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maidstone steve Nov 2nd 2011 9:41 am

Job offer in Perth what to do next
 
Hi all, I have just received a offer which I have accepted for a job in Perth I think the offices are in Bayswater ? Could somebody tell a good area to find executive rentals near the beach area which is about a 30min drive to ther offices also that has a good primary and high school?

I'm a bit in shock still and so confused in what to do, what are the best areas to look for good rental properties, my family wants still be near shopping malls.
My minds gone blank now but will have more questions. so i know make it what you wont but is it paradise?

Thanks
Maidstone Steve

irishbloo Nov 2nd 2011 10:48 am

Re: Job offer in Perth what to do next
 

Originally Posted by maidstone steve (Post 9711395)
Hi all, I have just received a offer which I have accepted for a job in Perth I think the offices are in Bayswater ? Could somebody tell a good area to find executive rentals near the beach area which is about a 30min drive to ther offices also that has a good primary and high school?

I'm a bit in shock still and so confused in what to do, what are the best areas to look for good rental properties, my family wants still be near shopping malls.
My minds gone blank now but will have more questions. so i know make it what you wont but is it paradise?

Thanks
Maidstone Steve

To some people it maybe Paradise.Its not for me.Its lovely but Paradise,no.

Disclaimer:I have never actually been to Paradise so I am only going on what I read in fairytale books when I was seven.

maidstone steve Nov 2nd 2011 10:55 am

Re: Job offer in Perth what to do next
 
A bit confused with the answer

Bermudashorts Nov 2nd 2011 11:41 am

Re: Job offer in Perth what to do next
 

Originally Posted by maidstone steve (Post 9711495)
A bit confused with the answer

You asked was it paradise ;)

I think that many of us that live here, even the ones who are very happy here (like me), find it a touch amusing that people in Blighty might think we are living in paradise. :)

mulben Nov 2nd 2011 11:48 am

Re: Job offer in Perth what to do next
 

Originally Posted by maidstone steve (Post 9711395)
Hi all, I have just received a offer which I have accepted for a job in Perth I think the offices are in Bayswater ? Could somebody tell a good area to find executive rentals near the beach area which is about a 30min drive to ther offices also that has a good primary and high school?
Thanks
Maidstone Steve

http://www.nearmap.com/

The Beach and Bayswater - thats from Trigg down to Freemantle .
30 minutes at peak hour - maybe , seems a lot of travelling.
Executive rentals would be more appealing around East Perth - Mt Lawley

h2oskineil Nov 2nd 2011 2:12 pm

Re: Job offer in Perth what to do next
 

Originally Posted by maidstone steve (Post 9711395)
Hi all, I have just received a offer which I have accepted for a job in Perth I think the offices are in Bayswater ? Could somebody tell a good area to find executive rentals near the beach area which is about a 30min drive to ther offices also that has a good primary and high school?

I'm a bit in shock still and so confused in what to do, what are the best areas to look for good rental properties, my family wants still be near shopping malls.
My minds gone blank now but will have more questions. so i know make it what you wont but is it paradise?

Thanks
Maidstone Steve

Rentals =
http://www.realestate.com.au/rent
http://reiwa.com.au/Rental-Properties

School information =
http://www.myschool.edu.au/

Map =
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=bayswa...6&z=13&iwloc=A

spartacus Nov 2nd 2011 3:12 pm

Re: Job offer in Perth what to do next
 

Originally Posted by irishbloo (Post 9711486)
To some people it maybe Paradise.Its not for me.Its lovely but Paradise,no.

Disclaimer:I have never actually been to Paradise so I am only going on what I read in fairytale books when I was seven.

I've been to paradise . . . but I've never been to me :(

cubeonly Nov 2nd 2011 7:23 pm

Re: Job offer in Perth what to do next
 

Originally Posted by irishbloo (Post 9711486)
To some people it maybe Paradise.Its not for me.Its lovely but Paradise,no.

Disclaimer:I have never actually been to Paradise so I am only going on what I read in fairytale books when I was seven.

Hey why not pack this in? - the OP is a new member with a job offer looking for advice.

cubeonly Nov 2nd 2011 7:23 pm

Re: Job offer in Perth what to do next
 

Originally Posted by Bermudashorts (Post 9711538)
You asked was it paradise ;)

I think that many of us that live here, even the ones who are very happy here (like me), find it a touch amusing that people in Blighty might think we are living in paradise. :)

You too - why not pack this in? - the OP is a new member with a job offer looking for simple advice.

cubeonly Nov 2nd 2011 7:25 pm

Re: Job offer in Perth what to do next
 

Originally Posted by spartacus (Post 9711745)
I've been to paradise . . . but I've never been to me :(

And you too.

northernbird Nov 2nd 2011 7:34 pm

Re: Job offer in Perth what to do next
 

Originally Posted by cubeonly (Post 9711961)
And you too.

But he asked is it paradise, the other posters merely answered his question.

stevenglish Nov 2nd 2011 7:39 pm

Re: Job offer in Perth what to do next
 
good on ya cubeonly, you tell em :)

Steve, Maidstone eh? I'm from Ashford, spent many a night on the town in your neck of the woods.

Are you coming over on a 457? There's probably afew things of interest that you may or may not be aware of, but let me know and I'll be happy to help with my experience and limited knowledge:)

Congrats on the offer

ScotsSal Nov 2nd 2011 8:13 pm

Re: Job offer in Perth what to do next
 

Originally Posted by northernbird (Post 9711970)
But he asked is it paradise, the other posters merely answered his question.

Agreed. It helps the consideration process as if, on balance, a person's life isn't going to be any more blissful in Perth than in the UK, then that person would want to think long and hard about it, instead of coming here thinking they were heading to paradise. Personally, I never for one moment assumed that I was coming to paradise (partly based on what I'd heard other people say). If I had, it would have been a severe let-down upon arriving in Perth as it is rather dull compared to other places I've worked and lived (although a hell of a lot more safe than a lot of other places I've worked, as I don't need an armed guard, for one thing! :thumbsup:). I think it was a justified question with justified answers that should be taken as honest opinions, but remembering that they are only some people's opinions.

northernbird Nov 2nd 2011 8:16 pm

Re: Job offer in Perth what to do next
 

Originally Posted by ScotsSal (Post 9712007)
Agreed. It helps the consideration process as if, on balance, a person's life isn't going to be any more blissful in Perth than in the UK, then that person would want to think long and hard about it, instead of coming here thinking they were heading to paradise. Personally, I never for one moment assumed that I was coming to paradise (partly based on what I'd heard other people say). If I had, it would have been a severe let-down upon arriving in Perth as it is rather dull compared to other places I've worked and lived (although a hell of a lot more safe than a lot of other places I've worked, as I don't need an armed guard, for one thing! :thumbsup:). I think it was a justified question with justified answers that should be taken as honest opinions, but remembering that they are only some people's opinions.

par·a·dise   [par-uh-dahys, -dahyz] Show IPA
noun
1.heaven, as the final abode of the righteous.
2.an intermediate place for the departed souls of the righteous awaiting resurrection.
3.(often initial capital letter) Eden (def. 1).
4.a place of extreme beauty, delight, or happiness.
5.a state of supreme happiness; bliss.



I think if you look at numbers 4 and 5, for some Perth is the antithesis of this definition. For others it isn't.

cubeonly Nov 2nd 2011 8:19 pm

Re: Job offer in Perth what to do next
 

Originally Posted by northernbird (Post 9711970)
But he asked is it paradise, the other posters merely answered his question.

Knicky Knacky Knoo-Knoos.


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