Harty

4 hours ago, Marisawright said:

There are lots of reasons why people prefer the UK.   Australia is just as foreign a country as France or Spain, even though we speak English.  We have a different way of life, a different culture, a different sense of humour, and they may not suit you.  For some people, who come to Australia expecting a "laidback lifestyle", they're disillusioned when they face the same BS at work with the same long hours, and still can't afford a house at the beach ("same sh!t, shinier shovel" gets mentioned a lot).  Browse around the forums and you'll find plenty of people explaining why they want to go home or decided to go home.   

Of course, there are many people who migrate to Australia and love it, too (like me).  So much depends on what your expectations are, I think.  I prefer living in Australia but I would never, ever say Australia is "better" than the UK.  It's just different.  Australia suits me better, but the UK suits other people better.  Every country has its good and bad points and if you put them on the scales, Australia and the UK work out about even.

I would just say that if either of you is very close to your family, think very carefully before migrating.  Missing family is probably the biggest reasons why migrants go home. 

I would put alot of that down to lack of research and having the wrong expectations maybe?

I'm not expecting it to be easy and I will go with an open mind and embrace the change

There are some things I like about the uk but they are few and far between

6 hours ago, calNgary said:

I dont know how Perth is doing after Covid but Brisbane is ticking along fine and development is blooming in some area so maybe a good time for job hunting. Brisbane is also fantastic for families and you will never be short of finding somewhere different to visit or a different thing do each weekend. 

 Cal x

That's great to hear, Australia have handled things very well imo

How long have you been in Brisbane?

I love the location of Brisbane there just seems so much more to do there than Perth,  I do however love the look of the west coast, albeit there will be alot more travelling involved 

6 hours ago, Loopylu said:

Just wondering if you realise that you will need to get an OTSR (Overseas Technical Skills Record) before you can get a provisional licence to work as an electrician in Australia. 

Under the provisional licence you then have to undertake on the job training to cover any skills gaps before you get a full licence.

Without the licence you will only be able to work under the supervision of another licensed electrician.  From what I have read in the past on PIO, this has come as a shock to some UK trained electricians who have relocated here and they have ended up in low paid electrician's mate jobs until they jump through the licensing hoops.

Good luck with the move.  I'm based in Brisbane and have never visited Perth but can confirm that Brisbane is very live-able (but I would much prefer being in the UK!).

Hi

Yeah I have my OTSR, you have to do the skills assessment in order to lodge your PR Visa 

Oh really, how long have you been in Brisbane? Why would you prefer to be in the uk

59 minutes ago, Marisawright said:

In that case I'd definitely go for somewhere on the East coast, not Perth.  Nothing against Perth, but if you start out in Brisbane, it'll be easy to scout along the east coast and you have a wide choice of small to medium-sized cities to choose from in both directions.  

My vote would still go to Newcastle.  House prices much lower, good for families, less crowded, good lifestyle.  Great beaches too, on the doorstep of the wine region, and only two hours from Sydney if you fancy a weekend on the town.

I will check out Newcastle also thanks, thinking Brisbane is looking favourable over Perth anyway

Thanks for your reply it's very helpful 

Yeah got our PR visas already

Hi

Thanks for your reply, yeah I think Brisbane is swaying it, however the sunshine coast looks incredible also

I'm an electrician so hoping finding work wont be too much of an issue

Many thanks  

Hello

We are a young family of 3 and are looking to make the move over from the uk once things have settled down a bit.

We have narrowed our search down to Perth or Brisbane. I dont mean living in the city but in the outskirts of the city

Has anyone lived in both or moved from one to another and can share their experiences with us

Which place in your opinion is best for families 

We like beaches etc but being by a beach isnt a necessity 

Thanks & Stay Safe