Minor correction, New Zealanders can automatically apply for citizenship after 4 years( not permanent residency) ..kinda already get that immediately. Same for Aussies to Nz except they have to wait 5 years
And like me - a person with an Australian father & maori mother - I was automatically Australian until the age of 21. I also didn’t have to vote until then. At that point I had to choose AU or NZ citizenship, so did my sister. Because I was born here and live here, I obviously chose AU. My sister chose NZ. It hasn’t meant anything different for us other than we have different passports. I don’t think they do it anymore, I was born in the middle of the passport requirement/ no passport part. My mum came over during the no passport time. I don’t know how it worked, but I know she has an AU passport but was never naturalised… it’s so weird lol
That's not true, Australia and New Zealand both allow dual nationality. There's no requirement about choosing one nationality at 21,and only Australian citizens get Australian pasports @@MissAussieChick84
The bonus with that route is the free technical training and huge range of qualifications military service provides! Along with great pay and conditions!
@@CleoCollins-st4qd That's not correct! You only need to have lived here for a year and Americans get priority! There are also Submarine building jobs!
When you add the allowances and penalty rates for working outside normal 9-5 hours, the pay rate will be significantly higher. There is also a huge shortage of Assistants, enrolled & registered nurses staff in Cairns & Australia overall, particularly in aged care, that you'll find pay rates may be higher than the minimum and getting extra hours/shifts relatively easy. Add in our glorious weather now the prolonged wet season is over and Cairns is looking a great place to be.
Thats great to hear I found a site that shows which of the skilled occupations are actually in demand and the nursing assistants was on there! Always good to here it confirmed by someone else.
Wow, there is a lot of stuff in getting the visas sorted. I hope when you decide which way to go that it goes smoothly for you Putting these videos together shows your capabilities in getting things done
I didn't realise Oz had such complicated and varied pathways were for residency. Very interesting. BTW, the minimum wage in australia for Full Time and / or Permanent Part Time employment is currently $23.23 per hour. This includes Annual Leave and Sick Leave. (and about to increase to $24.1 on 01/07/24). However, as your are in the hospitality industry, I would have thought that you were a Casual employee - in which case your minimum wage would be $29.05 per hour.
A well thought out piece Greg. I would add 'networking' while here too eg I noticed you doing that at Quizz night last week when asking my friend Matt about how he came to Australia and ended up owning a business that employs 6 or so others, as well as a couple of houses and a farm, and then how his partner then got Australian citizenship. Admittedly, you are correct: they both being from the UK,. being native English speakers and the UK having many reciprocal health and working holiday visas made it far easier for them, though it still took a long time, money and paperwork. You have to do your homework. Incidentally, it was Matt;s birthday BBQ down the Esplanade tonight and it ended up being a much bigger do than I expected including a whole bunch of people I didn't know from all over the world and Australia : some from Sydney but also Germany, South Africa, , Argentina, Holland etc and the topic of work and visas did come up. What a wide and diverse group. I did think of you, as you had been invited, and some of the connections and experiences would have been interesting. Anyhow, I hope you are improving with the crutches, you areenjoying the glorious weather finally, and that Tablelands trip is still on anytime you want. Cheers, Col
Also, if you have overseas qualifications, begin the process of having those qualifications recognized by Australian authorities before even arriving here. Australian bureaucracies like those in most countries are notoriously slow, sometimes taking many months to be recognized, but you won't be employed unless your qualifications are to Australian standards and certified with the relevant trade or union associations. If those qualifications are not in English, I would suggest a translated copy certified by an official authority eg your local police or court officer et al. Another strategy ( and this worked for me when applying for work overseas, mainly the UK) is do the standard working holiday visa or even a tourist visa, and while here make those networking connections, and then go via the work sponsored route . letting your employer then do most of the paperwork. ( Hint: the process seems to go faster if during that process you are out of the country ( eg off to visit NZ, or lie on a beach in Thailand. That way. the authorities don't suspect you of just trying to extend your holiday in Australia. eg in reverse, after one year on a working holiday visa in the UK. I was too old to extend that, so I under advice from my employer, spent 3 months back home here in Cairns with my parents working on my sun tan at the nude beach...lol, while that process went through. Key thing is : you already have the job secured and they want you. I ended up with that employer offering me a 5 year contract to stay : I didn't accept that but did 2 years with them because I was not intending to live permanently there. They begged me, offered more money etc, but that was never my plan. I was craving the sun and the tropics and good fresh steaks and seafood. Also, check out the in demand jobs......there are heaps, not just needing tertiary or uni degrees. We are desperately short of tradespeople of all sorts : sparkies, chippies, plumbers, anyone with a heavy vehicle license, mechanics, , riggers , fifo mine workers including catering and cleaning in the mining camps....the money is very tempting there. ( yes they are wanting female drivers etc too) My flatmate, Dutch born Kiwi passport, spent 4 years trapped in Germany during the Covid drama does the FIFO in WA as a rigger. These demands are most sought for in the regional areas of all states, so please don't let yourselves be restricted to Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. Add to that, if you do come here on a holiday and see the opportunity, if your qualifications need tweeking or upgrading and it is more economic to study for those back home. do that and then go down the work sponsor route. Foreign student charges here in Australia as well as high cost of living makes studying here extremely challenging especially if you are reliant on low paid casual work eg hospitality or aged care. Greg is doing what he feels is right for him. Good on him. As we Australians say, "He's having a fair go of it." Everyone is different and on different life paths. Just do your homework and keep as many doors open as possible, be flexible and prepared to dump plan A for Plan B,C D, X as needed. Of course you might just then fall in love with a nice Aussie, then go down the partner route lol That is very common: the backpacker who came for a year and 10 years later, is married with 2 kids and worried about mortgages and school fees.
Thnx Collin! I've been getting on well and have started getting around without crutches in the house. I've been looking into the different demand trades and found a list that actually specifies which jobs states are actively searching for workers in! Sorry I missed the invite. I don't check instagram very often!
A cert 3 in nursing will allow you to do agency work and they are likely getting $40 an hour now as a casual. They have had recent increases in minimum wage. That said, there is really no further advancement on that certificate alone. Certificate 4 would need to be done to gain entry into other fields. Ambulance officer is a highly sort profession with far more applicants than places. You'd want at least a cert 4 in a medical science and qualifying as a RN would put you in a great advantage. The proviso is as an international student, it will cost BIG!
