Wanted Down Under - Series 6
Jan 10th 2012, 10:20 am
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Re: Wanted Down Under - Series 6
Yes I have nothing against the peoples feelings, that would be strange. It is afterall probably the biggest issue for anyone myself included. Its that engineered factor of the show which has turned me off it. I actually applied to go on the show before we came. I wanted the chance to give the wife and kids an insight before we came. I had been over in`89 for 5 weeks. Like an idiot I asked if we could stay with friends and told them how far the application had got. So I think we looked like a done deal and therefore probably not good TV. Interesting to hear from someone who has appeared though. As with many documentary programmes these days, The facts become insigificant and they want to focus on the `human`aspect, the Mum and Dad argueing, the child throwing a tantrum, the tears on skype just to make good? TV.
Interesting reading!
Jan 10th 2012, 1:52 pm
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Re: Wanted Down Under - Series 6
We were thinking of applying over here, as there are always job vacancies for nurses in the RCN. I was also lead to believe that there was a big new Mental Health hospital opening when the staff have been recruited. Is this a false picture do you think??
I dont mind fruit picking !!
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Jan 11th 2012, 11:08 am
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Re: Wanted Down Under - Series 6
Today's family were lovely, the freelance photographer and paediatric nurse (sorry, I'm rubbish with names!).
Seeing older children enjoying Perth reassured me, as I swore I'd never move my kids once they were settled at senior school.
The common thread I've noticed with this series is that most of the men have their own businesses in the UK and are fed up with struggling under the strain of taxes, finding new or enough work, prompt paying customers/clients, and the amount of hours they are working for their pay.
This is my OH's motivation for looking further afield. He doesn't mind working hard and putting in the hours, but it's become an uphill struggle over the last year. Have others found this a reason for emigrating?
Helen
Seeing older children enjoying Perth reassured me, as I swore I'd never move my kids once they were settled at senior school.
The common thread I've noticed with this series is that most of the men have their own businesses in the UK and are fed up with struggling under the strain of taxes, finding new or enough work, prompt paying customers/clients, and the amount of hours they are working for their pay.
This is my OH's motivation for looking further afield. He doesn't mind working hard and putting in the hours, but it's become an uphill struggle over the last year. Have others found this a reason for emigrating?
Helen
Jan 11th 2012, 12:11 pm
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Re: Wanted Down Under - Series 6
Today's family were lovely, the freelance photographer and paediatric nurse (sorry, I'm rubbish with names!).
Seeing older children enjoying Perth reassured me, as I swore I'd never move my kids once they were settled at senior school.
The common thread I've noticed with this series is that most of the men have their own businesses in the UK and are fed up with struggling under the strain of taxes, finding new or enough work, prompt paying customers/clients, and the amount of hours they are working for their pay.
This is my OH's motivation for looking further afield. He doesn't mind working hard and putting in the hours, but it's become an uphill struggle over the last year. Have others found this a reason for emigrating?
Helen
Seeing older children enjoying Perth reassured me, as I swore I'd never move my kids once they were settled at senior school.
The common thread I've noticed with this series is that most of the men have their own businesses in the UK and are fed up with struggling under the strain of taxes, finding new or enough work, prompt paying customers/clients, and the amount of hours they are working for their pay.
This is my OH's motivation for looking further afield. He doesn't mind working hard and putting in the hours, but it's become an uphill struggle over the last year. Have others found this a reason for emigrating?
Helen
Jan 11th 2012, 12:13 pm
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Re: Wanted Down Under - Series 6
Today's family were lovely, the freelance photographer and paediatric nurse (sorry, I'm rubbish with names!).
Seeing older children enjoying Perth reassured me, as I swore I'd never move my kids once they were settled at senior school.
The common thread I've noticed with this series is that most of the men have their own businesses in the UK and are fed up with struggling under the strain of taxes, finding new or enough work, prompt paying customers/clients, and the amount of hours they are working for their pay.
This is my OH's motivation for looking further afield. He doesn't mind working hard and putting in the hours, but it's become an uphill struggle over the last year. Have others found this a reason for emigrating?
Helen
Seeing older children enjoying Perth reassured me, as I swore I'd never move my kids once they were settled at senior school.
The common thread I've noticed with this series is that most of the men have their own businesses in the UK and are fed up with struggling under the strain of taxes, finding new or enough work, prompt paying customers/clients, and the amount of hours they are working for their pay.
This is my OH's motivation for looking further afield. He doesn't mind working hard and putting in the hours, but it's become an uphill struggle over the last year. Have others found this a reason for emigrating?
