This is my opinion,

We have been here 16 months we arrived here having never visited before, no family or friends but did have one friendly contact Nicki (Pickledpossum) lovely Lady I might add and im sad she's gone.

she invited us to our first meet the week we arrived which was really great meeting people that had been through the process.

pickeledpossum

FredG

Kevanddebs

kim

neatnsteve

Kittenlips

Wizzywozza--although not at the meet

All made us feel very welcome, yes we did want to fit in to the ozzie way of life but the initial contact with fellow poms is a must in my opinion.

do I want to fit in to ozzie culture?? of course I do.

Will I ever become Australian?? not a chance, English born and bread nothing can change that. Once a pom always a pom :D

on the Job front...

This was probably my biggest worry, supporting my significant other and three kids as I could only find a hand full of company's on the net while in the uk that had websites, but I did contact them and receive positive reply's.

I had 3 interviews in 4 weeks and took the first one that was offered, probably could have had a choice but didn't want to chance it :rolleyes:

I'm still working there now and although some treated me like I had just come out of apprenticeship the majority were just fine, all very friendly.

I did feel the need to prove myself which was fair enough as they didn't know me from Adam but that wasn't a problem because I knew how good I was (sorry to blow my own trumpet) :D and in time so would they.

Anyway I've now been there about 14 months, 3 pat increases and am now on $100 more than when I started.

You want company's to give you a fair go? then you have to give them a fair go too.

We probably have a combined income of below $60,000 a year and we manage with a $200,000 mortgage.

No its not that easy but our goal is being achieved, a better future for our children.

Compare SA to England and you get what you pay for.

yes you pay medical expenses here but health care is much better.

Yes you pay school fees but my kids have come on in leaps and bounds. could be down to the style of teaching.

I used to dread reading negative posts when I was back in the uk cos id think god what have I done.

I really did just have to ignore them, stay focused on my goal and commit to the move.

I'm lucky, it has worked out for me and I know it can now only get better.

I really do feel sorry for people that are unhappy here or are making the move back to the U.K.

But at least you;ve tried it and will never think to yourself "I wish we could live in Australia.



I'm not as eloquent as most of you on here so forgive my dodgy post.

And remember these are just my thoughts, im not starting a debate or having a go at anyone's choices.

Vince

Good post Vince.

From the horse's mouth.

G

I think I was at that meet also Delboy! :huh: I have one of those faces thats always forgotten! :ph43r:

3 payrises and you're only on $100 more than when you started!!! I think you missed off a zero there delboy.

A very honest post but very true and apt for most people. Thank you.

M

Hi
Thanks for you post. Really pleased that you and your family have settled well and are enjoying your lives in Adelaide.

All the very best to you all.


Mandy :bouncy:

:lol: lol thanks G Only fools and horses work LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA ;)

per week dont think its that bad ;)
Little and often Moosh Little and often :lol:

Can't believe you'll never be an Aussie Vince - especially now you've got the accent off to a tee :lol:

Have you ever heard a Cockney with the ozzie twang :lol:

I have a few friends..... :lol:

Great post, Delboy!!! Looking forward to meeting you all! We arrive about April 25th.

Lucy

No worries Lucy ;)

thanks for that post Vince it is good to hear it working out for you and your family. Is it rude to ask what line of work you are in?
sarah :blink:

good post vince, met your wife at a meet at henly and we are living in sheidow park, near you i think. ditto to the schooling and health service.

SALLY

Printing :D


Yes Sally Just around the corner ;)

Great post Vince .. :D

Nikki
xx

good post vince!!

lorraine

You lucky thing! I only got offered a Cert IV in Business course but then that's worth nearly $5k as long as I stay there.

Good post Delboy,

Glad your settled, its a good life here in Aus isn`t it

Sheila

Very honest post Vince

thats the trick , isnt it "Stay focussed " look ahead and go for it 100%

DEBBIE :D

Thanks Vince

a post to make me feel more positive about it all :D

As long as my house exchanges on monday i will be arriving in Adelaide on the 26th of this month.

