gemini52 Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Working on a kitchen today and was chatting to the lady,she was telling me her grandson had taken a year out to do some travelling,thailand,new zealand,and had been in australia for the last four months,he has something to do with accountancy,he was telling her the ammount of jobs available are amazing,not just in his field but in general,so i ask the question what are we lacking in this country,maybe the fact we let every man and his dog in,and the dregs from europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linny Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 the grass is always greener i have frinends and a family down there .they keep telling us to come on down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Marty Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 (edited) Different way of life down there might not suit us all :good: Edited March 9, 2012 by Big Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 I know of at least four people who've moved lock stock and barrel to Oz, Only to find themselves back in Britain considerably poorer just a few months later and having to start from scratch. Usual excuses have been, Cost of Living, having to work, Kids go school 2yrs longer, Missing family/friends. All the same Im very envious, You gotta give it the best shot you can, but can you really do that in 2 or 3 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the last engineer Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 I know of at least four people who've moved lock stock and barrel to Oz, Only to find themselves back in Britain considerably poorer just a few months later and having to start from scratch. Usual excuses have been, Cost of Living, having to work, Kids go school 2yrs longer, Missing family/friends. All the same Im very envious, You gotta give it the best shot you can, but can you really do that in 2 or 3 months. not in two/three months you cant, seen them come and go here, all to easey to fall back into the "comfort zone" of what was, if you intend to give it a go a word of advise is to commit to two years minimum before going home, you need to see a difference as to why you left, it wont happen in the short term. and to those that want to go fir it, remember the ones you left behind bellowing in your ear " see you in three months when it all falls apart, make em eat their words, i did for sure, now i go back and try to offer the ssame breaks to guys willing to bring themselves, their skills, the families and the right attitude to make a difference, nine from my trips last year are here and settled in nicely, and do take into consideration that when i bring guys in i go full out making the transition as easy as possible, i have a package in place to all that includes housing, doctors, dentists, realtor, banking, a vehicle schooling, and of course the local pub for a social network, all are integrated into this family, wouldn't be much of a boss otherwise would i, basicaly I DO give a ****E,,,,, looking for more this year.. Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 i new a couple who went there, could not get jobs so came back here, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 My son is in Australia. Has had a few jobs and when one finishes for whatever reason he finds another within days. I am envious but it is a good excuse to go for hols. Was there just before Christmas and will be there in 6 weeks time. Just trying to figure out how I can get time to go again before the year is out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krugerandsmith Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 Working on a kitchen today and was chatting to the lady,she was telling me her grandson had taken a year out to do some travelling,thailand,new zealand,and had been in australia for the last four months,he has something to do with accountancy,he was telling her the ammount of jobs available are amazing,not just in his field but in general,so i ask the question what are we lacking in this country,maybe the fact we let every man and his dog in,and the dregs from europe. gemini52. If you decide to go .....Can I have your Maxus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini52 Posted March 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 gemini52. If you decide to go .....Can I have your Maxus? Think my days of moving mate are well over,dont really want to do that job in france,but just think of the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 (edited) If it were closer I'd love to work there for a few years. I feel a real affiliation with the Aussies and Kiwis. A sound bunch. The family farm in NZ, always been too scared to visit in case I get torn between two nations. EDIT: That and I'm **** scared of flying Edited March 10, 2012 by ack-ack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 (edited) I spent a year travelling round Australia with the Mrs 12 years ago and I reckon it took me nearly half that time to tune in to the place. If someone had asked during the first 6 months whether I'd like to stay there I'd have said No way. But after a few months the penny dropped, we fell in to the way of things and didn't want to leave. We even stopped worrying about the wildlife. But we were on holiday enjoying ourselves. If we'd settled there with all the stresses, strains and frustrations of everyday life thrown in and kids as well I can see how it would have taken many times longer to get used to the place. That's the trouble with emigrating, you're not on holiday. Perhaps people think Australia being English speaking and given its history will feel just like home with nicer weather. It isn't as simple as that. Particularly north of Brisbane, it feels as much Asian as European. There will be a culture shock which a lot of people aren't prepared for and never get past. We didn't make it to NZ but we found Kiwis restful company in Aus, quieter calmer and more restrained than the locals. Aussies, bless them, are not low key. Edited March 11, 2012 by Gimlet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastiebap Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 I've a mate who emigrated and keeps asking me to move the family over, offering me a job as well. But to be honest I personally don't have any inclination for the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artschool Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 I used to live in Sydney. had a great time could have stayed and don't regret coming back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 Its funny over the years the number of people who go but come back. Mind you thats true of lots of other places too. Spain probably being the best example. I think a lot of people go abroad because they are unhappy and the move doesn't cure it. I like America, go over there regularly but there is no way I would ever want to live there. I'd die of boredom, its just so quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 I think a lot of people go abroad because they are unhappy and the move doesn't cure it. How very true. But better to try and come back than lie on your death bed wondering what might have been. The bit I like most about Aus is where it says in the Atlas 'Population per square mile, 7.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave dog Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 Mate of mine left. He's gone to New Zealand he been on about for years, he said the country felt like home to him. As family is a bit on the odd side. If I had the money behind me, i think it would have to be canda for me. Her in doors would like New Zealand more. Although according fill in forms of the internet i have the points for both Canda, Oz and New Zealand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 (edited) How very true. But better to try and come back than lie on your death bed wondering what might have been. The bit I like most about Aus is where it says in the Atlas 'Population per square mile, 7.' Yes but every one of those seven is an Australian who hates poms If you have a thick skin its fine. If you take the pommy bashing to heart it will get to you Edited March 11, 2012 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 Yes but every one of those seven is an Australian who hates poms If you have a thick skin its fine. If you take the pommy bashing to heart it will get to you They manage to hide it quite well when they're pulling our pints whilst they 'do Europe' though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 Yes but every one of those seven is an Australian who hates poms If you have a thick skin its fine. If you take the pommy bashing to heart it will get to you Can't say I found that, though the reception varies state to state. Very Pom friendly in Perth, less so in Sydney. But then, as any Darwinite will tell you, everyone in Sydney is a poof, so what do they know. The rare genuine resentment invariably came from youngsters who'd never been anywhere. We've all got a few of them. Most Aussies, particularly the older ones, were charming. Very rude about Poms of course. The secret is to insult them straight back. You can be as rude as you like if you're witty with it. Give as good as you get and they love you for it. Its sulking they can't take. I can live with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margun Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 Do take into consideration that when i bring guys in i go full out making the transition as easy as possible, i have a package in place to all that includes housing, doctors, dentists, realtor, banking, a vehicle schooling, and of course the local pub for a social network, all are integrated into this family, wouldn't be much of a boss otherwise would i, basicaly I DO give a ****E,,,,, looking for more this year.. Blimey- you sound like a man on a recruitment drive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the last engineer Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Blimey- you sound like a man on a recruitment drive! a smart man that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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