Should we consider OZ?
Nov 20th 2005, 9:31 pm
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Should we consider OZ?
Done a recce of NZ North Island in April after considering a move there for some time. We done lots of research (even had a Kiwi at work that I could pump for info!) I was really convinced that it would be a wonderful place for us to live - with two kids under 8 the outdoor lifestyle really appeals.
It didn't take long after arriving in NZ for us to realise we couldn't live there. Main reasons - isolation, poor economy, high cost of many goods. We really thought we had done our homework - maybe we were a bit naive - maybe we just got carried away in our enthusiasm to move down under - don't know - it's a lovely place, lovely people, just not for us.
As we transited through Sydney we thought 'Why on earth have we overlooked Oz in favour of NZ?'
We have now done more research and fancy a move to Melbourne and are considering a recce trip. Have read lots of Oz v's NZ threads which have been helpfull but would love to know if Oz really does have much more to offer.
It didn't take long after arriving in NZ for us to realise we couldn't live there. Main reasons - isolation, poor economy, high cost of many goods. We really thought we had done our homework - maybe we were a bit naive - maybe we just got carried away in our enthusiasm to move down under - don't know - it's a lovely place, lovely people, just not for us.
As we transited through Sydney we thought 'Why on earth have we overlooked Oz in favour of NZ?'
We have now done more research and fancy a move to Melbourne and are considering a recce trip. Have read lots of Oz v's NZ threads which have been helpfull but would love to know if Oz really does have much more to offer.
Nov 20th 2005, 9:39 pm
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Re: Should we consider OZ?
Originally Posted by gregevan
Done a recce of NZ North Island in April after considering a move there for some time. We done lots of research (even had a Kiwi at work that I could pump for info!) I was really convinced that it would be a wonderful place for us to live - with two kids under 8 the outdoor lifestyle really appeals.
It didn't take long after arriving in NZ for us to realise we couldn't live there. Main reasons - isolation, poor economy, high cost of many goods. We really thought we had done our homework - maybe we were a bit naive - maybe we just got carried away in our enthusiasm to move down under - don't know - it's a lovely place, lovely people, just not for us.
As we transited through Sydney we thought 'Why on earth have we overlooked Oz in favour of NZ?'
We have now done more research and fancy a move to Melbourne and are considering a recce trip. Have read lots of Oz v's NZ threads which have been helpfull but would love to know if Oz really does have much more to offer.
It didn't take long after arriving in NZ for us to realise we couldn't live there. Main reasons - isolation, poor economy, high cost of many goods. We really thought we had done our homework - maybe we were a bit naive - maybe we just got carried away in our enthusiasm to move down under - don't know - it's a lovely place, lovely people, just not for us.
As we transited through Sydney we thought 'Why on earth have we overlooked Oz in favour of NZ?'
We have now done more research and fancy a move to Melbourne and are considering a recce trip. Have read lots of Oz v's NZ threads which have been helpfull but would love to know if Oz really does have much more to offer.
Speak to you soon
Nov 20th 2005, 9:47 pm
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Re: Should we consider OZ?
Originally Posted by Bhoywonder
In work at the moment, PM me with specifics you want to know and I will get back to you. We are also living in Melbourne and from Glasgow. Been here for 5 months now.
Speak to you soon
Speak to you soon
Nov 20th 2005, 10:12 pm
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Re: Should we consider OZ?
Originally Posted by biggy
stop skivin u....get back tae work!!!!
Nov 20th 2005, 10:33 pm
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Re: Should we consider OZ?
Originally Posted by Bhoywonder
you keep you head out of this one, I will do what I want when someone else is paying ( typical Scotsman )
Nov 20th 2005, 10:53 pm
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Re: Should we consider OZ?
Originally Posted by gregevan
Done a recce of NZ North Island in April after considering a move there for some time. We done lots of research (even had a Kiwi at work that I could pump for info!) I was really convinced that it would be a wonderful place for us to live - with two kids under 8 the outdoor lifestyle really appeals.
It didn't take long after arriving in NZ for us to realise we couldn't live there. Main reasons - isolation, poor economy, high cost of many goods. We really thought we had done our homework - maybe we were a bit naive - maybe we just got carried away in our enthusiasm to move down under - don't know - it's a lovely place, lovely people, just not for us.
As we transited through Sydney we thought 'Why on earth have we overlooked Oz in favour of NZ?'
We have now done more research and fancy a move to Melbourne and are considering a recce trip. Have read lots of Oz v's NZ threads which have been helpfull but would love to know if Oz really does have much more to offer.