Helen
Jan 11th 2012, 12:52 pm
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Re: Wanted Down Under - Series 6
It's helpful to know that taxes are similar, do you mean VAT and corporation tax etc? He certainly wouldn't be looking to start his own business again for some time, if ever. The lure of regular hours for regular pay is becoming even more attractive after not having enough cleared funds in December to pay himself or the other director, just their one employee.
Today's family had a very healthy budget for their property, lucky them! lol
Helen xx
Today's family had a very healthy budget for their property, lucky them! lol
Helen xx
Jan 11th 2012, 1:15 pm
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Re: Wanted Down Under - Series 6
Today's family were lovely, the freelance photographer and paediatric nurse (sorry, I'm rubbish with names!).
Seeing older children enjoying Perth reassured me, as I swore I'd never move my kids once they were settled at senior school.
The common thread I've noticed with this series is that most of the men have their own businesses in the UK and are fed up with struggling under the strain of taxes, finding new or enough work, prompt paying customers/clients, and the amount of hours they are working for their pay.
This is my OH's motivation for looking further afield. He doesn't mind working hard and putting in the hours, but it's become an uphill struggle over the last year. Have others found this a reason for emigrating?
Helen
Seeing older children enjoying Perth reassured me, as I swore I'd never move my kids once they were settled at senior school.
The common thread I've noticed with this series is that most of the men have their own businesses in the UK and are fed up with struggling under the strain of taxes, finding new or enough work, prompt paying customers/clients, and the amount of hours they are working for their pay.
This is my OH's motivation for looking further afield. He doesn't mind working hard and putting in the hours, but it's become an uphill struggle over the last year. Have others found this a reason for emigrating?
Helen
They were a nice family, but I was struggling to understand their financial strategy? They want to move due to the strain of a large of a large mortgage, scarce work etc. But they only have £300k equity and were looking at a £600k house. So a £300k mortgage in Oz with a business that might take a couple of years to get up to speed, they didn't look that young.
I don't get it.
Jan 11th 2012, 3:40 pm
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Re: Wanted Down Under - Series 6
They were a nice family, but I was struggling to understand their financial strategy? They want to move due to the strain of a large of a large mortgage, scarce work etc. But they only have £300k equity and were looking at a £600k house. So a £300k mortgage in Oz with a business that might take a couple of years to get up to speed, they didn't look that young.
I don't get it.
I don't get it.
Jan 11th 2012, 6:12 pm
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Re: Wanted Down Under - Series 6
+ 1. I was so excited when I moved to Van and didn't have to stress any more over freaking sunblock and the sun. Same in NZ - the UV is v. bad there too. People here have no comprehension of how harsh the sun is.
Jan 11th 2012, 7:03 pm
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Re: Wanted Down Under - Series 6
Jan 12th 2012, 3:03 pm
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Re: Wanted Down Under - Series 6
I watched today's episode with real interest as I have wanted to move to Oz for years but have potential issues getting in with my autistic son (and also potential issues with the level of support over there etc!)
I thought it was odd that the show didnt mention that their disabled son might stop them having any chance of getting in, not a small 'show stopper' but potentially a massive one! They only mentioned that bit at the end on the few weeks later bit.
Shame as they seemed like a really nice family and really makes me sad as it just reminds me that I have little or no chance of ever getting over there.................
I thought it was odd that the show didnt mention that their disabled son might stop them having any chance of getting in, not a small 'show stopper' but potentially a massive one! They only mentioned that bit at the end on the few weeks later bit.
Shame as they seemed like a really nice family and really makes me sad as it just reminds me that I have little or no chance of ever getting over there.................
Jan 12th 2012, 3:07 pm
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Re: Wanted Down Under - Series 6
I watched today's episode with real interest as I have wanted to move to Oz for years but have potential issues getting in with my autistic son (and also potential issues with the level of support over there etc!)
I thought it was odd that the show didnt mention that their disabled son might stop them having any chance of getting in, not a small 'show stopper' but potentially a massive one! They only mentioned that bit at the end on the few weeks later bit.
Shame as they seemed like a really nice family and really makes me sad as it just reminds me that I have little or no chance of ever getting over there.................
I thought it was odd that the show didnt mention that their disabled son might stop them having any chance of getting in, not a small 'show stopper' but potentially a massive one! They only mentioned that bit at the end on the few weeks later bit.
Shame as they seemed like a really nice family and really makes me sad as it just reminds me that I have little or no chance of ever getting over there.................
Jan 12th 2012, 3:08 pm
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Re: Wanted Down Under - Series 6
I thought the family today were lovely and I hope they (and you) get in Zanderman.
I agree though, very poor research by the programme makers re the family's son.
I agree though, very poor research by the programme makers re the family's son.
Jan 13th 2012, 12:12 pm
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I enjoyed today's programme. They're braver than me, living with the parents