:19:59 PM
move to Australia and enjoy paradise and beautiful woman, drinks on the beach etc.

If you think Australia is all about that, then you're going to find out the hard way that you're dead wrong.

Granted I've never been to Australia, but there is no country in the world that could be considered 'paradise'... at least unless you have a TON of money.

I would definitely have to advise that you take an extended visit (month or more) and get a feel as to what life is like over there before you decide to move.

I'm not saying that it's bad there.. I'd actually love to visit sometime... I'm just saying that I doubt it is the paradise that you are thinking.  If you want beaches and beautiful women it may be easier for you to move to the west coast or Florida than to go through the hassles of relocating across the world.
Title: Re: Australia
Post by: Bored123 on December 09, 2010, 01:23:40 PM
lol no no no, im fully aware its not going to be "paradise." The paradise thing was just like showing how we thought about it to get us through the hard times. Honestly, its more for adventure, change of pace...some excitement etc.
Title: Re: Australia
Post by: SPKmes on December 09, 2010, 01:24:28 PM
Australia!?!   man that place if full of convicts..and the women are beautiful...till they talk that is..the accent...oh  the accent   :lol :lol :lol :lol ... seriously though, not a bad place ..not quite NZ  but well on it's way :D.
Title: Re: Australia
Post by: Bored123 on December 09, 2010, 01:53:17 PM
hahah, oh how i love the accent. No really, everyone i grew up with etc, when we graduated went to college, or traveled etc. My friend and i went to the recruiting office, to boot camp, and to iraq etc..., which is exactly what i wanted. Now im 23, i just wana go out and explore and live life you know? I dont want to wake up one day when im 35-40 and say woulda shoulda coulda. 23, i know im still a young buck, but yea.
Title: Re: Australia
Post by: Dichotomy on December 09, 2010, 02:04:44 PM
Good luck with it Bored.   :aok
Title: Re: Australia
Post by: Simaril on December 09, 2010, 02:11:51 PM
Good luck!

But be careful - any country that is capable of producing Farscape has to have a dark and disturbing side....
Title: Re: Australia
Post by: VFCBaxter on December 09, 2010, 02:23:45 PM
Heres the story,

i just EAS'ed from the USMC, i have a friend who is about to EAS. Whenever we were miserble etc lol in daily grunt life or in iraq etc...We always had a thing about how we were going to move to Australia and enjoy paradise and beautiful woman, drinks on the beach etc. Well turns out we wana make it a reality now. Just wondering if anyone has any advice or tips on how to make it a smoother process.

As far as work etc, i was told by the VA i can use my GI Bill over there, so id like to go to school. Also, i had done some traing with the Australian army and a warrent officer told me they have a deal where you can join the Australian army and get your citizenship, much like the US has.

Thanks for any help or advice etc.  :cheers:

If you joined the Australian Army you might find yourself back in Iraq only with worse food and lower pay. Maybe you should think about the Australian Navy because they have Hydrographic vessels based in Cairns which is about as close to your description of Paradise as you can get. Sail up and down the Barrier reef charting and identifying shipping hazards. We have a friend who did that for years before she recently got re assigned to Sydney.
Title: Re: Australia
Post by: Terror on December 09, 2010, 02:30:27 PM

Doesn't Australia also have some pretty restrictive firearm laws?

T
Title: Re: Australia
Post by: phatzo on December 09, 2010, 02:52:08 PM
Australia!?!   man that place if full of convicts..and the women are beautiful...till they talk that is..the accent...oh  the accent   :lol :lol :lol :lol ... seriously though, not a bad place ..not quite NZ  but well on it's way :D.
The pot just called the kettle black
Title: Re: Australia
Post by: Vulcan on December 09, 2010, 03:47:47 PM
The pot just called the kettle black

Everyone knows the aussie accent is like a lobotomized cockney - it comes from your criminal genes.
Title: Re: Australia
Post by: phatzo on December 09, 2010, 06:22:21 PM
As you can see, we have noisy neighbors.
Title: Re: Australia
Post by: Kermit de frog on December 09, 2010, 06:31:25 PM
As you can see, we have noisy neighbors.
:lol

Title: Re: Australia
Post by: LLogann on December 09, 2010, 06:32:46 PM
They are not as pretty as you may think........ 

