Pinkfrog

Thanks all. Bungo - no particular reason for Perth, except that's where we originally thought most of the opportunities would be. We visited 2 years ago, but also went to Adelaide which we really liked, but we were advised by recruitment agencies that it would be easier in Perth. We are looking for jobs, but, again on advice from recruitment agencies, have been told that we are unlikely to be able secure work until we are there, and that you can shut yourself out of jobs with some companies if you apply from abroad - does that ring true? SGHJLL - we have decided not to shop our stuff until we know where we want to live - planning to rent fully furnished until then. Is it true that you can't organise renting until you are there, because you have to view in person? in terms of industries - healthcare finance (accountant) for me, and engineering (primarily aircraft/aviation, but any really!) for hubby ... Good news or bad news for job prospects?? thanks for the help guys.

Hi all - this is my first post.... Visa granted, and hoping to move in Sept. But with jobs, schools, houses etc to sort at home and in Perth, don't know where to start. Moving with two kids, 9 & 3, don't know where we will live, so don't know which schools to look at. How soon do they need to be enrolled?? How much money do you need upfront for rent, cars etc? Really excited but also very overwhelmed. just been reading lots on here too saying Perth is in a slump.... Is that true?? Can't risk not being able to find work! I'm an accountant, hubby is an engineer. any words of wisdom, on anything, gratefully received!:confused:

Hi... Completely new to this.... We've got our visas, yay, and hoping to move in September. Meanwhile though, we are looking at buying some new landline phones, is there any reason why these wouldn't work in oz....? thanks for any advice!