what is Autralia Like
Dec 3rd 2002, 12:55 am
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Originally posted by pommie bastard
Looking at wage rates in America I would be paid at lest $25 US per hour which is nearly twice the wages I get here , fuel is cheaper in USA so is most food as is eating out , even beer is less and most taxes.Homes look about the same so if you are worse off is it because of the area you are in? or the jobs you do.
Looking at wage rates in America I would be paid at lest $25 US per hour which is nearly twice the wages I get here , fuel is cheaper in USA so is most food as is eating out , even beer is less and most taxes.Homes look about the same so if you are worse off is it because of the area you are in? or the jobs you do.
You are getting ripped on your wages. If I was on my rate that I was on 3 years ago I would be on AU$36, my hubby would be on AU$55 - which sometimes he was actually on more there. I do not live in a flash area, where I live is classed as a middle class area (around US$170-200,000 average). Sorry can't let you win most of that debate 
If you are looking at the spring, then you may still be there in March??
Dec 3rd 2002, 1:05 am
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Originally posted by suebo
Depends where you are living PB. ie. what state. We took an extra year to get here because we could not afford to live in San Francisco (long story). Yes I agree the gas (fuel) is cheaper, it is not really cheaper to eat in restaurants - plus you are expected to tip the waitperson 15% - even if it is shite service. Alcohol-definitely cheaper - yee haa - encourages me to drink more You are getting ripped on your wages. If I was on my rate that I was on 3 years ago I would be on AU$36, my hubby would be on AU$55 - which sometimes he was actually on more there. I do not live in a flash area, where I live is classed as a middle class area (around US$170-200,000 average). Sorry can't let you win most of that debate
If you are looking at the spring, then you may still be there in March??
Depends where you are living PB. ie. what state. We took an extra year to get here because we could not afford to live in San Francisco (long story). Yes I agree the gas (fuel) is cheaper, it is not really cheaper to eat in restaurants - plus you are expected to tip the waitperson 15% - even if it is shite service. Alcohol-definitely cheaper - yee haa - encourages me to drink more
You are getting ripped on your wages. If I was on my rate that I was on 3 years ago I would be on AU$36, my hubby would be on AU$55 - which sometimes he was actually on more there. I do not live in a flash area, where I live is classed as a middle class area (around US$170-200,000 average). Sorry can't let you win most of that debate If you are looking at the spring, then you may still be there in March??
Looking in the local paper most jobs in Perth are half the rates you quote , but if I could equal your ex-earnings it would seem a lot better .
Having been to America we found it more weathly than Aussie and on the whole cheaper , but the poor were less well off .
Dec 3rd 2002, 1:16 am
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We are both contractors, that is why we probably earn a little more. We don't get the perks of holidays or super, but we have our own funds and have had for the past 18+years. As for hols, we can afford to take one if we want to. (time off I mean). When I was working full time as a secretary, I was still earning US$28 and that was 9 years ago. You should have a chat to your employers - if they don't know you are leaving, maybe you can squeeze a few more bucks out of them
I don't know about more wealthy here.. I don't see that (most of my neighbours are strugglers)- more arrogant maybe. Some of the technology is further behind than OZ and on the other hand I am sure some is more advance (yet to find it) - but I gotta love that drive through banking. But I hate that I have only come across one drive through bottle shop - who takes cash only - what a pee off
BTW, I have just dropped my hubby at the airport, so am sitting back having a CC & DC, what are you doing on line PB????? Shouldn't you be hard at work
I don't know about more wealthy here.. I don't see that (most of my neighbours are strugglers)- more arrogant maybe. Some of the technology is further behind than OZ and on the other hand I am sure some is more advance (yet to find it) - but I gotta love that drive through banking. But I hate that I have only come across one drive through bottle shop - who takes cash only - what a pee off
BTW, I have just dropped my hubby at the airport, so am sitting back having a CC & DC, what are you doing on line PB????? Shouldn't you be hard at work
Dec 3rd 2002, 1:28 am
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Originally posted by suebo
We are both contractors, that is why we probably earn a little more. We don't get the perks of holidays or super, but we have our own funds and have had for the past 18+years. As for hols, we can afford to take one if we want to. (time off I mean). When I was working full time as a secretary, I was still earning US$28 and that was 9 years ago. You should have a chat to your employers - if they don't know you are leaving, maybe you can squeeze a few more bucks out of them
I don't know about more wealthy here.. I don't see that (most of my neighbours are strugglers)- more arrogant maybe. Some of the technology is further behind than OZ and on the other hand I am sure some is more advance (yet to find it) - but I gotta love that drive through banking. But I hate that I have only come across one drive through bottle shop - who takes cash only - what a pee off
BTW, I have just dropped my hubby at the airport, so am sitting back having a CC & DC, what are you doing on line PB????? Shouldn't you be hard at work
We are both contractors, that is why we probably earn a little more. We don't get the perks of holidays or super, but we have our own funds and have had for the past 18+years. As for hols, we can afford to take one if we want to. (time off I mean). When I was working full time as a secretary, I was still earning US$28 and that was 9 years ago. You should have a chat to your employers - if they don't know you are leaving, maybe you can squeeze a few more bucks out of them
I don't know about more wealthy here.. I don't see that (most of my neighbours are strugglers)- more arrogant maybe. Some of the technology is further behind than OZ and on the other hand I am sure some is more advance (yet to find it) - but I gotta love that drive through banking. But I hate that I have only come across one drive through bottle shop - who takes cash only - what a pee off
BTW, I have just dropped my hubby at the airport, so am sitting back having a CC & DC, what are you doing on line PB????? Shouldn't you be hard at work
I am flat out at work in this so called Hi-Tech Perth rest home for the unemployable.
