Perth: don't go!
Jul 12th 2004, 6:13 am
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Re: Perth: don't go!
Originally posted by wombat42
l agree, life in the eastern states is much better, If Perth was so great why are'nt hundreds of thousand of people in the eastern states moving over there. If you are thinking about immigrating to Perth and could not be bothered checking out other places in the eastern states then you are making a big mistake.
l agree, life in the eastern states is much better, If Perth was so great why are'nt hundreds of thousand of people in the eastern states moving over there. If you are thinking about immigrating to Perth and could not be bothered checking out other places in the eastern states then you are making a big mistake.
Jul 12th 2004, 6:48 am
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Off to live in Perth tommorrow, that was a good idea to read this thread !!!
Actually - this guy shouldn't be slagged off for his opinion - it's his experience, what he made of it - not others. I'm just glad he wasn't my travel guide
It's a bit extreme to say don't go, we all have to experience these things for ourselves. Hubs and I had a holiday to Turkey two years ago. We had a great time, the family in the next room hated it. If we were all the same , then the world would be boring.
If he hated it so much then that's HIS opinion and that's perfectly OK for him. He's right to say go and see the rest Oz has to offer and that's what we fully intend to do.
God when did I become so reasonable??
Good luck to all and remember, experience these things for yourself and don't be affraid to say you don't like it.
Good luck
Jill
Jul 12th 2004, 7:04 am
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Hi Andiii
Well your right. this forum isn't a dictatorship so stop putting threads in like you are a dictator.
We are all adults on here, those of us who have chosen to live in Perth, have in the main, been out to do a recci (3 weeks in our case). We know what the pros and cons are, do you thing we haven't agonised over where to settle these past 2 years?
Comments like "don't go to Perth" smack of a dictator, maybe if you hadn't worded your thread in a such a way you wouldn't have received some of the comments you have.
I'm not sticking up for Perth, of course it has it's drawbacks, just like anywhere in the world. It's a matter of choice, something we all still have, unless you live under a dictator................!!!
Walla
Well your right. this forum isn't a dictatorship so stop putting threads in like you are a dictator.
We are all adults on here, those of us who have chosen to live in Perth, have in the main, been out to do a recci (3 weeks in our case). We know what the pros and cons are, do you thing we haven't agonised over where to settle these past 2 years?
Comments like "don't go to Perth" smack of a dictator, maybe if you hadn't worded your thread in a such a way you wouldn't have received some of the comments you have.
I'm not sticking up for Perth, of course it has it's drawbacks, just like anywhere in the world. It's a matter of choice, something we all still have, unless you live under a dictator................!!!
Walla
Jul 12th 2004, 7:11 am
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Originally posted by walla1
Hi Andiii
Well your right. this forum isn't a dictatorship so stop putting threads in like you are a dictator.
We are all adults on here, those of us who have chosen to live in Perth, have in the main, been out to do a recci (3 weeks in our case). We know what the pros and cons are, do you thing we haven't agonised over where to settle these past 2 years?
Comments like "don't go to Perth" smack of a dictator, maybe if you hadn't worded your thread in a such a way you wouldn't have received some of the comments you have.
I'm not sticking up for Perth, of course it has it's drawbacks, just like anywhere in the world. It's a matter of choice, something we all still have, unless you live under a dictator................!!!
Walla
Hi Andiii
Well your right. this forum isn't a dictatorship so stop putting threads in like you are a dictator.
We are all adults on here, those of us who have chosen to live in Perth, have in the main, been out to do a recci (3 weeks in our case). We know what the pros and cons are, do you thing we haven't agonised over where to settle these past 2 years?
Comments like "don't go to Perth" smack of a dictator, maybe if you hadn't worded your thread in a such a way you wouldn't have received some of the comments you have.
I'm not sticking up for Perth, of course it has it's drawbacks, just like anywhere in the world. It's a matter of choice, something we all still have, unless you live under a dictator................!!!
Walla
In my 12 years of living in Oz, I went to Perth twice. That was enough for me. It's all relative : if you prefer the buzz of larger cities - eg Melbourne, Sydney - Perth will be as exciting as watching grass grow.
It wasn't the city I had the biggest issue with, it is its isolated position in Oz. With more than 4-5 hours expensive flying time from Oz's other major cities, Perth is firmly stuck in the middle of nowhere.
Jul 12th 2004, 7:16 am
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Originally posted by walla1
Hi Andiii
Well your right. this forum isn't a dictatorship so stop putting threads in like you are a dictator.
