MARYROSE02 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Hallo everyone I am still following this thread with a kind of awed fascination that it is still going! PP is clearly a wind up merchant. If you look back over her posts, every single time a solution has been offered it has been met with yet another tale of woe involving hand woven nappies or something. I am breaking my internet habit of always trying to be positive and kind .... to say this has got to be all garbage. Tomato ketchup? It is so bad its funny - I ate better than that on a grant at Uni and we really did eat rubbish then I promise. So - a wind up merchant. I am convinced of it. Either that or this is some sort of Ph D Psychologist researching the extent of people's gullibility during online chat. I am absolutely NOT going to write another thing and well done PP for keeping the joke going for so long. I may be tempted to take a little peek if the thread carries on though ..... PS If I thought it was of interest to anyone I would mention that my daughter is part of a car club in Sydney that enables her to use a small car whenever she needs one and avoid heavy annual insurance etc. charges. Cars are parked locally, she has an access card and pays a monthly sum much lower than car owning costs. I don't know if its just Sydney, think its called something like GetCar or Gocar. Compromise solution? Happy whingeing everyone :-) 'There were fifteen of us, living in septic tank in Australia. Eeh it were grand?' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plentymech Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 In my opinion only .....aside from the weather and the economy the Scenery is magnificent, wildlife, sealife, beaches with clean clear water.Compared to where we were in the uk the High schools seem better, the youth seem a lot more polite and focused. This could just be due to the area we came from and where we have ended up. The parks for the kids are fantastic, kids are welcome at places and are catered for with play apparatus, they are even happy to go to bunnings as they get to play. The people seem friendlier. We have only been here 4 months but these are my perceptions so far. I'm sure they differ for everyone! Nice post. Glad you’re happy so far. As mentioned before, we’re supposed to be heading out in approx. two months once the house is rented and a position acquired as much as can be from the UK. Constantly doing research but always find myself back looking for real life experiences here and other forums which can be the worst thing to do sometimes. Hooked up on this thread from the off and if I hadn’t hardened myself already for the cost of living hike then I’d be even more worried than I am. Am living, by the average standard, a comfortable yet unfulfilling life. Maybe Oz is for us, maybe it isn’t but there’s only one way to find out and if we don’t go now then I know we’ll never know and would always have that hanging over us. Back on topic as much as possible with this thread, I’ve always wondered but never asked on my visits why there isn’t more competition down under for the grocery market. One of the biggest reasons for low food prices in the UK is the fierce competition between the big four. I can only assume Tesco, et al, haven’t steamed in with all guns blazing, igniting a price war, is the population numbers and logistics. Anyway, am ready for the savings to be depleted for the initial period of settling in so hopefully I can concentrate on the positives during the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1977 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Nearly right.. :wink:They're called GoGet. Their cars are parked everywhere around here. It's a great idea, but not available in Perth, unfortunately. http://www.goget.com.au It's coming to Perth in 2045, and the freeway will be finished all the way up to yanchep in 2004. That's what was said in 2001. It's stil 30km short of that today ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 It's coming to Perth in 2045, and the freeway will be finished all the way up to yanchep in 2004. That's what was said in 2001. It's stil 30km short of that today ....... Hence perfectly understandable when folk say they're coming out for a better future for their kids......long term planning folks, your not wrong... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Nice post. Glad you’re happy so far. As mentioned before, we’re supposed to be heading out in approx. two months once the house is rented and a position acquired as much as can be from the UK. Constantly doing research but always find myself back looking for real life experiences here and other forums which can be the worst thing to do sometimes. Hooked up on this thread from the off and if I hadn’t hardened myself already for the cost of living hike then I’d be even more worried than I am. Am living, by the average standard, a comfortable yet unfulfilling life. Maybe Oz is for us, maybe it isn’t but there’s only one way to find out and if we don’t go now then I know we’ll never know and would always have that hanging over us. Back on topic as much as possible with this thread, I’ve always wondered but never asked on my visits why there isn’t more competition down under for the grocery market. One of the biggest reasons for low food prices in the UK is the fierce competition between the big four. I can only assume Tesco, et al, haven’t steamed in with all guns blazing, igniting a price war, is the population numbers and logistics. Anyway, am ready for the savings to be depleted for the initial period of settling in so hopefully I can concentrate on the positives during the same time. I think in Perth's case the expense wouldn't warrent the expenditure. Small population....but more to the point the big two pretty much have it sown up. By that I mean they have location. There is not a lot of land available in established suburbs or at least in the right locations to facilitate such a move. The big boy's have economic cloud and influence to frustrate interlopers wanting to break into the party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest30085 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) Ive read this thread with great interest as I will probably be looking at moving to Perth in the future . . . . And Im kind of amazed that this thread has carried on as long as it has (but hey this is PIO, I shouldnt be that shocked) And whilst these kinds of thread shouldnt become a witch hunt, as we know everybody's perceptions of events, places are different, Im just a little bit confused on the OP's actual circumstances. . . . . Originally you were going to Sydney on a 457, then you mention getting a house just outside Melbourne CBD, then you are off to Perth. You say you husband has been mostly out of work since 2009 but on another thread he was working as a Sales Manager earning £55,000 in the UK. Then on another thread the same week/month you point out only you were earning (£40,000 plus minimal tax credits and OH was out of work) and yet your children were still privately educated. Then the ages of your children have changed from 11, 9, 8 and 2 to another thread where you are asking about taking over two prams on the plane as you have a 4 yo and a 2 yo? So, Im not confused about you cant manage on $220,000 per annum - as thats your perception of living costs in Perth if thats where you really are, but I really cant get my head around your change of circumstances since you joined PIO in April??? :confused: And before Im boiled alive or called unkind - Im only going off the OP's posts :wubclub: Edited August 23, 2012 by guest30085 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 But now one is a baby that is not even eating any food. ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1977 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Hence perfectly understandable when folk say they're coming out for a better future for their kids......long term planning folks, your not wrong... So what is a better future for your kids then, explain... If your kids are 4 and 5 for example how can you tell when there 18 the future will be better here, a 14 year gamble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest30085 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 But now one is a baby that is not even eating any food. ..... Blummin breast pump must be made of solid gold . . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 but I really cant get my head around your change of circumstances since you joined PIO in April??? :confused: And before Im boiled alive or called unkind - Im only going off the OP's posts :wubclub: I'm glad I'm not the only one confused. I read in yesterday's comments that PP had decided (a) to return to the UK almost immediately (b) to return for the eldest to start A levels. Whatever the actual age of the children that has to be some years yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest30085 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I'm glad I'm not the only one confused.I read in yesterday's comments that PP had decided (a) to return to the UK almost immediately (b) to return for the eldest to start A levels. Whatever the actual age of the children that has to be some years yet. Parallel Universe?? :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieF8 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 It's a blag, there's no way this is real Other people gave her recipes and tips and she ripped into them I pulled her figures to bits and she said nothing, just carried on as if I hadn't posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 . Back on topic as much as possible with this thread, I’ve always wondered but never asked on my visits why there isn’t more competition down under for the grocery market. One of the biggest reasons for low food prices in the UK is the fierce competition between the big four. Not only is the population one third of the UK (not to mention the millions close by) but it is spread over an area equivalent to Morocco to Norway and London to Moscow. So the logistics are completely different. Also, Australian farmers are not subsidised in the way that UK and EU farmers are. If the true cost of production was passed on to consumers, food prices in the UK would rise significantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest30085 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) I agree, nothing adds up. The OP cant remember the ages of their children, what city in Australia they have moved to, whether the OH is employed or even exists, whther the Mother in Law is with them or not as a baby sitter - yet there is no mention of childcare fees which would make their claim of struggling slightly more believable. If only they realised they can look back through all of their posts . . . . they may have remembered the ages of their children and may have had a much more compelling argument. . . . . If you are going to bullsh7te . . . . at least remember the basics! :laugh: Edited August 23, 2012 by guest30085 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Blummin breast pump must be made of solid gold . . . . . I dont know any 2 year olds that dont eat any food!! Well mine never stops eating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laguna Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 PP said in an earlier comment that she and her husband are in the medical profession but wouldn't say exactly what! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laguna Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 It's a blag, there's no way this is real Other people gave her recipes and tips and she ripped into them I pulled her figures to bits and she said nothing, just carried on as if I hadn't posted Same here she hasn't replied to three of my questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob1 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 May be she's gone back to living in that tent in Africa - would be cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 'There were fifteen of us, living in septic tank in Australia. Eeh it were grand?' Being a lady of a certain age ..... that sooooo reminded me of the old Hovis adverts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher1 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 hee hee no outraged responses to me either (yes I know I said I wouldnt post again...) I hadnt even noticed the age discrepency - well spotted. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliebhoy Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 We came here for my job which hasn't really worked out and I want to leave after just 4 weeks.So rather than look for another role in Perth I am seriously considering reverting to the original plan which was to go to Sydney. In Perth I am paying $650 a week for a quite run down house in a really good suburb about 30 from the city. Food prices are mental, 5 of us one is a baby and breast fed thank god, still spending $700 a week on food and if I am honest DH and I go to bed hungry at times because we've just run out. DH earns $140,000 and could work in Sydney or Perth, I earn about $80,000, might be able to command a bit more and a car in my next role - didn't know that when applying from the UK. Any thoughts/info would be gratefully received. stay in liverpool :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieF8 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 stay in liverpool :biggrin: Wirral is NOT Liverpool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PomPrincesses Posted August 24, 2012 Author Share Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) Actually what on earth do I care about your opinions if you can't stick to the point/matter in hand. Edited August 24, 2012 by PomPrincesses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1977 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Wirral is NOT Liverpool It's north of Watford ... That's all what matters...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieF8 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 It's north of Watford ... That's all what matters...! :laugh::mad::laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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