living in Australia or in the U.S
Jun 29th 2006, 11:51 pm
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Re: living in Australia or in the U.S
Things to consider.....health insurance, very expensive.
education, very expensive for uni's, schools depends so much on which state and even which county within that state.
working conditions, sod all holiday time, long working hours, sod all sick time, right to fire and no job security.
you'll also have sod all credit history, so first year or so will be difficult getting a decent credit card rate, loans for car etc, or mobile phone and utilities requiring deposits.
Though a lot of things really do depend on where you fancy moving to, so if you had an idea, you might get more constructive responses from people living in that area...
education, very expensive for uni's, schools depends so much on which state and even which county within that state.
working conditions, sod all holiday time, long working hours, sod all sick time, right to fire and no job security.
you'll also have sod all credit history, so first year or so will be difficult getting a decent credit card rate, loans for car etc, or mobile phone and utilities requiring deposits.
Though a lot of things really do depend on where you fancy moving to, so if you had an idea, you might get more constructive responses from people living in that area...
Jun 29th 2006, 11:54 pm
#32
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Re: living in Australia or in the U.S
I missed this thread, made me chuckle. Rushman was probably closest 
Jun 30th 2006, 12:33 am
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Re: living in Australia or in the U.S
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
I missed this thread, made me chuckle. Rushman was probably closest
Jun 30th 2006, 12:40 am
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Re: living in Australia or in the U.S
My advice, stay where you are. I cannot see what the USA has to offer over Australia but then I have not lived in Australia.
Jun 30th 2006, 10:19 am
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Re: living in Australia or in the U.S
Originally Posted by Partystar
Queue jumping a Brit :scared: 
, come to think of it, I'm not sure that's a good idea. Unless he's willing to be a gentleman!
, come to think of it, I'm not sure that's a good idea. Unless he's willing to be a gentleman!
Jun 30th 2006, 12:17 pm
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Re: living in Australia or in the U.S
Originally Posted by rushman
Thats never been known!!
Hmmm....maybe you need to be taught?
Treat m mean keep em keen?
Jun 30th 2006, 12:45 pm
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Re: living in Australia or in the U.S
Oh man what a laugh I had there Rushman.
Ige, don't do it. Stay with the human-eating plants, spiders and jelly fish. Healthcare is so expensive and don't think for a moment once you have paid your coverage they'll be no more to pay cos it just keeps on coming - and that incudes dental, if you're lucky enough to have that in the first place. Benefits are a dirty word here, if you claim them you're frankly considered a lazy sit on your arse scumbag but I'm not sure how easy it is to get them in the first place. And then there's the hurricanes, tornados, drop down dead heat & humidity and 20' of snow in the winter. And don't even get me started on the education system. Stick with the sharks mate.
Ige, don't do it. Stay with the human-eating plants, spiders and jelly fish. Healthcare is so expensive and don't think for a moment once you have paid your coverage they'll be no more to pay cos it just keeps on coming - and that incudes dental, if you're lucky enough to have that in the first place. Benefits are a dirty word here, if you claim them you're frankly considered a lazy sit on your arse scumbag but I'm not sure how easy it is to get them in the first place. And then there's the hurricanes, tornados, drop down dead heat & humidity and 20' of snow in the winter. And don't even get me started on the education system. Stick with the sharks mate.
Jun 30th 2006, 12:54 pm
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Re: living in Australia or in the U.S
Originally Posted by Lizzi
Oh man what a laugh I had there Rushman.
Ige, don't do it. Stay with the human-eating plants, spiders and jelly fish. Healthcare is so expensive and don't think for a moment once you have paid your coverage they'll be no more to pay cos it just keeps on coming - and that incudes dental, if you're lucky enough to have that in the first place. Benefits are a dirty word here, if you claim them you're frankly considered a lazy sit on your arse scumbag but I'm not sure how easy it is to get them in the first place. And then there's the hurricanes, tornados, drop down dead heat & humidity and 20' of snow in the winter. And don't even get me started on the education system. Stick with the sharks mate.
Ige, don't do it. Stay with the human-eating plants, spiders and jelly fish. Healthcare is so expensive and don't think for a moment once you have paid your coverage they'll be no more to pay cos it just keeps on coming - and that incudes dental, if you're lucky enough to have that in the first place. Benefits are a dirty word here, if you claim them you're frankly considered a lazy sit on your arse scumbag but I'm not sure how easy it is to get them in the first place. And then there's the hurricanes, tornados, drop down dead heat & humidity and 20' of snow in the winter. And don't even get me started on the education system. Stick with the sharks mate.
However.....if it is to be able to rake in the monetary benefits...you can have him !
Jun 30th 2006, 1:00 pm
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Re: living in Australia or in the U.S
Originally Posted by CasG
I'd agree....with the view, that Australia is such a great country to live in.
Jun 30th 2006, 1:02 pm
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Re: living in Australia or in the U.S
Originally Posted by Ray
162,000 convicts can't be wrong ....
Jun 30th 2006, 1:15 pm
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Re: living in Australia or in the U.S
Originally Posted by CasG
No, seeing as they decided to stay...they must have thanked their lucky stars the day they were brought here
http://www.convictcentral.com/
Jun 30th 2006, 1:21 pm
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Re: living in Australia or in the U.S
Originally Posted by Ray
Interesting site this Cas ...
http://www.convictcentral.com/
http://www.convictcentral.com/
I might be able to trace my long lost Great Uncle FredDo you know what crime I committed to get over here?
I shall put it up in the Aus forum...thankyou
Jun 30th 2006, 2:07 pm
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Re: living in Australia or in the U.S
Originally Posted by CasG
No, seeing as they decided to stay...they must have thanked their lucky stars the day they were brought here
Talk about "arse about face".
Jun 30th 2006, 2:10 pm
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Re: living in Australia or in the U.S
Originally Posted by Yosser
Only a country like Britain ship outs the countrys criminals to a paradise like Oz whilst the remainder stay it a country that pisses down with rain, has a average temp of 40 deg, lets every tom,dick and Harry in on a banana boat to scab free benefits, free health service and a dole check.
Talk about "arse about face".
Talk about "arse about face".
Jun 30th 2006, 2:15 pm
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Re: living in Australia or in the U.S
Originally Posted by CasG
Yes...which is why I'm here in paradise and not there.