me and my partner are emigrating to brisbane to work,my partner is nurseing and i am taking my trade over there which is welding and fabrication.can anyone tell me.
Is the way of life better?
is it cheaper to live out there?
is work life better than it is in england?
is this a good move to make?
2007-03-26 07:30:37 · 5 answers · asked by fred flintstone 1 in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Other - Australia
Brisbane's not bad, in fact it's probably one of the better parts of the country. The way of life is better in some respects - i.e. the climate's better, there are great beaches, etc. There's also a downside though - it's a very isolated country; it's not like the UK where you can take a short trip to France if you fancy it.
It can be cheaper depending on what part of England you're talking about. If you're talking about London, then yes, it's cheaper. If you're talking about up North, no, it's going to be more expensive. In England, the cost of living can be high, but salaries are higher to make up for it.
I can't comment on work life because I don't know anything about either of the industries in which you or your partner work.
Is it a good move? Well, to be honest, there are a lot of positives and a lot of negatives. Definitely think carefully, because the thing is, there are a lot more negatives than people think - it's not all like Home & Away and you're not going to sit on the beach all day. I'm assuming you don't have children as you haven't mentioned them, and to me, that would be the deciding factor in whether I was going to try to talk you out of it or not! If you had them, I would definitely say don't do it. The education system is not as good as here, and you will be forcing them to grow up without the benefits of grandparents and extended family. Also, if you get there and you hate it and decide you can't stay, it's much harder to just come back to England if you've got a family with you.
So in all, think it over carefully. But remember you can always come back when you hate it.
2007-03-26 10:37:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From someone that moved to Brisbane from the UK 18 months ago I can safely say it was the best decision of my life.
The standard of living is much higher, I sit on my balcony at the end of the night with a glass of wine and watch the city cats on the river and the beautiful view of the city. On top of that living is cheaper, rent is cheaper for a nicer place, I pay just over £100 a week for a 2 bedroom apartment in one of the best suburbs about 15-20 minutes from the CBD.
Work life, well I can't comment on your industries too much. I love work, its a lot more relaxed and the pay tends to be better. An acquaintance of mine is in welding, and he loves it, but I can't really compare it to what it is in the UK.
I disagree with what Cari said, I think the education system is as good here, if not better than the UK. Especially when it comes to adult education. They have a much more structural, and in depth courses, ranging from diplomas to degrees. And wherever you are in the country it is all transferable, unlike the UK where a degree from Oxford is considered much higher than a degree from the Uni of Kent. In Oz it is the same where ever.
I recently visited England for 3 weeks, and it made me realise that while I missed my family and friends, my life is so much better. You don't realise how much waking up to sunshine and blue skys every day improves your mood. You walk into a shop and they want to talk to you and they want to help, not like England where you walk in and get the feeling that the shopkeepers don't want you in there.
I love Australia, I love the people, I love the climate, I love the work, and I can't imagine returning to the UK permanently after this.
Please let me know if there is any thing else I can help you with.
2007-03-28 05:42:57 · answer #2 · answered by Jo D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi! My husband and I moved to Australia in '05. I'm a USA citizen and found it hard to live there at times. We lived in Western Australia. The people were so wonderful and nice and the beaches were awesome, the only problem is that I missed home too much. Living in AU is similiar to living here in California --house prices are similar but jobs are way better. I hope you have good time. You'll definitely enjoy it!
2007-03-26 08:41:37 · answer #3 · answered by hiscaligurl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think of that maximum individuals are under some impact that that's constantly sunny and heat in Australia, which isn't the case in maximum places. Melbourne as an occasion, is so unpredictable climate sensible(yet nonetheless a great city). and additionally, it is so a techniques away, the different area of the international, i think of human beings purely see it as something slightly 'unique', and new. My reason to to migrate, better than the climate, may well be, the folk, their laid decrease back friendly innovations-set is great!
2016-10-20 12:01:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd answer with a definite yes to all questions. Best advice I can give, based on experience and if you do come is:
1. Remember it is a different country and *you* will have to make any necessary changes.
2. Don't make frequent comparisons as to "how we did it in the UK", it really p*sses people off.
2007-03-26 12:14:49 · answer #5 · answered by Ranjeeh D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