It didn't take long after arriving in NZ for us to realise we couldn't live there. Main reasons - isolation, poor economy, high cost of many goods. We really thought we had done our homework - maybe we were a bit naive - maybe we just got carried away in our enthusiasm to move down under - don't know - it's a lovely place, lovely people, just not for us.
As we transited through Sydney we thought 'Why on earth have we overlooked Oz in favour of NZ?'
We have now done more research and fancy a move to Melbourne and are considering a recce trip. Have read lots of Oz v's NZ threads which have been helpfull but would love to know if Oz really does have much more to offer.
Don't really have an answer to this one, but we visited both countries on holiday before we moved to Australia, and although I thought that NZ was beautiful and peaceful in many parts I could not live there. I think coming from the UK where things are so close together, the kids would have struggled with the isolation, particularly as they were teenagers and had a pretty good social life up and running. That is just my view and I am sure that others may prefer NZ to OZ, each to their own as they say.
Nov 20th 2005, 11:22 pm
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Re: Should we consider OZ?
Originally Posted by gregevan
Done a recce of NZ North Island in April after considering a move there for some time. We done lots of research (even had a Kiwi at work that I could pump for info!) I was really convinced that it would be a wonderful place for us to live - with two kids under 8 the outdoor lifestyle really appeals.
It didn't take long after arriving in NZ for us to realise we couldn't live there. Main reasons - isolation, poor economy, high cost of many goods. We really thought we had done our homework - maybe we were a bit naive - maybe we just got carried away in our enthusiasm to move down under - don't know - it's a lovely place, lovely people, just not for us.
As we transited through Sydney we thought 'Why on earth have we overlooked Oz in favour of NZ?'
We have now done more research and fancy a move to Melbourne and are considering a recce trip. Have read lots of Oz v's NZ threads which have been helpfull but would love to know if Oz really does have much more to offer.
It didn't take long after arriving in NZ for us to realise we couldn't live there. Main reasons - isolation, poor economy, high cost of many goods. We really thought we had done our homework - maybe we were a bit naive - maybe we just got carried away in our enthusiasm to move down under - don't know - it's a lovely place, lovely people, just not for us.
As we transited through Sydney we thought 'Why on earth have we overlooked Oz in favour of NZ?'
We have now done more research and fancy a move to Melbourne and are considering a recce trip. Have read lots of Oz v's NZ threads which have been helpfull but would love to know if Oz really does have much more to offer.
Australia does have its downsides too of course but I think from your post that it may offer what you are looking for.
Nov 20th 2005, 11:30 pm
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Re: Should we consider OZ?
Oz has much more to offer in every way.
Nov 20th 2005, 11:57 pm
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Re: Should we consider OZ?
Just to add my 5 cent of worth...
Calculate the cost of living v/s avg. salary and INCOME TAX.... if the calculation of net savings does not kill you its a perfect place...
We all want to have a home and repay the morgage sooner.... but after working out the IT, cost of living and avg. salary... you are better off then go for it...
My view, Australian IT tax is killer and cost of living is heigher compared to other western countries... now all dont kills me for my opnion...
Good luck...
- Bart...
Calculate the cost of living v/s avg. salary and INCOME TAX.... if the calculation of net savings does not kill you its a perfect place...
We all want to have a home and repay the morgage sooner.... but after working out the IT, cost of living and avg. salary... you are better off then go for it...
My view, Australian IT tax is killer and cost of living is heigher compared to other western countries... now all dont kills me for my opnion...
Good luck...
- Bart...
Originally Posted by gregevan
Done a recce of NZ North Island in April after considering a move there for some time. We done lots of research (even had a Kiwi at work that I could pump for info!) I was really convinced that it would be a wonderful place for us to live - with two kids under 8 the outdoor lifestyle really appeals.
It didn't take long after arriving in NZ for us to realise we couldn't live there. Main reasons - isolation, poor economy, high cost of many goods. We really thought we had done our homework - maybe we were a bit naive - maybe we just got carried away in our enthusiasm to move down under - don't know - it's a lovely place, lovely people, just not for us.
As we transited through Sydney we thought 'Why on earth have we overlooked Oz in favour of NZ?'
We have now done more research and fancy a move to Melbourne and are considering a recce trip. Have read lots of Oz v's NZ threads which have been helpfull but would love to know if Oz really does have much more to offer.
It didn't take long after arriving in NZ for us to realise we couldn't live there. Main reasons - isolation, poor economy, high cost of many goods. We really thought we had done our homework - maybe we were a bit naive - maybe we just got carried away in our enthusiasm to move down under - don't know - it's a lovely place, lovely people, just not for us.
As we transited through Sydney we thought 'Why on earth have we overlooked Oz in favour of NZ?'
We have now done more research and fancy a move to Melbourne and are considering a recce trip. Have read lots of Oz v's NZ threads which have been helpfull but would love to know if Oz really does have much more to offer.
