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Embracing all things Aussie?
As I sit and wait patiently :blink: for our visa, I'm thinking more and more about the move.
What things can we be reading about, preparing for, brushing up on to help the integration into Australian life run more smoothly? Thinking about Dale too, any tips for tradies to help get work or integrate better? Any stories of terrible initiation ceremonies :eek: :rofl: Any recommendations would be just fab ta :D Kath x |
Re: Embracing all things Aussie?
Originally Posted by Clippies
(Post 4512732)
As I sit and wait patiently :blink: for our visa, I'm thinking more and more about the move.
What things can we be reading about, preparing for, brushing up on to help the integration into Australian life run more smoothly? Thinking about Dale too, any tips for tradies to help get work or integrate better? Any stories of terrible initiation ceremonies :eek: :rofl: Any recommendations would be just fab ta :D Kath x Sorry couldn't resist:D Seriously though these are my thoughts as well |
Re: Embracing all things Aussie?
Originally Posted by djfbug
(Post 4512814)
Nice to know you are thinking about me:o
Sorry couldn't resist:D Seriously though these are my thoughts as well |
Re: Embracing all things Aussie?
We're off in less than a month now and I keep thinking about what I should be doing too. There must be things I'm missing! Container is sorted, dog is sorted, tickets are sorted, accommodation is sorted.... can't get TFN til we arrive....
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Re: Embracing all things Aussie?
Money, don't forget that! You'll be sick of shopping after a month or two! We got through $50k in the first two months and we brought all our furniture with us:eek:
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Re: Embracing all things Aussie?
Originally Posted by Clippies
(Post 4512732)
As I sit and wait patiently :blink: for our visa, I'm thinking more and more about the move.
What things can we be reading about, preparing for, brushing up on to help the integration into Australian life run more smoothly? Thinking about Dale too, any tips for tradies to help get work or integrate better? Any stories of terrible initiation ceremonies :eek: :rofl: Any recommendations would be just fab ta :D Kath x |
Re: Embracing all things Aussie?
Originally Posted by Clippies
(Post 4512732)
As I sit and wait patiently :blink: for our visa, I'm thinking more and more about the move.
What things can we be reading about, preparing for, brushing up on to help the integration into Australian life run more smoothly? Thinking about Dale too, any tips for tradies to help get work or integrate better? Any stories of terrible initiation ceremonies :eek: :rofl: Any recommendations would be just fab ta :D Kath x 1) Be prepared for ribbing (especially sporting ribbing) and take it in good heart. 2) Do not go on about how things were better in the UK ... even if they were :) 3) Do not bore people with how much more money you could earn in the UK 4) Do join a sports team, any sports team ... my cricket team has been invaluable in helping me settle. 5) Keep an open mind and prepare to substitute things (material or otherwise) that you can't get in Oz (or are different) for other stuff. 6) Don't patronise people about how 'small scale' everything is compared to, say, London ... not 'small' territory but stuff like news coverage, etc 7) Do correct people when they ask how Australia compares to 'home' ... "This IS home!" 8) Don't (deliberately) seek Brits to socialise with or try to build a Little England. 9) Have a kid that's Australian-born ... it helps explain why you CAN support Australia on one day and not the next 10) ALWAYS, ALWAYS support England (or whoever) against Australia at sport ... the Aussies will respect you more for it, otherwise you'll just be seen as a turncoat. Obviously 10) is a personal view but it is one that I won't budge on. Oh, and enjoy yourself, if necessary take a holiday back to the UK after a year or so to remind yourself of why you have made the right move (probably!). Cheers, Matt |
Re: Embracing all things Aussie?
Originally Posted by TraceyW
(Post 4512852)
Money, don't forget that! You'll be sick of shopping after a month or two! We got through $50k in the first two months and we brought all our furniture with us:eek:
Originally Posted by Amazulu
(Post 4512888)
The only advice I would give is be whatever you want to be. Do not feel that you have to change to integrate. Live life here on your own terms and you will be fine.
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Re: Embracing all things Aussie?
