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Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by merv63
(Post 8674169)
haha yeah got to agree also dont know if its the same over east, but here they shorten all thier words for example bunbury is bunno, busselton is busso, the kids play on the tramp not the trampoline!!!!
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Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by alistairboyle
(Post 8674176)
it was nice to see the use of the words, "Bin Men" on here recently...here it is the garbos...rego....arvo...while I'm here..funniest thing I ever saw in Viz: Trampitheatre...sucken town square frequented by tramps.
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Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by merv63
(Post 8674180)
lol yeah and a bottle of piss, not a bottle of beer. oh the classic lollies not sweets!!! aaarrrgggghhhh lollies are things with bloody sticks in them not jelly teds. chips are what you eat with fish not out of a walkers bag!!!!
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Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by Deancm_MKII
(Post 8674047)
Living on the Gold Coast has the effect of making a person appear more intelligent compared to the locals.
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Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by merv63
(Post 8674180)
lol yeah and a bottle of piss, not a bottle of beer. oh the classic lollies not sweets!!! aaarrrgggghhhh lollies are things with bloody sticks in them not jelly teds. chips are what you eat with fish not out of a walkers bag!!!!
I do love it here....Australian is an easier language to learn than German, or French or Spanish or Italian. What must it be like relocating to a European country? |
Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by alistairboyle
(Post 8674185)
ssshhhhhhhh....don't get done for dissent!
I do love it here....Australian is an easier language to learn than German, or French or Spanish or Italian. What must it be like relocating to a European country? |
Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by merv63
(Post 8670454)
hi was very interested with the post 'what do you love about living in oz' and people all asked why only positive comments.
so i took the time to register to add a thread to ask what people dont like about this place, thought it would only be fair!!!!! :rofl: anyway look forward to your comments good and bad would be interesting if we share the same views!!! :thumbsup: Too many fit yummy mummies Better value for money cars - how dare people pay the same for a brand new holden that my 2nd hand BMW is So close to Asia and NZ I am constantly flying on holiday Schooling so much more advanced |
Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by neil248
(Post 8673739)
Not sure if some of these posters are actually serious about what they are writing.
There is something called due dilligence which surely they carried out before coming here especially those who come without PR. Australia is a small nation on the edge of the world and completely in a world of its own. Apart from towing the line on some USA policy resulting from the second world war, mainstream Australia is completely oblivious to any thing apart from itself. Why would a sophisticated, succesful European come here in the first place. It is full of people who have run away from something, the clever ones embrace Australia and make a good life in a country that allows you to do just that. Jeremy Clarkson did an excellent article on expats which raised a few hackles. The worst thing about Australia for me is that I still get to hear the names Sainsburys, Tescos and Marks and Spencers mentioned. Anyone who says that they love everything about Australia is either a liar or sets their personal bar pretty darn low ;) It therefore follows that we're allowed a tongue in cheek whine about those things which irritate us as expats:D |
Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by Pine Cone
(Post 8672436)
Do you have to pay rates when you are renting (as in UK) or does the property owner pay the rates (as in NZ)?
What sort of medical expenses do you have to pay for then? I'm only just getting my head around this group-billing stuff for Dr's appointments. No, Renters do not pay rates. These are paid by the lanlord. Medical: You pay for prescriptions, and for Dentists. Bulk Billing Doctors are free. About 30% of people pay for doctors visits, but reclaim a major part of the cost. State Hospitals are free, Private ones you pay for. Private Specialist are expensive, with only a small part repaid by Medicare. Government ones are free. |
Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
I thought absolutely everything written on this site had to be taken tounge in cheek.
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Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by Centurion
(Post 8674257)
It therefore follows that we're allowed a tongue in cheek whine about those things which irritate us as expats:D
But as long as everyone realises it is a tongue in cheek whine and the people who do so still feel able to prefer to live here than the UK :thumbup: |
Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
The comments about too much Sugar, and too much Salt, and too much Coffee, are amusing. :lol:
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Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Overused terms :
Gourmet Boutique Mate |
Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by Kim67
(Post 8672057)
These are the things you hate about Australia and you chose to live in Bunbury? As much as I love my country cousins, at a recent family reunion in South Western Australia, my kids kept asking why everyone spoke with such a funny accent, why they dressed the way they did and where their teeth had gone. I've said it often on this forum - some of you people that hate Australia so much don't need to move back to the UK, but move to a nice suburb with normal people, good schools, okay shopping and not an obese commodore driving bogan in sight.
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Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by floss in dubai
(Post 8674324)
Oh Kim!! How dare you! ;)My family and I are all quite well educated, dress to a decent standard, have all our own teeth and, as far as I know, don't speak with any sort of Ocker accent. Come to think of it, the same applies to all our friends who also hail from Bunbury. :confused: You could go to any town/city in Australia and find a Bogan element.
