GreatToBeBritish Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 A few months ago a friend of mine asked me to come over to her house as the Wanted Down Under team were filming an update on them about their move to Oz etc. I had to laugh to myself. Talk about it all being staged. I had to come through the door bright and smily. (it took 3 attempts). Then we all sat around the table and we had to say ''Oh life is so great over here .. so much opportunity, the weather! the Austalians! So great for the kids .. etc..etc...'' They have been over here for 2 years now and the husband as still yet to get a job. I don't actually come on here very often because I am too busy working 60 hours a week (same for my husband) just to make ends meet. If I had my time again I would certainly not have emigrated. We are so much worse off here than in the UK. I don't want to offend the ''Australian Lovers'' but this is how it is for us. The only reason why my friend did the film shoot is because they were getting paid. Funny that ... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhampa Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 hope you got a few $ for your part..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest66881 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Like most things TV related all comes down to numbers, at what ever cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 If you are both working that many hours to make ends meet you must be living a. Sea view area Sydney Harbour b. Massive mansion in Toorak Sorry but no-one struggles here on hours like that- you must be rolling in it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 A few months ago a friend of mine asked me to come over to her house as the Wanted Down Under team were filming an update on them about their move to Oz etc. I had to laugh to myself. Talk about it all being staged. I had to come through the door bright and smily. (it took 3 attempts). Then we all sat around the table and we had to say ''Oh life is so great over here .. so much opportunity, the weather! the Austalians! So great for the kids .. etc..etc...'' They have been over here for 2 years now and the husband as still yet to get a job. I don't actually come on here very often because I am too busy working 60 hours a week (same for my husband) just to make ends meet. If I had my time again I would certainly not have emigrated. We are so much worse off here than in the UK. I don't want to offend the ''Australian Lovers'' but this is how it is for us. The only reason why my friend did the film shoot is because they were getting paid. Funny that ... The only thing surprising to me is that in this manufactured age anyone would think there was much real about such a show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shell15 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 A few months ago a friend of mine asked me to come over to her house as the Wanted Down Under team were filming an update on them about their move to Oz etc. I had to laugh to myself. Talk about it all being staged. I had to come through the door bright and smily. (it took 3 attempts). Then we all sat around the table and we had to say ''Oh life is so great over here .. so much opportunity, the weather! the Austalians! So great for the kids .. etc..etc...'' They have been over here for 2 years now and the husband as still yet to get a job. I don't actually come on here very often because I am too busy working 60 hours a week (same for my husband) just to make ends meet. If I had my time again I would certainly not have emigrated. We are so much worse off here than in the UK. I don't want to offend the ''Australian Lovers'' but this is how it is for us. The only reason why my friend did the film shoot is because they were getting paid. Funny that ... They only pay for your flights etc nothing more..we applied for it and it states that in the term and conditions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRK AND CO Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 If you are both working that many hours to make ends meet you must be livinga. Sea view area Sydney Harbour b. Massive mansion in Toorak Sorry but no-one struggles here on hours like that- you must be rolling in it! And you point was ?? you know them ??? or are you just trying to put someone down for trying to make a go of things.I feel more sorry for you than them. well done GreatTobeBritish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 We made the pilot episode of this show ,way back in 2006. We also filmed an update a couple of years ago. You dont get paid for doing it, they will cover any out of pocket expenses you incur. After making the Pilot and then watching it back months later it was funny and actually quite amazing how clever the editing is. How things happening on different days ,appear to happen together and the biggest thing we noticed was how your words can be 'protrayed'.They did NOT say , 'You have to say ABC or D, but they did 'hint' at how they wanted the conversation to go..' . In the end it was a fab exprience and something the kids can look back on, we laughed at ourselves and didnt take offence at how they had done it, despite some negative comments from others .. Hence,, We knew EXACTLY what to expect with the revisited and if i hadn't been happy with how the 'camermen and editors' worked, then no way would we have done the revisited.. Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lemongirl Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Are you saying no one should come to Australia because Wanted Down Under is staged? That's sort of what your title implies. That's a bit extreme.