ZLeigh Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Ok, so everybody keeps on going on about how fantastic Aus is. It has to be, I'm going also.BUTNothing is perfect. So what would you say is bad, sucks, or has room for improvement in Aus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberdeth Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Grafiti. There is a lot of grafiti everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polly Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Telstra sucks buckets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZLeigh Posted January 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 What is Telstra if I may ask? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springbok Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Nothing is perfect as you said and I'm happy to live with whatever problems Australia has.They're insignificant and more of an irritation than anything else.This country is as good as it gets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandgroperWA Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 There is nothing wrong with Australia..................nowhere is paradise.You I can can even live with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AandJ Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Telstra is Aus version of Telkom. They are 10 times bigger though and on their worst day are beter than Telkom any day.Their online banking systems are not as advanced as SA in some aspects.They have Foxtel and Austar which are equivalent to DSTV...not quite as good as DSTV, but many better programmes.Housing is expensive. Food is more expensive than SA. But not everything.People generally avoid eye contact, but once you engage them, you will not meet a more friendly and helpful bunch anywhere in the world.The SUN is merciless here!!! They have box jellyfish and erachungi (excuse spelling).Too many gum trees...Too much choice...of everything.I am sure I will be finding a lot more "bad" things...but all I can say is..THE SERVICE, ATTITUDE, CLEANLINESS, FRIENDLINESS AND HELPFULNESS here is far better than SA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank_OZ Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 I can't wait to experience it for myself... We will probably be launching our DIAC Application next month, but we probably will only be able to go over next year, we are struggling to sell the houses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 According to my inlaws (currently on holiday there) the YOUTH is the biggest problem of all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawberry Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 We have been here about 7 months, and I truly can find small faults with the country, but as big or as small as a fault is, its not about that its about Aus not being home, or where we come from, every person in this world will reckon their home country is home... (cos its familiar, its what u know)Unfortunate for us we have all been forced to leave , some Saffers will argue this, but its the truth we were forced out, so to make Aus your new Home comes to some very easily and others not so easy....I was 100% in favour of coming, I pushed for it, and now I see the impact it has on us as the adults, our kids have adjusted well Thank God, there has been LOTS of bullying, but I guess thats the norm, we the new people in town....When comapring Aus to Sa on technology, what SA has to offer as a country etc SA wins HANDS DOWN!!!!!BUT!!!!!!!!!!!! THE crime, and the corruption and the lack of a consistent strong economy puts us in the dark ages....Hence we have become the second "GREAT TREK"If we moved as FAMILIES...ek bedoel ALMAL ..Oupa , Ouma sissie boetie... etc etcThen Aus would be perfect , it for us is how SA was about 20 -25 years ago...now also dont be naive there is crime here too and climbing as it appears, but not to our crazy level....So I guess the real reason people may fault Aus is cos it's NOT home, it's unfamiliar, we have no history we have no family we just seem to be floating bubbles in a numb abyss ...just counting the days till it all feels normal and we fit in, waiting for family and friends to make the move too..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZLeigh Posted January 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 tx everybody for your replies.I just want to prepare myself mentally for the great move. We should leave in a few months, as soon as my spouse visa is cleared, but i am also known to over prepare! lolI am sure most of us feel that, besides all the bad things about aus, its' still better than here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank_OZ Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 I (Leon) am not stressed about moving at all. I have done this once before from Zimbabwe to SA. And I do not call Zim my home........ZIM..whats that..lolI don't think I will have a problem adjusting.......looking forward to it....can't wait...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZLeigh Posted January 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 I agree with you LeonI can not wait to get my butt out of this country to somewhere, where we can make a better life for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kangaroo Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 (edited) Ok, so everybody keeps on going on about how fantastic Aus is. It has to be, I'm going also.BUTNothing is perfect. So what would you say is bad, sucks, or has room for improvement in Aus?Hi ZLeighUsing the 'search' function (top right-hand corner) when logged in, you are able to search previous threads on topics.Previous threads pertaining to the 'negatives' of Australia:NegativePeople returning from OzComments of AustraliaWhy NOT Australia?Wat is die negatiewe dinge in Oz?To go or not to goHonest feelings...any regrets?Are we being truthful and realistic? Pollyannas-r-us ?Also have a look at these threads:Reasons for leaving - more about the negatives of SA for a bit of perspectiveDealing with culture shockJourney to being Australian Edited January 13, 2009 by kangaroo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jannie Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Not Telstra's bad service, the less than perfect bank system, all the red tape or any of the 'bad' things in Aus will kill me! But that house robber, or car highjacker, or incompetent goverment in SA might (have ... fortunate enough to live in Sydney already!