Oz or Uk?

spring · 13-02-2008, 09:56 PM

Hi all

Me and my husband have the chance to move to Oz on a working visa but we have been asked to think where we would like to live. We are a family of four two adults, a two year old and a new born, of course we would ideally like somewhere close to the cost but don't really want a hot stick climate.
We currently live in Stoke on Trent (not the nicest part of the UK!) and are sick of turning on the news and hearing of another teenage knife crime or "yob culture". We know there is going to be crime over there as well but is it anywhere as near as bad as here?
We both have good jobs and are close to our familys but want a better life for our kids.
Please can someone advise us if the Oz lifestyle is better?

calNgary · 13-02-2008, 10:10 PM

We moved to Brisbane,it does get hot but we havnt suffered anything unbearble,,we like the laid back lifestyle over here and cant believe how friendly and helpful the aussies are.There is so much to do for familys over here im sure you would love it,good luck with everything
Cal x

Australia · 13-02-2008, 11:08 PM

Gday Spring,
My Hubbie and I live in Stoke too we have just put our big application in and Im scared but excited too!
Hubbie is an engineer (Fitter) and visa is subclass 175. I work as a business support officer for local council.
We went to OZ for a holiday two years ago and luvvvved it, visited Sydney, Brisbane and Sunshine Coast, had a fab time and were looking forward to having a better lifestyle, more time outdoors enjoying the sunshine and plenty of Barbies! We hopefully want to start a family in the next few years and want to have the best future possible!!
Were planning on going to Newcastle NSW which is about 2 hours away from Sydney and there seems to be quite a few jobs for Hubbie, plus it is arty and cultural with museums, galleries, bars, restaurants, and plenty of beaches and ocean baths that are safe to swim in. I would love to get a job related to the arts as I have an art degree.
Maybe check the website out www.visitnewcastle.com.au .
Will be good to stay in touch! Good Luck with everything!!x
Oh forgot to say one thing I will miss from Stoke is the Oatcakes!!

spring · 14-02-2008, 06:49 PM

Thanks Austraila
My hubby is a HGV Fitter and we are in early stages for his application.
Newcastle as been recomended to me before by someone who knows of another ex stokie who lives there, def have to check it out.
Im working in recruitment at the moment so hopefully I should not have much prob finding work out there.
Where abouts in Stoke do you live? Are you sick of all the hoddies and chavs two?
Yes we will miss the Oatkaes but apart from family that is all we will miss.
Thanks again for the advice, will check out the website.
I will keep you posted. XX

Australia · 14-02-2008, 10:15 PM

Hey there Marc and I (Kirstie) are from Fenton and ya right its depressing here def up for a better life and some sunshine.
Good luck with your application, fingers crossed.
Will be good to keep in touch and compare notes and you never know we might be Neighbours in OZ?
Speak soon Kirstie.x
Ps if you find any good info about Newcastle, keep us posted!!