Guest kdal Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 We didn't actually visit the Opera House, just sailed past it on the ferry on our way to Manly, but it was still awesome!!! .. It Certainly is. We went to the Opera House and then went for a walk, our kids went running of infront of us to go under the subway, they were stopped by bouncers, we wondered what these men were saying to them. Anyway turns out it takes take you through but also there are loads of pubs under there so children have to be accompanied by an adult, we were amazed it was great!! Next time go for a walk through the Botanical Gardens then upto the Opera House and then for a bevvie under ground.:v_SPIN: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplethunder Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 Pinhead...at last I've been waiting for you to respond. It wasn't just the weather in Melbourne that put us off, it was the whole atmosphere of the place, the cbd felt very cold in terms of people's demeanour, then parts of the shoppng areas felt very much like Clacton, although we did both prefer the Queen Vic market and the cafe culture in Melbourne (the portions are certainly bigger as well!!) to comparables in Sydney, but felt that the restaurants along the harbour in Sydney were superb. Hubby has just asked what employment you are in? DOH just read you're last sentence, blond moment me bad!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pinhead Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Pinhead...at last I've been waiting for you to respond. It wasn't just the weather in Melbourne that put us off, it was the whole atmosphere of the place, the cbd felt very cold in terms of people's demeanour, then parts of the shoppng areas felt very much like Clacton, although we did both prefer the Queen Vic market and the cafe culture in Melbourne (the portions are certainly bigger as well!!) to comparables in Sydney, but felt that the restaurants along the harbour in Sydney were superb. Hubby has just asked what employment you are in? Might have just been the weather getting people down:dull: I found the Melburnians to be very friendly. The fish in Queen Vic market is fantastic. I'm an accountant by trade currently working in industry as a business analyst for a large US company. I worked for Tabcorp when I lived in Melbourne (they run all the TAB in Melbourne/Sydney as well as the Brisbane, Gold Coast, Townsville & Sydney casinos). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplethunder Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 Are you not in Melbourne anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pinhead Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 I had to return to the UK due to 'house issues', long story. Trying to sell my house at the moment, I have just over 6 months as my flight is booked for 12 Feb next year and my visa expires at the end of March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest earlswood Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 PurplethunderGreat commentary, it's always very interesting to hear peoples views on different places when they first experience them. As you pointed out you visited Melbourne at the absolute worst time re weather. I found it particular depressing in July until I started to take the opportunity to use the swiming & gym facilities in my building. Being in Melbourne in the Spring/Summer is a completely different experience. But you're right to see it at it's worst I just hope that the slightly better weather in Sydney doesn't sway your decision. I fell in love with Melbourne in only three short days in March 02 during my holiday which turned out afterwards to be my reccie trip. I liked Sydney especially the opera house, botanical gardens & Manly. However it felt too big & hertic to me, I much prefer Melbourne. People's initial reactions are often monetary when comparing their possible lives in the UK or Oz. What you need to do is also take into account the things you can't measure in money like being out in the fresh air, being able to spend more time with the family, your general environment, etc. All the best with your deliberations, lots more research needed I suspect. Let us all know whichever way you decide. PS I got my independant skilled visa via my ACCA qualification so pm me if you want any help on the accountancy side. Blimey....forgot they don't have fresh air back in blighty and you are only allowed to spend an hour a day with your family.:biglaugh: You really make my day sometines Pinhead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pinhead Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Blimey....forgot they don't have fresh air back in blighty and you are only allowed to spend an hour a day with your family.:biglaugh:You really make my day sometines Pinhead. Who said I was talking about Oz? I said you need to take these things into account in both countries. You could find yourself working long hours or being stuck in the middle of a city in either country. You should really learn to read, stop and think before posting Earlswood.:goofy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplethunder Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 Blimey....forgot they don't have fresh air back in blighty and you are only allowed to spend an hour a day with your family.:biglaugh:You really make my day sometines Pinhead. Good to see that you two are still having the domestics then! While I sit here chomping on my kangeroo jerky and thinking about what Oz does have to offer us, we both realised when we were there that it's the beach and sea that we both love being close to and we can get that in the UK albeit not as warm in the winter but it's still there. We're coming down to the fact that the only reasons to move are political ones...rephrasing that to mean our government leaning too far the other way and bending over backwards giving our hard earned taxes to those that see the country as a "soft touch", we saw none of this in either Melbourne or Oz even though they are both multi cultural cities, there didn't appear to be any "bending over backwards" to accomodate it's more a case of "fit in or go back home". Hubby is also concerned that Oz is that much farther behind the Uk in terms of IT and that a lot of business is starting to be moved to China as ours has moved to Asia over the last few years and the effect that will have on the economy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pinhead Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Hubby is also concerned that Oz is that much farther behind the Uk in terms of IT and that a lot of business is starting to be moved to China as ours has moved to Asia over the last few years and the effect that will have on the economy. That's a risk that almost all of us face nowadays where ever you are one way or another, long term job security is gone worldwide. There are signs that the trend to relocate support services to China/India is slowing if not reversing. Certainly my company has stopped investing in China due to concerns over politcal situation, 'placing too many eggs in one basket', etc I guess it depends on what area of IT you hubby is in regarding is exposure to this. Accountancy is another area that is potentially at risk but it's only really relates to processing functions rather than 'value added' or high end jobs. I've also thought whether the politics in the UK has driven my desire to move to oz having experienced the 10 years of Blair/Brown & Thatcher/Major. I certainly feel that after 10 years of the latter the country was better and after 10 years of the former it was worse. So the question is whether the damage done by Blair/Brown temporary or permanent? I have this one opportunity to radically change my life so for me it's certainly worth it. It's a tough decision but at the end of the day if you don't try it it you'll never know & if you do & you don't like it you can always come home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplethunder Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 That is what I keep telling hubby!!! I don't want to get to 50 and be "crap why didn't we!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kdal Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 That is what I keep telling hubby!!! I don't want to get to 50 and be "crap why didn't we!!" .. Thats what my hubby keeps telling me :biglaugh:. He says his not staying here thats for sure emmm think if I dont go he will go without me:nah: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplethunder Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 So dear all, Now that Melbourne is off the cards, I need information on Sydney suburbs as I've not researched it yet. Our criteria if we go would be commutable to CBD, good primary schools, and near to a beach and the sea, anyone got any ideas? Thanks Debs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplethunder Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 Sorry Mandisfam I've not been on for a while! I don't think the sun did sway us, Sydney just had a better feel about it than anywhere in Melbourne, we felt more relaxed and much happier, it's difficult to describe really! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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