Nov 21st 2005, 4:01 am
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Re: Should we consider OZ?
Originally Posted by BartSimpson
Just to add my 5 cent of worth...
Calculate the cost of living v/s avg. salary and INCOME TAX.... if the calculation of net savings does not kill you its a perfect place...
We all want to have a home and repay the morgage sooner.... but after working out the IT, cost of living and avg. salary... you are better off then go for it...
My view, Australian IT tax is killer and cost of living is heigher compared to other western countries... now all dont kills me for my opnion...
Good luck...
- Bart...
Calculate the cost of living v/s avg. salary and INCOME TAX.... if the calculation of net savings does not kill you its a perfect place...
We all want to have a home and repay the morgage sooner.... but after working out the IT, cost of living and avg. salary... you are better off then go for it...
My view, Australian IT tax is killer and cost of living is heigher compared to other western countries... now all dont kills me for my opnion...
Good luck...
- Bart...
IT in NZ higher for low wage and higher cost of everithing than in OZ.
the move is worth it
Dec 6th 2005, 9:42 pm
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Re: Should we consider OZ?
Originally Posted by puna
IT in NZ higher for low wage and higher cost of everithing than in OZ.
the move is worth it
the move is worth it
Oz is always better then NZ...!
Good luck.
- Bart
Dec 7th 2005, 7:09 am
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Re: Should we consider OZ?
Originally Posted by gregevan
Done a recce of NZ North Island in April after considering a move there for some time. We done lots of research (even had a Kiwi at work that I could pump for info!) I was really convinced that it would be a wonderful place for us to live - with two kids under 8 the outdoor lifestyle really appeals.
It didn't take long after arriving in NZ for us to realise we couldn't live there. Main reasons - isolation, poor economy, high cost of many goods. We really thought we had done our homework - maybe we were a bit naive - maybe we just got carried away in our enthusiasm to move down under - don't know - it's a lovely place, lovely people, just not for us.
As we transited through Sydney we thought 'Why on earth have we overlooked Oz in favour of NZ?'
We have now done more research and fancy a move to Melbourne and are considering a recce trip. Have read lots of Oz v's NZ threads which have been helpfull but would love to know if Oz really does have much more to offer.
It didn't take long after arriving in NZ for us to realise we couldn't live there. Main reasons - isolation, poor economy, high cost of many goods. We really thought we had done our homework - maybe we were a bit naive - maybe we just got carried away in our enthusiasm to move down under - don't know - it's a lovely place, lovely people, just not for us.
As we transited through Sydney we thought 'Why on earth have we overlooked Oz in favour of NZ?'
We have now done more research and fancy a move to Melbourne and are considering a recce trip. Have read lots of Oz v's NZ threads which have been helpfull but would love to know if Oz really does have much more to offer.
Were you at the Scottish Meet in Brewsters at Ediburgh. Think I recalled someone talking just before we left to go back to Dundee?
There's a few on here from Melbourne that'd be able to help.
Cheers
Ginny
Dec 7th 2005, 8:02 am
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Re: Should we consider OZ?
Originally Posted by Stitch
Can't help you on Melbourne as I've never been but could give info on brisbane. Tray www.ourbrisbane.com.au for a wee flavour.
Were you at the Scottish Meet in Brewsters at Ediburgh. Think I recalled someone talking just before we left to go back to Dundee?
There's a few on here from Melbourne that'd be able to help.
Cheers
Ginny
Were you at the Scottish Meet in Brewsters at Ediburgh. Think I recalled someone talking just before we left to go back to Dundee?
There's a few on here from Melbourne that'd be able to help.
Cheers
Ginny
Dec 7th 2005, 10:07 am
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Re: Should we consider OZ?
Originally Posted by gregevan
We were at the Scottish meet. The ones who smelt of vinegar! (our 8 year old spilt a full bottle over our table.) Spoke to Gavin for a while - he's a real character could have listened to him all day. I spoke to someone on the way out about our situation. (Think that must have been you.) Got some great info that day. Planning a Melbourne recce in April.
Yes it was me on the way out the door...
Cheers
Ginny
Dec 8th 2005, 6:41 pm
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Re: Should we consider OZ?
Originally Posted by Stitch
I think after your expereince of NZ then a recce is a defo. What line of work would you be looking to do? Cost of living I believe is higher in Melbourne than Brisbane. Suppose it really depends upon what your looking for. At least with Oz you can go to different states and experience a different way of life. I also believe Melbourne's got all the seasons....don't fancy that ourselves!
Yes it was me on the way out the door...
Cheers
Ginny
Yes it was me on the way out the door...
Cheers
Ginny
