Moving to Oz (moved from the Welcome Inn)
Feb 4th 2015, 4:13 am
#16
Coventry to Caloundra....
Joined: Dec 2005
Location: Caloundra, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Posts: 534
Re: Moving to Oz (moved from the Welcome Inn)
Aussies are on the whole nice people, but lazy, arrogant, aggressive and bad tempered. And racist.
I learn something new about myself every day on BE. I take heart on this occasion though, because even though I'm lazy, arrogant, aggressive, bad tempered and racist, I'm still a nice person
I learn something new about myself every day on BE. I take heart on this occasion though, because even though I'm lazy, arrogant, aggressive, bad tempered and racist, I'm still a nice person
Feb 4th 2015, 4:33 am
#17
Home and Happy
Joined: Dec 2002
Location: Keep true friends and puppets close, trust no-one else...
Posts: 93,809
Re: Moving to Oz (moved from the Welcome Inn)
I have to agree it fits some Aussies I know - but there again it fits some Brits I know as well! And probably fits some people from other countries too
And I have some really lovely Aussie friends now who don't seem to fit that statement at all, maybe they are really citizens of somewhere else and just pretending to be Aussies
Feb 4th 2015, 5:13 am
#18
Coventry to Caloundra....
Joined: Dec 2005
Location: Caloundra, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Posts: 534
Re: Moving to Oz (moved from the Welcome Inn)
Don't blame BE, blame the poster that said it!
I have to agree it fits some Aussies I know - but there again it fits some Brits I know as well! And probably fits some people from other countries too
And I have some really lovely Aussie friends now who don't seem to fit that statement at all, maybe they are really citizens of somewhere else and just pretending to be Aussies
I have to agree it fits some Aussies I know - but there again it fits some Brits I know as well! And probably fits some people from other countries too
And I have some really lovely Aussie friends now who don't seem to fit that statement at all, maybe they are really citizens of somewhere else and just pretending to be Aussies
long time no speak Pol! I know right - there must be at least one aussie somewhere who isn't a complete write-off. Blame it on the boogie I say 
Feb 4th 2015, 6:56 am
#19
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Sep 2007
Location: Canberra
Posts: 8,378
Re: Moving to Oz (moved from the Welcome Inn)
Thank you for all the advice guys. Some of the stuff people have commented on sort of relates to where I live in the uk! Arrogant, rude aggressive, so at least I will have a few home comforts ������������. I see most of the comments regarding renting is negative which is a bit of a worry as we will be renting to start. I understand there is going to be as many bad points as good but I guess that's the same if you were to go anywhere in the world. Our plan is 2 years and then see what happens 
anymore advice would be appreciated ������
anymore advice would be appreciated ������
Feb 4th 2015, 10:20 am
#20
da Bonehead
Joined: Jan 2004
Location: Lion in da jungle
Posts: 22,767
Re: Moving to Oz
Quite opposing views you've received Lissy.
Opinions are based on such a variety of personal experiences and maybe more importantly on each individuals unique characteristics.
Consequently I could not fault either Paganlady58 or Joeyballantyne on the way they form their own opinions which are of course very, very valid to themselves.
However do I agree with them?
Hell no and on a scale of ten I would rate them Pagan 2 Joey 8.
I don't live in the same part of the SC as Joey but clearly I see most things in the same way as him.
In fact I am rather saddened that Pagan's views are so extremely different to ours. I have lived in 3 regions of QLD and based on their comments would say QLD is probably not for them and maybe not Australia.
Opinions are based on such a variety of personal experiences and maybe more importantly on each individuals unique characteristics.
Consequently I could not fault either Paganlady58 or Joeyballantyne on the way they form their own opinions which are of course very, very valid to themselves.
However do I agree with them?
Hell no and on a scale of ten I would rate them Pagan 2 Joey 8.
I don't live in the same part of the SC as Joey but clearly I see most things in the same way as him.
In fact I am rather saddened that Pagan's views are so extremely different to ours. I have lived in 3 regions of QLD and based on their comments would say QLD is probably not for them and maybe not Australia.
Feb 4th 2015, 10:30 am
#21
da Bonehead
Joined: Jan 2004
Location: Lion in da jungle
Posts: 22,767
Re: Moving to Oz
Just to balance the books up a little on the question of renting.
I have rented 7 houses / apartments in 3 regions of QLD and have not had anything resembling a serious issue.
Not all landlords will be your best friend but if you are a reliable tennant the business looks after itself.
There are regulations protecting both the landlord and tennant in QLD.
I think landlords are tarnished with the same brush as eg estate agents. A few bad ones disproportionately ruin the reputation of the many.
I have rented 7 houses / apartments in 3 regions of QLD and have not had anything resembling a serious issue.
Not all landlords will be your best friend but if you are a reliable tennant the business looks after itself.
There are regulations protecting both the landlord and tennant in QLD.
I think landlords are tarnished with the same brush as eg estate agents. A few bad ones disproportionately ruin the reputation of the many.
Feb 5th 2015, 4:13 am
#22
Coventry to Caloundra....
Joined: Dec 2005
Location: Caloundra, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Posts: 534
Re: Moving to Oz
Quite opposing views you've received Lissy.
