Hey there all, first of all I'll get the introduction started. I'm a 31 year old Pom living in Perth, just 3 months into my new job as a trainee financial advisor. Before that, believe it or not, I've been working on a gas rig, and even plastering! I've been watching the boards for a few months now, but figured it was time to register so I can post etc. I'm at the end of the Kaplan course, Entry Level Competencies, just starting my assignment!
Hi Andy, Welcome to the forum. When did you come to Australia and how did you end up with a trainee advisor's job? Also, do you have a family? Cheers Bill
Ahh, well...in answer to those questions. 1) I left the rig because it was too much time away from the family. Yeah, it was great money (I'm on 3x less than I was back then), but I used it to set things up so that life isn't too bad. I might not live in the best area, have the flashest car or the latest in gadgetry, but I am happy and comfortable with my situation. 2) I came to Australia just under 2 years ago. In fact, come mid November I can apply for citizenship, but I have to take the exam, lol. 3) It was a crazy situation, but I actually got a job through the company who dealt with the UK rollover of my pension to Australia. When I sat down to consider my strengths and interests, I realised that I was always interested in making the most of my money and pretty good at maths/computers (though not an expert in either). It seems to have stood me in good stead so far! One thing that concerns me is client relations and building up a potential client pool in the future. I intend to stick with my current firm for at least 2 years, get my Advanced Diploma, and then set up on my own. I'm not sure if that is a realistic time frame, but there are 8 modules to complete and I'm looking at finishing this one up in another month or so if I can get my head around the assignment. Hope that gives you enough data to steal my identity or something, lol.
Well you certainly sound as though you may have found your calling Best of luck with it all and hope your plans all come to fruition.