How much do assistant nurses earn in Australia? $61,008 per year How much does a Nursing assistants make in Australia? The average nursing assistants salary in Australia is $61,008 per year or $31.29 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $50,751 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $84,931 per year.
@@Danger_Mouse3619 The caveat I made was as a casual. i have a friend in Sydney who works as a carer/nurse assistant and they get around $40hr as an employed casual working for an agency.
In Adelaide, many people arriving from overseas that I know have trained as carers working in the aged care sector. While working in aged care, they are also studying to eventually become nursing staff. They study until they are able to achieve the qualifications for the first rung and then can work in a more formal nursing environment, while they continue to accumulate educational courses towards their objectives of becoming fully qualified nurses.
See if you can get work in the field without the certificate. Be a Day-to-day aged care worker and say to them you want the job to pay for your studies. Also, maybe volunteer for a few days and see if that is what you want to do.
Maybe you could try for semi-skilled/unskilled work in a hospital environment, e.g. porter or nursing assistant? That would at least put you in the right place and give you a better idea of whether you want to try for nursing training/permanent residency? Best of luck 😊
Hope your recovery is going well. Very informative and honest video, I hope your pathway works out as it’s a great field that we always need people in. A lot of those regional areas listed are within NSW, NSW Health or other providers are probably worth researching for State Sponsorship. Newcastle and Wollongong are very big population centres.
It’s isn’t true that Brits can automatically apply for a 189, we have to get an invite to. The rules for skilled PR visas is the same for us as anyone. It’s just whv that varies.
@@gregjameson327 No, the rules for skilled worker visa (e.g. 190, 189, 491) apply to everyone, Brits do not get preferential treatment whether onshore or not. The rules around a WHV have recently changed for Brits due to a new trade agreement, but this is a temporary visa with max 3 years for those under 35. The descriptions on the immi website can be confusing though!
Thank you for offering a balanced view in your vlogs, which is quite refreshing. 🤗👍 So many people who move to OZ complain about the "deadly wildlife" or about the cost of living without actually visiting the country or maybe do zero research and generalise.😜🤪
If you ever find yourself stuck in a seemingly hopeless situation, and need a place to stay I can offer you a room at ours. Although we live in the Gold Coast hinterlands (Scenic Rim is considered rural i believe), we'd be happy to help you out if you needed. We don't have a business or anything, so probably wouldn't be able to cover your rural hours requirements just on our little 5 acre block. But, my hubby could always do with an extra pair of hands. It'd be more a free base to explore your options in this part of qld if you happen to find yourself stagnating up there. 😊 I've become quite invested I your journey and really like your attitude. I really want you to find success and thrive here in Aus too. You've been thru so much already I'm afraid you might give up in the end. Keep plugging dude, you've got this.
Greg, good video! Another possible option to gain your PR was announced this week. The Australian Defence Force (ADF) need more recruits and will allow citizens from the 5-eyes nations (AUS, UK, NZ, Canada and the USA) to join the ADF. I'm not sure what the minimum sign-up period is but if you like adventure this could be a good option.
Some MIS information, Indian and Philippine people seem to come to Australia quite prolifically in spite of perceived difficulties there seems to be few if they have access to the system.
Bc Albo made a deal with India to support Australia if something was to happen between us and China. So now we have sold our souls to India. Australia now recognises Indian's university degrees. No other contry would ever do that. Just look up where India comes in the world for education. I would never go to any Indian professional until I checked where they received their education. Australia is fast becoming India 2.0. Don't you think us Australians should of had a say in if we wanted Australia to become India. Albo ruined this country in ever way possible.
If you want to get in to nursing if you take work in Disability Support or Aged Care you can be eligible for a Study Subsidy, but I think you must to commit to stay in the field for a number of months (depending on how long you study) before moving on to more general nursing.
Also look at visas prioritised in workforce area. In Western Australia there is a massive shortfall in key skilled and unskilled roles and many employers will sponsor you or it you have the skills in that area you could get fast tracked. Good luck on you tree change journey!
491 Visa is really aimed at persons who already have a skill in their home country. For example, formal education in some healthcare field, plus a couple of years "on the job". Waiting till you are in Australia to get that skill is going to be expensive (like everything else here). Remember the shift work and overtime all come with higher pay rates.
Visitors to Australia need to be aware the reciprocal health care agreements don't cover everything. You still need health insurance for ambulance and medical evacuation, non-hospital pharmaceuticals and non-emergency care.
I love the weather here, especially in FNQ. Also I love work culture here as opposed to the US. I also have always had a dream of moving to a living in a different country, doesn't make a lot of sense but I've always wanted to do it sense I was little
@@gregjameson327See how you enjoy working in FNQ during the heat and energy-sapping humidity of the WET tropical summer. Some love it, others can't cope with it. As you commented, try to get around and see as much of Australia as you can before deciding where you want to permanently live . Or you may even decide to get employment in an occupation where you can move from place /state to place/state.
@gregjameson327 living in a different country gives you a unique perspective on the USA, Australia and the world that your friends who stayed at home will never get.
Living in cairns would be like living in Miami, you can’t possibly get a full perspective of the whole country. I hope you understand that Australia is roughly the same size as the USA, discounting Alaska.
Once Winter is over, all of Tasmania is classified as remote. If you've covered regional work, going to the capital cities offer a completely different experience. If you're looking at the health care sector there's lots of NDIS jobs that pay fairly well. To work within the WHV guidelines you may want to look at internal transfers to different locations so you don't breach the maximum time requirements.
@@gregjameson327 There's also the mining sector jobs and a lot of ancillary work there for WHV holders. Also solar farms are always looking for WHV employees.
