Paul1Perth Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Take the train - the roads are going to be a nightmare Would definitely be going on bus and train. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Unfortunately yes, Abbott is very unpopular amongst the maritime circles. Why should Australian waters be treated differentially to the Australian mainland in respect of immigration controls and the workforce. Well debatable to what extent it is with the new visa allowing business to import whoever without checks. But I take your point. I recall when the powers that be claimed the demise of the Australian Merchant Marine was brought about by union demands. All too few vessels under Australian flag these days especially those of commerce. Hardly unique in the world of shipping though and use of flag of convenience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) Only if you're mental! Or very pissed, I've been both and not paid that :laugh: $11.50 pretty much normal in city locations though. Give or take a dollar. I do recall prior to boom though considerably cheaper. Edited February 12, 2015 by flag of convenience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I sat in a corner watching the show unravel :wink: I take it you didn't get knocked of your bar stool or covered in beer. You must have remained invisible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest66881 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I take it you didn't get knocked of your bar stool or covered in beer. You must have remained invisible. Why would that have happened, everyone likes me so much:wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Who got knocked off a stool? Can't blame me this time :wink::laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest66881 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Who got knocked off a stool? Can't blame me this time :wink::laugh: Me either, no one got the bollox to try it:laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Why would that have happened, everyone likes me so much:wink: Possibly because nobody knows you....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Me either, no one got the bollox to try it:laugh: A bit hard when you don't partake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest66881 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Possibly because nobody knows you....lol But they do:laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Who got knocked off a stool? Can't blame me this time :wink::laugh: You must have been tucked up when the feathers flew. Some interlopers from another table I expect. Possibly upset with the gaggle of Poms in the vicinity. No actually all part of the bonding process. A required ritual from what I hear. Scared me away anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 But they do:laugh: No I mean outside of your cyber persona. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 You must have been tucked up when the feathers flew. Some interlopers from another table I expect. Possibly upset with the gaggle of Poms in the vicinity. No actually all part of the bonding process. A required ritual from what I hear. Scared me away anyway. Ah I was working so missed it. Whoever designed high stool when alcohol is around needs shooting, major design flaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest66881 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 No I mean outside of your cyber persona. Best kept this way as i know where you all are:laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Ah I was working so missed it. Whoever designed high stool when alcohol is around needs shooting, major design flaw. Even without alcohol I struggle with them! The definitely don't mix with alcohol though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VijayWA24 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I will be moving here soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuffythetugboat Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Perth has always been a boom and bust town and it ain't booming. The bust is yet to come. There will always be people arriving still believing that this is the lucky country and that you will always be wanted downunder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellybingobingo Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 The thing is people who are coming now depending what they do have missed the boat a little or a lot ....if you work in oil and gas or mining ...I wouldn't bother coming just yet ...water industry are laying off too ...I know because my hubbies friend works for water corp ...in perth ....he said just let people find out for themselves because nobody believes u anyway ...they don't want believe it ...well I don't want believe it , but I wouldn't want anyone get here and not get a job ... ya see no one believes you they shoot ya down for having yr opinion on things I have been saying it a while like 2 yrs lol ... I may not explain my self very well but I'm not interested in big words. Just get to the point ...NO JOBS . people say of course there's work ...ya mental ...we are booming hairdressers bricklayers ect ....what they are missing to see is where do people have the money from to have their hair done , why do houses get built so people buy them who have jobs without a job u cannot pay the mortgage Coffee shops restaurants ect ...will all suffer ...so when I have people turning around to me for saying what I was listening to and see people shot me down , not that I'm bothered I believe what my hubbies saying ...he's never been wrong yet all my married life lol ...I do wish anyone well who have the balls to try it it's not easy , not just perth is effected other states are too ATM . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willbe Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Hi All Oh dear was just about to post asking for advice on gaining an Aussie Trade Certificate for Hubby he is a Mechanical/Pipe Fitter works on chemical sites, we have PR visa and are just about to put our house on the market, gutted as have like everyone else we have put everything into moving out to Perth with our 4 children, very worrying giving up our jobs home etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Hi AllOh dear was just about to post asking for advice on gaining an Aussie Trade Certificate for Hubby he is a Mechanical/Pipe Fitter works on chemical sites, we have PR visa and are just about to put our house on the market, gutted as have like everyone else we have put everything into moving out to Perth with our 4 children, very worrying giving up our jobs home etc. Take a career break and let out your home - belt and braces! Don't give up jobs/home if you can help it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Hi AllOh dear was just about to post asking for advice on gaining an Aussie Trade Certificate for Hubby he is a Mechanical/Pipe Fitter works on chemical sites, we have PR visa and are just about to put our house on the market, gutted as have like everyone else we have put everything into moving out to Perth with our 4 children, very worrying giving up our jobs home etc. I can't comment on the job situation in Perth but you do need to sit down and think about WHY you want to move to Australia. So many Brits have a vision of Australia as a place to have "a better life" with more opportunities for their children. Well, you can have a more outdoorsy life with more sunshine, but apart from that it's not a better life, or a worse life, it's just different. There are NOT more opportunities for your children, because job opportunities are actually much more limited here than in the UK - we may be a big place but it's a small population. While jobs were plentiful and there was a chance of earning big bucks from mining, there was an argument that you could come out for an adventure, even with 4 kids. Now you need to ask yourself, can I afford to pay the airfares, the shipping, the weeks in temp accommodation, the cost of setting up house again, buying a car (which of course you've already worked out, haven't you?), if I then have to pay the same again to go home? I'd say the only sensible option would be for your husband to go over to Perth on his own and see whether he can get a job, then the rest of the family flies over if he does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 It should be recalled immigration along with housing (the two go together) is what is sustaining the Australian economy now. Without the highest levels of migration in history or very close to we would be experiencing the early stages of a recession. Still may not hold it back of course as all economic indicators are gloomy and those in power have little idea what to do. Lower interest rates have failed to work to date apart from setting off Sydney house prices (especially)to dangerous levels. Increasingly competitive in the declining job market, although migrants do appear favoured in many areas over locals according to stats, very high housing costs all add up to a degree of bravery required in making a move to unchartered waters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Take a career break and let out your home - belt and braces! Don't give up jobs/home if you can help it. Sound advice. Test the waters first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Hi AllOh dear was just about to post asking for advice on gaining an Aussie Trade Certificate for Hubby he is a Mechanical/Pipe Fitter works on chemical sites, we have PR visa and are just about to put our house on the market, gutted as have like everyone else we have put everything into moving out to Perth with our 4 children, very worrying giving up our jobs home etc. We did it in 92 in the middle of a recession here and the UK. Both gave up good jobs in the UK with nothing to come to here. I was out of work for 5 months, unemployment was something like 11%. Perth is still the best state with rates at about 5%. Don't let a few scare stories put you off. Sure it could all turn to crap when you come, might do that where you live too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Hi AllOh dear was just about to post asking for advice on gaining an Aussie Trade Certificate for Hubby he is a Mechanical/Pipe Fitter works on chemical sites, we have PR visa and are just about to put our house on the market, gutted as have like everyone else we have put everything into moving out to Perth with our 4 children, very worrying giving up our jobs home etc. as a proffessional in the mining industry, I would not recomend you move at the moment. I am in month 8 of unemployment. If you have jobs at the moment, I would put it on hold for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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