Hi all sorry for late reply my emails come to another account without telling me. Anyway as is usual most of the questions are related to work ,ie construction. Perth is very busy at the moment and a real shortage of brickies. I was bricklaying
Last year for several months and it is hard work bricks go down at 6am and in 40 degrees plus. I now work in rennovations. There is lots of work in construction.it is very different from the Uk each trade does there trade only , no multi trading . They simply don't believe it is possible. It takes a while to convey to them that some guys can and are good at several trades. Over time I have built up a reputation for being versatile in many aspects of construction. I am now extremely busy. This has taken time and resolve. Some of the ways they construct here are very dated , ie plastering ,roof construction but as far as they are concerned they are the BEST in the world. After a while you get used to it and just go with the flow. It's true many Brits that come here don't stay in the trade they came with. One thing that stands out is that there are many opportunities for your kids as they leave school and they can achieve much more than if they stayed in the Uk . Anything seems to be possible unlike the still going Class system which is so apparent in the Uk.
hope insight is useful.
My wife works in retail and can't believe the shocking way customers are dealt with. Arguing with customers through the day about faulty, or shoddy goods which are trying to be returned is commonplace, in fact most of the customers returning stuff are Brits etc who are used to returning goods with no issues.
They still send faxes , this says everything. At least it's sunny
Hi all . Some may remember me. Just thought I'd offer my thoughts on the move to Aus as we spent time in the forums getting tips (they Are there) anyone who wants tips on work, rentals ,way of life etc ask away,
happy to help if we can. I'm in construction( not for the faint hearted) the wife working in retail, ( Charles dickens parallel) ask away. Ps not interested I the uk versus aus debate, been there done that.
Hi all. does anyone know a website builder that is able to do a website for me.Good quality, and more professional than some iv seen locally. I'm based in Tapping. All help appreciated. regards J:wink:
Wow, I was just examining the gaps down the side of the window and I could just make out the outline of the builder who built the house stuck in the cavity........should o gone to specsavers:wink:
I wonder if anyone can tell me why that when houses are built here in WA that they don't seal around window frames. We live in a newish house and there are wide gaps around all the frames.you can hear crickets in the cavity on a night and I imagine that there are all sorts of creepy craw lies that board and lodge there. Why don't they use silicone sealant. I think there may be a business opportunity there. Wonder what you think......
Hello there, I have been in WA for three months and I am based in Tapping. I have over twenty years in construction and am competent in all aspects of brick and block work. I am holder of silver trowel for plastering and am skilled in most aspects of construction. I previously owned a successful construction business in the U.K. which specialised in refurbishment and renovations.I am interested in any construction work available. Drop me a line , cheers jules