BBC - Wanted Down Under
Jan 29th 2008, 10:55 am
#1816
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2006
Location: Berkshire-Perth-Berkshire
Posts: 427
Re: BBC - Wanted Down Under
Jan 29th 2008, 11:16 am
#1817
Gutter Gob!!
Joined: Feb 2005
Location: Perth
Posts: 13,098
Re: BBC - Wanted Down Under
oh OK, I haven't watched it yet, I misunderstood your post.
Jan 29th 2008, 11:21 am
#1818
A former regular of BE
Joined: Oct 2004
Location: Carramar, Perth
Posts: 6,241
Re: BBC - Wanted Down Under
I thought they seemed really nice and seemed to have the right attitude. The only slightly worrying thing I thought was when they said the mortgage on that house would be $3000 per month and earlier Nadia had said that his wages in the butchers would be about £20k ($50k) with overtime! By the time he's taxed on that it works out about $800 per week, that would only just cover the mortgage nevermind all the other outgoings. We only had a really small mortgage of $75k in Perth and my husband was a brickie and earn't decent money and we were still always struggling so how could you possible have a mortgage that big unless you were on really good money?? A lot of this programme is unrealistic but it's interesting to watch.
Jo
Jo
But I think anyone would struggle on $60K pa never mind $50K. If you earn that sort of money you probably would be thinking of renting rather than buying or even looking to the govt for support. Two bread winners is another option.
I guess the guy in the programme (I didn't watch that one I admit) may not have known all his options. The one I watched with the sparky was offered $50K as an apprentice electrician but once he got his ticket, worked as an engineer, went up the mines, went self-employed etc etc he could have done much better than that.
But isn't that the Aussie way? If you are prepared to work hard and take a risk the opportunities are out there for the taking.
Jan 29th 2008, 11:32 am
#1820
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Jun 2007
Location: Bunbury, Western Australia
Posts: 741
Re: BBC - Wanted Down Under
I think the key thing was when she said that they were trying to keep busy and not think about missing anyone. If you don't deal with emotions they will end up overwhelming you, and you may do things that are a little more drastic than you might have otherwise. Agree with what everyone else has said too.
I watched all of these last week when I was off work sick (full of cold), but this is the first one that hub watched too. Just my luck that it was the one that ended in tears! He's spent the whole night analysing it. But I suppose its best to think of the worst that can happen as well as the best.
I watched all of these last week when I was off work sick (full of cold), but this is the first one that hub watched too. Just my luck that it was the one that ended in tears! He's spent the whole night analysing it. But I suppose its best to think of the worst that can happen as well as the best.
get him to watch todays programme, that'll shut him up
Jan 29th 2008, 12:38 pm
#1821
Back in the UK
Joined: Apr 2007
Location: Australia-UK-Australia-UK
Posts: 366
Re: BBC - Wanted Down Under
I am sure I read a while back that $3K (or a bit more actually) was the average mortgage in Perth. So that is quite believable.
But I think anyone would struggle on $60K pa never mind $50K. If you earn that sort of money you probably would be thinking of renting rather than buying or even looking to the govt for support. Two bread winners is another option.
I guess the guy in the programme (I didn't watch that one I admit) may not have known all his options. The one I watched with the sparky was offered $50K as an apprentice electrician but once he got his ticket, worked as an engineer, went up the mines, went self-employed etc etc he could have done much better than that.
But isn't that the Aussie way? If you are prepared to work hard and take a risk the opportunities are out there for the taking.
But I think anyone would struggle on $60K pa never mind $50K. If you earn that sort of money you probably would be thinking of renting rather than buying or even looking to the govt for support. Two bread winners is another option.
I guess the guy in the programme (I didn't watch that one I admit) may not have known all his options. The one I watched with the sparky was offered $50K as an apprentice electrician but once he got his ticket, worked as an engineer, went up the mines, went self-employed etc etc he could have done much better than that.
But isn't that the Aussie way? If you are prepared to work hard and take a risk the opportunities are out there for the taking.
My recent experience of the Australian way was pretty much 'expect to be screwed professionally and financially and be grateful for it because you should consider yourself lucky to be here'
Jan 29th 2008, 3:41 pm
#1822
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 2008
Location: Sunny Little Mountain!!!!
Posts: 627
Re: BBC - Wanted Down Under
Hi, gr8 show today. They seem like a lovely family and have the right attitude towards their move. It just goes to show that there is a better life out there if you are prepared to take the risk. Can't wait to get to the Gold Coast....roll on visa!!!
Jan 29th 2008, 4:07 pm
#1823
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Oct 2006
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 1,256
Re: BBC - Wanted Down Under
I am sure I read a while back that $3K (or a bit more actually) was the average mortgage in Perth. So that is quite believable.
But I think anyone would struggle on $60K pa never mind $50K. If you earn that sort of money you probably would be thinking of renting rather than buying or even looking to the govt for support. Two bread winners is another option.
