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