Simo429

thanks for the reply! im training to be a science teacher!

i think i do remember the episode now and im pleased that things are going well for you

TheHarrisFamily

I have got to say I think this present series is so negative compared to past series. I found this thread interesting cos people are saying what I already suspected- BBC editing and not showing people what they can really afford. I feel sorry for some of the people cos they are being set up to fail just for the viewing figures and I have noticed not one episode on Perth this time.
Great to hear the real stories of what happened after filmimg. And I hope it worked out for every one involved in the series.
I personally cant wait to get to Auz in April this year. We have been a few times so know what to expect.
Good luck to every one.

suzyambrose

I don't know whay I watch this programme, unless you want to go to New Zealand, Adelaide, or Darwin? The last couple of series of it was so much better! What about showing Perth and brisbane aswell, maybe the BBC have got some sort of deal with the less popular states.

I can't believe people are so suprised how far away oz is when they get off the plane! hello!

I know it must be hard leaving family - we're going to have to do it too, but you can't stay in the UK because of them you've gotta live your life for yourself and do what's best for YOUR kids, not your selfish parents or best friends who's gonna miss you coming round for a brew.

Hope people have complained to BBC its so negative should be called Unwilling Down Under or Let's Stay in the UK!

Rant over

seayork2002

I think you have started something there!!!!

suzyambrose

It drives me mad!

themerlin

Hi Jenny,

Just watched your episode , how did you feel when you watched it, did you think the BBC did a good job of editing ?

And is that flag spinning business and silly as it looks

suzyambrose

I was suprised by todays episode, I didn't want to go and bang my head against a brick wall

I thought he'd choose Oz for sure! maybe he likes working 7 days a week in the UK? houses were awful though!

Jenny Hughes

Sorry not been able to get on for a few days, too busy working!

We are a little behind watching this weeks episodes as it has been an extremely hectic week - nothing changes! However not moaning as we're the lucky ones still to have a job!

In relation to the editing, obviously as I mentioned the amount of filming does have to be condensed to 45 mins and bearing in mind that I suppose they have to cover all areas and topics to give a well rounded view of Australia in different areas and it would be pretty repetitive if they focus on the same topics every episode. Also as I have mentioned before everyone's 'family dynamics' and priorities in life differ in relation to relationships, ages of children, work and finances. So what suits one person one day may not be valid or interesting to others.

As the saying goes 'you can please some people some of the time but you can't please all of the people all of the time', as I'm sure you will agree.

For us we have never really considered New Zealand but we have watched the episodes to give us an insight.

For us this week we connected with the Clark family (19 Jan) as they highlighted many of the points we raised and were more concerned with when visiting Oz i.e. food prices, gas/electric, fuel, interest rates etc. And YES CHOCOLATE IS A POUND A BAR!!!!! Plus it doesn't taste the same!

However, as I mentioned above, due to editing they did not include them in our episode but they did cover it in the series, which is fine with us, so long as this information is given out to people.

They actually highlighted them not qualifying for Child Benefit etc. on a Temporary Visa. For us it's the more 'everyday' information of existing/living that is the most important aspect of moving to Oz. The basic things that can either make or break it being a successful move! In relation to being 'looked after' in Oz we were informed from talking to some of the people in Oz that pensioners seem to be looked after a lot better than the UK with a lot of perks, reduced rates of utilities being one of them.

I have mentioned before that for US it is more so to look at a lifestyle change not to own a big house with all mod cons but to enjoy life a bit more, which is becoming harder and harder in the UK, no matter how hard you try. Also children do grow up far too quick! Whilst we obviously want to improve our home and 'Yes', it would be nice to have everything all at once you have to be realistic and you have to work towards achieving things. You also have to be prepared for the unexpected things life throws at you, so for us we do not want to put 'all our eggs in one basket' and not cripple ourselves with a big mortgage but more so to rent first until the time is right to buy. As we all know it's a big decision to make and a pricey one if things go wrong!

Ask some of the poor people facing repossessions in the UK, if they would rather have a smaller home now, with less money worries or the other way around! For many hardworking Brits, struggling, the first priority is making sure all the most important areas of life are covered ie. a roof over your head, food and warmth, no matter how down in the dumps people are.

We are very thorough in the research we have undertaken and are continuing to do our own homework, which I do strongly suggest people do. However, every countries economy is being hit hard and facts and figures are changing on a day to day basis so make sure you keep updating yourself, even though you THINK you have checked it over once before.

Sorry to have gone on but you did ask!!! I hope this makes things a little clearer. Believe me we're finding out something new EVERY day!

Flag spinning for us was also a little bit of fun and it's more visual.

Best wishes.

Simo429

is it just me or do they always look at very expensive properties!

when you compare them to properties that ive seen on websites and what family members are buying out there the properties shown always seem very expensive

helena39

Hi,

I can see how things seem very expensive when looked at by English people but coming from Ireland as we are they seem the same. Since the Euro came in everything has trippled in price - all except wages Thats why we shop in the north of Ireland!!

Helena

Simo429

i dont even think that they look expensive to england i just think in general

like today's people, they were really bothered about houses obviously so why send them to sydney surely it would have been better to send them somewhere a little cheaper!

her dad was in queensland why didnt they send them there?

and also was she an australian citizen seeing as she'd grew up there?

Aussie4me

and also was she an australian citizen seeing as she'd grew up there?

I wondered that too because that would make a difference on visas, etc.

I thought that at the start of the programme it was said that they had been given the Country option? When they were talking about The Country in the intro, the pictures were of the Blue Mountatins. However they ended up in a rental overlooking Sydney Harbour!

Obviously my idea of country is not the same as the BBCs!

Lou

helena39

Here Here !!!

Simo429

my missus said exactly the same thing strangest countryside ive ever seen!

i mean i live in a semi rural area but that takes the biscuit

fa kin su pa

I agree. We are moving in March and was looking forward to seeing Qld. So where is it BBC