Dreamy

We said exactly that. I can't believe that anyone would see their arse about having to pay $500 to have qualifications validated so he could properly support his family.

Sounded very suspicious imo

I'm always wary about the editing on these type of programmes, but even his wife said he'd moan about anything, so perhaps he really was a whinging pom

thewoodz

Also everyone is stating that there wasnt much about Oz but the whole point of the programme was to show them what they would have if they moved back to the UK. Its only the same as the programmes about moving to Oz the family is shown briefly at the begining in their lives in the UK and then the rest of the programme is spend trying to show them what they would have in Oz.
Same story - different side of the coin.
(hard hat at the ready)

goingozwards2007

What i could't understand was that he said to his wife, " you just decided one day to up sticks and go half way round the world because you felt like it".
Did he not have a say in the matter originally?, we all know how long it takes to get there, and at some point he must have expressed his opinion on their impending move, so why did he blame her for them moving?

The presenter is very biased, she was in last weeks shows well, but ultimately it is their decision.

It certainly opened up a conversation in our house last night about what we will do if one of us decide we don't like it. (basically OH will do whatever i want!!!!, not sure about the kids though...)

black cat

exactly what i thought!

JoolsB

Trouble is she had been given a taste of how life could be-5 bedroom house, pool, part-time work in a job she loved etc-I would have to be dragged kicking and screaming back to uk house quarter of size with larger mortgage and longer working hours too!

Bishop3912

I agree what a whinger!! OH and myself were shouting at TV with disbelief, and what were the latex gloves about whilst he was cooking the BBQ. He came across as a lazy good for nothing and I think she should kick him up the butt. Glad she chose Oz but shame she agreed 3 months later to coming back if he gets a good paid job. NO chance of that though with him, seems like he dont like hard work. Also his been out of telecoms now for over 4 years so will find it hard to get back into a job. Should have paid the $500 to get acredited in Oz and then maybe he would have a bit of self-esteme working and earning a decent wage full time. Felt sorry for the little girl though when she said she just wants them to be happy! Poor cow, hope they sort it out soon.

kez81

Never seen it living in oz, what does he do??

My hubby is a plumber he had to do various courses and pay out alot more than $500 to get his licence, i think this is clever editing ask any tradie who has came here its alot of hassle obtaining the licence not simply $500 then its yours.

They maybe only showed the bits they wanted too not the truth!!

kezx

johull

Ditto!!!!!!

I cannot believe he was content to receive £100 a week - sitting moaning and watching UK Soaps - surely if it wasnt too hot for his fair haired wife and kids it wasnt unbearable for him. Anyone who would not spend around £200 to pass a licence wants their head testing. It said he was enraged to find out his licences were valid in Oz, didnt the plonker realise that he was at the other side of the world - Hello!!!!!!

I think he was generally just a lazy moaner and content to sit and grumble about his lot - be it here in UK or in Oz. When they were in Asda and he gave the two fingers to Oz, in front of his daughter and said nobody makes a wally out of me - they don't have to - he did a perfectly good job himself!!!!!

I dont think they appeared to have a very happy marriage - she said he moans all the time about anything so it would be impossible to please him.

Also thought it was interesting that most of the family wanted them to stay in Oz - probably didnt want the whinging so and so back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

She should stay on her own if thats what makes her happy - I am sure that once he got back here he would soon be miserable again.

I understand her wanting to work part time with a baby - she was probably just having to proove a point - why should she work full time when he isnt prepared to pull his weight.

Overall very unhapy story - but would be same for them in UK

Wendy

I REALLY hope that the poor family on the programme aren't members of this site

kars

We live on the Morington Peninsula and this bloke came round to fix our dishwasher. He was quiet, sullen and miserable saying he was bored of the 'aussie thing' and couldn't wait to get back to the UK. After 10 mins trying to make conversation with him I realised it was a waste of time. Although we haven't seen the TV programme I can understand some of your comments. Shame he didn't paint a good picture of life in Aus.

black cat

I am sure it was clever editing but I cant believe the guy could not get off his back side to do the nescesary to get his licence even if it cost double the $5oo stated, he has had 4 years! surely it would have been worth it, so he could make a valuable contribution to his family.

kez81

How long?? was they there for 4 years oh i thought it was a few mths he is a lazy git you are all right please can someone tell me the whole story??

kezx

Jensen Healey

And top cap it all, he then said he might retrain to do something else. Er, isn't that going to cost a bit more than $500. Cutting off his nose to spite his face springs to mind.

Re the mortgage thing, yep Katherine Gee definitely said it would be CHEAPER in the UK. Now, I know rates are currently a bit less in the UK, but not that much!

MarkMC

They said at the very end with the credits that after three months of being back in OZ the wife gave in and said they would return to the UK. (to stop him moaning)

black cat

I think the only thing to stop him moaning would be to have his jaw wired shut!