Why not just train as a nurse? It’ll cost you but the pay here is great. Once you add in your weekend and evening/nighy increments it’s around 120-140k a year. Nursing assistant would also be more once you add in the increments. I’d be careful though as I’m not sure that NA is enough to get a visa. It normally has to be registered for visa
There’s another country in Africa where English is language spoken by all. But good luck trying to get a skilled visa if you’re from Liberia. A country settled by African Americans wanting to return to their spiritual homeland. A friend of mine came to Melbourne from Liberia (as a refugee) on arrival he was told he must attend English classes!! When he found out he would be settled in Australia he learnt everything about Australia and all its history and is now prosperous with a great job. From nursing assistant you can do further study to become a registered nurse on a higher salary. It can’t be hard to pass from what I’ve experienced
One reason, although there are many, and a simple interview would fine, and not requirement for a refugee visa. But it's really easy for anyone to apply for a temporary student visa, enrol for uni, and just pay for the first yr or a semester or whatever. And it's an illegal immigrant pathway for just enough money, add English test etc for a student coming from Liberia, easy pass, or not. Unfortunately its probably just geography
Organised and logal as usual! 🙋 It seems you are feeling a little down and negative at the moment, but you have already established yourself here and tested your strengths, it's just deciding your next steps! As others have said here, a basic quoted $ wage figure has not included penalty rates or alliwances, so don't base your decision on that! You could start with a First Aid Certificate that will open doors, and keep networking locals! Tme and Australians are on your side, keep going! 👍
Might be worth looking into the Australian defence force , there's a big recruitment drive at present. It offers job security, training , able to travel the world , free medical and dental . Allot of trades offered medical is one as well gaing trade certificates. Also the further south you go in Australia the colder it gets .
Get that permanent residence status. You can do marine course, then work a fly in fly out job in off shore oil and gas. After training you will be on $210k a year, half a year off on vacation. Beats the same option back home.
If you have put time and money into study in the US best try and find a role that meets skilled migrant criteria using those credentials. Plenty of work in construction and construction management (both of which are usually on the list, especially for certain states and territories e.g NT WA, QLD).
I believe, although I could be incorrect, bur it may be possible if you have any skills or more over, a trade qualification, then a company can hire you on a company sponsored visa.
Australia originally came from the UK so we are part of the British Commonwealth, but most English speaking countries should have a higher chance. It comes down to your personal situation, skills and employability. You MUST choose the CORRECT VISA for your intentions, otherwise you will not be granted entry and will be sent back to where you came from.
We have strong reciprocal agreements in place, unless a new government tries to change that situation! Few people are 'sent back' unless they are criminals!
@@jenniferharrison8915 I watch Border Security and in one episode, there was a nice American guy who wanted to work in Australia. He applied online and when he got to Australian Immigration, he was interviewed only to discover that he had applied for the wrong visa and had the visa that allows a person to come into Australia to attend a business convention and discuss future prospects for setting up a business in Australia. You can’t work in Australia on that visa. He was returned home later that day, so he actually wasted his airfare, poor thing.
@@Jeni10 You need a Work Visa everywhere! That rule is called visa fraud and it's because so many people try to slip in to check out business opportunities, then stay or scam us! It has to be restricted, so he was interviewed! The rules are far harsher in Canada and America!
Greg, as time passes here, you will notice a significant improvement in your health and wellbeing, accidents notwithstanding. 😃. Our food is so much better. Also, you can start with smaller steps and become a personal care assistant or something like that. Check it out and see if it’s any easier. I’ve been in hospitals and respite care in recent years and I couldn’t help but notice all the lovely people from Nepal who are really good at their jobs, from PCAs to nursing aides to Registered Nurses. Maybe some basic courses you can do online to bring up your skills. Or try a different pathway that earns you more money, allowing you to dave the $6700 a bit faster. Hospitality gets you by but you need to be able to save as well.
@@gregjameson327 one idea is to build a network through your social contacts and every business you frequent. Introduce yourself at shops and businesses you frequent, even the staff at your doctor’s surgery. Once they recognise you as a regular, you can start a conversation about your potential future in Australia. This can get you nowhere or it can suddenly bring a new contact into your circle who knows a good pathway for you to try. Try to keep regular business with as many places as you can, even just as a friend. You never know when or where a door might open! If you believe in God, talk to Him every day, asking Him to guide you. 🙏😍
NDIS carer, best way to cash up in health sector, generally you only need bls and first aid cert. I'm an RN in hospitals, all my friends working in NDIS are earning 15-40% more than me. Also good job to do if you're studying for something else.
@@gregjameson327 It's looking after people with disabilities and they are funded by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) from Government funding. This includes people with physical and mental disabilities. I often see these NDIS workers out and about with their clients., doing activities, going to places, in a group. Of course their main priority is looking after their client's personal needs. There are different levels of certification.
@@gregjameson327 No, it's a carer position ie providing services to people with disabilities. It's called insurance but that just means that those who are eligible will get the support they require.
Being a citizen of any British Commonwealth country generally have an easier time moving to Australia. These include New Zealand, Canada, The UK, India and others.
Mate, with some (all?) nursing courses/training check out any necessity to do unpaid placements. Having no income in those periods is another consideration
Welcome to Australia 🇦🇺 I hope your mission to become a permanent resident goes smoothly. How do you like living in Cairns? I am in Greater Melbourne & Considering moving to Cairns.
@@gregjameson327 That's great to hear mate 🙏 I prefer the warmer weather too. I'm glad u like it there. I think I will love that too. A slower vibe works for me haha.
Love it isn’t what you know here but who you know. A one way ticket in depends on relatives already living here. They have all the connections and know how to work the system, move the whole family here including how to get Medicare cover and pension cards for grandma. If you are by yourself and an honest person it just doesn’t cut the mustard. Being a member of an organised crime family is even better.
In Australia I've only ever met 2 residents who were born in America but I've met hundreds born in the U.K. Americans (and Canadians) just don't seem to move down under...
You have chosen the "working holiday" route to permanent residency but the best way for us is by skilled migration. Australia doesn't need more unskilled people but wants migrants who have skills to offer. Remember JFK said something like "ask not what America can do do for you, but what can you do for America......"
British have to go through the same system, we don’t get special treatment. If we need the points we have to do the English test as well. Most of us have to. I’ve not met anyone who didn’t so far. Your eoi to invite time is determined by your points so doing English test is normally necessary. Where we have the edge is that the culture, governmental and legal system ets is very similar to the British so we fit in quickly and understand more of the colloquialisms and the government systems etc
The disadvantage of paying taxes in Australia AND the USA would be a big ??!! for a lot of Americans. I have seen on YT that Americans have relinquished their citizenship when they decided to live in a foreign country (married to a foreign national and had a family). It seems predatory that the US government tax Americans who are already paying taxes in the country they earned their $£€¥ then penalise them by forcing them to give up their citizenship to avoid the US practice of “double dipping”.