We are all adults on here, those of us who have chosen to live in Perth, have in the main, been out to do a recci (3 weeks in our case). We know what the pros and cons are, do you thing we haven't agonised over where to settle these past 2 years?
Comments like "don't go to Perth" smack of a dictator, maybe if you hadn't worded your thread in a such a way you wouldn't have received some of the comments you have.
I'm not sticking up for Perth, of course it has it's drawbacks, just like anywhere in the world. It's a matter of choice, something we all still have, unless you live under a dictator................!!!
Walla
Hi Andiii
Well your right. this forum isn't a dictatorship so stop putting threads in like you are a dictator.
We are all adults on here, those of us who have chosen to live in Perth, have in the main, been out to do a recci (3 weeks in our case). We know what the pros and cons are, do you thing we haven't agonised over where to settle these past 2 years?
Comments like "don't go to Perth" smack of a dictator, maybe if you hadn't worded your thread in a such a way you wouldn't have received some of the comments you have.
I'm not sticking up for Perth, of course it has it's drawbacks, just like anywhere in the world. It's a matter of choice, something we all still have, unless you live under a dictator................!!!
Walla
My point is if you plan to immigrate to Australia you should not
just consider Perth and rule out every other place in Australia. You
should first check out most of the eastern states as well as Perth and if you then think Perth is the best place to live then move there.
Jul 12th 2004, 7:17 am
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Originally posted by MikeStanton
Perth is clean. But, then so is Singapore - which is nowhere near as interesting as its 'dirtier' cousin, HK.
In my 12 years of living in Oz, I went to Perth twice. That was enough for me. It's all relative : if you prefer the buzz of larger cities - eg Melbourne, Sydney - Perth will be as exciting as watching grass grow.
It wasn't the city I had the biggest issue with, it is its isolated position in Oz. With more than 4-5 hours flying time from Oz's other major cities, Perth is firmly stuck in the middle of nowhere.
Perth is clean. But, then so is Singapore - which is nowhere near as interesting as its 'dirtier' cousin, HK.
In my 12 years of living in Oz, I went to Perth twice. That was enough for me. It's all relative : if you prefer the buzz of larger cities - eg Melbourne, Sydney - Perth will be as exciting as watching grass grow.
It wasn't the city I had the biggest issue with, it is its isolated position in Oz. With more than 4-5 hours flying time from Oz's other major cities, Perth is firmly stuck in the middle of nowhere.
I know it's stuck in the middle of nowhere and that suits us just fine, again, it's all about choice. It's been a topic of discussion in our house on numerous occasions. We have friends and family there so hopefully we will settle quicker.
On a personal note I live in a city with all the hustle and bustle and at the mo watching grass grow in Perth suits me just fine and am sure will find it very exciting!!
Hey, but it's not the end of the world, if we can't settle we can look elsewhere
Walla
Jul 12th 2004, 7:20 am
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Originally posted by wombat42
My point is if you plan to immigrate to Australia you should not
just consider Perth and rule out every other place in Australia. You
should first check out most of the eastern states as well as Perth and if you then think Perth is the best place to live then move there.
My point is if you plan to immigrate to Australia you should not
just consider Perth and rule out every other place in Australia. You
should first check out most of the eastern states as well as Perth and if you then think Perth is the best place to live then move there.
Point taken
Main reason for Perth is we family and friends there and as I've just said to Mike, if we don't settle we can look at alternatives, although can't see any reason why we shouldn't settle. Suck it and see
Walla
Jul 12th 2004, 7:25 am
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Originally posted by walla1
Hi Mike
I know it's stuck in the middle of nowhere and that suits us just fine, again, it's all about choice. It's been a topic of discussion in our house on numerous occasions. We have friends and family there so hopefully we will settle quicker.
On a personal note I live in a city with all the hustle and bustle and at the mo watching grass grow in Perth suits me just fine and am sure will find it very exciting!!
Hey, but it's not the end of the world, if we can't settle we can look elsewhere
Walla
Hi Mike
I know it's stuck in the middle of nowhere and that suits us just fine, again, it's all about choice. It's been a topic of discussion in our house on numerous occasions. We have friends and family there so hopefully we will settle quicker.
On a personal note I live in a city with all the hustle and bustle and at the mo watching grass grow in Perth suits me just fine and am sure will find it very exciting!!
Hey, but it's not the end of the world, if we can't settle we can look elsewhere
Walla
As always, there is a reason house prices are relatively low in places like Perth. And some people will like the isolation.
