Not welcome / Not belonging feeling
#91
Re: Not welcome / Not belonging feeling
Well this post sure has got side tracked !
It wasn’t my intention to have a post where people complain about what is wrong with Australia, there’s plenty of posts like that, or get into an expenses argument, personally i dont care about money.
What I really wanted was to get to the bottom of wether people ever fit in and if they still get treated like outsiders. Thanks for some great replys, most intrestingly are those from people who have lived for 5+years and knew exactly what I was talking about, having experinced similer feelings
Sometimes its almost like being a second class citizen and looked down upon.
Some people are great, they accept you as you are. There seems to be far more who either openly put down 'poms' or there are those who at first seem ok but over time let many nasty comments slip and you start to get to know how they really feel.
It really makes me question wether I should stay, I don’t want to live as a second class citizen to be looked down on....
It wasn’t my intention to have a post where people complain about what is wrong with Australia, there’s plenty of posts like that, or get into an expenses argument, personally i dont care about money.
What I really wanted was to get to the bottom of wether people ever fit in and if they still get treated like outsiders. Thanks for some great replys, most intrestingly are those from people who have lived for 5+years and knew exactly what I was talking about, having experinced similer feelings
Sometimes its almost like being a second class citizen and looked down upon.
Some people are great, they accept you as you are. There seems to be far more who either openly put down 'poms' or there are those who at first seem ok but over time let many nasty comments slip and you start to get to know how they really feel.
It really makes me question wether I should stay, I don’t want to live as a second class citizen to be looked down on....
#92
Re: Not welcome / Not belonging feeling
Well this post sure has got side tracked !
It wasn’t my intention to have a post where people complain about what is wrong with Australia, there’s plenty of posts like that, or get into an expenses argument, personally i dont care about money.
What I really wanted was to get to the bottom of wether people ever fit in and if they still get treated like outsiders. Thanks for some great replys, most intrestingly are those from people who have lived for 5+years and knew exactly what I was talking about, having experinced similer feelings
Sometimes its almost like being a second class citizen and looked down upon.
Some people are great, they accept you as you are. There seems to be far more who either openly put down 'poms' or there are those who at first seem ok but over time let many nasty comments slip and you start to get to know how they really feel.
It really makes me question wether I should stay, I don’t want to live as a second class citizen to be looked down on....
It wasn’t my intention to have a post where people complain about what is wrong with Australia, there’s plenty of posts like that, or get into an expenses argument, personally i dont care about money.
What I really wanted was to get to the bottom of wether people ever fit in and if they still get treated like outsiders. Thanks for some great replys, most intrestingly are those from people who have lived for 5+years and knew exactly what I was talking about, having experinced similer feelings
Sometimes its almost like being a second class citizen and looked down upon.
Some people are great, they accept you as you are. There seems to be far more who either openly put down 'poms' or there are those who at first seem ok but over time let many nasty comments slip and you start to get to know how they really feel.
It really makes me question wether I should stay, I don’t want to live as a second class citizen to be looked down on....
#93
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Re: Not welcome / Not belonging feeling
Great thread even if it has been flogged to death ...
Shame about the idiotic ramblings.
I despair with some on here, I really f***ing do.
What do people honestly expect when they get here ... ? A big f*** off cuddle at customs and an invite to dinner ... sheesh?
3
Get the f*** on with it, dry your eyes, stop whining like a ho and take the place for what it is.
Shame about the idiotic ramblings.
I despair with some on here, I really f***ing do.
What do people honestly expect when they get here ... ? A big f*** off cuddle at customs and an invite to dinner ... sheesh?
3
Get the f*** on with it, dry your eyes, stop whining like a ho and take the place for what it is.
Last edited by Three Legs; Jun 12th 2008 at 12:15 pm.
#94
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Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 2,375
Re: Not welcome / Not belonging feeling
How do you view the Poles in Britain ... ?
Well this post sure has got side tracked !
It wasn’t my intention to have a post where people complain about what is wrong with Australia, there’s plenty of posts like that, or get into an expenses argument, personally i dont care about money.
