Why is Oz better
Sep 22nd 2005, 8:00 pm
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Why is Oz better
Hi,Does any one have any have any down to earth comments on why quality of life in Oz 
is better than the uk 
Could any one say as a percentage how much better it is ( or worse ) 
Mr Wilbury.
is better than the uk Could any one say as a percentage how much better it is ( or worse ) Mr Wilbury.
Sep 22nd 2005, 8:02 pm
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Re: Why is Oz better
Originally Posted by the-travelling-wilburys
Hi,Does any one have any have any down to earth comments on why quality of life in Oz is better than the uk Could any one say as a percentage how much better it is ( or worse ) Mr Wilbury.
is better than the uk Could any one say as a percentage how much better it is ( or worse ) Mr Wilbury.
Sep 22nd 2005, 8:23 pm
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Re: Why is Oz better
Originally Posted by the-travelling-wilburys
Hi,Does any one have any have any down to earth comments on why quality of life in Oz is better than the uk Could any one say as a percentage how much better it is ( or worse ) Mr Wilbury.
is better than the uk Could any one say as a percentage how much better it is ( or worse ) Mr Wilbury.Oz does a good PR job of itself.
If your idea of a life is a feeling of early retirement (whilst still working like a dog) in a dead, souless backwater, then welcome to OZ.
Sep 22nd 2005, 8:23 pm
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Re: Why is Oz better
Originally Posted by the-travelling-wilburys
Hi,Does any one have any have any down to earth comments on why quality of life in Oz is better than the uk Could any one say as a percentage how much better it is ( or worse ) Mr Wilbury.
is better than the uk Could any one say as a percentage how much better it is ( or worse ) Mr Wilbury.Oz does a good PR job of itself.
If your idea of a life is a feeling of early retirement (whilst still working like a dog) in a dead, souless backwater, then welcome to OZ.
Sep 22nd 2005, 8:26 pm
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Re: Why is Oz better
Originally Posted by eatstatic
Its not , the wages are low, the hours long, the people pretty vacant.
Oz does a good PR job of itself.
If your idea of a life is a feeling of early retirement (whilst still working like a dog) in a dead, souless backwater, then welcome to OZ.
Oz does a good PR job of itself.
If your idea of a life is a feeling of early retirement (whilst still working like a dog) in a dead, souless backwater, then welcome to OZ.
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Sep 22nd 2005, 8:33 pm
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Re: Why is Oz better
Well even the most negative people can't disagree that OZ has a warmer climate, better beaches, cheaper houses, (except for Sydney) and more open spaces with less people then the Uk.
Sep 22nd 2005, 8:41 pm
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Re: Why is Oz better
This got me thinking (dangerous I know 
)but does Australia have to be better? Can`t we just accept it as being different? I suppose it depends on your reasons for going there in the first place and what your expectations are.
)but does Australia have to be better? Can`t we just accept it as being different? I suppose it depends on your reasons for going there in the first place and what your expectations are.
Sep 22nd 2005, 8:42 pm
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Re: Why is Oz better
Originally Posted by gobbyjock
This got me thinking (dangerous I know )but does Australia have to be better? Can`t we just accept it as being different? I suppose it depends on your reasons for going there in the first place and what your expectations are.
)but does Australia have to be better? Can`t we just accept it as being different? I suppose it depends on your reasons for going there in the first place and what your expectations are.
Sep 22nd 2005, 8:43 pm
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Re: Why is Oz better
Originally Posted by AndyD
Not another thread on this subject
Sep 22nd 2005, 8:43 pm
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Re: Why is Oz better
no wonder the poor guy has gone offline!
Sep 22nd 2005, 8:44 pm
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Re: Why is Oz better
Originally Posted by pako
Good point, you talk a lot of sense
Sep 22nd 2005, 8:53 pm
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Re: Why is Oz better
Originally Posted by the-travelling-wilburys
Hi,Does any one have any have any down to earth comments on why quality of life in Oz is better than the uk Could any one say as a percentage how much better it is ( or worse ) Mr Wilbury.
is better than the uk Could any one say as a percentage how much better it is ( or worse ) Mr Wilbury.The other 4 hours you will be watching different TV or going out so all the things you do, go and see will be different at first but as you stay longer just become the same.
You will probably have a bigger house, more need for a car, the weather will be better generally but gets people down when its too hot cold wet dry depending where you are. Youll probably camp instead of fly to europe for your hols and eat more takeout than packaged meals.
So if you want a honest % I reckon about 20 out of 24 hours a day will be pretty much the same as anywhere you live
sorry but its true.
Sep 22nd 2005, 9:51 pm
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Re: Why is Oz better
Originally Posted by jad n rich
Down to earth OK 8 hours a day you will still be asleep, 8 hours a day you will still be at work or travelling to work, 4 hours a day you will be still be sorting out housework, bills, washing, kids, jobs around the house. So that bits all the same. Cost of living is pretty much the same.
The other 4 hours you will be watching different TV or going out so all the things you do, go and see will be different at first but as you stay longer just become the same.
You will probably have a bigger house, more need for a car, the weather will be better generally but gets people down when its too hot cold wet dry depending where you are. Youll probably camp instead of fly to europe for your hols and eat more takeout than packaged meals.
So if you want a honest % I reckon about 20 out of 24 hours a day will be pretty much the same as anywhere you live sorry but its true.
The other 4 hours you will be watching different TV or going out so all the things you do, go and see will be different at first but as you stay longer just become the same.
You will probably have a bigger house, more need for a car, the weather will be better generally but gets people down when its too hot cold wet dry depending where you are. Youll probably camp instead of fly to europe for your hols and eat more takeout than packaged meals.
So if you want a honest % I reckon about 20 out of 24 hours a day will be pretty much the same as anywhere you live
sorry but its true.Badge
Sep 22nd 2005, 11:12 pm
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Re: Why is Oz better
[QUOTE=eatstatic] the wages are low, the hours long, the people pretty vacant.
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sounds like the same deal we have in the uk then...
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sounds like the same deal we have in the uk then...
Sep 22nd 2005, 11:19 pm
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Re: Why is Oz better
Originally Posted by gobbyjock
This got me thinking (dangerous I know )but does Australia have to be better? Can`t we just accept it as being different? I suppose it depends on your reasons for going there in the first place and what your expectations are.
)but does Australia have to be better? Can`t we just accept it as being different? I suppose it depends on your reasons for going there in the first place and what your expectations are.Top post gobby
Seems to be a lot of unacceptance (is that a word lol) on here!