ccsn Posted September 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Thanks so much, thats great news ))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Ccsn, may I ask why Ashburton, is this close to the work you have got? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccsn Posted September 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 No reason other than my friend recommending it. I will be working in the CBD. Any areas suggested will be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORC Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Sorry to hijack here but a random question and i know this is similar to how long is a piece of a string or how comfortable do you want to be but is $100k starting excl. superannuation a good salary to live comfortably on for a single male in Melbourne (living in the CBD) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunnyskies Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 A single person can live comfortably on $100k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansaPlease Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Yes, agree, $100k for a single person is quite comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORC Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 Thanks all. Sorry for jumping into the thread like that, it's just I saw on another thread on the forum a woman say she's not happy with $180K and wanting to move back to SA, hence I became curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansaPlease Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 Don't worry, that person's credibility is in question. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elleneo Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 If you budget you will be able to survive on that till commission or other half works.When I say survive , I mean renting a small place and eating well...not living it up! I've noticed some people just dont know how to live on a budget.He first year in oz is about survival people, putting down roots, and building yourself up financially, if you are sensible with your money you will have a soft landing!Good luck and enjoy the journey! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 Hi ccsn,It depends on how large a life you are used to living, lots of families do really well on less than 70k for the familyI will pm you the details of a budget to have a look at and see 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurferMan Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Hi RCO, If you earn over 180k you can live a most comfortable life. Of that I can assure you personally! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccsn Posted September 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Thanks all for your advise, definitely about planting our roots and from what i have found $75K will be more than sufficient on a budget until my fiance starts working. Really appreciate the budgets being sent to. Wow, anyone not happy earning $180k in my opinion will never be happy Great to hear insiders opinions. I sooooo excited for this challenge :) If anyone can suggests some nice, affordable areas that i can look into with good schools that would be great. I have so far been recommended Ashburton and Mentone. I will be working in the CBD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansaPlease Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 How long would you be prepared to commute? Love our area but it's about an hour door to door to the CBD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenWebber Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Hi ccsn,It depends on how large a life you are used to living, lots of families do really well on less than 70k for the familyI will pm you the details of a budget to have a look at and seeHi Nev, please could you send me that budget, would really appreciate it, thxHi ccsn,It depends on how large a life you are used to living, lots of families do really well on less than 70k for the familyI will pm you the details of a budget to have a look at and seeHi Nev, please could you send me that budget, would really appreciate it, thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiniJ Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 :DHi NevPlease could you kindly pm us with the budget as well - it would really help! If you wouldn't mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 sent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiniJ Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Thank you so much :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrychen Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 Hi ccsnwhen are you arriving at melbourne? I am arriving in Nov, although i haven't booked my tickets yet;)Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccsn Posted October 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 It will probably be December / January. We are waiting for the visas to come through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirstyS Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 @Nev could I possibly get that budget too? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ives Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 @Nev is it possible to share it with me as well... Thank you for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel-B Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Nev = rock star! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 (edited) Just glad I am able to help Sent to you Ives Edited October 15, 2014 by Nev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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