Jai Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Ok, so I haven't been on here for a while, as I've been busy enjoying Perth, but just to give an update. We arrived in July via Singapore. As soon as we arrived, my husband and I both had job interviews and luckily both got jobs (he's and accountant and I a business analyst in IT). Anyway, we were not expecting both of us to get jobs immediately and still had to settle the kids somewhere and find a long term rental. So I declined my job offer as I wanted something local and part time. we were initially staying in a lovely short term rental in carramar...can really recommend it. Once our container arrived we had found a long term rental in tapping. Rents have really come down from a year back so that worked in our favour too. i had the kids starting daycare two days a week and soooo much to do with kids....beach...playgrounds everywhere etc. My son who is 4 started kindI in Feb and loves it. I now have a part time job...out of IT but enjoying it...at a mortgage brokers locally. so far we love Perth. Just to see the beautiful sunsets...the parks...beaches and there's always something going on. Houses here are lovely too, and people are so welcoming.. just thought id id post this, as I know prior to us moving we were very worried...times are hard...but there are possibilities...stay positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegg Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 aw glad its all fab ….. lovin the positive vibes guys ;o) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Lovely to hear that alls going well for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Great update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted March 19, 2016 Report Share Posted March 19, 2016 Great to hear that things are going well for you and your family. Hope you survived the summer OK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouLouSkippy Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Hi, this is positive to hear....my hubby is an accountant and we will be coming to Perth probably without jobs!!(scarey) Any tips on job agencies your husband used to find accountancy jobs please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freedom Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Great stuff Jai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaz Posted April 17, 2016 Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 Thanks Jai, great to hear a good story. Though I am still new to this forum but reading some of the threads I have always wondered how these people are settling in and how their experience has been so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freedom Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Hi there... Been here nearly 2 weeks know. Finished first week at work and everyone here been great. Been stopping with mate at secret harbour... Move into apartment in south Fremantle tomorrow. Partner hasn't found work yet which she is a bit upset about as she likes to work but fingers crossed she will find something soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaz Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Hi Freedom, two weeks only, wow. I am glad that you are having positive experience. Australia is very strong in volunteer work, maybe your wife can consider something in her industry of interest and sometimes job can work out well, besides it will count towards work experience here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacey118 Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 Hi I'm hoping that you can pass on some advice to me. As a family we are considering a move to Perth also but at the moment my research is leaving me a little deflated with regards to job prospects. I too am an accountant however i currently work in practice not industry as your husband does. Could you give me any indication as to how the job market is there? I note that a lot of the jobs adverts i have seen specifically request 'experience within Australia' , do you have any experience of this? and will this hinder my chances of getting a job? Do you know of any recruitment agents i could contact for some further advice? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 HiI'm hoping that you can pass on some advice to me. As a family we are considering a move to Perth also but at the moment my research is leaving me a little deflated with regards to job prospects. I too am an accountant however i currently work in practice not industry as your husband does. Could you give me any indication as to how the job market is there? I note that a lot of the jobs adverts i have seen specifically request 'experience within Australia' , do you have any experience of this? and will this hinder my chances of getting a job? Do you know of any recruitment agents i could contact for some further advice? Thanks in advance Hi And welcome to the forum The WA economy is struggling at the moment due to the mining downturn. Also, WA is not a financial centre with most of the major financial side based in Sydney and Melbourne. Though Australia generally has a major oversupply of accountants and it has been flagged for removal from an eligible occupation for several years and it has been a bit of a surprise to most that it hasn't been removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktg Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 We've been here 3 mths now and we both have jobs (not doing exactky what we want but it brings in the $'s for now), a long term rental (in Tapping too) and the girls have se started to settle into daycare/school. Our journey has been a bit bumpy but family weekends at the beach sure do make up for it! Hoping next 3 mths are a little easier! Fab to hear your positive experience Jai. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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