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Dec 3rd 2002, 2:07 am
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Originally posted by pommie bastard
I am afraid that we must live in another Australia to you as we find that most things are behind Europe never mind the USA , as for the wages my wife has just gone after a job only paying $45k AUD there where 2000 people after the positions available most over qualified for it.
I am flat out at work in this so called Hi-Tech Perth rest home for the unemployable.
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I am afraid that we must live in another Australia to you as we find that most things are behind Europe never mind the USA , as for the wages my wife has just gone after a job only paying $45k AUD there where 2000 people after the positions available most over qualified for it.
I am flat out at work in this so called Hi-Tech Perth rest home for the unemployable.
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Well that is $21.00 per hour that is nearly double you!!!!!!
What are you complaining about if the wife gets that job?
Dec 3rd 2002, 2:08 am
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What are nurses paid in UK....in UK$?
Dec 3rd 2002, 2:10 am
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I am sure that some of the technology is more advanced in UK than USA too. They say it is the melting pot of the world, but sometimes you have to wonder
Dec 3rd 2002, 2:17 am
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Originally posted by suebo
You sure you are not on unemployment wages there????Is that what they are paying you?
Well that is $21.00 per hour that is nearly double you!!!!!! What are you complaining about if the wife gets that job?
You sure you are not on unemployment wages there????Is that what they are paying you?
Well that is $21.00 per hour that is nearly double you!!!!!!
What are you complaining about if the wife gets that job?
Dec 3rd 2002, 2:23 am
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But PB, you can not convert it, different lifestyles and standards of living. I have given up here converting as I only get dissappointed. On the conversion we would earn more in OZ (and probably more anyway), but we accept what we get here and get on with it. If I converted everything I think I would be in the mental ward by now - maybe being treated by your wife. BTW loaf of bread here AUD3.00 for a half decent one. That is my point.
If you guys are on $100,000 between you, you should have nothing to compain about. Better stop those trips to the OB, bet you never miss out on going there when you want to!!:PARTY:
If you guys are on $100,000 between you, you should have nothing to compain about. Better stop those trips to the OB, bet you never miss out on going there when you want to!!
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Dec 3rd 2002, 2:24 am
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Originally posted by suebo
I am sure that some of the technology is more advanced in UK than USA too. They say it is the melting pot of the world, but sometimes you have to wonder
I am sure that some of the technology is more advanced in UK than USA too. They say it is the melting pot of the world, but sometimes you have to wonder
Where America Leads others follow including Australia no Yankies no Holden Cars , in fact they own 65% of all large Australian companies.
Dec 3rd 2002, 2:30 am
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Originally posted by pommie bastard
Well they do make the most Hi-tech weapons in the world and the Space Shuttle is beyond any other country not to mention the Aero-space industries.
Where America Leads others follow including Australia no Yankies no Holden Cars , in fact they own 65% of all large Australian companies.
Well they do make the most Hi-tech weapons in the world and the Space Shuttle is beyond any other country not to mention the Aero-space industries.
Where America Leads others follow including Australia no Yankies no Holden Cars , in fact they own 65% of all large Australian companies.
Dec 3rd 2002, 2:30 am
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Question...where did holden originate from Australia or USA, be precise with this answer
Dec 3rd 2002, 2:31 am
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Originally posted by suebo
But PB, you can not convert it, different lifestyles and standards of living. I have given up here converting as I only get dissappointed. On the conversion we would earn more in OZ (and probably more anyway), but we accept what we get here and get on with it. If I converted everything I think I would be in the mental ward by now - maybe being treated by your wife. BTW loaf of bread here AUD3.00 for a half decent one. That is my point.
If you guys are on $100,000 between you, you should have nothing to compain about. Better stop those trips to the OB, bet you never miss out on going there when you want to!!:PARTY:
But PB, you can not convert it, different lifestyles and standards of living. I have given up here converting as I only get dissappointed. On the conversion we would earn more in OZ (and probably more anyway), but we accept what we get here and get on with it. If I converted everything I think I would be in the mental ward by now - maybe being treated by your wife. BTW loaf of bread here AUD3.00 for a half decent one. That is my point.
If you guys are on $100,000 between you, you should have nothing to compain about. Better stop those trips to the OB, bet you never miss out on going there when you want to!!
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Dec 3rd 2002, 2:35 am
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Originally posted by suebo
Question...where did holden originate from Australia or USA, be precise with this answer
Question...where did holden originate from Australia or USA, be precise with this answer
Dec 3rd 2002, 2:37 am
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dickheads still going on about bread !!
give us all a break and don't "drink and type" it turns into a useless forum about nothing.
give us all a break and don't "drink and type" it turns into a useless forum about nothing.