What I really wanted was to get to the bottom of wether people ever fit in and if they still get treated like outsiders. Thanks for some great replys, most intrestingly are those from people who have lived for 5+years and knew exactly what I was talking about, having experinced similer feelings
Sometimes its almost like being a second class citizen and looked down upon.
Some people are great, they accept you as you are. There seems to be far more who either openly put down 'poms' or there are those who at first seem ok but over time let many nasty comments slip and you start to get to know how they really feel.
It really makes me question wether I should stay, I don’t want to live as a second class citizen to be looked down on....
It wasn’t my intention to have a post where people complain about what is wrong with Australia, there’s plenty of posts like that, or get into an expenses argument, personally i dont care about money.
What I really wanted was to get to the bottom of wether people ever fit in and if they still get treated like outsiders. Thanks for some great replys, most intrestingly are those from people who have lived for 5+years and knew exactly what I was talking about, having experinced similer feelings
Sometimes its almost like being a second class citizen and looked down upon.
Some people are great, they accept you as you are. There seems to be far more who either openly put down 'poms' or there are those who at first seem ok but over time let many nasty comments slip and you start to get to know how they really feel.
It really makes me question wether I should stay, I don’t want to live as a second class citizen to be looked down on....
#95
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Location: Singapore
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Re: Not welcome / Not belonging feeling
Well this post sure has got side tracked !
It wasn’t my intention to have a post where people complain about what is wrong with Australia, there’s plenty of posts like that, or get into an expenses argument, personally i dont care about money.
What I really wanted was to get to the bottom of wether people ever fit in and if they still get treated like outsiders. Thanks for some great replys, most intrestingly are those from people who have lived for 5+years and knew exactly what I was talking about, having experinced similer feelings
Sometimes its almost like being a second class citizen and looked down upon.
Some people are great, they accept you as you are. There seems to be far more who either openly put down 'poms' or there are those who at first seem ok but over time let many nasty comments slip and you start to get to know how they really feel.
It really makes me question wether I should stay, I don’t want to live as a second class citizen to be looked down on....
It wasn’t my intention to have a post where people complain about what is wrong with Australia, there’s plenty of posts like that, or get into an expenses argument, personally i dont care about money.
What I really wanted was to get to the bottom of wether people ever fit in and if they still get treated like outsiders. Thanks for some great replys, most intrestingly are those from people who have lived for 5+years and knew exactly what I was talking about, having experinced similer feelings
Sometimes its almost like being a second class citizen and looked down upon.
Some people are great, they accept you as you are. There seems to be far more who either openly put down 'poms' or there are those who at first seem ok but over time let many nasty comments slip and you start to get to know how they really feel.
It really makes me question wether I should stay, I don’t want to live as a second class citizen to be looked down on....
#96
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Joined: Jun 2008
Location: QLD
Posts: 34
Re: Not welcome / Not belonging feeling
Great thread even if it has been flogged to death ...
Shame about the idiotic ramblings.
I despair with some on here, I really f***ing do.
What do people honestly expect when they get here ... ? A big f*** off cuddle at customs and an invite to dinner ... sheesh?
3
Get the f*** on with it, dry your eyes, stop whining like a ho and take the place for what it is.
Shame about the idiotic ramblings.
I despair with some on here, I really f***ing do.
What do people honestly expect when they get here ... ? A big f*** off cuddle at customs and an invite to dinner ... sheesh?
3
Get the f*** on with it, dry your eyes, stop whining like a ho and take the place for what it is.
On entry to the country the passport officer wished us a great life in Australia.
The customs officer was similarly polite, whizzing our cases through and saying welcome to God's own country.
Having walked the red carpet out of the airport the sun was shining and a taxi drive pulled up. "Poms?", he asked. "Jump in, the first one's on me!"
The whole street turned out to meet us...
And the house was fully furnished and Sky digital installed...
My neighbours clean the pool, my boss let's me start work late, my local serves me free beer and my thirteen investment properties are fetching top rent...
Come to Australia and live YOUR dream life!
Even though you might have to fake it every now and then.
#97
Re: Not welcome / Not belonging feeling
pmsl!!
If only! I dream that our imminent arrival will be like that!
