should i go back to the uk?
Nov 23rd 2008, 4:00 am
#16
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Re: should i go back to the uk?
Before you decide against australia try to live in other citys. each city is very different and you may have a completely different experience somewhere else, personally I would recommend Perth
Nov 23rd 2008, 7:41 am
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Re: should i go back to the uk?
Hi,
just thought id ask advise on what to do, if you've read some of my other posts you will know im currently in Melbourne Australia but the job my husband was promised has fallen through. we only came to melbourne becasue he had this job otherwise we were considering applying for canada. now this has happened and we've decided australias not for us as a family were not sure what to do stay or go back to the UK. my husabd is applying for jobs at the moment in australia, canada and the uk and were just waiting to see what come of this but time is running out since flight prices become very expensive within the next week up untill the end of january so if were going back to the uk we need to go as soon as. what scares me though is the fact there is a reccession going on and apparaently the uk is one of the worst to be hit we. what do people think we wshould do go back even though there a recession going on??
just thought id ask advise on what to do, if you've read some of my other posts you will know im currently in Melbourne Australia but the job my husband was promised has fallen through. we only came to melbourne becasue he had this job otherwise we were considering applying for canada. now this has happened and we've decided australias not for us as a family were not sure what to do stay or go back to the UK. my husabd is applying for jobs at the moment in australia, canada and the uk and were just waiting to see what come of this but time is running out since flight prices become very expensive within the next week up untill the end of january so if were going back to the uk we need to go as soon as. what scares me though is the fact there is a reccession going on and apparaently the uk is one of the worst to be hit we. what do people think we wshould do go back even though there a recession going on??
Nov 23rd 2008, 3:39 pm
#18
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Re: should i go back to the uk?
Totaly agree Eugene. My pay has gone up, groceries ( 2 for the price of one) appear cheaper, petrol yes on the way down, shopping areas packed and the night life just as good as ever. Only noticeable thing is houses not selling and plenty up for sale. And of course the media telling us that we are in such a mess! Apparently we will be better off by £1k by the end of next year because of VAT etc being reduced and other intervention strategies being introduced. Well hopfully by Jan 2010 I'll be off before taxes etc go up to pay for this year's borrowing!!
Nov 25th 2008, 6:45 am
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Re: should i go back to the uk?
Not quite true - its starting here quite rapidly with investment managers closing up shop, job recruitment firms having less jobs on the books, miners canceling alot of expansion projects and mothballing mines, freight slowing on the rail and roads and large infrastuctre projects like ports all put on hold. Gold seems to be holding up at the moment, but its iron ore that makes most of WA's revenue that is getting hit.
We can see the storm and WA will get hit, just its taking a while to get here in full.
We can see the storm and WA will get hit, just its taking a while to get here in full.
Nov 25th 2008, 6:53 am
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Re: should i go back to the uk?
Not quite true - its starting here quite rapidly with investment managers closing up shop, job recruitment firms having less jobs on the books, miners canceling alot of expansion projects and mothballing mines, freight slowing on the rail and roads and large infrastuctre projects like ports all put on hold. Gold seems to be holding up at the moment, but its iron ore that makes most of WA's revenue that is getting hit.
We can see the storm and WA will get hit, just its taking a while to get here in full.
We can see the storm and WA will get hit, just its taking a while to get here in full.
But will they listen....no.
Nov 25th 2008, 8:08 am
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Re: should i go back to the uk?
And do those who have been in Australia for a few years listen to how bad it is getting in the UK? No.... Another global issue it seems.
Nov 25th 2008, 8:14 am
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Re: should i go back to the uk?
Hi,
just thought id ask advise on what to do, if you've read some of my other posts you will know im currently in Melbourne Australia but the job my husband was promised has fallen through. we only came to melbourne becasue he had this job otherwise we were considering applying for canada. now this has happened and we've decided australias not for us as a family were not sure what to do stay or go back to the UK. my husabd is applying for jobs at the moment in australia, canada and the uk and were just waiting to see what come of this but time is running out since flight prices become very expensive within the next week up untill the end of january so if were going back to the uk we need to go as soon as. what scares me though is the fact there is a reccession going on and apparaently the uk is one of the worst to be hit we. what do people think we wshould do go back even though there a recession going on??
just thought id ask advise on what to do, if you've read some of my other posts you will know im currently in Melbourne Australia but the job my husband was promised has fallen through. we only came to melbourne becasue he had this job otherwise we were considering applying for canada. now this has happened and we've decided australias not for us as a family were not sure what to do stay or go back to the UK. my husabd is applying for jobs at the moment in australia, canada and the uk and were just waiting to see what come of this but time is running out since flight prices become very expensive within the next week up untill the end of january so if were going back to the uk we need to go as soon as. what scares me though is the fact there is a reccession going on and apparaently the uk is one of the worst to be hit we. what do people think we wshould do go back even though there a recession going on??
Nov 26th 2008, 12:26 am
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Re: should i go back to the uk?
i am one of those people 
we never really learn as human beings until we experience it for ourselves.
Nov 26th 2008, 12:47 am
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Re: should i go back to the uk?
