Candygirl Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 For those that have recently made the move down under, what would you say is the best and worst of your new life in Oz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Best - Weather, lifestyle, size of property, kids happier. Worst - My mother visiting for 3 months because it's too far to come for a week :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Best, weather, beaches, open space, countryside. Worst. Prices, shopping, diversity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AKA63029 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Best: FISHING Worst: No fishing due to 'working'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AKA63029 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Best - Weather, lifestyle, size of property, kids happier. Worst - My mother visiting for 3 months because it's too far to come for a week :confused: Once Mr Branson gets his super dooper high speed plane running your mum will no longer have that excuse Kate.:biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintpot Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Best: less commute=more family time, weather, outdoors/beach/cycling/running is easier, industry outlook, city life and opportunities, some of our new friends, wife being near her little sister, son happy Worst: housing cost, having to rent, annoying tax hike I could do without, had to take a step back in career in exchange for better future outlook, missing some friends (not really family though, guilt!), suspect remoteness/smallness (of economic area) will get on my wick eventually, NSW bush is a bit monotonous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintpot Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 ^Just read that back to myself and the things in the "best" list are way more important than the others, which says something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candygirl Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 Some of the things that we are looking for. I think I must sound like a right Moaning Minnie today. To some we must have a wonderful life in Spain. We have a good business, a nice house and lovely friends and family, who visit us as much as they can, but we want the same lifestyle but in a more stable economic environment, be able to communicate with everyone (easily) and have better prospects for the future. We feel that Australia can offer these things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpodom Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Best: lovely house (with space we could only dream of in England) job I really enjoy (pays well and feel appreciated, whats that about?) better work life balance (wasn't too bad before tbh) commute work varies from 10 to 20 minutes nice suburb near the river tracks for running and cycling(though should do much more) beautiful beaches within 30 mins drive kids and mrs harpo happy have made a great friend through PIO: we keep each other sane EVERYTHING IS SO BLOODY EASY! Worst: Distance from blighty (cost and duration of travel to UK a big turnoff) i have no urge to travel around Australia or SE Asia...I'd rather spend my time pottering around France. My kids missing out on grandparents and cousins (that's a BIG one) I have had this unexplained lethargy for the last 3.5 years..is it contentment, or has my brain shut down? EVERYTHING IS TOO BLOODY EASY!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FatCats Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Best: (crikey, here goes) some new friends made, being able to sleep in (unemployed) which is doing wonders for my wrinkles :cute:, diving in warmer waters although viz can be crap, husband seems happy, seeing new things for now (likely to wear off), knowing I am nearer to places such as NZ that we can hopefully visit one day if we don't go home first. Worst: too far away from Europe and the European feeling I miss so much, unemployed, cash flow not allowing for travel or treats, renting and rubbish housing on offer, rental inspections, craving stimulating conversation ( hopefully change with a job), traffic in Sydney, I could go on but that will do for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintpot Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Sounds like a job would solve most of that tbh What's your line of work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FatCats Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Sounds like a job would solve most of that tbh What's your line of work? I used to be in a very good job.... Business development and marketing of real estate development projects in China, for a Uk firm.... Despite having 15+ years experience and a good degree I am not flavour of the month in Sydney :frown: Jamie Oliver is getting most of my attention at the moment, working my way through his recipes A to Z :cute: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairystar32 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Best.. waking up each day and looking outside at the beauty feeling the sun on my face standing at the gold coast, my hair blowing, sun beating down, sea on my toes and clean sand on my feet, feeling thankful too be alive. Living in a lovely area in a house we could only of dreamed of in the UK Our children growing up far more slowly and not affected by their home culture of alcohol The fresh fruit and veg and food in general being back with my best friend The people, made lots of good friends in a short time Worst Missing my family and flight's being soo expensive Missing 3 family funerals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kristie M Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 My partner moved here four years ago from Scotland. The best part was (of course) meeting me, and having our beautiful girls He loves the weather here, and the opportunities is has given him (he now runs his own business). The property market is much easier to enter as well. However, all he whinges about is our food! Apparently the Scottish Bacon, and the indian take aways are just far superior to Australia haha.