For All Those Still In The Uk
#61
Cambridgeshire family
Joined: Feb 2007
Location: Cambridgeshire
Posts: 73
Re: For All Those Still In The Uk
I dont think it was ill thought out at all. It was not a dig at anyone in particular and I am sorry if that has offended anyone. I agree that people should not apply or even go to Oz with rose tinted glasses and that is what this site is all about, a mine of very useful information. Everyone thinking of going to Oz or anywhere for that matter, should join this site.
My dig was, forgive me if I have misunderstood, that there seems to be a lot of Brits 'whinging' when thay get there. This has led me to believe that it is in fact them that have gone out there with rose tinted glasses.
My dig was, forgive me if I have misunderstood, that there seems to be a lot of Brits 'whinging' when thay get there. This has led me to believe that it is in fact them that have gone out there with rose tinted glasses.
#62
Re: For All Those Still In The Uk
I dont think it was ill thought out at all. It was not a dig at anyone in particular and I am sorry if that has offended anyone. I agree that people should not apply or even go to Oz with rose tinted glasses and that is what this site is all about, a mine of very useful information. Everyone thinking of going to Oz or anywhere for that matter, should join this site.
My dig was, forgive me if I have misunderstood, that there seems to be a lot of Brits 'whinging' when thay get there. This has led me to believe that it is in fact them that have gone out there with rose tinted glasses.
My dig was, forgive me if I have misunderstood, that there seems to be a lot of Brits 'whinging' when thay get there. This has led me to believe that it is in fact them that have gone out there with rose tinted glasses.
The best anyone can take from this site is to recognise the diversity of experience we bring to and take from our emigration experience. It's like a carpet that you 'ang on t'wall, init?
#63
Re: For All Those Still In The Uk
I dont think it was ill thought out at all. It was not a dig at anyone in particular and I am sorry if that has offended anyone. I agree that people should not apply or even go to Oz with rose tinted glasses and that is what this site is all about, a mine of very useful information. Everyone thinking of going to Oz or anywhere for that matter, should join this site.
My dig was, forgive me if I have misunderstood, that there seems to be a lot of Brits 'whinging' when thay get there. This has led me to believe that it is in fact them that have gone out there with rose tinted glasses.
My dig was, forgive me if I have misunderstood, that there seems to be a lot of Brits 'whinging' when thay get there. This has led me to believe that it is in fact them that have gone out there with rose tinted glasses.
#64
Gone for Good
Joined: Nov 2004
Location: Mandurah, WA
Posts: 138
Re: For All Those Still In The Uk
I'm amazed!! there are 3 types of people in this world and all of them have replied in this thread.
1. The people that are go getters and willing to embrace the new life.
2. The people that feel its not for them and just come home with no fuss.
3. Then theres the people that think the whole dam world owes them a living and other people on this earth are to assist them.
So, my perception on moving to Oz is that, my wife and I will have to work and adapt to the Ozzie way of life, if that means I got to wait 3 weeks for a tin of paint or a 210mm nut then so be it. Dam, its got to be better than our llives we have in the UK. The people that have moved to Oz that are moaning about it obviously had a very good life in the UK, where everything worked out for them, everything was there for them at the time they wanted it and the way they wanted it. Its a different country, culture and people.
I am aware it is a slower pace of life with a laid back attitude but hey, nothing wrong with that. Its not England, its not America (thank god) and its certainly not a 3rd world country.
My family and I are looking forward to the challenges ahead and are willing to embrace the culture with open eyes.
Thankyou for a great thread. Good topic. My advice is to choose which one of the people above you are!
1. The people that are go getters and willing to embrace the new life.
2. The people that feel its not for them and just come home with no fuss.
3. Then theres the people that think the whole dam world owes them a living and other people on this earth are to assist them.
So, my perception on moving to Oz is that, my wife and I will have to work and adapt to the Ozzie way of life, if that means I got to wait 3 weeks for a tin of paint or a 210mm nut then so be it. Dam, its got to be better than our llives we have in the UK. The people that have moved to Oz that are moaning about it obviously had a very good life in the UK, where everything worked out for them, everything was there for them at the time they wanted it and the way they wanted it. Its a different country, culture and people.
I am aware it is a slower pace of life with a laid back attitude but hey, nothing wrong with that. Its not England, its not America (thank god) and its certainly not a 3rd world country.
My family and I are looking forward to the challenges ahead and are willing to embrace the culture with open eyes.