I wasn't bagging Bunbury, just the guy who reckons he finds nothing but people who say "beer o'clock" and drive pissed passed the primary school on Fridays. Met up with Poitin night before last to say happy journey and see you on the other side. When do you head back? |
Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by Kim67
(Post 8674350)
I love Bunbury - fondest memories of my childhood are drop netting down the estuary, carrying cardboard over to the sand dunes, the skating rink, those blue light discos they had in that old hall thing near the original shopping centre in town.
Whooooa, you know how to have a good time. :p:) |
Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by iamthecreaturefromuranus
(Post 8674450)
Whooooa, you know how to have a good time. :p:)
By the way, the cardboard was used to sit on and slide down the sand dunes at high speeds and trying not to collide with the other ten kids zooming down at the same time - top fun even if there were a few broken limbs involved. |
Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
(Post 8674277)
Rates:
No, Renters do not pay rates. These are paid by the lanlord. Medical: You pay for prescriptions, and for Dentists. Bulk Billing Doctors are free. About 30% of people pay for doctors visits, but reclaim a major part of the cost. State Hospitals are free, Private ones you pay for. Private Specialist are expensive, with only a small part repaid by Medicare. Government ones are free. |
Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by Centurion
(Post 8674289)
Overused terms :
Gourmet Boutique Mate |
Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by Officer Dibble
(Post 8674729)
And 'culture'. Overused everywhere mind.
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Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by iamthecreaturefromuranus
(Post 8674739)
...apart from the yogurt section of Woolies.
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Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by Officer Dibble
(Post 8674743)
I think thats because it cant be measured. Ya get me?
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Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by Centurion
(Post 8674289)
Overused terms :
Gourmet Boutique Mate I'm watching Puberty Blues, something of a classic according to my OH ... it's ideal Saturday Night Fodder. Mate :D |
Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by DeadVim
(Post 8674780)
Maaate, I love mate!
I'm watching Puberty Blues, something of a classic according to my OH ... it's ideal Saturday Night Fodder. Mate :D :rofl: Maaate. |
Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by Centurion
(Post 8674289)
Overused terms :
Gourmet Boutique Mate
Originally Posted by Officer Dibble
(Post 8674791)
Maaaaate. Some of us watched it and some of us lived it.:rolleyes:
:rofl: Maaate. |
Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by Officer Dibble
(Post 8674791)
Maaaaate. Some of us watched it and some of us lived it.:rolleyes:
:rofl: Maaate. But of course they have iPhones now. I'm just watching the blue between the surfers and the lifeguards. |
Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by BadgeIsBack
(Post 8674803)
Just turned on the set and it looks just like the 70s! (No change there then - geddit?) Like the 70s cars.
But of course they have iPhones now. I'm just watching the blue between the surfers and the lifeguards. Gimme the HZ Kingswood anyday. |
Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by Officer Dibble
(Post 8674818)
The cars were better in the 70's.
Gimme the HZ Kingswood anyday. |
Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by BadgeIsBack
(Post 8674825)
Agreed.
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Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by Officer Dibble
(Post 8674827)
Shit. More than three people have agreed with me in the last 48 hours. I must be losing my touch.
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Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by alistairboyle
(Post 8674176)
it was nice to see the use of the words, "Bin Men" on here recently...here it is the garbos...rego....arvo...while I'm here..funniest thing I ever saw in Viz: Trampitheatre...sucken town square frequented by tramps.
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Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by Bernie Barfly
(Post 8674988)
Like it:D
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Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by Kingseat
(Post 8673921)
One thing being that I prefer to experience different cultures on a short holiday and not other parts of Australia all the time where, as I said above, it is same shops, money and people.
Originally Posted by Kingseat
(Post 8673921)
Same with the weather. I knew all about a WA Summer after being here several times on holiday but day to day life, ie commuting in it is completely different to being here on holiday.