I guess the guy in the programme (I didn't watch that one I admit) may not have known all his options. The one I watched with the sparky was offered $50K as an apprentice electrician but once he got his ticket, worked as an engineer, went up the mines, went self-employed etc etc he could have done much better than that.
But isn't that the Aussie way? If you are prepared to work hard and take a risk the opportunities are out there for the taking.
But I think anyone would struggle on $60K pa never mind $50K. If you earn that sort of money you probably would be thinking of renting rather than buying or even looking to the govt for support. Two bread winners is another option.
I guess the guy in the programme (I didn't watch that one I admit) may not have known all his options. The one I watched with the sparky was offered $50K as an apprentice electrician but once he got his ticket, worked as an engineer, went up the mines, went self-employed etc etc he could have done much better than that.
But isn't that the Aussie way? If you are prepared to work hard and take a risk the opportunities are out there for the taking.
I couldn't understand how he could support a family renting that house on $50k!! And they were considering buying it. I'm planning on going over on my own, earning $45k-$50k and am thinking I may struggle with a tiny 1/2 bed place.
I think there was some stretching of the truth somewhere in there. Having a $400k mortgage on a $20k salary is 20x his earnings. I can't see that happening.
Jan 29th 2008, 7:33 pm
#1824
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 623
Re: BBC - Wanted Down Under
I understand they found their freinds through a group called 'Get setttled in Perth'. Does anyone know how to contact them? I have googled and also done a search on this website, but nothing came up.
Please tell them they came across really well, what a great couple so down to earth and realistic. Good on dad for giving up his business for his kids, they will not grow up and say " i'm so glad we never saw daddy but at least we had loads of toys and the latest trainers" but "we had a great childhood and i know who my dad is and what great fun he was!"
The expats mates looked great too, i hope we can get that when we come over. I bet you make some really deep friendships as you all have something in common and rely on eachother as you would a family.
And their house looked beautiful, what great taste they have.
Good luck to them,
Claire.x
The expats mates looked great too, i hope we can get that when we come over. I bet you make some really deep friendships as you all have something in common and rely on eachother as you would a family.
And their house looked beautiful, what great taste they have.
Good luck to them,
Claire.x
Jan 29th 2008, 8:55 pm
#1825
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Sep 2007
Location: Happily in Adelaide
Posts: 11,994
Re: BBC - Wanted Down Under
Jan 29th 2008, 9:22 pm
#1826
u only get 1 shot
Joined: Jan 2007
Location: Reading 2 Perth bound
Posts: 34
Re: BBC - Wanted Down Under
I do have some good news THE LARNER’S GOT THEIR VISA’S TODAY
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY
:t humbup:
Jan 29th 2008, 9:38 pm
#1828
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Sep 2007
Location: Happily in Adelaide
Posts: 11,994
Re: BBC - Wanted Down Under
I hope I can help out on this. As you all know by now I was lucky enough to go out to Perth with the BBC last year. The house the BBC rented for the duration of our stay was from “get settled in Perth” Lovely couple, Lyndzey & Ralph. I phoned Ralph up at the beginning of the year and he informed me he was in the middle of winding down Get settled in Perth and moving on to Victoria on the eastern side of Australia. I have just tried their web site but it’s all closed down. So one would guess they have rapped it all up by now. Sorry for the bad news.
I do have some good news THE LARNER’S GOT THEIR VISA’S TODAY
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY
:t humbup:
I do have some good news THE LARNER’S GOT THEIR VISA’S TODAY
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY
:t humbup:Glad they didn't pack it all in and have just moved interstate.
WOOHOO!! on your visa! Let the good times begin!
Jan 29th 2008, 9:54 pm
#1829
I'm watching YOU...
Joined: Oct 2004
Location: Searching for The Doctor
Posts: 844
Re: BBC - Wanted Down Under
There are also a couple of coffee mornings which should start up once the kids are back to school next week. One is a Hillarys on a Thursday from 12pm and will be at the Dome Cafe and there is also one on a Tuesday at 12 at the Boat in Mindarie. They all really nice and friendly and alway welcome newbies.
Jan 29th 2008, 9:57 pm
#1830
I'm watching YOU...
Joined: Oct 2004
Location: Searching for The Doctor
Posts: 844
Re: BBC - Wanted Down Under
I hope I can help out on this. As you all know by now I was lucky enough to go out to Perth with the BBC last year. The house the BBC rented for the duration of our stay was from “get settled in Perth” Lovely couple, Lyndzey & Ralph. I phoned Ralph up at the beginning of the year and he informed me he was in the middle of winding down Get settled in Perth and moving on to Victoria on the eastern side of Australia. I have just tried their web site but it’s all closed down. So one would guess they have rapped it all up by now. Sorry for the bad news.
I do have some good news THE LARNER’S GOT THEIR VISA’S TODAY
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY
:t humbup:
I do have some good news THE LARNER’S GOT THEIR VISA’S TODAY
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY
:t humbup:Saw your revisited program the other night
Good luck to you and your family