Coming home

I am a retiree who has been living in Asia nearly 8 years and my wife and I will be back in Oz in 3 weeks to stay.
Like Gladstone area mainly due to price, like Tannum Sands/Boyne Is area but will rent first to check out suitable places to 'hang hat'.
Want to go fishing, relax and enjoy life. Wife nearly completed Aged Care Course and hoping to find work in that vocation.
Like a quiet life, rugby league, fishing which I plan to do plenty of.

 

Thanks Geoff. That is why we chose that direction, staff shortages. Are you in the area we are looking at?
Ron.

 

My wife is Filipino, they rarely complain, not what they do, usually say nothing.
She has a dual degree teaching, but not recognised in Oz, so would have to start again, she is too old to go there.
A very good worker with very good English (one of her degrees). I appreciate your feedback.
Ron.

 

I think I'd find that personally very difficult. 8 years away is a long time to get used to all things good in Asia. Anyhows, welcome home.

 

I like my space and there is not much of that in Asia.
I just want to watch the fishing line in the water.
If it works well and we are comfortable in Gladstone we will look to purchase a property.
I have read a good deal on the history and reasons behind the property market there currently.
I see it as a long term buying proposition and a home for my partner when I check out.
As a professional, what is your view on that if you don't mind?

 

Your wife shouldn't have too much difficulty in finding a placement in an Aged Care facility as long as she has completed her course and speaks fluent English.
Where did you reside in Australia before moving overseas?
As said, it would be a wise move to rent initially and get the feel for the area before diving into the market.
The idea of dangling a line in the water certainly is appealing.

Good luck with the transition.

 

Work wise Ron ,your Wife would walk straight into employment very quickly and 100k either side of Gladstone in any of the river inlets the fishing is still good ..Plus as your Wife will see very quickly walking around Gladstone there is a high % Thai Pilipino Asians married into that area ,has been that way from the start of the build phase from the mid 70's onwards..My only word of advice is --if you support the family in PI will they expect the same when your retired and your wife works and starts to live the Australian lifestyle ..Welcome Back..

 

welcome back @Ron Cahill

maybe get her to do a 2 yr Bachelor of Nursing ( pre credit because of her other qualification), and becomes a Registered Nurse, pay is much better, won't be too much physical work if working in aged care sectior.

 

Thank you Eric will discuss that with her.

 

Hey mate,

did you end up moving back to Australia?