Thankyou for a great thread. Good topic. My advice is to choose which one of the people above you are!
#65
Gone for Good
Joined: Nov 2004
Location: Mandurah, WA
Posts: 138
Re: For All Those Still In The Uk
Or another interpretation could be that God forbid, there is really actually a lot to whinge about here. Maybe we Poms whinge the most because the huge difference in standards between the UK and Oz mean there is just so much to whinge about. Maybe a polish immigrant to Australia would whinge less because the difference is not so great.
Whingeing isn't to do with where you come from - it's the sort of person you are....the sort of person that no matter how well life is going will find something to whinge about. I think some people aren't happy unless their whingeing.
#66
Re: For All Those Still In The Uk
See, I just can't understand people who continue to whinge, know their whingeing and yet hang about AND apply for citizenship....
Whingeing isn't to do with where you come from - it's the sort of person you are....the sort of person that no matter how well life is going will find something to whinge about. I think some people aren't happy unless their whingeing.
Whingeing isn't to do with where you come from - it's the sort of person you are....the sort of person that no matter how well life is going will find something to whinge about. I think some people aren't happy unless their whingeing.
#67
Cambridgeshire family
Joined: Feb 2007
Location: Cambridgeshire
Posts: 73
Re: For All Those Still In The Uk
I thought prisoners werent aloud to vote!
#68
Re: For All Those Still In The Uk
Apologies the list is long - however this is now a whinge just what I feel I don't have here.
better food - I prefer australian meat, booze, sweets and take aways
proper seasons -I have had a gutfull of not being able to plan anything due to the rubbish weather here.
tv liscence - I resent it and would rather have rubish tv - but for free
lower council tax rates
lower childcare rates
better job opportunities
more for your money - houses
less celebrity obsession
better schools
being away from such stupid political parties - they are awful everywhere but it's bad here
getting away from the nanny state
living in a country that is proud to be proud of it's Nationality and isn't scared to tell the truth without being accused of being racist
dosen't - grovel to another nations to prove they are pc and accept everyone and accept everyone can do what they want and not respect local customs
treats illegal immigrants correctly - not giving instuctions on a motorway roadside of instructions to get to the immigration office
They don't put up with other countries pissing on them whilst the country tries so hard to be their friend no matter what - england & france
Is interested in justice and not offending someone or hurting thier feelings or human rights.
Is not as reactive to national situations - ie dosen't change government policy or legislation due to something happening. Sorry to many incidents to list.
Taking the power of parents away from being a parent by telling them how to feed, educate etc their kids. If there are problems focus on the kids that have the issues not everyone.
I shall stop now as I really could go on and on.
better food - I prefer australian meat, booze, sweets and take aways
proper seasons -I have had a gutfull of not being able to plan anything due to the rubbish weather here.
tv liscence - I resent it and would rather have rubish tv - but for free
lower council tax rates
lower childcare rates
better job opportunities
more for your money - houses
less celebrity obsession
better schools
being away from such stupid political parties - they are awful everywhere but it's bad here
getting away from the nanny state
living in a country that is proud to be proud of it's Nationality and isn't scared to tell the truth without being accused of being racist
dosen't - grovel to another nations to prove they are pc and accept everyone and accept everyone can do what they want and not respect local customs
treats illegal immigrants correctly - not giving instuctions on a motorway roadside of instructions to get to the immigration office
They don't put up with other countries pissing on them whilst the country tries so hard to be their friend no matter what - england & france
Is interested in justice and not offending someone or hurting thier feelings or human rights.
Is not as reactive to national situations - ie dosen't change government policy or legislation due to something happening. Sorry to many incidents to list.
Taking the power of parents away from being a parent by telling them how to feed, educate etc their kids. If there are problems focus on the kids that have the issues not everyone.
I shall stop now as I really could go on and on.
#69
Re: For All Those Still In The Uk
Apologies the list is long - however this is now a whinge just what I feel I don't have here.
better food - I prefer australian meat, booze, sweets and take aways
proper seasons -I have had a gutfull of not being able to plan anything due to the rubbish weather here.
tv liscence - I resent it and would rather have rubish tv - but for free
lower council tax rates
lower childcare rates
better job opportunities
more for your money - houses
less celebrity obsession
better schools
being away from such stupid political parties - they are awful everywhere but it's bad here
getting away from the nanny state
living in a country that is proud to be proud of it's Nationality and isn't scared to tell the truth without being accused of being racist
dosen't - grovel to another nations to prove they are pc and accept everyone and accept everyone can do what they want and not respect local customs
treats illegal immigrants correctly - not giving instuctions on a motorway roadside of instructions to get to the immigration office
They don't put up with other countries pissing on them whilst the country tries so hard to be their friend no matter what - england & france
Is interested in justice and not offending someone or hurting thier feelings or human rights.
