Bibbs

Quite, some will, but it's generally designed for where the majority of sales are. You'll probably find a lot of those Japanese cars in the UK were/are actually built in Eastern Europe or France (they tend to rattle more then the Japan built ones). Merc, BMW are generally left. Euro spec Holdens (Opel/Vauxhall) are often left, with the Commodore being right. All Japanese spec'ed Toyota/Honda/Nissan/Mazda I've driven have been right. But it's isn't an "Australia" thing. It'll be more likely a Japan/Thailand/Indonesia/Australia/New Zealand market car. And being on the 'door' side of the wheel is 'correct'.

Well where will Cameron and Osborne be working, once they quit being in government? You guessed it .. somewhere in the EU government no doubt.

Has nothing to do with Australia. Generally, cars made by companies based in RHD countries will have the indicator on the right. And cars made in LHD countries will be on the left. So Holden, Aussie Fords, Japanese cars etc will all be on the right side. Euro and Yank cars will be on the left. It's so you can change gear and indicate at the same time. But it's cheaper to move the whole unit from one side of the car to the other, instead of having to re-engineer it.

So she *IS* a citizen then?

Or just export them too .. if she's the legal guardian.

Stick the kids in Economy. And you fly Business. Would solve any issue, for you.

Been in Oz 28 years from the age of 2. She never obtained Oz citizenship. = Good Bye!

So you are saying there were bad points and good points? (it's a joke - lets not turn this political).

And I've lived in Wales, where it's like that for months not days.

I think the opposite. For me it's better to live here (relaxed and unstressed) and go somewhere else for a holiday. Perth's got enough stuff to have a constant tick-over of things to do while living here. but then you can get away for the big-ticket stuff, and come back to beaches and no traffic.

Why would you go all the way out to Joondalup? It has about 300 shops. Whitfords has 300+ shops, Cannington has 290+, Garden City has 270+ Morley is huge (220+) , Innaloo (120) & Karrinyup (170) are both big areas. That's without all the surrounding specialist shops (from ethnic food to pool supplies). And that's ignoring Perth itself with everything discount from brand outlets at Waterfront through to Prada/LV/and Rolex around King St, through to the awful tourist shops in the Forrest Place. Okay, there isn't a Harrods or a Lafayette .. but I think most options are covered.

St Georges Terrace. A small road in Perth where all the main businesses have their HQs. (I currently work at the top end of it).

This is a problem. People move to "Perth", live in the 'burbs an hour out of the city and then complain it's boring. There is always something on, if you are open to it. In the last few weeks I've been the the V8SuperCars, AFL (I'm a season ticket holder), the beach (several times a week), walks along the river, out for coffee, to a few local micro-brewery bars, a cider house, a winery, a few pubs. Had a friends party (only adults) in a cricket club. Been to the cinema for some art films. Eaten out at a few great restaurants, been on a motorsport trackday. I've also had to skip other things like concerts, motorsport events, country drives in the hills etc. due to date clashes. To be honest, I'm shattered. But standing at the end of your driveway looking out for things to do, you'll get bored pretty quick. Perth is a little sterile, but for me that's nice for 'home'. When I want something else, I'll go on holiday (I've just spent 3 weeks in Europe doing exactly that).

It used to be like that. Not anymore. Very visible Police activity now makes it quite safe. Which is a shame, as it's also lost a bit of it's edge and vibe because of this.

For me, at the moment, yes. Better work, less commuting, more pay, more affordable houses, better social life, better outdoor life, cheaper hobbies. I've just come back from a break in the UK, and I'm not sure I could live there again. Not for the moment anyway. But you have to suit Australia, not every one does.

Australia isn't setup like this. It's closer to the USA with suburbs. I know of nowhere like the Thames Valley (having lived in the area for 20ish years). Currently doing IT in Perth.

Was going to say the same. I know a lot of degree qualified mechanical / industrial engineers. Ones with good experience are finding new jobs when they lose theirs, but the newly qualified are struggling.

The Swan Pub in Pangbourne. Obviously not been in 5/6 years, but it used to be nice on a summers day to watch the world go by. Aberystwyth Harbour. Lovely place (outside of term time) to unwind. Great driving roads into the town.

"no Australia experience" = "we don't like you, but want to let you down easy". I was a developer with a Degree and 10 years experience (5 in UNIX, 5 in Microsoft). Took me 4 weeks to realise recruitment agents are rubbish, and then 2 weeks to DIY the hunt and get a few offers. Went for a .NET / SQL role having never used either too heavily. Been here 5 years now. Also consider contracting. Means the companies can get rid of you easier, which makes them happier to take a risk.

Generally means they don't like you as a candidate, and it's an easy get out for them. One of my clients has a full mix of Europeans, Asians, with a few other nationalities thrown in. But they are all a 'good fit' for their job.

I kinda agree. But I've found moving has given me a better 'work/life' balance. Good public transport links means I walk more (leaving the car at home and getting the Train/Bus), and I exercise in the spare 'life' part. More money means I can do outdoor activities that I couldn't before. Also combined with cheaper and better food, means I'm less likely to eat a KFC or a microwave meal.

It's not true. Test showed the same as a placebo. They think it's down to the wrong type of pollen. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/10/health/10really.html?_r=0 My health has improved. My BMI is still the same (~23) but my body fat has dropped. I now walk a lot more (as I've changed my commute and live next the beach), I gym several times a week and am more active on weekends. I've also changed my diet, and cut out a lot of bad eating habits. Also my hay fever is drastically reduced, which is great as the anti-histamines I took for 4 months gave me mood swings (always felt tired and groggy). Haven't had a day off sick in 5 years either (But that could be down to being a contractor. I also wasn't sick often before). Generally I feel a lot better, and am a lot happier.

As above, lie. Take your Perth addy off your CV. If you get an interview (not an agency one, but a proper one) get them on the phone, explain you are "just in Perth on a break" and you'll "head back for an interview". Then book flights/hotel and have the interview.

New rates are out in the Robert Walters Salary Checker app.

I found one this week. I'm up in the city area if it helps. I'll need to back though. PM me.