I haven't been making enough here at the moment for it to be an issue. But it will be interesting to see how things shake out for tax season next year^
@@gregjameson327 if/when you do move further south to use your professional skills and earn more 💴 it would definitely be a good idea to seek professional tax advice. Surely once tax is paid in Australia, the American tax would only apply to your after tax income. I know my daughter and her husband had no Australian tax liability when they lived and worked in the UK except on income derived from interest or investment, which didn’t reach a taxable amount in their cases.
@@judileeming1589you will get a tax credit for the USA tax return. I don't think it's a big issue but as you grow your wealth in Australia, get a house etc , the US taxes things that are zero tax in Australia. Your home could trigger American capital gains tax, for example but you have to have a high value of assets to trigger it I believe. But once you get older and an average house in Sydney goes over 2 million you might get a surprise from the IRS once you sell it !
@@brettogden6104 best to get taxation advice from a person that specialises in US/AU taxation obligations then. My daughter worked in the UK for six years and took advice from an accountant before travelling. Luckily she didn’t have any obligations here while in the UK.
Just make sure you keep your US tax filing, including FBAR, up to date. Once you become an Australian PR/citizen, you won't be able to pull out money from the superannuation your employer is funding. Once it goes above a balance of $10K USD you need to file.
Everyone knows New Zealand first because there is an agreement with NZ. Plus, it's a little harder for them nowadays as they have some restrictions. Everyone else knows you need a skill Australia needs or is in demand. You forgot anyone with a criminal background won't be allowed in and if they commit a crime in Australia during their stay, they will be deported, etc. I can tell you how to get an Australian Citizen easier but I don't want others using it.
Definitely. It would probably make sense to go back to the US take the classes and apply for a visa at that point. The cost difference is pretty huge ^
That list makes me laugh only because Brazil is not mentioned i live on the Gold Coast and it is full of Brazilians and they own houses in my street and i have South African friends who had to jump through hoops to live here let alone the amount of money they had to have to enter the country
its very very expensive since the 60's property as expensive as london here in sydney ang floods that government cant get to grips with allowing houses to be built on flood planes? politicians that stuff around for years on a stupid net zero/etc etc and keep immigration to the countrys detrement,companies collapsing everywhere!
Go back to watching Sky News After Dark. y0u know Depression is treatable right? Even get 5 free visits to a mental health professional under Medicare. But I see you live in Sydney, which may explain your pessimism. On the bright side, it could be worse: you could be in Melbourne lol That would make me suicidal. Cheers from sunny Cairns
You can pretty much rely on any Kiwi not causing you any serious harm in Australia - just about all the really bad New Zealanders have already been deported under the 501 scheme.😂🤣
yes classic, and well spotted even though its blatantly obvious...the poms (Brits) basically just walk right in skilled or otherwise, but lets face it they play a key dual role in keeping the joint as white-anglo and loyal to the UK as possible and its been over the last 200 years let alone the kiwis aka south seas poms, they have total open access loser or not and in effect control our borders. Sorry to get political on your blog but its a rort, the privileged treatment poms and kiwis get in this country. All the best with your leg and residency application...should be no drama with your engineering background.
Most of the "advantages" UK citizens have under the working holiday visa scheme are due to a recent trade agreement. How much of an advantage they really are is an interesting question. But it is certainly debatable whether the working holiday visa really is the "best" option if you plan to pursue permanent residence.
History counts. UK and NZ are brother nations, US close to. If there's an objective of keeping "the joint as white-anglo" that's failed since the Anglo-Celt (British/Irish) population recently went into minority in Australia (less than 50%).
I don't mind you seeking citizenship provided you are not bringing Trumpist/MAGA sympathies to Australia.Your country is looking more and more like a basket case politically, and we already have too much Trump influence in parts of our political landscape.
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Minor correction, New Zealanders can automatically apply for citizenship after 4 years( not permanent residency) ..kinda already get that immediately. Same for Aussies to Nz except they have to wait 5 years
And like me - a person with an Australian father & maori mother - I was automatically Australian until the age of 21. I also didn’t have to vote until then. At that point I had to choose AU or NZ citizenship, so did my sister. Because I was born here and live here, I obviously chose AU. My sister chose NZ. It hasn’t meant anything different for us other than we have different passports. I don’t think they do it anymore, I was born in the middle of the passport requirement/ no passport part. My mum came over during the no passport time. I don’t know how it worked, but I know she has an AU passport but was never naturalised… it’s so weird lol
That's not true, Australia and New Zealand both allow dual nationality. There's no requirement about choosing one nationality at 21,and only Australian citizens get Australian pasports @@MissAussieChick84
@@MissAussieChick84I think you can claim back your NZ Citizenship via descent.
Another route for residency opened up this week, that being serving in Australian military, not all nations qualify for this but US citizens do
The bonus with that route is the free technical training and huge range of qualifications military service provides! Along with great pay and conditions!
Definitely something to look into!
Such a terrible idea for the country
@@CleoCollins-st4qd That's not correct! You only need to have lived here for a year and Americans get priority! There are also Submarine building jobs!
@@HODL8TC Are you volunteering then?
When you add the allowances and penalty rates for working outside normal 9-5 hours, the pay rate will be significantly higher. There is also a huge shortage of Assistants, enrolled & registered nurses staff in Cairns & Australia overall, particularly in aged care, that you'll find pay rates may be higher than the minimum and getting extra hours/shifts relatively easy. Add in our glorious weather now the prolonged wet season is over and Cairns is looking a great place to be.
Thats great to hear I found a site that shows which of the skilled occupations are actually in demand and the nursing assistants was on there! Always good to here it confirmed by someone else.
Think you will find there is also a "sign on" $ payment which is substantial.
In short, you can not be a burden on the Australian taxpayer.
Really? Go to blacktown and look around and see how that's nonsense
Wow, there is a lot of stuff in getting the visas sorted.
I hope when you decide which way to go that it goes smoothly for you
Putting these videos together shows your capabilities in getting things done
I hope you make the effort mate ,you seem like a decent young man and I’m sure you’d settle in quite well ..go for it ! 😊
I didn't realise Oz had such complicated and varied pathways were for residency. Very interesting. BTW, the minimum wage in australia for Full Time and / or Permanent Part Time employment is currently $23.23 per hour. This includes Annual Leave and Sick Leave. (and about to increase to $24.1 on 01/07/24). However, as your are in the hospitality industry, I would have thought that you were a Casual employee - in which case your minimum wage would be $29.05 per hour.
