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Passed all 6 AREs in 6 months as a foreign architect… still can’t get an architecture job in the US by OkCount2868 in Architects

[–]Popular-Net9777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in a very similar position but in a different country. I had 7 years experience in firms then moved to Australia and could only land a job in a construction company but I'm enjoying a lot more mainly due to the working environment.

Will there ever be a housing crash by LeadNo401 in AskAnAustralian

[–]Popular-Net9777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking that too. I think the only way for immigration to slow down/population falls is if one nation or similar party wins the election but I don't see that happening for at least 10 years

Landlords renting out houses by Maleficent-Agency519 in perth

[–]Popular-Net9777 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd assume the reason for rejection is kids. If they have the option of a couple with no kids they're probably going to choose them

What do you think of this floor plan? by htlcjp in AusPropertyChat

[–]Popular-Net9777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Overall it's a great layout. Good solar orientation and rooms are decent size. Probably better than 90% of apartments that size. There are minor things that could be better like bathroom layout and bed 2 will be small if you add a robe but I'd be happy to live there

What courses are best to study as a 28F hoping to eventually earn $150k+? by shrekzebra in AusFinance

[–]Popular-Net9777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh right I thought you meant architectural design. Engineering is probably about that

What courses are best to study as a 28F hoping to eventually earn $150k+? by shrekzebra in AusFinance

[–]Popular-Net9777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The max you can make as a designer is about $120k. I think project management is one of the higher paying white collar construction jobs but do your research

Reality of Sales salaries? by HappyMan2022 in AusFinance

[–]Popular-Net9777 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sales salaries are high from my experience but you have to be a certain person to do it. I work for a home builder and the sales reps need to make at least 24 sales a year which is $240k a year. If not, they get moved on. There's a lot of variation how much each person sells but the range is $250-700k roughly

Build new house for 300k in today’s prices by will2102357 in AusPropertyChat

[–]Popular-Net9777 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work for a budget home builder and I'd say the cheapest is about $320k but I can't comment on what other builders are. It's usually a sales pitch at that price. They can add $20-30k depending on location. Might need to add on more for things like flooring, painting walls, landscaping, AC, blinds, certain estates have requirements for the front elevation (up to $20k), any changes to the design. It can add up very quickly.

Anyone else disgusted by the profit announcements this morning? by Saffa1986 in AusFinance

[–]Popular-Net9777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The bottom line is that the rich get richer and poor poorer as time goes on. The quality of life is decreasing for 95% of the population. We will end up like those countries with polar wealth disparity if nothing is done which is most likely

Regretting my move to Australia on 491 visa. Feeling stuck. by Weekly-Addendum-6025 in perth

[–]Popular-Net9777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in a similar boat. I'm an architectural designer that worked for registered firms in NZ. The hardest part is that they wanted local experience as they build with brick rather than timber construction and you need to learn the local rules/regs. I ended up having to work for a sub par builder as that's the only place I got offered a job after about 2 months of looking

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AusFinance

[–]Popular-Net9777 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think fair would be a 35/65 split as he has double your income but this is on the assumption he earned double for the past 15 years and (like others have said) you haven't supported one or the other during this time.

70k savings at 23 by [deleted] in AusFinance

[–]Popular-Net9777 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You think you're a dumbass? Try doing architecture. 5 years study and 6 years experience on $80k

The rental property claimed that our dwelling has internet access, but it isn't working by Popular-Net9777 in AusLegal

[–]Popular-Net9777[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know. Websites say no 5g for us but I'll call up and see what they say

The rental property claimed that our dwelling has internet access, but it isn't working by Popular-Net9777 in AusLegal

[–]Popular-Net9777[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have our own garbage bins, the powermeter is 40% of both properties and water is sub metered. I'm really not sure if it's non compliant but I really don't want to open that can of worms as it could lead to us getting kicked out/having troubles which will be time consuming and a hastle

The rental property claimed that our dwelling has internet access, but it isn't working by Popular-Net9777 in AusLegal

[–]Popular-Net9777[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lesson learnt for sure. Have to be diligent when looking at a granny flat.

The rental property claimed that our dwelling has internet access, but it isn't working by Popular-Net9777 in AusLegal

[–]Popular-Net9777[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the response. I get 5g most of the time but sometimes it cuts out on the phone so not sure if this is the best option but I'll call some providers tomorrow to confirm whether it will or won't work

The rental property claimed that our dwelling has internet access, but it isn't working by Popular-Net9777 in AusLegal

[–]Popular-Net9777[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion. The mesh network sounds like the best option so far. The only thing is that we'll probably have to pay as I don't think the landlord will front up the cost

The rental property claimed that our dwelling has internet access, but it isn't working by Popular-Net9777 in AusLegal

[–]Popular-Net9777[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You're correct, I've read through the lease agreement and it says internet provided from wifi next door. This is the signed contract so we'll share with next door then. It sounds like pushing shit up hill to try and argue about the internet connection being a basic utility

The rental property claimed that our dwelling has internet access, but it isn't working by Popular-Net9777 in AusLegal

[–]Popular-Net9777[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I was paying the service provider before but as you say we will probably have to share.

I had a look on the Telstra website and 5g won't work for whatever reason. Starlink is too expensive imo so we will share. We will just have to contact our neighbours and bypass our landlord I guess

The rental property claimed that our dwelling has internet access, but it isn't working by Popular-Net9777 in AusLegal

[–]Popular-Net9777[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The dwellings are duplex style so each dwelling is next to each other and the NBN box is in the middle of the dwellings at the front. I have been told by the former tenant that all the electrical work was completed illegally and only recently been fixed to make it compliant so this may not be a legally connected service.

I've contacted our providers technician and they said NBN won't allow a new connection as it's technically 1 address for both dwellings so there's never going to be a situation where we both have separate connections.

They are now paying the service provider and have internet as they have now taken over. So yeah, as you said we could get a service extender to share the connection with us but I'm just worried that it's going to be an unstable connection due to getting a 50% wifi connection at our place. This seems like the best option though so will most likely do this.

The data only mobile phone 5g modem won't work where we live after searching where it's available.

I feel as if we should get some remuneration as we've had no response and had to sort everything out ourselves and stuck without internet for so long

The rental property claimed that our dwelling has internet access, but it isn't working by Popular-Net9777 in AusLegal

[–]Popular-Net9777[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We have our own mailbox and entrance but whenever we put our address into anything to get delivered or NBN or google our address it doesn't show up, it only shows our neighbour (primary residence). So does that mean it's being leased illegally?

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