Australia...the good life...
Oct 2nd 2003, 12:49 am
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Hello, i thought tonights posts were about Social Work in Perth being hard to break into, one person discovering that, not wanting to go and live in the outback as part of necessary stuff to get a job etc etc.....
Why on earth should anyone want to dismiss that reality or turn it into a thread on great things in OZ.
Ellen and I are no fans of each other but I can hardly see anyone who just discovered their chosen career is not in great demand is hardly going to be delighted with us all going oh never mind have a bbq dear.
Should the people who post a bit of honest info be told to Bog off?
Is this forum for real??? Think I will pinch myself, yes I am real and last time I looked so was Australia.
Why on earth should anyone want to dismiss that reality or turn it into a thread on great things in OZ.
Ellen and I are no fans of each other but I can hardly see anyone who just discovered their chosen career is not in great demand is hardly going to be delighted with us all going oh never mind have a bbq dear.
Should the people who post a bit of honest info be told to Bog off?
Is this forum for real??? Think I will pinch myself, yes I am real and last time I looked so was Australia.
Oct 2nd 2003, 12:49 am
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Podgypossum,
I don't know why we bother either. Obviously Australia is such a horrible dull boring country that everyone who lives there hates it and can't wait to leave. (I'd be interested to know how many people that migrate do stay and how many come back actually?).
Can't imagine why I love being there so much. As has been said before, we know its not "fluffy" - but find a country that is......
If I based my expectations of Australia purely on what I'm reading on here these days, I'd be in the divorce court before the ceremony has finished.
I don't know why we bother either. Obviously Australia is such a horrible dull boring country that everyone who lives there hates it and can't wait to leave. (I'd be interested to know how many people that migrate do stay and how many come back actually?).
Can't imagine why I love being there so much. As has been said before, we know its not "fluffy" - but find a country that is......
If I based my expectations of Australia purely on what I'm reading on here these days, I'd be in the divorce court before the ceremony has finished.
Last edited by Pollyana; Oct 2nd 2003 at 12:51 am.
Oct 2nd 2003, 12:56 am
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Probably the people who are really enjoying life in OZ are getting on with their lives and not wasting time on sites like this!!
I'm only here for the advice, good or bad. I'll make my own mind up when I get there!
Theresa
I'm only here for the advice, good or bad. I'll make my own mind up when I get there!
Theresa
Oct 2nd 2003, 12:59 am
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Obviously Australia is such a horrible dull boring country that everyone who lives there hates it and can't wait to leave.
Where are all the posts saying we cant wait to leave.? Not noticed anyone here counting away the days for when they leave Australia.
Oct 2nd 2003, 1:00 am
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Hey thought i would give you a good point : Once a week at least especially tonite we save ourselves a fortune on the leccy bill , because we have the police helicopter hoovering around with its spot light going , lightning up the whole street , god what a thoughtfull police force WA police are 
Joanne ( just a bit of fun , although very true )
Joanne ( just a bit of fun , although very true
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Oct 2nd 2003, 1:00 am
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Originally posted by karawara88
Quite possibly.
Quite possibly.
Oct 2nd 2003, 1:04 am
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Originally posted by Pollyana
Podgypossum,
I don't know why we bother either. Obviously Australia is such a horrible dull boring country that everyone who lives there hates it and can't wait to leave. (I'd be interested to know how many people that migrate do stay and how many come back actually?).
Can't imagine why I love being there so much. As has been said before, we know its not "fluffy" - but find a country that is......
If I based my expectations of Australia purely on what I'm reading on here these days, I'd be in the divorce court before the ceremony has finished.
Podgypossum,
I don't know why we bother either. Obviously Australia is such a horrible dull boring country that everyone who lives there hates it and can't wait to leave. (I'd be interested to know how many people that migrate do stay and how many come back actually?).
Can't imagine why I love being there so much. As has been said before, we know its not "fluffy" - but find a country that is......
If I based my expectations of Australia purely on what I'm reading on here these days, I'd be in the divorce court before the ceremony has finished.
If you actually read the so-called 'negative' posts, there is no mention of 'hating australia' and 'can't wait to leave', the posts are real-life experiences!
Oct 2nd 2003, 1:09 am
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podgy & polly, ignore the trolls, its more trouble than its worth to argue with them. As you know there are plenty of great things about living in Australia. Dagboy & I have had alot of good things happen to us lately, but the most important thing is that we are extremely happy living here. Dont let peoples comments get you down .
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Oct 2nd 2003, 1:10 am
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Originally posted by podgypossum
Ummm...where did i ask for a shrink anywhere??....
If you go back and reread what i wrote in the title, i accept and understand that not all is good...but for christ sake, can't we have some friendliness and and positive feedback occassionally???
Everytime anyone tries to make a post or new thread in postive mode, someone HAS to come in and cast doom and gloom!!!