I am also in Print and have a job with Griffin Press :rolleyes:

The money was a big concern and hearing how you have managed has eased the nerves a little :lol:

Cheers

Alan :D

hi vince :) ,thanks for the post i agree with alan i too was starting to feel a little down as i seemed to be reading a lot of depressing posts resently. nice to to know that someone is ok. We have our medicals in a few days and hope to be out later this year hope we get to meet up. maria and co x

good post !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

what do you do apart from street trading Del Boy !!!!!!!!!!!!! Work wise

Geary

see you soon !!!!!

Great post. After reading some other posts over the last few days I have to be honest and say I was starting to s :unsure: :unsure: t myself about Adelaide. Its not that I don't want to hear the down sides but when you read so many rose-tinted glasses posts the reality posts are like a kick up the ar*e. This post has balanced out both of those views and a very sensible way of explaining things without getting personal(reading some other posts I have wondered have I entered the young peoples section by mistake :P ) Well done and a few more posts like these would be very well received.

Sue :clap: :clap:

good on ya Vince
eloquent or not some of your replies are right on the mark

paul

DelBoy,

You are clearly on of lifes positive people and you just get on with the job and make the most of it.

People like you will make the most of every opportunity and you would get on anywhere in the world.

There are some on here who are naturally negative and would find it difficult to get on anywhere in the world.

BTW, What is your profession, I will be staring a new business in July 06 and will need good people, with above all good people skills. PM me if you prefer.

V

DEFFO agree with Vespian,,he hit the nail right on the head,,its your personal perspective thats will determine your goals in life!

positivity brings in positivity and vice versa

DEBBIE :D

Hi Vince
Great positive post for a change,don't get on here as often as i would like, but when I do log in just lately its all reading very negative....... :doh:
Niice to hear things are happening for you and your family, Would be great to meet up with you. When we get this House sold :68:
All the best
Keith Sharon & Jade :dance: :dance:

Wow Vince, it only seems the other day when you were waiting on the house sale....my that was a close one wasn't it? You moved over about a month before we came over for our last visit where we met Kay at a meet in 'Glenelg'.

It is so good to hear that you're having a good life. Good luck lad, you have a very positive attitude.

:cool shake:

Great post Vince.

Like you I have never been to Australia. Steve was over in Perth some 16 years ago, got a visa, then met me before he had a chance to use it.

Also like you we have made the decision to improve the future for our children and ourselves.

If we have as much happiness as you show - then we will be thankful. We look forward to meeting you in Oz.




Diane
:)

Fab post Vince can't believe how quick time has gone by, good to know you are enjoying it although I kind of had that impression already.

Sasha :)

on ya Delboy :cool shake:

don't forget the jellied eels when we have the barby!

Thank you all very much for the nice reply's to my story :)

THE END :lol:

LOVELY JUBBELY :dance:

Hi Delboy :D

Love the post! Thanks for taking the time to write it!!!
Just had a little giggle to myself!!! You have just bought a house in Trott Park???? :clap: Did you have to look round hard for that one. You could start a business Trott-ers Indipendent Trader!! :lol2:

Take Care

Lissa x :yeehah:

Hi Ya Lisa LMAO :lol:

No pure coinsidence, But you know it makes since ;)

Everyone has said it before and I have to agree with them - great post.

Its good to hear from someone who has been there for a while and got their feet well and truely under the table.

Thanks Delboy

Heather x

What a fab honest post mate. Glad you are all happy and settled and look forward to more of the boozy parties, sorry you couldnt make the last one it will have to be yours next!!!


[QUOTE=alanmc,Feb 4 2006, 06:58 PM]
I am also in Print and have a job with Griffin Press :rolleyes:

Alan my hubby works at Griffin Press!!!

No worries Candice :cool shake:

Thanks Heather ;)

What a great response to my story :cool shake:

16 months???? Are you sure it's really been that long already?

you forgot to say how good u are with computers :sign68:

LOL Paul / Denise, I know just enough to be dangerous.
No Keyboard detected? press F1 to continue :D

Actually Marco, If you read my topic title then the first line of my story, you will see I am a bit confused :D

Got to be careful with this topic now, I may have to move myself to chit-chat :rolleyes: