Mark6 Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 I was wondering if there are any Teessider's over there in Perth?? If there is how are you finding it over in oz good or bad all thoughts welcome. We are looking to be over in about 18 months time visa application allowing. I am a mechanical engineer and would prefer to secure employment before arriving. Any advice or contacts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Hi. I am from Boro. Been in Perth nearly 6 years and enjoy it a lot. The pluses. It is very beautiful and stunning scenery. The weather is great - late autumn here and I am sat in shorts and t-shirt. A great feeling of optimism in the feel of the place and it's people. Building our dream home - far better than we had in the UK. Love the wildlife - just been for a coffee with a mate and watched the dolphins. Cons - pubs are poor. Beer expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark6 Posted May 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 HI, Sounds like you have it sorted verystormy. Us boro lads always prioritise pubs and beer . We have 2 young daughters and want to make the move for there future and a more outdoor lifestyle. It was glorious here yesterday (apart from having to paint the garden fence) and today it is torrential rain and 14 degrees lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 If it is any consolation, we are expecting 100km/h winds and torrential rain tonight and tomorrow. It's just coming in now. We might even get our first tornado of the year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark6 Posted May 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Baton down the hatches time eh?? Could be a interesting few hours ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest6235 Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 I will be there next year. I was born in Boro and lived in place called Marske-by-the-sea moved when I was very young to East Yorkshire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE P Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 Very sensible to secure a job first, things are expensive here although turned around a bit from 2 years ago when we arrived & exchange rate was 1.45 to the £. Expect $500+ a week rental & $10 a pint unless you have someone to stay with. We came across on holiday & had arranged interviews while here. This was successful & flights, visa plus 1st 3 months accommodation arranged & paid for. Even then it was an ordeal but felt lucky speaking to people we met who had come without a job and were watching savings disappear. It is a big step and won't go without hiccups and worries especially when visa comes in & reality of selling house, clearing out belongings & leaving friends & family hits home. Make as many preparations to get work as you can and be warned that many employees will not even consider you serious when applying from UK but if you are prepared to attend for interviews a lot more interested. Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest6235 Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 Hi. I am from Boro. Been in Perth nearly 6 years and enjoy it a lot. The pluses. It is very beautiful and stunning scenery. The weather is great - late autumn here and I am sat in shorts and t-shirt. A great feeling of optimism in the feel of the place and it's people. Building our dream home - far better than we had in the UK. Love the wildlife - just been for a coffee with a mate and watched the dolphins. Cons - pubs are poor. Beer expensive. Whereabouts did you watch the Dolphins VS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 That was in mandurah foreshore. But the best place is where I live in dawesville. They herd fish though the dawesville chanel and into a little spot where you can watch them jumping through the air and things. Pyramids beach is great in the summer to swim with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millervillaWA Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 Great thread. I am a Teessider. Grew up in Marske by the sea. Now live in Boosbeck, hopefully not for much longer. We r currently going through the visa process and plan to arrive early next year. My aunt from Middlesbrough moved to Perth 15 years ago and loves it over there. We have visited her and she has a wonderful life! Good luck with your journey :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest6235 Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 I have relatives around Brotton & think one of cousins live in Boosbeck. Scarff family although she not known by that name now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millervillaWA Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 Small world. My sister lives in Brotton. Her family and another friend from Brotton are going through the visa process too! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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