In fact, many beautiful women in Brisbane or Sydney are usually just tourists.....  So work on your accent and pretend you're a local!!!  That is your in!!!
Title: Re: Australia
Post by: phatzo on December 09, 2010, 07:37:23 PM
I've lived in most parts of the country and anywhere between Ballina and the Gold Coast is seriously the best spot.
(http://www.ballinataxis.com/ballina-hire-cars/gfx/map.gif)
(http://www.accommodation24x7.com/images/location/tweed-coast-1.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2684/4349672018_146bf0618d.jpg)
(http://images.ljhooker.com/agents/agents_au_live/byronbay_nsw_easterlypoint.jpg)
Title: Re: Australia
Post by: FTJR on December 09, 2010, 07:52:34 PM
Agreed Phatz, no crocs, no stingers and warm enough.
Title: Re: Australia
Post by: SPKmes on December 09, 2010, 08:11:42 PM
As you can see, we have noisy neighbors.

Not noisy...It's just over the years we have been required to be vigilant and watch for the signs of theft...hmmm theft is probably a bit harsh...your claim to rights on things for instance russell cr.....aww nah  he's yours, crowded hou....hmmmm no no their yours too  :lol :lol :lol,  I know  Pavlova   :D

Agreed Phatz, no crocs, no stingers and warm enough.

Big damned sharks though


It is a great place though
Title: Re: Australia
Post by: FTJR on December 09, 2010, 09:05:45 PM
Not noisy...It's just over the years we have been required to be vigilant and watch for the signs of theft...hmmm theft is probably a bit harsh...your claim to rights on things for instance russell cr.....aww nah  he's yours, crowded hou....hmmmm no no their yours too  :lol :lol :lol,  I know  Pavlova   :D



Hey we left you the sheep
Title: Re: Australia
Post by: Plawranc on December 10, 2010, 12:51:47 AM
Nope, Launceston Tasmania is where its at.

THAT, is where I would go  :aok
Title: Re: Australia
Post by: phatzo on December 10, 2010, 02:06:38 AM
Nope, Launceston Tasmania is where its at.

THAT, is where I would go  :aok
(http://www.freakingnews.com/pictures/500/Two-Headed-Man-544.jpg)
Title: Re: Australia
Post by: Vulcan on December 10, 2010, 04:49:18 AM

Hey we left you the sheep


Yes and now we know why...

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Man marries dog - Australia

(http://media.trb.com/media/photo/2010-12/58071203.jpg)

http://www.ktla.com/ktla-man-marries-dog,0,3615639.story

annnnnnnnnnd

(http://images.smh.com.au/2010/11/04/2026461/69671_widenative-408x264.jpg)

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NRL star shamed for dog sex photo
A photograph emerges Thursday of Canberra Raiders star, Joel Monaghan, appearing to engage in a sex act with a dog.

Game
Set
Match...

Title: Re: Australia
Post by: ozrocker on December 10, 2010, 05:12:07 AM
LOL, That IS sick.

                                             <S> Oz
Title: Re: Australia
Post by: Bored123 on December 10, 2010, 03:31:17 PM
well, this is gonna be a big pain in the ***. But oh well, we'll get it figured out, i wasnt planning on leaving until June time frame anyway.
Title: Re: Australia
Post by: Brooke on December 10, 2010, 04:17:30 PM
Good luck!

But be careful - any country that is capable of producing Farscape has to have a dark and disturbing side....

Heh!
Title: Re: Australia
Post by: Brooke on December 10, 2010, 04:29:29 PM
Folks, you should keep in mind, though, that the only reason Britain started sending convicts to Australia is that they couldn't continue sending them to America after 1776.  ;)
Title: Re: Australia
Post by: lyric1 on December 10, 2010, 07:05:31 PM
Bored123 go visit first take a look around & see what your in to. Get a temporary work visa & try a job out in an area you like. Yes the pay will be more than most jobs in the USA & yes you will get more  work benefits than State side as well.