Yea your right. I was accounting what is on worker comp payslips but that is different from the pay from my normal hours^
A well thought out piece Greg. I would add 'networking' while here too eg I noticed you doing that at Quizz night last week when asking my friend Matt about how he came to Australia and ended up owning a business that employs 6 or so others, as well as a couple of houses and a farm, and then how his partner then got Australian citizenship. Admittedly, you are correct: they both being from the UK,. being native English speakers and the UK having many reciprocal health and working holiday visas made it far easier for them, though it still took a long time, money and paperwork. You have to do your homework. Incidentally, it was Matt;s birthday BBQ down the Esplanade tonight and it ended up being a much bigger do than I expected including a whole bunch of people I didn't know from all over the world and Australia : some from Sydney but also Germany, South Africa, , Argentina, Holland etc and the topic of work and visas did come up. What a wide and diverse group. I did think of you, as you had been invited, and some of the connections and experiences would have been interesting. Anyhow, I hope you are improving with the crutches, you areenjoying the glorious weather finally, and that Tablelands trip is still on anytime you want. Cheers, Col
Also, if you have overseas qualifications, begin the process of having those qualifications recognized by Australian authorities before even arriving here. Australian bureaucracies like those in most countries are notoriously slow, sometimes taking many months to be recognized, but you won't be employed unless your qualifications are to Australian standards and certified with the relevant trade or union associations. If those qualifications are not in English, I would suggest a translated copy certified by an official authority eg your local police or court officer et al.
Another strategy ( and this worked for me when applying for work overseas, mainly the UK) is do the standard working holiday visa or even a tourist visa, and while here make those networking connections, and then go via the work sponsored route . letting your employer then do most of the paperwork. ( Hint: the process seems to go faster if during that process you are out of the country ( eg off to visit NZ, or lie on a beach in Thailand. That way. the authorities don't suspect you of just trying to extend your holiday in Australia. eg in reverse, after one year on a working holiday visa in the UK. I was too old to extend that, so I under advice from my employer, spent 3 months back home here in Cairns with my parents working on my sun tan at the nude beach...lol, while that process went through. Key thing is : you already have the job secured and they want you. I ended up with that employer offering me a 5 year contract to stay : I didn't accept that but did 2 years with them because I was not intending to live permanently there. They begged me, offered more money etc, but that was never my plan. I was craving the sun and the tropics and good fresh steaks and seafood.
Also, check out the in demand jobs......there are heaps, not just needing tertiary or uni degrees. We are desperately short of tradespeople of all sorts : sparkies, chippies, plumbers, anyone with a heavy vehicle license, mechanics, , riggers , fifo mine workers including catering and cleaning in the mining camps....the money is very tempting there. ( yes they are wanting female drivers etc too) My flatmate, Dutch born Kiwi passport, spent 4 years trapped in Germany during the Covid drama does the FIFO in WA as a rigger. These demands are most sought for in the regional areas of all states, so please don't let yourselves be restricted to Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.
Add to that, if you do come here on a holiday and see the opportunity, if your qualifications need tweeking or upgrading and it is more economic to study for those back home. do that and then go down the work sponsor route. Foreign student charges here in Australia as well as high cost of living makes studying here extremely challenging especially if you are reliant on low paid casual work eg hospitality or aged care.
Greg is doing what he feels is right for him. Good on him. As we Australians say, "He's having a fair go of it." Everyone is different and on different life paths. Just do your homework and keep as many doors open as possible, be flexible and prepared to dump plan A for Plan B,C D, X as needed.
Of course you might just then fall in love with a nice Aussie, then go down the partner route lol That is very common: the backpacker who came for a year and 10 years later, is married with 2 kids and worried about mortgages and school fees.
Thnx Collin! I've been getting on well and have started getting around without crutches in the house. I've been looking into the different demand trades and found a list that actually specifies which jobs states are actively searching for workers in! Sorry I missed the invite. I don't check instagram very often!
A cert 3 in nursing will allow you to do agency work and they are likely getting $40 an hour now as a casual. They have had recent increases in minimum wage. That said, there is really no further advancement on that certificate alone.
Certificate 4 would need to be done to gain entry into other fields.
Ambulance officer is a highly sort profession with far more applicants than places. You'd want at least a cert 4 in a medical science and qualifying as a RN would put you in a great advantage. The proviso is as an international student, it will cost BIG!
How much do assistant nurses earn in Australia?
$61,008 per year
How much does a Nursing assistants make in Australia? The average nursing assistants salary in Australia is $61,008 per year or $31.29 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $50,751 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $84,931 per year.
@@Danger_Mouse3619 The caveat I made was as a casual. i have a friend in Sydney who works as a carer/nurse assistant and they get around $40hr as an employed casual working for an agency.
Yeah plenty of people printing up fake overseas certs and working at hospitals now
In Adelaide, many people arriving from overseas that I know have trained as carers working in the aged care sector. While working in aged care, they are also studying to eventually become nursing staff. They study until they are able to achieve the qualifications for the first rung and then can work in a more formal nursing environment, while they continue to accumulate educational courses towards their objectives of becoming fully qualified nurses.
Paramedics usually train on the job!
@@jenniferharrison8915 If you can get that job. I know of fully qualified paramedics that couldn't get a job in their field.
@@barnowl. They may need the start in smaller towns but all medical qualifications are useful!
@@jenniferharrison8915 Agree
See if you can get work in the field without the certificate. Be a Day-to-day aged care worker and say to them you want the job to pay for your studies. Also, maybe volunteer for a few days and see if that is what you want to do.
Maybe you could try for semi-skilled/unskilled work in a hospital environment, e.g. porter or nursing assistant? That would at least put you in the right place and give you a better idea of whether you want to try for nursing training/permanent residency? Best of luck 😊
Nicely explained Greg, you sure have done your home work on this. All the best in what you decide to pursue. 👍 nsw
Hope your recovery is going well. Very informative and honest video, I hope your pathway works out as it’s a great field that we always need people in.
A lot of those regional areas listed are within NSW, NSW Health or other providers are probably worth researching for State Sponsorship. Newcastle and Wollongong are very big population centres.
Just read Geelong’s listed on the list! Come down Geelong if you’d like easy access to a major city Melbourne. Not as country as Cairns
It’s isn’t true that Brits can automatically apply for a 189, we have to get an invite to. The rules for skilled PR visas is the same for us as anyone. It’s just whv that varies.