Hi,
just thought id ask advise on what to do, if you've read some of my other posts you will know im currently in Melbourne Australia but the job my husband was promised has fallen through. we only came to melbourne becasue he had this job otherwise we were considering applying for canada. now this has happened and we've decided australias not for us as a family were not sure what to do stay or go back to the UK. my husabd is applying for jobs at the moment in australia, canada and the uk and were just waiting to see what come of this but time is running out since flight prices become very expensive within the next week up untill the end of january so if were going back to the uk we need to go as soon as. what scares me though is the fact there is a reccession going on and apparaently the uk is one of the worst to be hit we. what do people think we wshould do go back even though there a recession going on??
just thought id ask advise on what to do, if you've read some of my other posts you will know im currently in Melbourne Australia but the job my husband was promised has fallen through. we only came to melbourne becasue he had this job otherwise we were considering applying for canada. now this has happened and we've decided australias not for us as a family were not sure what to do stay or go back to the UK. my husabd is applying for jobs at the moment in australia, canada and the uk and were just waiting to see what come of this but time is running out since flight prices become very expensive within the next week up untill the end of january so if were going back to the uk we need to go as soon as. what scares me though is the fact there is a reccession going on and apparaently the uk is one of the worst to be hit we. what do people think we wshould do go back even though there a recession going on??
You have to bear in mind, it's going to be fairly near impossible to get confirmed work in another country whilst living somewhere else. Why would any company take someone on who's abroad when there are probably lots of people on their doorstep. It's hard enough normally but currently it wouldn't make economic sense for any business to do this.
Nov 26th 2008, 1:48 am
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Re: should i go back to the uk?
I'm sorry if this sounds harsh..........
Coming to Australia or any other Country, to basically start from scratch is hard.
Do what the rest of us have had to do........find another job. Anywhere you go in the world is not going to offer you "life on a plate"
I remember how depressed I got through not being able to find work as a "gasman" and looked at anything remotely linked with my skills - 200 plus applications and 6 months before I got one, and I would have gone back to the UK where I was self employed with a staff of 20 making a nice little crust, but before I emigrated I had promised I would give it 2 years (good or bad) to settle down
Use the time constuctively whilst job searching - book into Tafe and get your Aus Plumbing Licenses, Plumbing Industry Commission to get your gas ticket, Disconnect/Reconnect electrical license takes 40 hours of training at Tafe - 4 hours per week. I did all these and then landed a job where I didn't bloody need them !!
Coming to Australia or any other Country, to basically start from scratch is hard.
Do what the rest of us have had to do........find another job. Anywhere you go in the world is not going to offer you "life on a plate"
I remember how depressed I got through not being able to find work as a "gasman" and looked at anything remotely linked with my skills - 200 plus applications and 6 months before I got one, and I would have gone back to the UK where I was self employed with a staff of 20 making a nice little crust, but before I emigrated I had promised I would give it 2 years (good or bad) to settle down
Use the time constuctively whilst job searching - book into Tafe and get your Aus Plumbing Licenses, Plumbing Industry Commission to get your gas ticket, Disconnect/Reconnect electrical license takes 40 hours of training at Tafe - 4 hours per week. I did all these and then landed a job where I didn't bloody need them !!
Nov 26th 2008, 8:11 am
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Re: should i go back to the uk?
Hi,
just thought id ask advise on what to do, if you've read some of my other posts you will know im currently in Melbourne Australia but the job my husband was promised has fallen through. we only came to melbourne becasue he had this job otherwise we were considering applying for canada. now this has happened and we've decided australias not for us as a family were not sure what to do stay or go back to the UK. my husabd is applying for jobs at the moment in australia, canada and the uk and were just waiting to see what come of this but time is running out since flight prices become very expensive within the next week up untill the end of january so if were going back to the uk we need to go as soon as. what scares me though is the fact there is a reccession going on and apparaently the uk is one of the worst to be hit we. what do people think we wshould do go back even though there a recession going on??
just thought id ask advise on what to do, if you've read some of my other posts you will know im currently in Melbourne Australia but the job my husband was promised has fallen through. we only came to melbourne becasue he had this job otherwise we were considering applying for canada. now this has happened and we've decided australias not for us as a family were not sure what to do stay or go back to the UK. my husabd is applying for jobs at the moment in australia, canada and the uk and were just waiting to see what come of this but time is running out since flight prices become very expensive within the next week up untill the end of january so if were going back to the uk we need to go as soon as. what scares me though is the fact there is a reccession going on and apparaently the uk is one of the worst to be hit we. what do people think we wshould do go back even though there a recession going on??
It won't be getting any better here anytime soon.
Not an answer for you, but good to factor it into your decision at least...
Demand for skilled workers falls
http://www.news.com.au/business/stor...24-462,00.html
Nov 26th 2008, 10:40 am
#27
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Re: should i go back to the uk?
its nowhere near as bad here in england; as made out by the media.
it hard for a few and not a majority.
google all the figures you like but its nowhere near as bad as in previous hard times.
ps
i dont know how aus is feeling.
(sorry if you're one of the affected)
..........................
op
surly a few weeks wont make a difference. you gone to the trouble of getting out there, why not give it a go!
you can always apply to canada if that was your desire.
good luck with what you decide.
it hard for a few and not a majority.
google all the figures you like but its nowhere near as bad as in previous hard times.
ps
i dont know how aus is feeling.
(sorry if you're one of the affected)
..........................
op
surly a few weeks wont make a difference. you gone to the trouble of getting out there, why not give it a go!
you can always apply to canada if that was your desire.
good luck with what you decide.
Nov 26th 2008, 11:35 am
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Re: should i go back to the uk?
should i go back to the uk?...YES
Nov 26th 2008, 11:46 am
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Re: should i go back to the uk?
i am sitting here in the gray! manchester does not have weather it has a colour!!! just been shopping in stockport which is grim!!!
very cold and wet!!!!
stay where its warm and people are not ill and full of a cold!!!
very cold and wet!!!!
stay where its warm and people are not ill and full of a cold!!!
Nov 26th 2008, 12:03 pm
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Re: should i go back to the uk?
You'll have to go or you'll never know.
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