But don't commit to citizenship until your sure,you don't want to change your mind at a later date & have to go through the whole process of becoming a US citizen again.

As far as places to live there? There all tolerable some better than others just depends on what you like.
Title: Re: Australia
Post by: Brooke on December 10, 2010, 07:17:50 PM
Yes the pay will be more than most jobs in the USA

I thought that the US had a higher GNI per capita.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_GNI_(PPP)_per_capita
Title: Re: Australia
Post by: rogwar on December 10, 2010, 09:30:21 PM
But don't commit to citizenship until your sure,you don't want to change your mind at a later date & have to go through the whole process of becoming a US citizen again.


You can hold dual USA and Australian citizenship. A lot of folks have dual USA and whatever citizenship. Plus Australia does not make you give up US citizenship. However there is no need to become a citizen for a trial run.

It's a dream. You are young. I say go for it!

Also, thank you for your service.
Title: Re: Australia
Post by: lyric1 on December 11, 2010, 11:29:26 AM
You can hold dual USA and Australian citizenship. A lot of folks have dual USA and whatever citizenship. Plus Australia does not make you give up US citizenship. However there is no need to become a citizen for a trial run.

It's a dream. You are young. I say go for it!

Also, thank you for your service.
I think you have to have a parent of Australian decent to qualify for dual citizenship. Unless something has changed my daughter has dual with Australia & USA.
Title: Re: Australia
Post by: lyric1 on December 11, 2010, 11:49:17 AM
I thought that the US had a higher GNI per capita.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_GNI_(PPP)_per_capita
Those numbers would be about right with all the billionairs & millionairs here in the USA. Take them out of the equation & just compare the average working guys income & it is very different.
Title: Re: Australia
Post by: -tronski- on December 11, 2010, 04:45:42 PM
I think you have to have a parent of Australian decent to qualify for dual citizenship. Unless something has changed my daughter has dual with Australia & USA.

He just needs to gain Australian citizenship and retain his American one if US law allows it to be a dual

 Tronsky
Title: Re: Australia
Post by: Brooke on December 11, 2010, 05:22:50 PM
Those numbers would be about right with all the billionairs & millionairs here in the USA. Take them out of the equation & just compare the average working guys income & it is very different.

You can use median statistics for that.  Usually, though, median stats and mean stats are not all that much different for such national measures.
Title: Re: Australia
Post by: Bored123 on December 11, 2010, 05:33:53 PM
Either way i look at it, its going to be a long process. After my research, i think my best bet to start with, is to get the 12 month holiday/work visa. Which allows me to work up to 6 months at one job and then 6 months at another, then i can feel things out, and hopefully get something accomplished while in Australia. Should be an adventure!  :cheers: :)
Title: Re: Australia
Post by: Avanti on December 11, 2010, 06:52:03 PM
Doesn't Australia also have some pretty restrictive firearm laws?

T

Not for service men and women or vets

but if you are a civilian get busted with a weapon from the 'prohibited list' and you have no gun safe to put them in and you have no exemption from cheif commisioner of Victorian police (this is for Victoria)
your looking at about 5 years in the slammer and a 24.5k fine on top of that (thats the maximum penalty)
also in Victoria, if you get the exemption, the police can come do random checks on the weapons to see if they are properly secured and you can not denie them into your home

but Victoria's weapons laws are very very tight (strictest in the country)
but in other states to my knowledge the laws are pretty reasonable, I'm not entirly sure about the laws there though due to i'm from Victoria, If you haven't caught on yet :P

Avanti
Title: Re: Australia
Post by: Avanti on December 11, 2010, 06:55:18 PM
(http://www.freakingnews.com/pictures/500/Two-Headed-Man-544.jpg)

 :lol