British Expats - Any advice for me?

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Kapri

Jun 22nd 2013 4:18 am

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Originally Posted by northernbird (Post 10769601)

Come and visit Perth soon!!

Will definitely get ove there as soon as I can. Looking forward to meeting up for a few glasses of :drinkwine:

itigo

Jun 22nd 2013 11:23 am

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Originally Posted by lesleys (Post 10767973)

Generic version of Ventolin is called Asmol and is about $8 over the counter (Qld).

In VIC Ventolin over the counter is about $8. Sometimes they do quiz you as to why you need one.

itigo

Jun 22nd 2013 11:24 am

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I think Deadvim's post was spot on. Enjoy your first few months!!

Bikergirl

Jun 22nd 2013 5:19 pm

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Originally Posted by carolinephillips (Post 10767546)

Really? Then why have I been getting a script for DD's inhaler for the past 4.5 years???

Not sure but I have a different (turbo) inhaler and can get that over the counter too. May depend if you can get a discount by doing it your way.

Perpetual Tourist

Jun 22nd 2013 5:44 pm

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Good luck Kapri, and do keep us updated on how you get on!

Pollyana

Jun 22nd 2013 6:58 pm

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Originally Posted by lesleys (Post 10767973)

Generic version of Ventolin is called Asmol and is about $8 over the counter (Qld).

I get one whenever I'm heading home for a while (anti-cat protection!!) and I only ever pay about $8 over the counter. Less hassle than buying flipping codeine!

Pollyana

Jun 22nd 2013 7:01 pm

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Originally Posted by carolinephillips (Post 10767330)

but also use the first week as a tourist, just stop and admire the view, pause and take in the winter sunshine and

Actually that's one very important thing - I always regret not being a tourist for a couple of weeks. I was on the internet job hunting within three hours of landing, no "honeymoon" period, it was sheer hard work and everyday life from day one. I sometimes think that's one reason I don't like the place - I never had the chance to enjoy it before plunging into the rat race.

lesleys

Jun 22nd 2013 10:51 pm

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Originally Posted by Pollyana (Post 10770213)

Even better if you have time to take a week or more's holiday en route.;)

carolinephillips

Jun 23rd 2013 9:48 am

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There isn't any winter sunshine at the moment- still raining. Think we have had over 250ml in the last couple of days. Going to drain the pool now as it is full to the brim.

Out in my boots and pj's -very Aussie!

sammax

Jun 23rd 2013 1:52 pm

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Originally Posted by Kapri (Post 10767069)

Well folks, after approx 6-7 years of posting on this forum, I am finally about to become a British / Irish expat :D

I leave the UK one week today to make the journey most of you have already made.

Any advice for me?

Please don't say, "don't do it" :eek:

The only thing I regret is that (because I am an anxious person and a worrier!) I didn't relax and enjoy the moving experience. I was so pleased to arrive but was so caught up in the worry of both of us finding jobs, putting my two teenage boys in school etc that it spoiled it for me. Also, we had to rent to start with which took about six months for me to get used to, as I had been a home-owner since I got married at 19, and I felt really vulnerable living somewhere that was not mine. We had money in the bank from the sale of our house in England and had done well on the exchange rate, so I just if I could turn back time I would just have chillaxed a bit!

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