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 (edited) The only thing wrong is that I couldn't fit my friends and family in my suitcases!The rest in my opinion, is about where you end up. The area where we live, there is no graffiti, no hoons etc.Edited to add - everything for us has been so efficient... except Telstra. Still, its better than Telkom... Edited January 13, 2009 by Gizmo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matman Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 There will always be things you wont like, but you only need to look at what are the most desirable cities in the world to live in and pretty much nearly every major city in Aus appears in the top 50.Mercer Consutling Top cities to live in - 5 Aussie cities featue in top50 with Sydney and Mel in top 20UN report on best places to live - Little bit out of datebut gives you a good idea.If you look at the key criteria that countries are measured on then that tells a story of its own as to why majority of people enjoy living in Aus. I said majority and not all because in some scenarios those little things that people dont like sometimes become really big things and probably better that they did not stayJust my 2c worthRgdsMatman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Have a look at the 2008 Legatum Prosperity Index, and you'll see why you should choose Australia... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miran Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 I read the Australian newspaper's online version everyday. The great part is that at the bottom there is links to all the states other newspapers with the highlights. Lately I've noticed however that there is a bigger chance for you to be attacked by a shark than a person. I still can't wait to get to Australia but I think I'll reconsider packing my wetsuite.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyn Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 I cant say I have found anything "wrong" with Australia. Maybe a little "over regulated" but thats the main reason I left SA - it was lawless - so adjusting to a law abiding society is a little tougher for some of us, especially keeping within the speed limits. Hubby had his first fine - going about 10km over the limit $223,00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindylou Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 I once heard the following from an ex Saffer:The worst thing about Australia? All the rules and regulations.The best thing about Australia? All the rules and regulations!I'm trying to answer the question "what's wrong with Aus?" and I'm going to rephrase it to: "what do I struggle with in Aus?"Schoolkids (teenagers) - they can be feralHoons - there goes my blood pressureThe parking garage in Queens st, FreoKRudd - reminds of Ritchie Rich and has such an awful voice Dealer and delivery charges on cars - just tell me how much you want for the thing, okThe soft stance on whale huntingStone age technology Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendia Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Ok stupid question. what are hoons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaL Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 (edited) Hoon is a derogatory term used in Australia and New Zealand to refer to a person who engages in loutish, anti-social behaviour. In particular, it is used to refer to one who drives in a manner which is anti-social by the standards of contemporary society, that is, fast, noisily or dangerously. Hoon activities can include speeding, street racing, burnouts, doughnuts or screeching brakes.[1] Those commonly identified as being involved in "hooning" or street racing are young, predominantly male drivers in the age range of 16 and 25 years.[2]Source-wikepediaAnd the good thing is you can phone the police and report them, remember to take down the license number and you can photograph them whilst hooning on your mobile and the police can use this as evidence.They can now have their cars impounded too. Edited January 14, 2009 by AndreaL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyn Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Hoons are the idiots (young and ancient) who drive around in their bright coloured (not always) (neon green, orange,purple ) utes (bakkies), making doughnuts and revving those engines. We have just had Summernats in Canberra and they arrived from all over Australia in their thousands. My hubby went with my son (15 years) after a few hours they left as it was getting very loud and below the belt (wont elaborate further !!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipJ Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 I once heard the following from an ex Saffer:The worst thing about Australia? All the rules and regulations.The best thing about Australia? All the rules and regulations!I'm trying to answer the question "what's wrong with Aus?" and I'm going to rephrase it to: "what do I struggle with in Aus?"Schoolkids (teenagers) - they can be feralHoons - there goes my blood pressureThe parking garage in Queens st, FreoKRudd - reminds of Ritchie Rich and has such an awful voice Dealer and delivery charges on cars - just tell me how much you want for the thing, okThe soft stance on whale huntingStone age technologyVery well put Cindylou!!Aus is not perfect. Graffiti and hoons also upset me but that's about all that really bothers me. At least graffiti is cleared weekly but the waste of taxpayers money in clearing and the "slap on the wrist attitude" towards graffiti idiots is what upsets me.About the banking system: I don't know why anyone would complain about the banking system in Aus though. Internet banking is free and bank fees a flat $5 per month. In SA I paid about R280 bank fees per month plus a R19 Internet banking fee (2003).Also, from Australia I can transfer funds to any overseas bank account from any location (even my sofa), via internet banking . This is not possible from SA. You cannot transfer money except through Reserve bank approval which is a pain in the backside.I would lreally like to hear why people complain about Aus banks. I honestly don't know why. To me it is light years ahead to what I had in SA (Standard Bank Prestige account). Maybe only particular banks? I am with ANZ and it's the best bank I've ever been with.I am in Canada for the next 2 year and miss Perth and the whole of AUS BIG BIG TIME!!! For me AUS is home. No damn doubt!PhillipJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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