Jul 12th 2004, 8:02 am
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Nowhere - where is that? Not around me.
Nowhere Man
The Beatles.
He’s a real nowhere man,
Sitting in his nowhere land,
Making all his nowhere plans
For nobody.
Doesn’t kave a point of view,
Knows not where he’s going to,
Isn’t he a bit like you and me?
Nowhere man, please listen,
You don’t know what you’re missing,
Nowhere man, the world is at your command.
He’s as blind as he can be,
Just sees what he wants to see,
Nowhere man can you see me at all?
Doesn’t kave a point of view,
Knows not where he’s going to,
Isn’t he a bit like you and me?
Nowhere man, don’t worry,
Take your time, don’t hurry,
Leave it all till somebody else
Lend you a hand.
He’s a real nowhere man,
Sitting in his nowhere land,
Making all his nowhere plans
For nobody.
Nowhere Man
The Beatles.
He’s a real nowhere man,
Sitting in his nowhere land,
Making all his nowhere plans
For nobody.
Doesn’t kave a point of view,
Knows not where he’s going to,
Isn’t he a bit like you and me?
Nowhere man, please listen,
You don’t know what you’re missing,
Nowhere man, the world is at your command.
He’s as blind as he can be,
Just sees what he wants to see,
Nowhere man can you see me at all?
Doesn’t kave a point of view,
Knows not where he’s going to,
Isn’t he a bit like you and me?
Nowhere man, don’t worry,
Take your time, don’t hurry,
Leave it all till somebody else
Lend you a hand.
He’s a real nowhere man,
Sitting in his nowhere land,
Making all his nowhere plans
For nobody.
Jul 12th 2004, 8:06 am
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andii,
did you say you preferred wandering around kings cross? There are a few places in vic park you may have found more interesting.
What about the weather in perth?
tetley
did you say you preferred wandering around kings cross? There are a few places in vic park you may have found more interesting.
What about the weather in perth?
tetley
Jul 12th 2004, 8:16 am
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Originally posted by MikeStanton
Perth is clean. But, then so is Singapore - which is nowhere near as interesting as its 'dirtier' cousin, HK.
In my 12 years of living in Oz, I went to Perth twice. That was enough for me. It's all relative : if you prefer the buzz of larger cities - eg Melbourne, Sydney - Perth will be as exciting as watching grass grow.
It wasn't the city I had the biggest issue with, it is its isolated position in Oz. With more than 4-5 hours expensive flying time from Oz's other major cities, Perth is firmly stuck in the middle of nowhere.
Perth is clean. But, then so is Singapore - which is nowhere near as interesting as its 'dirtier' cousin, HK.
In my 12 years of living in Oz, I went to Perth twice. That was enough for me. It's all relative : if you prefer the buzz of larger cities - eg Melbourne, Sydney - Perth will be as exciting as watching grass grow.
It wasn't the city I had the biggest issue with, it is its isolated position in Oz. With more than 4-5 hours expensive flying time from Oz's other major cities, Perth is firmly stuck in the middle of nowhere.
Yep, Perth is indeed isolated, One of the remotest cities in the world, for those who dont know that.....so be careful where you choose to live !!!!!
The nearest major city is Adelaide, some 2000km East of here.
Now who needs to go to these places in a hurry!!. Perth has everything you need.
Jul 12th 2004, 8:32 am
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Re: Perth: don't go!
Originally posted by Andiii
I've lived in AUS my entire life and have travelled to Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane.
As a change, I thought I'd travel to Perth and take in some of the scenary. I hadn't done much research, so I didn't know what to expect. Very stupid of me.
In terms of Pros and Cons
Pros
- People are friendly
- Cheap housing
Cons
- Boredom
I was EXTREMELY bored in Perth, and this isn't the... the usual boredom. This is the "I'm going to die" boredom.
I've lived in AUS my entire life and have travelled to Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane.
As a change, I thought I'd travel to Perth and take in some of the scenary. I hadn't done much research, so I didn't know what to expect. Very stupid of me.
In terms of Pros and Cons
Pros
- People are friendly
- Cheap housing
Cons
- Boredom
I was EXTREMELY bored in Perth, and this isn't the... the usual boredom. This is the "I'm going to die" boredom.
Anyne know what the suicide rate is in Perth compared to other Oz Cities? I've heard Canberra isnt much better.
Jul 12th 2004, 8:42 am
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Re: Perth: don't go!
Originally posted by Andiii
I've lived in AUS my entire life and have travelled to Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane.