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kristie M Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Oh and certainly the fact that he misses his family!! And with two little girls of our own, and no family around, this can be tough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpodom Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I used to be in a very good job.... Business development and marketing of real estate development projects in China, for a Uk firm.... Despite having 15+ years experience and a good degree I am not flavour of the month in Sydney :frown: Jamie Oliver is getting most of my attention at the moment, working my way through his recipes A to Z :cute: it's crazy that you cannot get a job, much like AaronS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SupportPants Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Best the beaches, the ocean, diving on the reef (agreed bad viz quite often), the humpback whales and other amazing wildlife the space Worst inability to find decent work despite MBA, 10 years managerial experience the feeling that I'm cut off from everything that is happening in the world (probably as I don't feel I belong here) the expense of everything - even if you earn great money retailers rucking you for so much is very annoying. Many large items are five or six times the price here and the choice is very limited boredom - people are friendly but its hard to find good conversation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike@Bonbeach Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Best. Two grandchildren since we moved out here in 2007..The newest one Josie only born 3 days ago Worst... The cost of living, and before all you workers who say you earn more in Australia so it doesn't matter, it does to us being dependant on our UK pensions. Mike and Connie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlobeTrotta Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I used to be in a very good job.... Business development and marketing of real estate development projects in China, for a Uk firm.... Despite having 15+ years experience and a good degree I am not flavour of the month in Sydney :frown: Jamie Oliver is getting most of my attention at the moment, working my way through his recipes A to Z :cute: I too have succumbed to becoming a domestic goddess but i dare say I don't look good in a pinafore...but I have the best hoover in the world. Jaime's 30 minute cook book is brilliant, and my curries are masterful, other than that im insane from not working and am providing free managerial consulting in the USA via Skype and am doing business start-up planning for friends. We could be in the same situation in the UK, I'm now 52 and they dont want old people, and increasing unemployment so at least when Im feeling miserable I can walk the beach, go to the gym, or create a new meal. Life could be a whole worst. But, Europe still beckons, I will sell my soul to move to Brittany and fix up a cottage, grow veg, collect rain water, and run some online scam..LOL From going to the gym I saw my ribs for the first time in 5 years..LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FatCats Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I too have succumbed to becoming a domestic goddess but i dare say I don't look good in a pinafore...but I have the best hoover in the world. Jaime's 30 minute cook book is brilliant, and my curries are masterful, other than that im insane from not working and am providing free managerial consulting in the USA via Skype and am doing business start-up planning for friends. We could be in the same situation in the UK, I'm now 52 and they dont want old people, and increasing unemployment so at least when Im feeling miserable I can walk the beach, go to the gym, or create a new meal. Life could be a whole worst. But, Europe still beckons, I will sell my soul to move to Brittany and fix up a cottage, grow veg, collect rain water, and run some online scam..LOL From going to the gym I saw my ribs for the first time in 5 years..LMAO Please can I come and be your cook when you move to Brittany? I will also help with the online scam.... :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlobeTrotta Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Best the beaches, the ocean, diving on the reef (agreed bad viz quite often), the humpback whales and other amazing wildlife the space Worst inability to find decent work despite MBA, 10 years managerial experience the feeling that I'm cut off from everything that is happening in the world (probably as I don't feel I belong here) the expense of everything - even if you earn great money retailers rucking you for so much is very annoying. Many large items are five or six times the price here and the choice is very limited boredom - people are friendly but its hard to find good conversation Ditto on the worst list. I too have well over 10 years more like 25-30years, banking, high-education, financial services and consulting and MBA don't look my age, but cannot get a sniff. Yet, have drummed up interest from here in the states...no effort at all. Pathetic situation here on work front, closed minded, no vision of what you can bring to the table. I just happen to not want to go back to the States, yet may have to - bl**dy Lehman Brothers all their fault and the Fed Reserve! LMAO Best: Undoubtedly empty beaches for long strolls, mild winters and never getting a cold, wine, fruit and veg, PIO and the people I have encountered here, gives me faith in not being alone and humanity. Worst: Lack of friendly people who have zero ability to converse, heat, small town Adelaide, remoteness from the world, but given economic situation that may well be a good reason, carbon tax - ridiculous timing, the lack of jobs, and cost of living. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlobeTrotta Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Please can I come and be your cook when you move to Brittany? I will also help with the online scam.... :wink: I'll share my pad, and the kitchen, as for the online scam well we'll have to see..LOL We should see what we can come up you, me anyone else, there must be enough brain power under utilised in OZ on PIO surely we can do something of value - I do have one idea..PM me if you are serious...I'll run it by you...let you ponder it. TTFN off to make bolognese..."the way my mummy used to make" let it sit for 6 hours...and plan next weeks shopping oh to be domestic goddess, my hands madge are killing me...LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockDr Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Once Mr Branson gets his super dooper high speed plane running your mum will no longer have that excuse Kate.:biggrin: I live in hope that it might happen in my lifetime... three hour flights to europe would be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockDr Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Some of the things that we are looking for. I think I must sound like a right Moaning Minnie today. To some we must have a wonderful life in Spain. We have a good business, a nice house and lovely friends and family, who visit us as much as they can, but we want the same lifestyle but in a more stable economic environment, be able to communicate with everyone (easily) and have better prospects for the future. We feel that Australia can offer these things. You'll find the time difference takes the "easily" out of that equation, unless all your friends and family don't work during the day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suesk Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Best = weather being able to plan a bbq and not have to cancel coz of rain, and children being able to play all the time. Worst= realising how far away you actually are when things go wrong unfortunately for me ive buried both my parents and my father in law in the first 3 yrs of living here:cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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