Originally Posted by Deadmeat
(Post 4512895)
Errr, off the top of my head:
1) Be prepared for ribbing (especially sporting ribbing) and take it in good heart. 2) Do not go on about how things were better in the UK ... even if they were :) 3) Do not bore people with how much more money you could earn in the UK 4) Do join a sports team, any sports team ... my cricket team has been invaluable in helping me settle. 5) Keep an open mind and prepare to substitute things (material or otherwise) that you can't get in Oz (or are different) for other stuff. 6) Don't patronise people about how 'small scale' everything is compared to, say, London ... not 'small' territory but stuff like news coverage, etc 7) Do correct people when they ask how Australia compares to 'home' ... "This IS home!" 8) Don't (deliberately) seek Brits to socialise with or try to build a Little England. 9) Have a kid that's Australian-born ... it helps explain why you CAN support Australia on one day and not the next 10) ALWAYS, ALWAYS support England (or whoever) against Australia at sport ... the Aussies will respect you more for it, otherwise you'll just be seen as a turncoat. Obviously 10) is a personal view but it is one that I won't budge on. Oh, and enjoy yourself, if necessary take a holiday back to the UK after a year or so to remind yourself of why you have made the right move (probably!). Cheers, Matt Fantastic advice Matt thanks, k sent for that :) Would be so ace to have our own born Aussie, will keep fingers crossed on that one ;) |
Re: Embracing all things Aussie?
Originally Posted by Deadmeat
(Post 4512895)
Errr, off the top of my head:
1) Be prepared for ribbing (especially sporting ribbing) and take it in good heart. 2) Do not go on about how things were better in the UK ... even if they were :) 3) Do not bore people with how much more money you could earn in the UK 4) Do join a sports team, any sports team ... my cricket team has been invaluable in helping me settle. 5) Keep an open mind and prepare to substitute things (material or otherwise) that you can't get in Oz (or are different) for other stuff. 6) Don't patronise people about how 'small scale' everything is compared to, say, London ... not 'small' territory but stuff like news coverage, etc 7) Do correct people when they ask how Australia compares to 'home' ... "This IS home!" 8) Don't (deliberately) seek Brits to socialise with or try to build a Little England. 9) Have a kid that's Australian-born ... it helps explain why you CAN support Australia on one day and not the next10) ALWAYS, ALWAYS support England (or whoever) against Australia at sport ... the Aussies will respect you more for it, otherwise you'll just be seen as a turncoat. Obviously 10) is a personal view but it is one that I won't budge on. Oh, and enjoy yourself, if necessary take a holiday back to the UK after a year or so to remind yourself of why you have made the right move (probably!). Cheers, Matt |
Re: Embracing all things Aussie?
Originally Posted by curly
(Post 4512958)
Hope no.9 isn't in the aussie rule book! :ohmy: :rofl:
I also occasionally wear a Socceroos jersey, which helps integration a bit! |
Re: Embracing all things Aussie?
Originally Posted by Deadmeat
(Post 4512895)
Errr, off the top of my head:
1) Be prepared for ribbing (especially sporting ribbing) and take it in good heart. 2) Do not go on about how things were better in the UK ... even if they were :) 3) Do not bore people with how much more money you could earn in the UK 4) Do join a sports team, any sports team ... my cricket team has been invaluable in helping me settle. 5) Keep an open mind and prepare to substitute things (material or otherwise) that you can't get in Oz (or are different) for other stuff. 6) Don't patronise people about how 'small scale' everything is compared to, say, London ... not 'small' territory but stuff like news coverage, etc 7) Do correct people when they ask how Australia compares to 'home' ... "This IS home!" 8) Don't (deliberately) seek Brits to socialise with or try to build a Little England. 9) Have a kid that's Australian-born ... it helps explain why you CAN support Australia on one day and not the next 10) ALWAYS, ALWAYS support England (or whoever) against Australia at sport ... the Aussies will respect you more for it, otherwise you'll just be seen as a turncoat. Obviously 10) is a personal view but it is one that I won't budge on. Oh, and enjoy yourself, if necessary take a holiday back to the UK after a year or so to remind yourself of why you have made the right move (probably!). Cheers, Matt great advise given there,i will remember all of that :thumbup: sarahlou |
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