Is not as reactive to national situations - ie dosen't change government policy or legislation due to something happening. Sorry to many incidents to list.
Taking the power of parents away from being a parent by telling them how to feed, educate etc their kids. If there are problems focus on the kids that have the issues not everyone.
I shall stop now as I really could go on and on.
better food - I prefer australian meat, booze, sweets and take aways
proper seasons -I have had a gutfull of not being able to plan anything due to the rubbish weather here.
tv liscence - I resent it and would rather have rubish tv - but for free
lower council tax rates
lower childcare rates
better job opportunities
more for your money - houses
less celebrity obsession
better schools
being away from such stupid political parties - they are awful everywhere but it's bad here
getting away from the nanny state
living in a country that is proud to be proud of it's Nationality and isn't scared to tell the truth without being accused of being racist
dosen't - grovel to another nations to prove they are pc and accept everyone and accept everyone can do what they want and not respect local customs
treats illegal immigrants correctly - not giving instuctions on a motorway roadside of instructions to get to the immigration office
They don't put up with other countries pissing on them whilst the country tries so hard to be their friend no matter what - england & france
Is interested in justice and not offending someone or hurting thier feelings or human rights.
Is not as reactive to national situations - ie dosen't change government policy or legislation due to something happening. Sorry to many incidents to list.
Taking the power of parents away from being a parent by telling them how to feed, educate etc their kids. If there are problems focus on the kids that have the issues not everyone.
I shall stop now as I really could go on and on.
#71
Cambridgeshire family
Joined: Feb 2007
Location: Cambridgeshire
Posts: 73
Re: For All Those Still In The Uk
Yes a bit heavy but you can see how the UK with its politics and weather get people to down to the extent of quitting the country and risking everything. I personaly think that th UK has had its day and it time to move out. I am looking forward to a 'different' culture with 'different' rules. I just feel my family and I would rather struggle in Oz than the UK. After all we can always come back.
#72
Re: For All Those Still In The Uk
If we thought that moving to Australia was basically UK in the sun we wouldn't consider it. Every country has it's pro's and cons but we feel that we can have a better standard of life in Australia. We certainly haven't got rose tinted glasses as we are both giving up well paid jobs and a house to start from scratch. But if you don't take a risk now and then you will never get anywhere in life.
Why shouldn't people be excited about the positives about migrating - after all it takes a lot of time, money and effort. You need to think about the all the good things you want to do when you are there- whether or not you keep them up when you are there or not- if not then it would be too easy to give up.
Give us here still trying to get there a break please
Est
Why shouldn't people be excited about the positives about migrating - after all it takes a lot of time, money and effort. You need to think about the all the good things you want to do when you are there- whether or not you keep them up when you are there or not- if not then it would be too easy to give up.
Give us here still trying to get there a break please
Est
#73
Gone for Good
Joined: Nov 2004
Location: Mandurah, WA
Posts: 138
Re: For All Those Still In The Uk
Apologies the list is long - however this is now a whinge just what I feel I don't have here.
tv liscence - I resent it and would rather have rubish tv - but for free
better job opportunities
less celebrity obsession
being away from such stupid political parties - they are awful everywhere but it's bad here
dosen't - grovel to another nations to prove they are pc and accept everyone and accept everyone can do what they want and not respect local customs
They don't put up with other countries pissing on them whilst the country tries so hard to be their friend no matter what - england & france
tv liscence - I resent it and would rather have rubish tv - but for free
better job opportunities
less celebrity obsession
being away from such stupid political parties - they are awful everywhere but it's bad here
dosen't - grovel to another nations to prove they are pc and accept everyone and accept everyone can do what they want and not respect local customs
They don't put up with other countries pissing on them whilst the country tries so hard to be their friend no matter what - england & france
Politicians everywhere are corrupt as **** in my opinion as just as much in Oz as anywhere else. Just do search for "Brian Burke" and you'll see what's going on here.
Yes TV licence is a pain but the TV here is awful - so many adverts I've given up watching TV series such as Lost and just get them on DVD. So you'll end up getting Foxtel which is where the money you save on TV license goes. Anyway there's loads of other things to be doing than watching TV.
