Rossmoyne Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 I went for a job in January 2004 to the government building next to Parly House and was notified by phone that I was on the short list for the job. I am still waiting to be told that I never got the job and have never received a letter saying anything to that effect. Do you still think I am in with a Chance Rossy? Assuming they had to go through correct procedure, being a public sector body, I assume also means sending an e-mail or letter saying sorry you were unsuccessful but thanks for turning up. I live in hope because I actually could do with some work at the moment Oh that is awful! Mind you that was 9 years ago and the public sector are very closely audited these days so they wouldn't dare get it wrong.... complaints to the CCC would be forthcoming if they did. Also it seems to be a trend in WA (dont know about the rest of the country), that many employers don't acknowledge receipt of job applications or keep you advised of the outcome. Disgustingly bad manners in my book and so demoralising for job seekers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janner60 Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 very helpful information - my daughter and husband and grandchildren leave uk on 25th May told her to look at this. Hearing all about Kings Park reminds me of my holiday 2011. Also reminding me of all good reason's they are going and not the "sad" :-( times ahead without them. But on the plus side my flight is booked for holiday December 28th 2013 :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 very helpful information - my daughter and husband and grandchildren leave uk on 25th May told her to look at this. Hearing all about Kings Park reminds me of my holiday 2011. Also reminding me of all good reason's they are going and not the "sad" :-( times ahead without them. But on the plus side my flight is booked for holiday December 28th 2013 :-) Hold those positive Janner and get going more with those holiday plans... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted August 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Hi guys, its been a while since i have posted on here but thought I'd give an update! Eventually we got jobs and the three month period was near to an end and we had to decide where to stay. Having spent a week in Wembley Downs and having actually lived here – albeit in the City - for three months we realised how much we loved Wembley for its proximity to everything, the amenities nearby and the great choice of schools. My other half also loved the golf club and was a member of a society there within days of landing! It also kinda felt more Australian - if you get what I mean. We love Mullaloo (where we originally wanted to live having stayed near there last year on our reccie) still but for us Wembley seemed to have it all. Having done a tonne of research I knew the school there was good anyway and that Churchlands as a secondary school was also brilliant. So then came the search for a place - now Wembley Primary has the tiniest of tiny catchment areas but we got a house a couple of streets away from the school so my son can walk there. It just seemed to be such luck as not much comes up in the catchment area for the school within the budget we had but we got ours from seeing an ad in the back of the Weekend West. So basically I got a job on a Thursday, my partner got his the next day,then we got the house on the Saturday and I flew home on the following Friday to pick up our son. He had been staying with his grandparents so that we could make sure it was right for us rather than uprooting him and everything and for it to go wrong. Also meant he got to finish his primary education with his friends in the UK which he wanted to do so much. We're all here now and loving life in Wembley! The beach is a few minutes drive, the city is just a 13 minute bus ride away, public transport is great and we have lots of shops etc. at the bottom of our road - including a cheesecake factory which is lethal. The school is just amazing. The staff are brilliant and he has a separate teacher for art, another for music and another for sport! He starts surfing lessons next term! We're building things up slowly in our house - it was camp chairs for a while but we now have a sofa, the rest of the living/dining furniture is on order so we'll be able to get rid of our current tv stand which is a printer box! But it's been fun and great to be able to do it piece by piece. I'd definitely recommend Wembley as a suburb to live in. And when I start to feel like I'm taking things for granted I go and sit on my bench at City beach with a coffee from Clancys cafe and look out at the most beautiful sea and then pinch myself to realise that I am living the life that so many people wish they had a chance to do! Yes it's had its ups and downs but hey if things were all easy they wouldn't be worth it! And it’s not a holiday! No matter where you live in the world people still moan about things – the weather, your boss blah blah blah! But for us it just has a few extra benefits and gives us a quality of life that we couldn’t have in the UK. Our son has settled into school has friends, a bodyboard and has seen a redback so for him life's good! Our little family is all together again and if anyone is reading this wondering whether they should try it over here then I would say if you're thinking about doing it then just jump in and do it. What's the worst that can happen? You go back to the UK? So what you've given it a go,it wasn’t for you and then you know. It's better than looking back in 20 years and thinking I had the chance to do it but didn't. But if it is the right place for and for us right now it is, then you will have the most amazing chance to have a great quality of life in a great place with such lovely people. And like I said there have been ups and downs and stresses along the way and there will be tonnes more to come I’m sure! And the homesickness hasn’t kicked in yet at all but I’m sure it will at some point. But I’m here, I’m happy and I’m living each day as it comes. You’ll see a lot of negative things about Perth but there are some great things too you’ve just got to put yourself out there and give everything a go! I’m booking a camel trek in for next weekend! Don’t ask…just google it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Wendy, I have just read this thread from top to bottom and it was very inspiring to follow you on your journey. I love your positive advice of just jump right in and give it a go. That is exactly what we are planning on doing in the new year. So, how did your OH get his job in the end? Is it the deam job or one that will lead to something better? My OH is a construction project manager so any info about the job market in building would be great to read. Where is the bulk of the building work out there? Is it all round or focused in a particular area? Keep adding to this thread, makes great reading. All the best and good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveakaginge Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 I'm a midwife but I used to be a chocolatier so I will probably find a few willing guinnea pigs when I move to perth eh? Chocolate Guinea pigs.....yuk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawdoctor Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) I got done 20 odd yrs ago !............felt cheated ........ Edited August 17, 2013 by sawdoctor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibbs Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) although good luck finding a footpath in the 'burbs. Aww really, do most of the suburbs not have pavements? I was hoping to live somewhere where you could leave the house (with a buggy) and walk to the shops...am I dreaming? Totally dreaming I am afraid and also not a lot of streetlights either that was what got me!! No pavements and no light smart eh? I remeber reading this yesterday, after getting a letter from my local council. My suburb apparently has 380km of roads, and 290km of footpaths. So there may not be footpaths in your suburb, but there are plenty of suburbs that have them. And my nearest (all with streetlights, and footpaths) Cafe is 400m, nearest shops (IGA, Asian store and Thai Resturant) is 450m, and the nearest pub is 500m. And a bit further (600/700m) is a chippie, post office, pharmacy, gym, library, train station and other shops. Edited August 28, 2013 by Bibbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkiwd Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 share then, which suburb is it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraighttothePoint Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 share then, which suburb is it An expensive one..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibbs Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 It's not expensive at all, but it's nowhere near Joondalup/Clarkson or Rockingham/Mandurah where most exPats go. It's out east on the Midland line. If you are in the Mt Lawley, Maylands, Meltham, Bayswater area you'll have these sort of things as they are older suburbs. I'm often out in Vic Park and Burswood and they are the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beandownunder Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Hi guys,its been a while since i have posted on here but thought I'd give an update! Eventually we got jobs and the three month period was near to an end and we had to decide where to stay. Having spent a week in Wembley Downs and having actually lived here – albeit in the City - for three months we realised how much we loved Wembley for its proximity to everything, the amenities nearby and the great choice of schools. My other half also loved the golf club and was a member of a society there within days of landing! It also kinda felt more Australian - if you get what I mean. We love Mullaloo (where we originally wanted to live having stayed near there last year on our reccie) still but for us Wembley seemed to have it all. Having done a tonne of research I knew the school there was good anyway and that Churchlands as a secondary school was also brilliant. So then came the search for a place - now Wembley Primary has the tiniest of tiny catchment areas but we got a house a couple of streets away from the school so my son can walk there. It just seemed to be such luck as not much comes up in the catchment area for the school within the budget we had but we got ours from seeing an ad in the back of the Weekend West. So basically I got a job on a Thursday, my partner got his the next day,then we got the house on the Saturday and I flew home on the following Friday to pick up our son. He had been staying with his grandparents so that we could make sure it was right for us rather than uprooting him and everything and for it to go wrong. Also meant he got to finish his primary education with his friends in the UK which he wanted to do so much. We're all here now and loving life in Wembley! The beach is a few minutes drive, the city is just a 13 minute bus ride away, public transport is great and we have lots of shops etc. at the bottom of our road - including a cheesecake factory which is lethal. The school is just amazing. The staff are brilliant and he has a separate teacher for art, another for music and another for sport! He starts surfing lessons next term! We're building things up slowly in our house - it was camp chairs for a while but we now have a sofa, the rest of the living/dining furniture is on order so we'll be able to get rid of our current tv stand which is a printer box! But it's been fun and great to be able to do it piece by piece. I'd definitely recommend Wembley as a suburb to live in. And when I start to feel like I'm taking things for granted I go and sit on my bench at City beach with a coffee from Clancys cafe and look out at the most beautiful sea and then pinch myself to realise that I am living the life that so many people wish they had a chance to do! Yes it's had its ups and downs but hey if things were all easy they wouldn't be worth it! And it’s not a holiday! No matter where you live in the world people still moan about things – the weather, your boss blah blah blah! But for us it just has a few extra benefits and gives us a quality of life that we couldn’t have in the UK. Our son has settled into school has friends, a bodyboard and has seen a redback so for him life's good! Our little family is all together again and if anyone is reading this wondering whether they should try it over here then I would say if you're thinking about doing it then just jump in and do it. What's the worst that can happen? You go back to the UK? So what you've given it a go,it wasn’t for you and then you know. It's better than looking back in 20 years and thinking I had the chance to do it but didn't. But if it is the right place for and for us right now it is, then you will have the most amazing chance to have a great quality of life in a great place with such lovely people. And like I said there have been ups and downs and stresses along the way and there will be tonnes more to come I’m sure! And the homesickness hasn’t kicked in yet at all but I’m sure it will at some point. But I’m here, I’m happy and I’m living each day as it comes. You’ll see a lot of negative things about Perth but there are some great things too you’ve just got to put yourself out there and give everything a go! I’m booking a camel trek in for next weekend! Don’t ask…just google it! wendy, your posts are great. I was just reading this one and had a tear in my eye as I read the last paragraph. this is exactly how I feel at the moment but know in my heart we have to give it a go. thanks for the inspiration, J xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest amanda89 Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Such a great thread! It all sounds very exciting . I am in my first year of teaching and really want to make the move to Australia (on my own!) I am worried about getting a job but i would be more than happy with supply work to begin with whilst I get myself settled. Was wondering if you could maybe do another update, do you have a teaching job yet? How have you found the job market and how many months 'wage' would you recommend bringing with me to keep me fed and clothed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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