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Forum: Australia
Aug 20th 2010, 9:43 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,970
Posted By pajones

Re: Going home after 3 years in Perth (Possible meet-up)

Hello Kingseat, we lived in Mullaloo, we do miss Aussie for the sunshine but wages are far better here, and the shops tend to be cheaper.We were financially worse off and it was a big step...
Forum: Australia
Aug 13th 2010, 5:07 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,970
Posted By pajones

Re: Going home after 3 years in Perth (Possible meet-up)

Why are you coming home Bev,we came back in 2008 mainly because the wages.I'm a Plumbing and heating engineer, but we do miss living down under and our Visa runs out in 2011. cheers Paul:thumbsup:
Forum: Australia
Feb 28th 2010, 9:11 pm
Replies: 613
Views: 62,747
Posted By pajones

Re: who else can't sell house in Uk and has visa

We don't know yet, nothing booked or confirmed. Are very much hoping to get rid of the house though, but that might not be a possibility. We were out in Perth for a year (March 07 to March 08). I am...
Forum: Australia
Feb 28th 2010, 4:55 pm
Replies: 613
Views: 62,747
Posted By pajones

Re: who else can't sell house in Uk and has visa

Hello bluekipper,so you never stayed the two years to get your citizenship?. We didn't either and our visa runs out in jan 2011, we also can't sell our :thumbdown:house.
Forum: Australia
Feb 2nd 2010, 7:31 pm
Replies: 56
Views: 11,695
Posted By pajones

Re: Ping Pong Pommes , where are you??

Hello Dave, we lived in Mullaloo, Shore place, just off Dampier Ave.We were there just 12 months and kids went to Mullaloo beach Primary.I'm a Plumbing, and Heating Engineer,and had lots of knock...
Jan 27th 2010, 8:42 am
Replies: 77
Views: 8,742
Posted By pajones

Re: So confused.

Hi Lukekira, i lived in Perth, but came back to the uk in Aprl 08,I'm a Plumbing & Heating Engineer and found it hard to get a good job, lots of knock backs and red tape and poor wages, and its not...
Jan 26th 2010, 9:14 pm
Replies: 77
Views: 8,742
Posted By pajones

Re: So confused.

Sorry it's not working out,is your job that bad?:thumbsup:
Forum: Plumbers
Jan 26th 2010, 10:52 am
Replies: 36
Views: 12,893
Posted By pajones

Re: plumber`s story 3 years and waiting

Hi Dan, i don't know if you remember me i came back from WA in April 08.So your back in Perth,what was the gas course at Freo Tafe like then? just done my gas safe again in the uk.Not much work about...
Mar 10th 2009, 11:00 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 4,675
Posted By pajones

Re: Ping-ponging-what are the chances of success ?

Did your hubby find work in oz, we have been back in the uk ten months,but really miss Australia.Work is better here for me, I work for myself Plumbing and heating .There's a lot of red tape to get a...
Forum: Plumbers
Apr 1st 2008, 12:35 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,497
Posted By pajones

Re: Qld licence

Hello Catch, well I'm now back In Blighty,I see you are still looking at moving to QL. Hope It all works out for you and your family.It's bloody cold here, so I'll have to get my thermals on. Still...
Forum: Plumbers
Apr 1st 2008, 11:49 am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,497
Posted By pajones

Re: Qld licence

Hello Dan, are you in oz yet?Dont know if you remember me but I emailed you a few times when I was In Perth about the plumbing here.Anyway I'm now back In Shropshire, been back a few days.God It's...
Forum: Australia
Mar 29th 2008, 6:38 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 33,334
Posted By pajones

Re: The best suburbs in and around perth

You can get a 4x2 in Mullaloo north of the city for $550 a week near to the beach.
Forum: Plumbers
Mar 29th 2008, 9:36 am
Replies: 13
Views: 2,316
Posted By pajones

Re: work available for plumbers in oz

Hello Kel, yes we are back in sunny Shropshire,got back fri 28 March.Staying with the In-laws this week until we can get back into our house.Weathers quite cold here.Anyway hope you have a safe...
Forum: Australia
Mar 17th 2008, 8:09 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,256
Posted By pajones

Re: Plumbing In Oz Question

Yeah I'm still In oz Perth, but going home, back to Shropshire in April.Hope It all works out fine for you. ...
Forum: Australia
Mar 14th 2008, 6:59 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,256
Posted By pajones

Re: Plumbing In Oz Question

Hello MrRivaz, your tools will be fine, except pipe slice 15m and 22m and your benders, all pipes here are a different size.If you ship them as opposed to Air Mail, it will cost you a lot less as...
Forum: Plumbers
Mar 11th 2008, 8:49 am
Replies: 13
Views: 2,316
Posted By pajones

Re: work available for plumbers in oz

Hello Dan, are you in WA yet, just wondered how you were getting on with the Plumbing here.

cheers Paul:thumbsup:
Forum: Australia
Mar 11th 2008, 2:06 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,256
Posted By pajones

Re: Plumbing In Oz Question

I don't think that you would have been on £25 an hour in Perth, more like $25.
Forum: Australia
Mar 4th 2008, 7:35 am
Replies: 29
Views: 3,811
Posted By pajones

Re: Plumbers Down Under!

Hello Dave, just wondered if you were in Perth yet? and how you are getting on with the Aussie way of plumbing? I'm a Plumbing and Heating Engineer, and have been in oz for 12 months.

...
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 2nd 2008, 6:40 am
Replies: 90
Views: 6,931
Posted By pajones

Wink Re: the green,green grass of home....

Where are you from in the UK? Birmingham? and what line of work are you in?We have some friends that live in the Perth hills.(Childlow) Much more open space than down here (Mullaloo) but very hot in...
Forum: Australia
Feb 28th 2008, 1:39 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,052
Posted By pajones

Re: what sort of salary needed to live in Perth?

I don't want to get into a serious debate about this, because a) it doesn't have anything to do with the original thread and therefore doesn't help Hodges and b) It opens up a whole new can of worms!...
Forum: Australia
Feb 28th 2008, 4:09 am
Replies: 29
Views: 3,052
Posted By pajones

Re: what sort of salary needed to live in Perth?

There are of course those who earn far more money than they are worth:p
Forum: Australia
Feb 28th 2008, 4:07 am
Replies: 29
Views: 3,052
Posted By pajones

Re: what sort of salary needed to live in Perth?

I won't take offence! But I am a Plumber (hence my skill to get into the country) and when I arrived I took a job in reticulation which only paid $40K per annum, I didn't say that I was earning that...
Forum: Australia
Feb 27th 2008, 11:47 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,052
Posted By pajones

Re: what sort of salary needed to live in Perth?

$45000 is quite a low income. If you have Permanent Residency visas however, you will be entitled to 'Family Assistance' and 'Rent Assistance' as soon as you arrive. (Don't anyone argue with me on...
Feb 25th 2008, 10:07 pm
Replies: 143
Views: 9,946
Posted By pajones

Re: Interesting reading for those in OZ

I have been to Ludlow many times,nice little town.We are also returning to the uk in April.Have been living in Perth wa for the last 12 months but have decided to go home,. back to Shrewsbury...
Feb 25th 2008, 6:43 am
Replies: 143
Views: 9,946
Posted By pajones

Re: Interesting reading for those in OZ

Hi is that Ludlow in south Shropshire.
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