Re: Well - How much then?
Originally Posted by lapsed kiwi
(Post 4817203)
I actually get paid by the year i read it as one payment per year too:lol: |
Re: Well - How much then?
Originally Posted by happynz
(Post 4817961)
In the UK? Dunno...
In OZ? Dunno... In the USA? Surprisingly, this... You could by several of these plus a big ol' pick-up truck. Right in the heart of Missouri's wine country. http://www.hartmanrealestate.com/DH420.htm Yee-haw! Does that include the land? I'm in. |
Re: Well - How much then?
Originally Posted by kato33
(Post 4813552)
Cheers Lexylou,
I am not one for shopping for clothes, as long as we are clean, tidy and smart then that does us just fine. We love having friends for dinner/bbq and don't go out much. With 4 kids who wants too, the little buggers!! We live in a small but modest 3 bedroom house but after years of struggling with debts and remortgaging, will only be taking about £50000 with us. OH is a truckie and I am in office/admin/transport management. Our salaries here are around £45000 joint income so not loads. The family are very sports orientated. Motocross, boxing and football are our lives, so apart from getting a couple of bikes the rest dont usually cost that much. My eldest is 17 and works so thats one that don't cost too much. My other worry is, the OH is very very laid back so I think it will suit him perfectly but I on the other hand am constantly at 100 miles an hour and am now worried that I wont "fit" in. kato33 My wife and I considered emigrating to New Zealand in the early 90s when our children were young enought to come with us. Unfortyunately we were not able to do it then and we had to wait until the children were grown up. We love the lifestyle over here and, from what you say about your family, so will they. I really don't think you will struggle too much and I would say the chance to bring your family over is too good to miss. Incidentally, I was chatting to a truck driver this weekend and he told me that NZ is short of more than 6000 truckers at present. He was telling me that there is not only loads of full time work available but also lots of additional casual work too if you want it. A guy who was working for me (a kiwi) is about to emigrate to Oz and since leaving my outfit he has found himself a casual job driver a truck on a building site towing a water tender at $20/hour - and he can do as many hours as he wants! If you want my advice then come over and enjoy the lifestyle. You won't make a mint but the better weather and all the 'free' things to do will more than compensate for the lack of funds. Just so the nosey parkers on here are kept happy .... my salary here is about a quarter of what I was being paid in the UK. Do I care....NO. My wife and I manage very comfortably! |
Re: Well - How much then?
Originally Posted by lapsed kiwi
(Post 4817957)
No, silly, I get paid by the year but every two weeks. People who get paid by the hour don't actually get a cheque every hour, do they?
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Re: Well - How much then?
Originally Posted by Apple Tree
(Post 4817866)
and what will it buy you in the UK? Or Oz? Or the US?
hope they are not expecting to buy anything for 50k gbp thats all IN NZ!:D |
Re: Well - How much then?
Originally Posted by PaulGent
(Post 4817991)
My wife and I manage very comfortably!
BTW Did you ask why NZ is short of truck drivers? have they all left for better work overseas?:) |
Re: Well - How much then?
Originally Posted by soulflour
(Post 4816980)
blimey... I wish i had TIME for watching grass grow!! :rofl: what with all the going to the beach, hanging out with friends, taking part in events, volunteering, stimulating rewarding work and enjoying life to the FULL we just don't get the time! :thumbsup:
We LOVE it here, and don't struggle nearly as much as we did in the UK. So some people love it, some people hate it - sounds like anything in life really! and that's just the way it's always been and the way it always will be - vive la difference. SF You forgot to mention posting daily on forum (s) that must keep you VERY busy.:D |
Re: Well - How much then?
Originally Posted by Rascal
(Post 4818055)
Wont matter, they are coming to NZ with 50k gbp if you read.
hope they are not expecting to buy anything for 50k gbp thats all IN NZ!:D I am sure their research is better than that! |
Re: Well - How much then?
Sheesh!! that wouldn't even buy you a 2 up 2 down in Welsh Wales :rofl:.
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Re: Well - How much then?
Originally Posted by Rascal
(Post 4818078)
You forgot to mention posting daily on forum (s) that must keep you VERY busy.:D
Tell me about it. Simple rule of life..Have Kids...bye bye money. Don't have kids....bye bye heart-warming moments...hello jimmy choo shoes!!! |
Re: Well - How much then?
Jimmy choo...kids....jimmy choo...kids....? that's a tough one.
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Re: Well - How much then?
Originally Posted by tootsie
(Post 4818102)
Jimmy choo...kids....jimmy choo...kids....? that's a tough one.
Shoes are forever.... |
Re: Well - How much then?
Originally Posted by Rascal
(Post 4818078)
You forgot to mention posting daily on forum (s) that must keep you VERY busy.:D
Posting and reading is my downtime... it's the OTHER stuff that keeps me busy :thumbsup: |
Re: Well - How much then?
Originally Posted by Avid
(Post 4811635)
I'd say anywhere between $70-90,000 for a couple would be fine.
But.... That would average out at about 28,000 UK Pounds or 14,000 Pounds/each. This makes NZ a potential money trap...the lifestyle is good within the country but how on earth can anybody ever leave on such a comparatively low wage? After tax, mortgages and living expenses you'll be lucky to save 1,000 pounds/year:eek: So the moral of the story is.....kiss luxury goods goodbye!! |
Re: Well - How much then?
Originally Posted by Avid
(Post 4817995)
Hookers do.......:o:o
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