As a change, I thought I'd travel to Perth and take in some of the scenary. I hadn't done much research, so I didn't know what to expect. Very stupid of me.
In terms of Pros and Cons
Pros
- People are friendly
- Cheap housing
Cons
- Boredom
I was EXTREMELY bored in Perth, and this isn't the... the usual boredom. This is the "I'm going to die" boredom.
If you want early retirement, GO TO PERTH.
There's nothing to do in Perth. I browsed the entire city in under 2 hours. For the rest of the day, I went back to my hotel and slept.
Later at night, I thought I'd investigate Perth's night life. Succinctly, there is no night life or life at night.
It seems that a Perthites idea of "fun" is to get drunk at a local bar. Understandably, if I lived in Perth, I'd prefer to be drunk too.
- Lack of variety, selection, services
I found 1 supermarket in the city. Woolworths. It was extremely small and had very little to offer.
There's a dozen convenience stores scattered around the city with hardly any of the luxuries that Melbourne or Sydney has.
In general, Perth offers only the basics in terms of shopping. You have your Myers, your jeans stores, your food court and that's... well, it.
The public transport is disgraceful. The buses are extremely small and always running late.
- Homelessness
I thought Melbourne's and Sydney's homeless population was appalling. I was wrong. Perth takes the cake.
I'm 5'11 and I honestly was afraid walking around the city. And did I mention that I've walked King's cross at night?
After the first day exploring what little there was in Perth, I basically stayed in my hotel room for the rest of my holiday. I've never been so bored or depressed in my entire life.
Ultimately, if you intend on living in Perth, PLEASE PLEASE explore some of the other cities beforehand so that you understand that not all Australian cities are 50 years behind the rest of the world.
If you intend on going to Perth for a holiday (and have no family there), DON'T BOTHER. Stick to Sydney or Melbourne. Even better, just head out of Australia. That's what I intend on doing next time I get itchy feet.
I've lived in AUS my entire life and have travelled to Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane.
As a change, I thought I'd travel to Perth and take in some of the scenary. I hadn't done much research, so I didn't know what to expect. Very stupid of me.
In terms of Pros and Cons
Pros
- People are friendly
- Cheap housing
Cons
- Boredom
I was EXTREMELY bored in Perth, and this isn't the... the usual boredom. This is the "I'm going to die" boredom.
If you want early retirement, GO TO PERTH.
There's nothing to do in Perth. I browsed the entire city in under 2 hours. For the rest of the day, I went back to my hotel and slept.
Later at night, I thought I'd investigate Perth's night life. Succinctly, there is no night life or life at night.
It seems that a Perthites idea of "fun" is to get drunk at a local bar. Understandably, if I lived in Perth, I'd prefer to be drunk too.
- Lack of variety, selection, services
I found 1 supermarket in the city. Woolworths. It was extremely small and had very little to offer.
There's a dozen convenience stores scattered around the city with hardly any of the luxuries that Melbourne or Sydney has.
In general, Perth offers only the basics in terms of shopping. You have your Myers, your jeans stores, your food court and that's... well, it.
The public transport is disgraceful. The buses are extremely small and always running late.
- Homelessness
I thought Melbourne's and Sydney's homeless population was appalling. I was wrong. Perth takes the cake.
I'm 5'11 and I honestly was afraid walking around the city. And did I mention that I've walked King's cross at night?
After the first day exploring what little there was in Perth, I basically stayed in my hotel room for the rest of my holiday. I've never been so bored or depressed in my entire life.
Ultimately, if you intend on living in Perth, PLEASE PLEASE explore some of the other cities beforehand so that you understand that not all Australian cities are 50 years behind the rest of the world.
If you intend on going to Perth for a holiday (and have no family there), DON'T BOTHER. Stick to Sydney or Melbourne. Even better, just head out of Australia. That's what I intend on doing next time I get itchy feet.
Jul 12th 2004, 9:02 am
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Re: Perth: don't go!
Originally posted by NedKelly63
Anyne know what the suicide rate is in Perth compared to other Oz Cities?
Anyne know what the suicide rate is in Perth compared to other Oz Cities?
........ but I do know Australia's suicide rate overall is higher than the UK as well as being higher than Sweden, Norway, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain & Italy, but lower than Finland, Belgium Austria, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Denmark and Germany.
Jul 12th 2004, 9:05 am
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oh and another "interesting" suicide statistic ....
The suicide rate is always higher for males than females in every country in the world apart from China !
The suicide rate is always higher for males than females in every country in the world apart from China !