By all means do that. By all means tell us the bad side...i am not complpaining about that....all i am asking that we redress the balance a bit and post some good things...after all..there must be some otherwise you wouldnt be there!!
Ummm...where did i ask for a shrink anywhere??....
If you go back and reread what i wrote in the title, i accept and understand that not all is good...but for christ sake, can't we have some friendliness and and positive feedback occassionally???
Everytime anyone tries to make a post or new thread in postive mode, someone HAS to come in and cast doom and gloom!!!
By all means do that. By all means tell us the bad side...i am not complpaining about that....all i am asking that we redress the balance a bit and post some good things...after all..there must be some otherwise you wouldnt be there!!
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Oct 2nd 2003, 1:11 am
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Vital Info on how to post (without upsetting anyone) to a tricky question.
Q. Dotty here, my house just burnt down in a bushfire, my OZ husband has run off with a teenage nymph, and my boss wants to send me to Mount Isa.
Meg replies:
Then make love like Shelob for in the morn a Job will appear dressed like the Apocalypse to wisk you away from your dreary Drone like whining existance to higher realms of Surreality. [/QUOTE]
Result:
Nobody is offended, Meg gets 10 points from her Shrink, Dotty gets some really practical advice rolleyes: and OZ's reputation is completely unblemished.
And remember posting here from the Uk is normal, Posting here if you live in OZ is Sad.
Goodnight folks, I must check in again soon the evening session is such fun.
Q. Dotty here, my house just burnt down in a bushfire, my OZ husband has run off with a teenage nymph, and my boss wants to send me to Mount Isa.
Meg replies:
Then make love like Shelob for in the morn a Job will appear dressed like the Apocalypse to wisk you away from your dreary Drone like whining existance to higher realms of Surreality. [/QUOTE]
Result:
Nobody is offended, Meg gets 10 points from her Shrink, Dotty gets some really practical advice rolleyes: and OZ's reputation is completely unblemished.
And remember posting here from the Uk is normal, Posting here if you live in OZ is Sad.
Goodnight folks, I must check in again soon the evening session is such fun.
Oct 2nd 2003, 1:13 am
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personally i dont mind reading the doom and gloom merchants posts on here as they obviously know more about oz than us mere mortals.
the thing is though this is just a chat forum and not real life, australia is a big country and im sure we can all find hapiness there, if not then maybe it is not for you but at least you can actually try it and make your own mind up.
it cant be any worse than the u.k
:lecture:
the thing is though this is just a chat forum and not real life, australia is a big country and im sure we can all find hapiness there, if not then maybe it is not for you but at least you can actually try it and make your own mind up.
it cant be any worse than the u.k
:lecture:
Oct 2nd 2003, 1:14 am
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Then make love like Shelob for in the morn a Job will appear dressed like the Apocalypse to wisk you away from your dreary Drone like whining existance to higher realms of Surreality.
Oct 2nd 2003, 1:19 am
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Originally posted by karawara88
Shelob was a she - spider so not possible.
Shelob was a she - spider so not possible.
Oct 2nd 2003, 1:20 am
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Originally posted by owieb
There's loads of really good positive posts on here. I have posted stuff tonight in direct response to someones question. I answered honestly, truthfully and above all positively
If you actually read the so-called 'negative' posts, there is no mention of 'hating australia' and 'can't wait to leave', the posts are real-life experiences!
There's loads of really good positive posts on here. I have posted stuff tonight in direct response to someones question. I answered honestly, truthfully and above all positively
If you actually read the so-called 'negative' posts, there is no mention of 'hating australia' and 'can't wait to leave', the posts are real-life experiences!
If you dont WANT to post anything good about Australia, then thats fine, I dont think anyone has problem with that, but why the hell do it in a thread that specifically asks for good experiences & run down the people who ask for them?
Oct 2nd 2003, 1:23 am
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Originally posted by MrsDagboy
Owieb, this thread asked for positive things about living in Australia. Can you show us how many there are apart from Pollyannas own out of the 20 odd posts in this thread? Everyone who lives in Australia (apart from myself) who has posted in this thread has slagged Polly & Podgy off for asking for good experiences.
If you dont WANT to post anything good about Australia, then thats fine, I dont think anyone has problem with that, but why the hell do it in a thread that specifically asks for good experiences & run down the people who ask for them?
Owieb, this thread asked for positive things about living in Australia. Can you show us how many there are apart from Pollyannas own out of the 20 odd posts in this thread? Everyone who lives in Australia (apart from myself) who has posted in this thread has slagged Polly & Podgy off for asking for good experiences.
If you dont WANT to post anything good about Australia, then thats fine, I dont think anyone has problem with that, but why the hell do it in a thread that specifically asks for good experiences & run down the people who ask for them?
I was responding to a direct post made by Pollyanna, which seemed to be somewhat negative in it's tone suggesting that there is nothing positive about Australia ever mentioned.
Last edited by owieb; Oct 2nd 2003 at 1:38 am.
