misslilly

Do you mind if I ask a few questions? How many days your hubby works as a brickie, do they do saturdays too? Also is there many times where he can't work because of the weather? Does he have continuity of work? How much tax does he have to pay on his wages and is there anything extra on top that I wouldn't probably think about? Any info about working as a brickie in Perth would be most appreciated, it's been hard to find someone who is actually doing this job in Perth to be able to ask. Many thanks

Hi All We have been thinking of moving to Perth for some time now but are worried about how easy/difficult it will be to find jobs, buy house etc. and look to you guys for any help/advice. It’s really decision time as I have been ummmming and arrrrring for so long it’s ridiculous!!! Bit of background – hubby is 37 and a brickie, I’m 33 and a part time admin assistant. We have two boys ages 8 and 4. We rent here in the UK, we have a deposit which could be used for a house here (if we are able to get a mortgage) but this would hugely diminish when using it to move over to Oz and then converting it into Aus $ with the exchange rate so dire. My two sisters live in Perth so if I am honest that is a big pull for us to go, however we are trying to decide if we would be best just staying here and trying to get on the property ladder or risking it all and moving to Perth and starting again. We live ok here, don’t have much spare cash but enough to do the odd thing and have a holiday once a year. My concern is we move to Perth, can’t get jobs,or not well paid ones, cost of living too expensive etc etc. Also obviously having to start again buying a car, new furniture etc costs money! If anyone has any info on bricklaying work in Perth, wages, continuity of work etc, and also admin work for me. Also other things like how much tax do you pay, other hidden costs, healthcare costs, cost of living etc. How difficult is it to get on the property ladder over there as first time buyers, I hear the cost of property is very expensive. So many questions but any info that would help us make a decision would be very greatly received. Many thanks

You sound just like me! One day I'm 'yep let's go for it, you only live once' next day I'm 'oooh can we afford to do it, will we get jobs or end up living in a tent'! Drives me nuts! xxx

Hi Ping Pong! I'm facing pretty much the same thing as you. Moved to Oz when pregnant with first child and brand new hubby, he only lasted 4 months! I followed on some months later. 7 years on and another child in tow hubby says he is wanting to go but I'm too scared to make the move in case it ends up like last time and we come back, thousands ££££ lighter! As I'm always told you have to follow your heart, if you know what it's saying that is! For me I can't see myself in the UK when I'm old, but at the same time the move scares me to death! As you've said you're the only ones who can decide, just sit in the quiet and try to hear what your heart is telling you! Best of luck. xxx

Hi All We are thinking of moving to Oz with our 2 young boys. Many people say Oz is better for bringing up kids, more opprtunities etc etc, but is this true? Obviously Oz is not immune to crime, drugs, bullying etc, but is it a better place for kids to grow up than the UK? What about education? Any info/comment/stories welcomed! xxx