Bliksem Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 Howzit everyoneI've recently joined. I've been browsing the site for info and making use of lots of it for a long time, but have only recently joined up. I'm in Perth, been here since Feb 07 after a year and a half in NZ. Have also just recently succeeded in the dreaded PR application. So all's good! Hope that I can use my experiences to assist anyone else going through the same pain!Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die Bothas Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 Welcome BliksemI’m sure you will enjoy being part of this forum, we certainly do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ready2go Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Welcome Bliksem. Seeing you are already Down Under, please share your experiences. We'd love to hear them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoMar Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Hey BliksemWelcome to the forum, great to have you here. I echo Ready2go's request - please do share your experiences downunder with us.RoMar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enrica Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Hi BliksemWelcome to the forum.Yeah mate we would all like to hear about your experiences in Perth.CheersEnrica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenda Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fern Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Did you move to Perth for a job!Where do you live North or South of the river?Welcome to the Forum I am heading to Perth next yearFern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wantbetter Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Hi Bliksem!Deel bietjie met ons NZ vs Australia?Lize Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie en Urs Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Hi Bliksem!Sjoe ek voel skoon sleg om jou dit te noem Welkom hier en hoop jy gaan baie gelukkig wees in Perth.Dis n pragtige plek en as jy eers jou wortels hier uitskiet gaan n bom jou nie eers hier weg kry nie.Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliksem Posted July 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Gee, howzit people! Soooo many replies... didn't realise what a friendly and interested bunch we had here. Thanks for the welcomes! And sorry about the loooong delay.My experiences in OZ and Perth...hmmm.... where to start?! I don't want to be negative, and am not negative about being here - but I think it a good thing to mention things to be aware of for those not here yet, but planning the move. I think that it is important to be very clear about your reasons for wanting to emmigrate. If you think you'll have SA in Oz, but without the issues, then you may be a tad disappointed. For example, property is very expensive here, so you won't easily have the big yard, lapa and swimming pool! But if a safer environment, a more 'normal' society and a better future for your kids are more important than swimming pools, then you'll be happy. Things can be a bit tough in the beginning, especially if you're not a permanent resident. Its a different place and takes a bit of getting used to. Best thing to do is not think about the things you miss, but to embrace and enjoy all that is new! Its the best way to start feeling at home here. So don't knock that stupid game of footie - learn about it, watch it and enjoy it. Everyone else in WA does!BUT, in my 2 moves (NZ and Aus), I've found that after roughly a year I really start feeling settled and at home. And Perth really feels like home now. Great beaches here and if you're lucky enough to stay close to one, as I do, then the 9pm sunsets in summer mean that every evening can feel like the weekend! (I live North of the river btw Fern - in Scarborough). In summer, I go down to the beach everyday after work. And in mid summer it is often still 35 degrees plus after 5pm! And I've never seen so many parks in a city as here in Perth, with well maintained playgrounds. Its a great place to raise kids. Something else I really enjoy, is the general friendliness of the people. You don't have that same mistrust that has developed in SA and you still find that sense of community that existed more in SA years ago. Neighbourliness. Lots and lots of work here too generally, so easy to find a job. I'm really happy in Perth. Just wish that I can afford to buy a house in this boom town someday soon. Please feel free to ask me any specific questions you may have or get in contact. I'd love to be able to provide the support and assistance that I wish I had coming over....just to make the big change a little easier!Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie en Urs Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 Hi i am so glad that yeh are happy in Perth Perth is a beautiful place 2 stay in.Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerhardinOz Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 I'm really happy in Perth. Just wish that I can afford to buy a house in this boom town someday soon.That is my only problem at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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