I was going to say, I’d not seen that. Was kinda excited when he mentioned it
I guess I misread the immigration website. Does it apply to Brit’s that are already in Aus then ?
@@gregjameson327 No, the rules for skilled worker visa (e.g. 190, 189, 491) apply to everyone, Brits do not get preferential treatment whether onshore or not. The rules around a WHV have recently changed for Brits due to a new trade agreement, but this is a temporary visa with max 3 years for those under 35. The descriptions on the immi website can be confusing though!
Good luck with your endeavour for Australian residency
Who needs to be a resident there or even the visit the country. It's a backward 3rd world country with rednecks.
Thank you for offering a balanced view in your vlogs, which is quite refreshing. 🤗👍
So many people who move to OZ complain about the "deadly wildlife" or about the cost of living without actually visiting the country or maybe do zero research and generalise.😜🤪
If you ever find yourself stuck in a seemingly hopeless situation, and need a place to stay I can offer you a room at ours. Although we live in the Gold Coast hinterlands (Scenic Rim is considered rural i believe), we'd be happy to help you out if you needed. We don't have a business or anything, so probably wouldn't be able to cover your rural hours requirements just on our little 5 acre block. But, my hubby could always do with an extra pair of hands. It'd be more a free base to explore your options in this part of qld if you happen to find yourself stagnating up there. 😊
I've become quite invested I your journey and really like your attitude. I really want you to find success and thrive here in Aus too. You've been thru so much already I'm afraid you might give up in the end. Keep plugging dude, you've got this.
Thank you ! That’s means a lot! I haven’t given up yet :)
Greg, good video! Another possible option to gain your PR was announced this week. The Australian Defence Force (ADF) need more recruits and will allow citizens from the 5-eyes nations (AUS, UK, NZ, Canada and the USA) to join the ADF. I'm not sure what the minimum sign-up period is but if you like adventure this could be a good option.
Thanks for the info! Thats defo something to look into!
Some MIS information, Indian and Philippine people seem to come to Australia quite prolifically in spite of perceived difficulties there seems to be few if they have access to the system.
Bc Albo made a deal with India to support Australia if something was to happen between us and China.
So now we have sold our souls to India.
Australia now recognises Indian's university degrees. No other contry would ever do that. Just look up where India comes in the world for education. I would never go to any Indian professional until I checked where they received their education.
Australia is fast becoming India 2.0.
Don't you think us Australians should of had a say in if we wanted Australia to become India.
Albo ruined this country in ever way possible.
Most commonwealth countries will have an advantage. Coming from the conical history and the political ties we've had from that.
If you want to get in to nursing if you take work in Disability Support or Aged Care you can be eligible for a Study Subsidy, but I think you must to commit to stay in the field for a number of months (depending on how long you study) before moving on to more general nursing.
Also look at visas prioritised in workforce area. In Western Australia there is a massive shortfall in key skilled and unskilled roles and many employers will sponsor you or it you have the skills in that area you could get fast tracked. Good luck on you tree change journey!
491 Visa is really aimed at persons who already have a skill in their home country. For example, formal education in some healthcare field, plus a couple of years "on the job". Waiting till you are in Australia to get that skill is going to be expensive (like everything else here). Remember the shift work and overtime all come with higher pay rates.
Visitors to Australia need to be aware the reciprocal health care agreements don't cover everything. You still need health insurance for ambulance and medical evacuation, non-hospital pharmaceuticals and non-emergency care.
With all the contingencies included, it's still thousands of $s cheaper than any similar health care in America! He has experienced that already!
I think ambulance service is free in QLD for locals and maybe reciprocal agreement countries.
Yes Qld's ambulance trips are free to residents of the state
I’m genuinely curious about your reasons for emigrating. Good for you brother! Welcome to paradise!
I love the weather here, especially in FNQ. Also I love work culture here as opposed to the US. I also have always had a dream of moving to a living in a different country, doesn't make a lot of sense but I've always wanted to do it sense I was little
@@gregjameson327See how you enjoy working in FNQ during the heat and energy-sapping humidity of the WET tropical summer. Some love it, others can't cope with it. As you commented, try to get around and see as much of Australia as you can before deciding where you want to permanently live . Or you may even decide to get employment in an occupation where you can move from place /state to place/state.
@gregjameson327 living in a different country gives you a unique perspective on the USA, Australia and the world that your friends who stayed at home will never get.
Living in cairns would be like living in Miami, you can’t possibly get a full perspective of the whole country. I hope you understand that Australia is roughly the same size as the USA, discounting Alaska.
Once Winter is over, all of Tasmania is classified as remote. If you've covered regional work, going to the capital cities offer a completely different experience. If you're looking at the health care sector there's lots of NDIS jobs that pay fairly well. To work within the WHV guidelines you may want to look at internal transfers to different locations so you don't breach the maximum time requirements.
That’s a good point. The company I work for atm has a lot of locations. Something I think might be pretty useful going forward !
@@gregjameson327 There's also the mining sector jobs and a lot of ancillary work there for WHV holders. Also solar farms are always looking for WHV employees.
Why not just train as a nurse? It’ll cost you but the pay here is great. Once you add in your weekend and evening/nighy increments it’s around 120-140k a year. Nursing assistant would also be more once you add in the increments. I’d be careful though as I’m not sure that NA is enough to get a visa. It normally has to be registered for visa
There’s another country in Africa where English is language spoken by all. But good luck trying to get a skilled visa if you’re from Liberia. A country settled by African Americans wanting to return to their spiritual homeland. A friend of mine came to Melbourne from Liberia (as a refugee) on arrival he was told he must attend English classes!! When he found out he would be settled in Australia he learnt everything about Australia and all its history and is now prosperous with a great job. From nursing assistant you can do further study to become a registered nurse on a higher salary. It can’t be hard to pass from what I’ve experienced
One reason, although there are many, and a simple interview would fine, and not requirement for a refugee visa. But it's really easy for anyone to apply for a temporary student visa, enrol for uni, and just pay for the first yr or a semester or whatever. And it's an illegal immigrant pathway for just enough money, add English test etc for a student coming from Liberia, easy pass, or not. Unfortunately its probably just geography
Organised and logal as usual! 🙋 It seems you are feeling a little down and negative at the moment, but you have already established yourself here and tested your strengths, it's just deciding your next steps! As others have said here, a basic quoted $ wage figure has not included penalty rates or alliwances, so don't base your decision on that! You could start with a First Aid Certificate that will open doors, and keep networking locals! Tme and Australians are on your side, keep going! 👍
Hi Jen! I actual did manage to get the basic first aid cert before my accident! It'll be in the 100 days video !
Might be worth looking into the Australian defence force , there's a big recruitment drive at present. It offers job security, training , able to travel the world , free medical and dental . Allot of trades offered medical is one as well gaing trade certificates. Also the further south you go in Australia the colder it gets .
Get that permanent residence status. You can do marine course, then work a fly in fly out job in off shore oil and gas. After training you will be on $210k a year, half a year off on vacation. Beats the same option back home.
If you have put time and money into study in the US best try and find a role that meets skilled migrant criteria using those credentials. Plenty of work in construction and construction management (both of which are usually on the list, especially for certain states and territories e.g NT WA, QLD).
I believe, although I could be incorrect, bur it may be possible if you have any skills or more over, a trade qualification, then a company can hire you on a company sponsored visa.
Australia originally came from the UK so we are part of the British Commonwealth, but most English speaking countries should have a higher chance. It comes down to your personal situation, skills and employability.
You MUST choose the CORRECT VISA for your intentions, otherwise you will not be granted entry and will be sent back to where you came from.
We have strong reciprocal agreements in place, unless a new government tries to change that situation! Few people are 'sent back' unless they are criminals!
@@jenniferharrison8915 I watch Border Security and in one episode, there was a nice American guy who wanted to work in Australia. He applied online and when he got to Australian Immigration, he was interviewed only to discover that he had applied for the wrong visa and had the visa that allows a person to come into Australia to attend a business convention and discuss future prospects for setting up a business in Australia. You can’t work in Australia on that visa. He was returned home later that day, so he actually wasted his airfare, poor thing.
@@Jeni10 You need a Work Visa everywhere! That rule is called visa fraud and it's because so many people try to slip in to check out business opportunities, then stay or scam us! It has to be restricted, so he was interviewed! The rules are far harsher in Canada and America!
@@jenniferharrison8915 He didn’t understand that it was the wrong visa so he was really disappointed.
@@Jeni10 It's not that hard to find Visa information! It's always sad, but we also have millions coming in!
Good luck mate enjoy your stay 👍
Greg, as time passes here, you will notice a significant improvement in your health and wellbeing, accidents notwithstanding. 😃. Our food is so much better.
Also, you can start with smaller steps and become a personal care assistant or something like that. Check it out and see if it’s any easier. I’ve been in hospitals and respite care in recent years and I couldn’t help but notice all the lovely people from Nepal who are really good at their jobs, from PCAs to nursing aides to Registered Nurses. Maybe some basic courses you can do online to bring up your skills. Or try a different pathway that earns you more money, allowing you to dave the $6700 a bit faster. Hospitality gets you by but you need to be able to save as well.
My thoughts exactly, still looking for a pathway to do that but I'll figure something out!
@@gregjameson327 one idea is to build a network through your social contacts and every business you frequent. Introduce yourself at shops and businesses you frequent, even the staff at your doctor’s surgery. Once they recognise you as a regular, you can start a conversation about your potential future in Australia. This can get you nowhere or it can suddenly bring a new contact into your circle who knows a good pathway for you to try. Try to keep regular business with as many places as you can, even just as a friend. You never know when or where a door might open! If you believe in God, talk to Him every day, asking Him to guide you. 🙏😍
NDIS carer, best way to cash up in health sector, generally you only need bls and first aid cert. I'm an RN in hospitals, all my friends working in NDIS are earning 15-40% more than me. Also good job to do if you're studying for something else.
Just looked NDIS is that a career in health insurance?
@@gregjameson327 It's looking after people with disabilities and they are funded by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) from Government funding. This includes people with physical and mental disabilities. I often see these NDIS workers out and about with their clients., doing activities, going to places, in a group. Of course their main priority is looking after their client's personal needs. There are different levels of certification.
@@gregjameson327 No, it's a carer position ie providing services to people with disabilities. It's called insurance but that just means that those who are eligible will get the support they require.
Weekend rates are higher per hour in Australia.
Being a citizen of any British Commonwealth country generally have an easier time moving to Australia. These include New Zealand, Canada, The UK, India and others.
Mate, with some (all?) nursing courses/training check out any necessity to do unpaid placements. Having no income in those periods is another consideration
No income? I would still plan on working while going for a certification
I do hope you get at least permanent residency in Australia. You seem to be someone any country will be lucky to have.
Im expecting a surge in views for this video as of recent events.
We love our Kiwi cousins. Also, we are part of the Commonwealth so UK folk are home here & us there.
We really need to massively increase the restrictions.
Welcome to Australia 🇦🇺
I hope your mission to become a permanent resident goes smoothly.
How do you like living in Cairns?
I am in Greater Melbourne
& Considering moving to Cairns.
I like it here and I love the weather. It's a bit of a slower vibe up here, but I feel its a lot more exciting if you have a car.
@@gregjameson327 That's great to hear mate 🙏
I prefer the warmer weather too.
I'm glad u like it there.
I think I will love that too.
A slower vibe works for me haha.
Love it isn’t what you know here but who you know. A one way ticket in depends on relatives already living here. They have all the connections and know how to work the system, move the whole family here including how to get Medicare cover and pension cards for grandma. If you are by yourself and an honest person it just doesn’t cut the mustard. Being a member of an organised crime family is even better.
How about marrying an Australian girl? Would that help? Hope the leg is getting better!
Hahaha that would work^ I think you get the boot if you split ways though
In Australia I've only ever met 2 residents who were born in America but I've met hundreds born in the U.K. Americans (and Canadians) just don't seem to move down under...
Yea it’s pretty rare, I’ve only met 3-4 Americans myself here
You have chosen the "working holiday" route to permanent residency but the best way for us is by skilled migration. Australia doesn't need more unskilled people but wants migrants who have skills to offer. Remember JFK said something like "ask not what America can do do for you, but what can you do for America......"
