My First Three Weeks in OZ
Apr 16th 2004, 2:07 pm
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Re: tomatoes
Originally posted by ABCDiamond
I found a place local to me that sells locally grown "British" tomatoes !!
I was over the moon when I tasted them
And only cost $2 per kg when in season.
We have different tastes in apples though I prefer UK apples. 
I found a place local to me that sells locally grown "British" tomatoes !!
I was over the moon when I tasted them
And only cost $2 per kg when in season.
We have different tastes in apples though
I prefer UK apples.
I need to follow you to these places as i'm still not finding them!
As for apples, I much prefer what I've found.
Speak soon,
Will
Apr 16th 2004, 2:09 pm
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Re: My First Three Weeks in OZ
What a FANTASTIC post!
Really enjoyed reading it - great to read such a positive message even though you have probably just begun the biggest challenge of your lifes!
Congratulations on finding a job after new CV written, no fussing about, interviews, job offer, start work within a few days - fab!
Didn't like your bit about SPIDERS and BUGS - our biggest worry as we hate them too!!
Your story so far is so heart warming I almost cried (more than once) reading it - sad person I know!
Please keep posting
Best of luck with your new life in Australia
Gill and Derek
Really enjoyed reading it - great to read such a positive message even though you have probably just begun the biggest challenge of your lifes!
Congratulations on finding a job after new CV written, no fussing about, interviews, job offer, start work within a few days - fab!
Didn't like your bit about SPIDERS and BUGS - our biggest worry as we hate them too!!
Your story so far is so heart warming I almost cried (more than once) reading it - sad person I know!
Please keep posting
Best of luck with your new life in Australia
Gill and Derek
Apr 16th 2004, 2:18 pm
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FAIR PLAY to you all mate, brilliant post, I sincerely hope everything works out for you and yours.
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Apr 16th 2004, 2:23 pm
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I think I read the post almost couple of times It made me go and resounded my decision that you should go for it.
As all the others Myself and Mywife we don't have much in cash except brains and determination.
I think I will keep reading yours to keep me on the go...
It was also nice to hear from others that they are also taking a big step with less cash.
Thanks for the post.
As all the others Myself and Mywife we don't have much in cash except brains and determination.
I think I will keep reading yours to keep me on the go...
It was also nice to hear from others that they are also taking a big step with less cash.
Thanks for the post.
Apr 16th 2004, 2:41 pm
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Good to Hear
Hi wcee!
Glad to hear things are looking up for you down under.... (terrible pun!)
If you dont mind me asking what job do you do and what visa category did you get?
Take care!
Van D
Glad to hear things are looking up for you down under....
(terrible pun!)If you dont mind me asking what job do you do and what visa category did you get?
Take care!
Van D
Apr 16th 2004, 3:01 pm
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I enjoyed reading that, and am relieved to see its all working out for you! Thank you for sharing, my stomach has settled a little!
Good luck with the rest of QLD
Good luck with the rest of QLD
Apr 16th 2004, 3:18 pm
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What a great post!
Glad things are working out for you all.
Good luck and all the best!
Kris, Paul and boys
Glad things are working out for you all.
Good luck and all the best!
Kris, Paul and boys
Apr 16th 2004, 3:27 pm
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What a great little story, it made my hairs stand on end! My husband and I are planning on moving to Sydney next month on a 457 visa - my husband has managed to secure a job already which takes a bit of the pressure off. We are also from Glasgow and feel so fed up with the weather, petrol costs, drunk Glaswegians and the general doom and gloom - (know what you mean about Braehead)! We have the same reservations - missing family and friends, selling our home (and will probably never be able to afford to get back into the property market in the UK if things dont work out in Oz) and just the general fear of the unknown. Anyway I hope we have half as much luck as you and your family. All the best.
Suzanne
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Apr 16th 2004, 7:34 pm
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A helpful post!
Keep us up to date.
Keep us up to date.
Apr 16th 2004, 7:58 pm
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Re: My First Three Weeks in OZ
What a lovely, honest and informative post, it was really useful as we are hoping to come over that way later this year, well earlier rather than later!
our reasons for wanting to leave the uk are very similar to yours regarding our daughters future so i will keep this post to show her
Thanks again for sharing your 'ups & downs' with us here and may we wish you the very very best for your futures
with kind regards
Rach, Mark and Chanelle xxx
our reasons for wanting to leave the uk are very similar to yours regarding our daughters future so i will keep this post to show her
Thanks again for sharing your 'ups & downs' with us here and may we wish you the very very best for your futures
with kind regards
Rach, Mark and Chanelle xxx
Apr 16th 2004, 8:19 pm
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Re: My First Three Weeks in OZ
How brave are you!!!
Well done, I really hope everything works out just perfect for you and your family.
Well done, I really hope everything works out just perfect for you and your family.
Apr 16th 2004, 9:34 pm
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Wcee Wow what a fabulous post.!
You have certaintly earned my respect.
Good on you, glad you have got a job,probably the most important thing of all and is very interesting to hear about your UK Cv just not having enough detail(just like TRA skills assessment I reckon).I have heard about this before and makes me wonder if it will be worth getting the Cv professionally
done before coming out.
Hope your kids are happy and settle into school Okay and I wish you and your family all the best of luck for your new future downunder.You have given hope to us all.
You have certaintly earned my respect.
Good on you, glad you have got a job,probably the most important thing of all and is very interesting to hear about your UK Cv just not having enough detail(just like TRA skills assessment I reckon).I have heard about this before and makes me wonder if it will be worth getting the Cv professionally
done before coming out.
Hope your kids are happy and settle into school Okay and I wish you and your family all the best of luck for your new future downunder.You have given hope to us all.
Apr 16th 2004, 9:41 pm
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Brilliant Post!!
Please keep posting as the weeks and months pass - nice to see a 'from the heart' review! Excellent!
Enjoy your new life - I'm sure you will
Rachelle
Please keep posting as the weeks and months pass - nice to see a 'from the heart' review! Excellent!
Enjoy your new life - I'm sure you will
Rachelle
Apr 16th 2004, 10:01 pm
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Good on you, glad you have got a job,probably the most important thing of all and is very interesting to hear about your UK Cv just not having enough detail(just like TRA skills assessment I reckon).I have heard about this before and makes me wonder if it will be worth getting the Cv professionally
done before coming out.
Just a quick note about the CV's. My sister in law struggled when she first arrived in Oz in 1998 for about 12 months, never getting interviews although in the UK her CV was excellent. She eventually went to the Migrant Resource Centre who helped format her CV to the Ozzy way and she has never looked back. Another address to look up when we get there!
done before coming out.
Just a quick note about the CV's. My sister in law struggled when she first arrived in Oz in 1998 for about 12 months, never getting interviews although in the UK her CV was excellent. She eventually went to the Migrant Resource Centre who helped format her CV to the Ozzy way and she has never looked back. Another address to look up when we get there!