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shell15 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Lemongirl let them think that... you see the secret is not to let them know what there missing out on, and keep that all to ourselves. We dont want over crowding on our (Australian) lovely beaches now do we Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jem32 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Hi People love to I over state things, Melodramatic to say the least. DONT EVER GO THERE IT RAINED ONCE ON A TUESDAY OOH Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chardy Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Sorry to hear it's not the "dream" life you expected but to tell everyone else not to come is a bit OTT ! Let us make our own minds up when we arrive...................you make your own luck and we all make mistakes, for it is some moving countries ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walvia Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 A few months ago a friend of mine asked me to come over to her house as the Wanted Down Under team were filming an update on them about their move to Oz etc. I had to laugh to myself. Talk about it all being staged. I had to come through the door bright and smily. (it took 3 attempts). Then we all sat around the table and we had to say ''Oh life is so great over here .. so much opportunity, the weather! the Austalians! So great for the kids .. etc..etc...'' They have been over here for 2 years now and the husband as still yet to get a job. I don't actually come on here very often because I am too busy working 60 hours a week (same for my husband) just to make ends meet. If I had my time again I would certainly not have emigrated. We are so much worse off here than in the UK. I don't want to offend the ''Australian Lovers'' but this is how it is for us. The only reason why my friend did the film shoot is because they were getting paid. Funny that ... You're absolutely right! Never mind these people who think Oz is a land of milk and honey. :skeptical: You all heard the OP, get right to it at once! Withdraw all your lodged visa applications.....that way I can get a bloody case officer and I can join the suffering down under.:dull: Thank you for the information, by the way. :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I have removed some posts and tried to tidy the thread, feel free to discuss topic but lets not get personal,please Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jem32 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Hi, People have to make their own minds up. But come on 120 hours and struggling . Do the Mathis even if only getting $20 ph it works out at 10400 per month not taking into account overtime rates and the fact it is looking at a very low wage. So we are looking at more than $2400 per week and struggling. By the way Pinocchio was a real boy Jason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AKA63029 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 At the end of the day it's 'just' a programme, which in the TV execs eyes means 'entertainment' be that good or bad. I often watch a programme about Snake Handling and go ballistic about the 'safety' procedures that are ignored. But yep, makes for great TV when you see some numptie bitten on a 'bare' finger.:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blobby1000 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I do not understand why "wanted down under" have to portray Australia as brilliant. Whats in for them? Why can they not make a programme based on the realities of moving to Australia? That is to say, some people love it and some people dont. Who is paying them to say Australia is great in such a biased way? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shell15 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I agree, that should portray it as it is for each individual family. Its not fair on anyone seriously moving out there and not seeing the pro's and con's of the move. They do show some who do not like it and dont move.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 If you are both working that many hours to make ends meet you must be livinga. Sea view area Sydney Harbour b. Massive mansion in Toorak Sorry but no-one struggles here on hours like that- you must be rolling in it! or in massive debt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I have removed some posts and tried to tidy the thread, feel free to discuss topic but lets not get personal,please Cal x Oh....Sh*t..have i missed it! dam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieF8 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Do the Mathis even if only getting $20 ph it works out at 10400 per month not taking into account overtime rates and the fact it is looking at a very low wage. So we are looking at more than $2400 per week and struggling. I did the same earlier at $20 an hour but decided not to post it....then I found this Australia's minimum wage is $15.96 per hour x 60 hours a week x 48 weeks of the year (assumed 4 week unpaid holidays) = $46,000 x 2 people = $92,000 ($100,000 if holidays are paid) Even after Super, Medi and Tax you have still got to be looking at a take home pay of $3,000 each If you are working for a company that is only paying you for 35-40 hours a week and expecting you to work 20+ hours a week for free then its you own fault; a)for doing it & b)for not changing jobs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest26110 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I have removed some posts and tried to tidy the thread, feel free to discuss topic but lets not get personal,please Cal x Maybe the poster is on a fixed salary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moven Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Why did you partake, if you felt it was wrong? Just curious? No flaming intended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sadiesmum Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I hate to break it to you but Eastenders isn't real either.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shell15 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 WHAT!!!! Dont tell me...surely. Father Christmas..is. :angel_happy_face_ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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