British have to go through the same system, we don’t get special treatment. If we need the points we have to do the English test as well. Most of us have to. I’ve not met anyone who didn’t so far. Your eoi to invite time is determined by your points so doing English test is normally necessary. Where we have the edge is that the culture, governmental and legal system ets is very similar to the British so we fit in quickly and understand more of the colloquialisms and the government systems etc
It isn’t fair that they can move hear easier than the US people .It should be same rules for everybody .
Greg you are very welcome here in Australia 🇦🇺 ... We love Americans they are so genuine, kind, hard working people ❤
The disadvantage of paying taxes in Australia AND the USA would be a big ??!! for a lot of Americans. I have seen on YT that Americans have relinquished their citizenship when they decided to live in a foreign country (married to a foreign national and had a family). It seems predatory that the US government tax Americans who are already paying taxes in the country they earned their $£€¥ then penalise them by forcing them to give up their citizenship to avoid the US practice of “double dipping”.
I haven't been making enough here at the moment for it to be an issue. But it will be interesting to see how things shake out for tax season next year^
@@gregjameson327 if/when you do move further south to use your professional skills and earn more 💴 it would definitely be a good idea to seek professional tax advice. Surely once tax is paid in Australia, the American tax would only apply to your after tax income. I know my daughter and her husband had no Australian tax liability when they lived and worked in the UK except on income derived from interest or investment, which didn’t reach a taxable amount in their cases.
@@judileeming1589you will get a tax credit for the USA tax return. I don't think it's a big issue but as you grow your wealth in Australia, get a house etc , the US taxes things that are zero tax in Australia. Your home could trigger American capital gains tax, for example but you have to have a high value of assets to trigger it I believe. But once you get older and an average house in Sydney goes over 2 million you might get a surprise from the IRS once you sell it !
@@brettogden6104 best to get taxation advice from a person that specialises in US/AU taxation obligations then. My daughter worked in the UK for six years and took advice from an accountant before travelling. Luckily she didn’t have any obligations here while in the UK.
I think there's also an age limit, around 40 I think but I don't know what visas or whatever that applies to
Just make sure you keep your US tax filing, including FBAR, up to date. Once you become an Australian PR/citizen, you won't be able to pull out money from the superannuation your employer is funding. Once it goes above a balance of $10K USD you need to file.
Thanks for the tip!
Everyone knows New Zealand first because there is an agreement with NZ. Plus, it's a little harder for them nowadays as they have some restrictions. Everyone else knows you need a skill Australia needs or is in demand. You forgot anyone with a criminal background won't be allowed in and if they commit a crime in Australia during their stay, they will be deported, etc. I can tell you how to get an Australian Citizen easier but I don't want others using it.
Thanks for the input, I knew i'd miss a bunch of stuff there are so many nuances to immigration!
Have you thought about a full Nursing degree, it will cost more but you will never be out of a job. Good luck whatever you decide to do.
Definitely. It would probably make sense to go back to the US take the classes and apply for a visa at that point. The cost difference is pretty huge ^
I believe the US took exception to being part of The Commonwealth. No backsies 🤣
New Zealand citizens have to apply to get Australian citizenship after 4 years of residence in Australia.
He said that
@@shazza160 He said NZ citizens have to apply for permanent residence after 4 years.
What about a Paramedic?
I know that its on the occupations list and I'm interested, not sure which one is a better path to be honest
It is very hard for white people to get pr now. Most immigration bureaucrats are Indians.
4th route: join the australian army?
If you're white you're alright, Keep Australia White - Peter Dutton
That's not true Australia is looking for skilled workers that will not be a burden on Australia Skin colour not noticed!!
That list makes me laugh only because Brazil is not mentioned i live on the Gold Coast and it is full of Brazilians and they own houses in my street and i have South African friends who had to jump through hoops to live here let alone the amount of money they had to have to enter the country
Do Brazilian's get extra benefits on Australian visas? I had no idea
@@gregjameson327 I've got no idea Greg but it baffle's me they either surf . cleaners , or work at Guzman Y Gomez 😂😂
Are you in the SES?
Good luck to you son...
Another suggestion is to go back to the States become a priest then come back. I believe the priest thing works in the US.
its very very expensive since the 60's property as expensive as london here in sydney ang floods that government cant get to grips with allowing houses to be built on flood planes? politicians that stuff around for years on a stupid net zero/etc etc and keep immigration to the countrys detrement,companies collapsing everywhere!
Go back to watching Sky News After Dark. y0u know Depression is treatable right? Even get 5 free visits to a mental health professional under Medicare. But I see you live in Sydney, which may explain your pessimism. On the bright side, it could be worse: you could be in Melbourne lol That would make me suicidal. Cheers from sunny Cairns
Bur at least Oz doesn't have a deathly gun culture or a crazy wanna-be President with crazies who will vote for him.
Visas are no good Greg if you don’t take care on our roads!
Back in my day we just stole a loaf of bread
nice
You can pretty much rely on any Kiwi not causing you any serious harm in Australia - just about all the really bad New Zealanders have already been deported under the 501 scheme.😂🤣
yes classic, and well spotted even though its blatantly obvious...the poms (Brits) basically just walk right in skilled or otherwise, but lets face it they play a key dual role in keeping the joint as white-anglo and loyal to the UK as possible and its been over the last 200 years let alone the kiwis aka south seas poms, they have total open access loser or not and in effect control our borders. Sorry to get political on your blog but its a rort, the privileged treatment poms and kiwis get in this country. All the best with your leg and residency application...should be no drama with your engineering background.
Most of the "advantages" UK citizens have under the working holiday visa scheme are due to a recent trade agreement. How much of an advantage they really are is an interesting question. But it is certainly debatable whether the working holiday visa really is the "best" option if you plan to pursue permanent residence.
History counts. UK and NZ are brother nations, US close to. If there's an objective of keeping "the joint as white-anglo" that's failed since the Anglo-Celt (British/Irish) population recently went into minority in Australia (less than 50%).
I agree I think what visa is useful definitely depends on your situation. The WHV is a nice safety net though^
I don't mind you seeking citizenship provided you are not bringing Trumpist/MAGA sympathies to Australia.Your country is looking more and more like a basket case politically, and we already have too much Trump influence in parts of our political landscape.
I would take Trump over the loony lefties like criminal sleepy Biden and dimwit Kamala!
Make Australia Great Again 😂😂😂 Good luck to Trump. ❤🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Lol bro saus Cairns in an aussie accent thats tough
Australia can be summer up simply in four words since the 70's, ITS BECOME A TOILET.