Not sure job opportunities are better here - not sure they're worse but I wouldn't say any better.
Less celebrity obsession? Really a reason to leave the UK? We get the crap like Idol and dancing stuff here too.
Dosen't grovel to another nations? The Howard govt is bending over backwards to accommodate (suck up) to the US just as much as the UK is over Iraq, etc. Howard and Downer did **** all about getting David Hicks a fair trial and now that he's going to get one they've suddenly taken an interest - basically because they've suddenly become aware of public opinon.
Not sure where you're coming from at all with the England and France thing but the English seem to have some bizarre dislike of the French. I wouldn't mind an explanation on this one
I wouldn't put any of those reasons as good reasons for moving to Australia. I can recommend Oz for the lifestyle, the weather, doing something different YES! But there are dodgy politicians, bizarre judicial decisions and crap governments everywhere in the world - you can't escape them.
And this is really hard for me to do as it means in some ways agreeing with Arkon....anyone got a boke smilie?
Last edited by binky; Mar 8th 2007 at 3:11 am.
#74
Re: For All Those Still In The Uk
Apologies the list is long - however this is now a whinge just what I feel I don't have here.
better food - I prefer australian meat, booze, sweets and take aways
proper seasons -I have had a gutfull of not being able to plan anything due to the rubbish weather here.
tv liscence - I resent it and would rather have rubish tv - but for free
lower council tax rates
lower childcare rates
better job opportunities
more for your money - houses
less celebrity obsession
better schools
being away from such stupid political parties - they are awful everywhere but it's bad here
getting away from the nanny state
living in a country that is proud to be proud of it's Nationality and isn't scared to tell the truth without being accused of being racist
dosen't - grovel to another nations to prove they are pc and accept everyone and accept everyone can do what they want and not respect local customs
treats illegal immigrants correctly - not giving instuctions on a motorway roadside of instructions to get to the immigration office
They don't put up with other countries pissing on them whilst the country tries so hard to be their friend no matter what - england & france
Is interested in justice and not offending someone or hurting thier feelings or human rights.
Is not as reactive to national situations - ie dosen't change government policy or legislation due to something happening. Sorry to many incidents to list.
Taking the power of parents away from being a parent by telling them how to feed, educate etc their kids. If there are problems focus on the kids that have the issues not everyone.
I shall stop now as I really could go on and on.
better food - I prefer australian meat, booze, sweets and take aways
proper seasons -I have had a gutfull of not being able to plan anything due to the rubbish weather here.
tv liscence - I resent it and would rather have rubish tv - but for free
lower council tax rates
lower childcare rates
better job opportunities
more for your money - houses
less celebrity obsession
better schools
being away from such stupid political parties - they are awful everywhere but it's bad here
getting away from the nanny state
living in a country that is proud to be proud of it's Nationality and isn't scared to tell the truth without being accused of being racist
dosen't - grovel to another nations to prove they are pc and accept everyone and accept everyone can do what they want and not respect local customs
treats illegal immigrants correctly - not giving instuctions on a motorway roadside of instructions to get to the immigration office
They don't put up with other countries pissing on them whilst the country tries so hard to be their friend no matter what - england & france
Is interested in justice and not offending someone or hurting thier feelings or human rights.
Is not as reactive to national situations - ie dosen't change government policy or legislation due to something happening. Sorry to many incidents to list.
Taking the power of parents away from being a parent by telling them how to feed, educate etc their kids. If there are problems focus on the kids that have the issues not everyone.
I shall stop now as I really could go on and on.
... and the winner of the "Most tinted glasses of the day" award goes to...
Last edited by stevemich; Mar 8th 2007 at 3:50 am.
#75
Re: For All Those Still In The Uk
Statements like 'not minding crap TV so long as you don't have to pay a licence' just proves they have never seen such crap TV, because after 2 years of it I'd happily pay double the UK TV licence now, just to get some decent programming and new content, Oh and Austar is not much better.
As for the politicians here, they are not only as corrupt but probably more so, and to see them in action on the telly is laughable, it's worse than watching an Abbot and Costello movie, infact the real Abbot and Costello make the pair here look like Harold Floyd.
As for not sucking up to other nations, Howard needs to be renamed Enema because I'm sure if he put his head any further up Bushes back side it would make Bush gag.
Anyway, I got sucked in, hey ho. Maybe some bug and tar cleaner on his glasses might help.