Opinions are based on such a variety of personal experiences and maybe more importantly on each individuals unique characteristics.
Consequently I could not fault either Paganlady58 or Joeyballantyne on the way they form their own opinions which are of course very, very valid to themselves.
However do I agree with them?
Hell no and on a scale of ten I would rate them Pagan 2 Joey 8.
I don't live in the same part of the SC as Joey but clearly I see most things in the same way as him.
In fact I am rather saddened that Pagan's views are so extremely different to ours. I have lived in 3 regions of QLD and based on their comments would say QLD is probably not for them and maybe not Australia.
Opinions are based on such a variety of personal experiences and maybe more importantly on each individuals unique characteristics.
Consequently I could not fault either Paganlady58 or Joeyballantyne on the way they form their own opinions which are of course very, very valid to themselves.
However do I agree with them?
Hell no and on a scale of ten I would rate them Pagan 2 Joey 8.
I don't live in the same part of the SC as Joey but clearly I see most things in the same way as him.
In fact I am rather saddened that Pagan's views are so extremely different to ours. I have lived in 3 regions of QLD and based on their comments would say QLD is probably not for them and maybe not Australia.
Feb 5th 2015, 5:07 am
#23
da Bonehead
Joined: Jan 2004
Location: Lion in da jungle
Posts: 22,767
Re: Moving to Oz
You lose for Coventry and Caloundra.
Now you've put me on the spot I have to be very honest and say I would have trouble disagreeing with anything you said but I thought it would seem too biased if I rated your comments a 9 or 10.
Perhaps the only thing we might not see eye to eye on would be the energy costs. We have managed to reduce our consumption year on year (no solar) but costs have still risen every single year. Those costs are of course purposely being inflated by successive governments in a similar way to fuel taxes.
Feb 5th 2015, 6:17 am
#24
Coventry to Caloundra....
Joined: Dec 2005
Location: Caloundra, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Posts: 534
Re: Moving to Oz
Haha.....yes out of 10 Joey.
You lose for Coventry and Caloundra.
Now you've put me on the spot I have to be very honest and say I would have trouble disagreeing with anything you said but I thought it would seem too biased if I rated your comments a 9 or 10.
Perhaps the only thing we might not see eye to eye on would be the energy costs. We have managed to reduce our consumption year on year (no solar) but costs have still risen every single year. Those costs are of course purposely being inflated by successive governments in a similar way to fuel taxes.
You lose for Coventry and Caloundra.
Now you've put me on the spot I have to be very honest and say I would have trouble disagreeing with anything you said but I thought it would seem too biased if I rated your comments a 9 or 10.
Perhaps the only thing we might not see eye to eye on would be the energy costs. We have managed to reduce our consumption year on year (no solar) but costs have still risen every single year. Those costs are of course purposely being inflated by successive governments in a similar way to fuel taxes.
Feb 5th 2015, 11:12 am
#25
Proudly Deplorable
Joined: May 2003
Location: Alloha snack bar
Posts: 24,246
Re: Moving to Oz
I'm 50 and recently started a new job. Like you I have good skills and have always been rewarded handsomely for them in Australia - and until recently earned much more than I could possibly get in the UK. The supply/demand equation for labour has changed somewhat recently and altered this situation but income is still good here
My overall COL is roughly the same as the UK
The last person to die from a spider bite in Australia was a child with underlying health problems back in the late '70s
Hope this helps
Last edited by Amazulu; Feb 5th 2015 at 11:15 am.
Feb 5th 2015, 12:33 pm
#26
Concierge
Joined: Jan 2013
Location: Western Australia
Posts: 21,138
Re: Moving to Oz
I'm 50 and recently started a new job. Like you I have good skills and have always been rewarded handsomely for them in Australia - and until recently earned much more than I could possibly get in the UK. The supply/demand equation for labour has changed somewhat recently and altered this situation but income is still good here
My overall COL is roughly the same as the UK
The last person to die from a spider bite in Australia was a child with underlying health problems back in the late '70s
Hope this helps
My overall COL is roughly the same as the UK
The last person to die from a spider bite in Australia was a child with underlying health problems back in the late '70s
Hope this helps
Feb 6th 2015, 5:20 pm
#27
Just Joined
Thread Starter
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 5
Re: Moving to Oz (moved from the Welcome Inn)
All sounds good I guess like you say it's done to the individual and Australia may not be everyone's cup of tea. If the spiders keep away from me then I shall not bother them nor beat them� ���� we are hoping to go over sometime this year to take a look around and put feelers out for real estates/ rentals. I think my other main concern is not knowing anyone once over there but I love making new friends so I'm sure I will be fine (as long as I don't try and befriend the rude and arranging � ����� ����� ���� just keeping my fingers crossed we get the visa now � ����
I guess like you say it's done to the individual and Australia may not be everyone's cup of tea. If the spiders keep away from me then I shall not bother them nor beat them� ���� we are hoping to go over sometime this year to take a look around and put feelers out for real estates/ rentals. I think my other main concern is not knowing anyone once over there but I love making new friends so I'm sure I will be fine (as long as I don't try and befriend the rude and arranging � ����� ����� ���� just keeping my fingers crossed we get the visa now � ����
