Guest aurora Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 Hi all. Newbie to this site! My girlfriend and I had been planning for a while to come and live in Perth from the U.k. I am an Aussie perminant resident. I am an electrician, and have been preoccupied getting my paperwork together to apply for a Australian recognised trade certificate and haven't been involved in the "what part and where and how much " side of things because my girlfriend was taking care of that. We have now broken up but I still intend to go. The thing is, I haven't got a clue where a person on their own should go, or where I would stay. I couldn't afford a house on my own and don't have family or friends in Perth, so would I have to doss in a hostel for a few months until I got a job etc..? Has anyone got any suggestions as to which suburb I should head to in my position with regards to work/accomodation etc...? Or know of any sites that I could use to make some friends in a similar boat to me before I leave? I am literally starting again! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 Hi and welcome. I can't help with the job but with regards to accommodation try Gumtree. There are lots of shared accommodation listings in it and they may suit you better than a hostel because the occupants will likely be more permanent than a transient backpacker population. As for making friends prior to leaving, well PP is a good start. Take a look through the forum to see if there are people in a similar position, post up your timeline and you never know, you might find someone in the same boat. (Or on the same flight) Sorry about the break up, not a good start to your journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alynew Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Hay, I wouldn't worry to much. I have came over 2 weeks ago. I've been lucky iv been able to stay with a friend. If I was you I'd rent a room. There are loads on gumtree so I wouldn't worry. id just look into areas ect. let me know what you like and as I come across places I can fill you in on info. don't worry about making friends it will happen easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aurora Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Thanks guys that's great. Will act on that info thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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