Comment by tecben on Optimal Employment · 2011-06-13T03:00:16.540Z · LW · GW

Some helpful Tips I've learned

Thanks for this great post Louie!

Australian minimum wage will receive a pay rise of A$00.51hr from A$15.00 on 1 July 2011. http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/world/5097951/Australia-raises-minimum-wage

Note: Don’t forget to get power adapter for your electronics.

Buying plane tickets

http://www.kayak.com/ http://www.tigerairways.com http://www.bing.com/travel/?cid=homenav&FORM=Z9LH5

Transport/Hostels

Sydney: http://www.airportlink.com.au/ Melbourne: http://www.skybus.com.au/service-info-buses-and-transfers-to-melbourne-from-airport/#hotelservice http://www.hostelworld.com/

RSA course online (Make sure the state you're working in accepts online certificates)

http://www.rsa-courses.com.au/

High interest savings accounts: Open a checking account with your choice of bank then link a savers account from below.

https://www.ubank.com.au/ub/web/usaver/online-savings-overview http://virginmoney.com.au/savings/

Note: If you have a Bank of America account you can use WestPac ATMs for just a 1% conversion fee to get cash when you arrive in Australia. This is a good way to get some cash on hand for expenses before you get your Australian bank account set up.