Perth - is it too isolated?
Jan 15th 2006, 9:58 pm
#16
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Re: Perth - is it too isolated?
Originally Posted by Tiawamutu
Do you, or have you lived there shade8?
Jan 15th 2006, 10:00 pm
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Re: Perth - is it too isolated?
Originally Posted by shade8
Yes I do.
Jan 16th 2006, 3:19 am
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Re: Perth - is it too isolated?
I think the more Poms that go to Perth the better. 
Jan 16th 2006, 3:25 am
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Re: Perth - is it too isolated?
Originally Posted by Vernons
Hello
To those of you in Perth how are you finding it? Does it feel isolated? Is there enough going on on the west coast to keep you entertained? Is the weather great?
To those of you heading to the west coast what made you consider this over the east coast?
Thanks
To those of you in Perth how are you finding it? Does it feel isolated? Is there enough going on on the west coast to keep you entertained? Is the weather great?
To those of you heading to the west coast what made you consider this over the east coast?
Thanks
Jan 16th 2006, 3:26 am
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Re: Perth - is it too isolated?
Nah,
Perth isnt to isolated.
I have done more things since moving here than all my years in london.
There is plenty to do , just find a good group of friends.
Perth is growing all the time, more and more to do. Just hope it doesnt get to busy.
Perth isnt to isolated.
I have done more things since moving here than all my years in london.
There is plenty to do , just find a good group of friends.
Perth is growing all the time, more and more to do. Just hope it doesnt get to busy.
Jan 16th 2006, 3:41 am
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Re: Perth - is it too isolated?
Originally Posted by Amazulu
We had a look at SE Qld & thought it was a craphole. .
I think people have to look at whether they really like beaches and sun and not get too hung up over them.
Jan 16th 2006, 3:50 am
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Re: Perth - is it too isolated?
Originally Posted by Sandra
OK I got the population wrong ....just over 2 million in 2005...which makes it worse in my mind. I grew up in Northern Ireland with 1.5 million and a huge brain drain. And of course the passport makes a difference. Given that a heck of a lot of aussies use the ancestory visa, having a passport out means alot and London is not the be n end all. British passport means European. And regardless of where in Aus the wealth may be buried...perception is a bigger thing and that does not make Perth a happening capital!
Many kids do get over to Europe for a while, it's almost like a finishing school - gives them an all-round experience. The ones that stay seem to have made a unexpected tie like a relationship or a line of job offer which they can't refuse.
I'm quite happy for mu kids to leave home for Europe at some point, I'd expect it.
cheers
Last edited by thatsnotquiteright; Jan 16th 2006 at 3:52 am.
Jan 16th 2006, 4:16 am
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Re: Perth - is it too isolated?
Originally Posted by thatsnotquiteright
I think Sandra is right in that WA is not going to be the end to all problems. Having said that, I do believe that Australian capital cities offer opportunites. I'm quite happy for my children to consider education and professional careers in Sydney and Melbourne, for example - I've met loads of Australian professionals who are quite happy to be professionals in Australia. We've met loads of families who are quite hot on education and professionalism. I also believe I can give my kids a childhood and the balance they need here. The thing is, is that you have to put the work in yourself, you can't just leave it all to the 'system' and expect your kids to be top of the class.
Many kids do get over to Europe for a while, it's almost like a finishing school - gives them an all-round experience. The ones that stay seem to have made a unexpected tie like a relationship or a line of job offer which they can't refuse.
I'm quite happy for mu kids to leave home for Europe at some point, I'd expect it.
cheers
Many kids do get over to Europe for a while, it's almost like a finishing school - gives them an all-round experience. The ones that stay seem to have made a unexpected tie like a relationship or a line of job offer which they can't refuse.
I'm quite happy for mu kids to leave home for Europe at some point, I'd expect it.
cheers
Jan 16th 2006, 4:46 am
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Re: Perth - is it too isolated?
Originally Posted by Amazulu
Perth's got all that. Some of the best schools in Australia (like Hale for example) & a good university (UWA). The career opportunities are excellent. Okay, if you're gonna be a stockbroker, derivatives trader or some other non job then you are better off in London. Professionals do well here. When a city is 'happening' like overrated Sydney then it is an excuse for overpriced houses, bars & clubs, overinflated egos & big city attitudes. I can't see the growth in Perth slowing in the short term (say 5 years). Who knows, maybe Perth will be a 'happening' city in a few years. I hope not.
Jan 16th 2006, 6:22 am
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Re: Perth - is it too isolated?
Originally Posted by Amazulu
Perth's got all that. Some of the best schools in Australia (like Hale for example) & a good university (UWA). The career opportunities are excellent. Okay, if you're gonna be a stockbroker, derivatives trader or some other non job then you are better off in London. Professionals do well here. When a city is 'happening' like overrated Sydney then it is an excuse for overpriced houses, bars & clubs, overinflated egos & big city attitudes. I can't see the growth in Perth slowing in the short term (say 5 years). Who knows, maybe Perth will be a 'happening' city in a few years. I hope not.
Jan 16th 2006, 7:21 am
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Re: Perth - is it too isolated?
Originally Posted by Tiawamutu
How long have you lived there? (if you don't mind me asking)
Jan 16th 2006, 7:29 am
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Re: Perth - is it too isolated?
Originally Posted by Bordy
I think the more Poms that go to Perth the better.
Thats it. It was Isolated, but not now
