18 months ago...
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18 months ago...
....today, I arrived in Australia for the biggest adventure of my life....and I'm still having it! My husband joined me 2 months after.
I got here as a mental health nurse on a 457 - hated the hospital that was sponsoring me, decided I was burnt out - got my PR on July 26th and promptly left.
Then I had visitors for over 2 months :scared: - during which time I didn't work (might have been easier LOL )
Carl had got a job as a chess coach (he's a very strong player), and and then I was offered a job with the same company organising and running Tournaments in school - it has taken me all over Victoria, as well as into NSW and Qld - with more places to come.
We've made some great friends here...not least some who I've met via here - you know who you are, so I won't embarrass you by saying your names - as well as other normal people.
To those who are here...isn't it great !! And for those on their way......it's great, so any times you wonder ' WTF am I doing' - then you are doing the right thing
Cas
I got here as a mental health nurse on a 457 - hated the hospital that was sponsoring me, decided I was burnt out - got my PR on July 26th and promptly left.
Then I had visitors for over 2 months :scared: - during which time I didn't work (might have been easier LOL )
Carl had got a job as a chess coach (he's a very strong player), and and then I was offered a job with the same company organising and running Tournaments in school - it has taken me all over Victoria, as well as into NSW and Qld - with more places to come.
We've made some great friends here...not least some who I've met via here - you know who you are, so I won't embarrass you by saying your names - as well as other normal people.
To those who are here...isn't it great !! And for those on their way......it's great, so any times you wonder ' WTF am I doing' - then you are doing the right thing
Cas
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Re: 18 months ago...
I agree with you absolutely Cas!
Having a great time here and feels like we're on holiday still cos we do so many things!
Will ring you soon!
Ruth
Having a great time here and feels like we're on holiday still cos we do so many things!
Will ring you soon!
Ruth
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Re: 18 months ago...
Originally Posted by Pootle
I agree with you absolutely Cas!
Having a great time here and feels like we're on holiday still cos we do so many things!
Will ring you soon!
Ruth
Having a great time here and feels like we're on holiday still cos we do so many things!
Will ring you soon!
Ruth
(Yep...Ruth is one )
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Re: 18 months ago...
What a great post. Sounds like you have settled in really well and are having a fab time.
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Re: 18 months ago...
Originally Posted by TeresaG
What a great post. Sounds like you have settled in really well and are having a fab time.
Seen some great places, done some great things, got a good job handed to me on a plate.......and love living in Melbourne.
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Re: 18 months ago...
Aw bugger. I'm due my 'One year on' post in 12 days time and you've stolen my thunder
But I agree too. Best thing we've ever done. Yes we've missed family and friends but without being over dramatic, our lives have changed for the better. Work is less stressful and time off is more active, more outdoors and more fun.
(And yes I'm another )
But I agree too. Best thing we've ever done. Yes we've missed family and friends but without being over dramatic, our lives have changed for the better. Work is less stressful and time off is more active, more outdoors and more fun.
(And yes I'm another )
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Re: 18 months ago...
Originally Posted by CasG
....today, I arrived in Australia for the biggest adventure of my life....and I'm still having it! My husband joined me 2 months after.
I got here as a mental health nurse on a 457 - hated the hospital that was sponsoring me, decided I was burnt out - got my PR on July 26th and promptly left.
Then I had visitors for over 2 months :scared: - during which time I didn't work (might have been easier LOL )
Carl had got a job as a chess coach (he's a very strong player), and and then I was offered a job with the same company organising and running Tournaments in school - it has taken me all over Victoria, as well as into NSW and Qld - with more places to come.
We've made some great friends here...not least some who I've met via here - you know who you are, so I won't embarrass you by saying your names as well as other normal people.
To those who are here...isn't it great !! And for those on their way......it's great, so any times you wonder ' WTF am I doing' - then you are doing the right thing
Cas
I got here as a mental health nurse on a 457 - hated the hospital that was sponsoring me, decided I was burnt out - got my PR on July 26th and promptly left.
Then I had visitors for over 2 months :scared: - during which time I didn't work (might have been easier LOL )
Carl had got a job as a chess coach (he's a very strong player), and and then I was offered a job with the same company organising and running Tournaments in school - it has taken me all over Victoria, as well as into NSW and Qld - with more places to come.
We've made some great friends here...not least some who I've met via here - you know who you are, so I won't embarrass you by saying your names as well as other normal people.
To those who are here...isn't it great !! And for those on their way......it's great, so any times you wonder ' WTF am I doing' - then you are doing the right thing
Cas
Did you want to be friends? I thought we were just acquaintances....
ZX.....
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Re: 18 months ago...
Originally Posted by wmoore
Aw bugger. I'm due my 'One year on' post in 12 days time and you've stolen my thunder
But I agree too. Best thing we've ever done. Yes we've missed family and friends but without being over dramatic, our lives have changed for the better. Work is less stressful and time off is more active, more outdoors and more fun.
(And yes I'm another )
But I agree too. Best thing we've ever done. Yes we've missed family and friends but without being over dramatic, our lives have changed for the better. Work is less stressful and time off is more active, more outdoors and more fun.
(And yes I'm another )
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Re: 18 months ago...
Hi Cas
Remember meeting you at a North West meet, glad to hear you are happy and settled. I've been here 12 months now and, as OH says "best decision we ever made".
Remember meeting you at a North West meet, glad to hear you are happy and settled. I've been here 12 months now and, as OH says "best decision we ever made".
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Re: 18 months ago...
Originally Posted by Sue from Manchester
Hi Cas
Remember meeting you at a North West meet, glad to hear you are happy and settled. I've been here 12 months now and, as OH says "best decision we ever made".
Remember meeting you at a North West meet, glad to hear you are happy and settled. I've been here 12 months now and, as OH says "best decision we ever made".
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Re: 18 months ago...
Originally Posted by CasG
Who said ?
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Re: 18 months ago...
Originally Posted by Sue from Manchester
Hi Cas
Remember meeting you at a North West meet, glad to hear you are happy and settled. I've been here 12 months now and, as OH says "best decision we ever made".
Remember meeting you at a North West meet, glad to hear you are happy and settled. I've been here 12 months now and, as OH says "best decision we ever made".
Glad to hear you're all enjoying it though!
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Re: 18 months ago...
Great to hear life is good for you Cas
You're a good example of someone living life to the max, doing what you want to do whilst living a *normal* life of work and play. Good on ya' girl
Strangely enough, it's our 2 year anniversary today. We landed here 2 years ago without even having visited before. And we love it. Should have done it years ago....
Keep smiling and enjoying this fabulous country we now call home
You're a good example of someone living life to the max, doing what you want to do whilst living a *normal* life of work and play. Good on ya' girl
Strangely enough, it's our 2 year anniversary today. We landed here 2 years ago without even having visited before. And we love it. Should have done it years ago....
Keep smiling and enjoying this fabulous country we now call home