Just because a place is good for a holiday does not mean it will be a good place to live. Hence the reason why Melbourne is the fastest growing city in Oz. It's not the "holiday spot" that the Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast or even Perth is, although plenty of people do holiday in Melbourne. It is, however, a fantastic place to live. BB |
Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Back on topic
On days like today (and why is it worse at weekends) - the bloody wildlife that rachets up the volume to be louder than a 747. Cockatoos are the worst followed closely by the magpies, currawongs and indian mynahs. The weather - hot summer days when you darent go out of the house for fear of being burned to a crisp and have your skin turn into old bootleather as you sprint from one airconditioned environment to another and on the other hand, the cold weather in houses that werent built for the cold with shocking insulation and piss poor heating which costs a bomb to run. The arrogant Aussie Aussie Aussie oy oy oy at every turn, how Australia is bigger, better, more wonderful than paradise on a stick. A bit of nationalism is OK but this is adolescent in the extreme. The driving - never encountered so many tail-gaters, cutters-in and generally people who cannot drive round a roundabout to save their lives and no courtesy at all. The boring blandness of the scenery - mile after mile of eucalyptus and bark drop and the long distances you have to drive to get to anything that is vaguely different. The PC intrusion into everything you do - the nanny state personified! All rights and no responsibilities. The superficiality of friendships - here today and gone tomorrow and all out for what they can get out of you. Lack of history relevant to me - a few grinding stones and myths about natural features dont really interest me in the least. The flies (and mozzies). The cost of airfares out of the place - why is it that flying out of Australia is so damned expensive compared with the same flights bought in UK? That'll do to start with - and blame it on the dawn cacophony, no one should be awake at this time of day on a weekend! |
Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by quoll
(Post 8675698)
Back on topic
On days like today (and why is it worse at weekends) - the bloody wildlife that rachets up the volume to be louder than a 747. Cockatoos are the worst followed closely by the magpies, currawongs and indian mynahs. The weather - hot summer days when you darent go out of the house for fear of being burned to a crisp and have your skin turn into old bootleather as you sprint from one airconditioned environment to another and on the other hand, the cold weather in houses that werent built for the cold with shocking insulation and piss poor heating which costs a bomb to run. The arrogant Aussie Aussie Aussie oy oy oy at every turn, how Australia is bigger, better, more wonderful than paradise on a stick. A bit of nationalism is OK but this is adolescent in the extreme. The driving - never encountered so many tail-gaters, cutters-in and generally people who cannot drive round a roundabout to save their lives and no courtesy at all. The boring blandness of the scenery - mile after mile of eucalyptus and bark drop and the long distances you have to drive to get to anything that is vaguely different. The PC intrusion into everything you do - the nanny state personified! All rights and no responsibilities. The superficiality of friendships - here today and gone tomorrow and all out for what they can get out of you. Lack of history relevant to me - a few grinding stones and myths about natural features dont really interest me in the least. The flies (and mozzies). The cost of airfares out of the place - why is it that flying out of Australia is so damned expensive compared with the same flights bought in UK? That'll do to start with - and blame it on the dawn cacophony, no one should be awake at this time of day on a weekend! |
Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by mr mover
(Post 8675824)
My god you are a Sad SACK..................:thumbup:mm
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Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by quoll
(Post 8675860)
Yup, blame it on the bloody cockatoos today!
Anyhow, your list sounds like a BE Greatest Hits compilation. Don't get the annoying nationalism at every turn. If you don't watch tabloid TV you can ignore most of it. Or people out to get whatever they can out of you....but there you go. |
Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by DeadVim
(Post 8671525)
How dare you ... For me, there is nothing better than finding the small collection of coins in my pocket which turn out to be small gold ones will cover a feed at lunchtime. :thumbup:
you only ever find them again at the end of the day when you empty your pockets or find them in the bottom of your handbag when you change bags! not that I'm implying you have a handbag you understand :rofl: |
Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by quoll
(Post 8675698)
Back on topic
On days like today (and why is it worse at weekends) - the bloody wildlife that rachets up the volume to be louder than a 747. Cockatoos are the worst followed closely by the magpies, currawongs and indian mynahs. The weather - hot summer days when you darent go out of the house for fear of being burned to a crisp and have your skin turn into old bootleather as you sprint from one airconditioned environment to another and on the other hand, the cold weather in houses that werent built for the cold with shocking insulation and piss poor heating which costs a bomb to run. The arrogant Aussie Aussie Aussie oy oy oy at every turn, how Australia is bigger, better, more wonderful than paradise on a stick. A bit of nationalism is OK but this is adolescent in the extreme. The driving - never encountered so many tail-gaters, cutters-in and generally people who cannot drive round a roundabout to save their lives and no courtesy at all. The boring blandness of the scenery - mile after mile of eucalyptus and bark drop and the long distances you have to drive to get to anything that is vaguely different. The PC intrusion into everything you do - the nanny state personified! All rights and no responsibilities. The superficiality of friendships - here today and gone tomorrow and all out for what they can get out of you. Lack of history relevant to me - a few grinding stones and myths about natural features dont really interest me in the least. The flies (and mozzies). The cost of airfares out of the place - why is it that flying out of Australia is so damned expensive compared with the same flights bought in UK? That'll do to start with - and blame it on the dawn cacophony, no one should be awake at this time of day on a weekend! I dont get bothered by the birds, and the Drivers around here actually let you in... I've noticed a big difference around the rest of the Country on that one..... Sydney Rd couldnt function if they didnt let parked drivers back into the traffic flow.... easy to tell a non local... They do tailgate though.. Good observations Quoll and you can add my name to most of that. |
Re: What do you not like about living in OZ
Originally Posted by Buzzy--Bee
(Post 8675462)
You don't really need to do much research to realise that when you live in a country as far away from other countries as Oz is you will be holidaying in Oz. About 15 seconds looking at an atlas should do it.
EVERYONE emigrating to Australia should consider this post. Just because a place is good for a holiday does not mean it will be a good place to live. Hence the reason why Melbourne is the fastest growing city in Oz. It's not the "holiday spot" that the Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast or even Perth is, although plenty of people do holiday in Melbourne. It is, however, a fantastic place to live. BB |
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