In reality it'll be just like the last time we landed.... 'g'day, welcome to Australia.' stamp stamp!!
'have you got any food or live material in your bags? pop 'em on the xray then....'
and out into the sunshine, to find some transport to our temp accommodation!
Whether you 'fit in' or not is entirely up to you!
Ali x
#98
Re: Not welcome / Not belonging feeling
I'm surprised at what you say...
On entry to the country the passport officer wished us a great life in Australia.
The customs officer was similarly polite, whizzing our cases through and saying welcome to God's own country.
Having walked the red carpet out of the airport the sun was shining and a taxi drive pulled up. "Poms?", he asked. "Jump in, the first one's on me!"
The whole street turned out to meet us...
And the house was fully furnished and Sky digital installed...
My neighbours clean the pool, my boss let's me start work late, my local serves me free beer and my thirteen investment properties are fetching top rent...
Come to Australia and live YOUR dream life!
Even though you might have to fake it every now and then.
On entry to the country the passport officer wished us a great life in Australia.
The customs officer was similarly polite, whizzing our cases through and saying welcome to God's own country.
Having walked the red carpet out of the airport the sun was shining and a taxi drive pulled up. "Poms?", he asked. "Jump in, the first one's on me!"
The whole street turned out to meet us...
And the house was fully furnished and Sky digital installed...
My neighbours clean the pool, my boss let's me start work late, my local serves me free beer and my thirteen investment properties are fetching top rent...
Come to Australia and live YOUR dream life!
Even though you might have to fake it every now and then.
Blimey i cant wait to get to oz if everyone is like this.
seriously believe life is what you make it and everyone is different. It does get me down sometimes when all people do on here is moan about their new lives. If its that crap then come back, things /people are bound to be a bit different after all thats what most of us want (except those who want the uk in the sun).
#99
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Joined: Oct 2006
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 134
Re: Not welcome / Not belonging feeling
Australia was the only country where I saw a young hoon driving down Marmion Ave, Perth with a sticker on his car which told people ' if you don't like it here then F off back to your own country' . Nice and classy -Not!
#100
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Joined: Oct 2005
Location: Hill overlooking the SE Melbourne suburbs
Posts: 16,622
Re: Not welcome / Not belonging feeling
Not my fault the average wage is lower than Europe
Not my fault the rent is so overpriced
Not my fault the mortage prices are so unaffordable so many people are loosing their homes.
Not my fault the food is expensive and bland
Not my fault domestic and international flights are so expensive
Not my fault the government would not allow “real” broadband cable to be laid
Mikey
Not my fault the rent is so overpriced
Not my fault the mortage prices are so unaffordable so many people are loosing their homes.
Not my fault the food is expensive and bland
Not my fault domestic and international flights are so expensive
Not my fault the government would not allow “real” broadband cable to be laid
Mikey
#101
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Joined: Oct 2005
Location: Hill overlooking the SE Melbourne suburbs
Posts: 16,622
Re: Not welcome / Not belonging feeling
Just read some of these.
Some of us have such crap deals we'll never realise how good it is for others.
I was just reflecting to my wife how great the work drinks (and people) were tonight.
Some of you really hang out in crap jobs or company. I've been there in the past. Never forget a 6 week temp job I had in the UK. All the bad things people say here were there.
Some of us have such crap deals we'll never realise how good it is for others.
I was just reflecting to my wife how great the work drinks (and people) were tonight.
Some of you really hang out in crap jobs or company. I've been there in the past. Never forget a 6 week temp job I had in the UK. All the bad things people say here were there.
#102
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Re: Not welcome / Not belonging feeling
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Mate - all I can say is that there are people like *you*, who *do* have Aussie friends(!) I would not consider myself intellectual or qualified. But Australians I work with are and are enjoyable!
I find some of the more selfish Australians I meet (at work but not in my division as our division attracts self-confessed intellectuals! now there's a thing) remind me of some of the people you find living on the edges of London. Lots of money, sort of successful but not very enlightened. Areas like Essex and some tiny parts of SW London spring to mind.
Hi Badge so where do I fit in?
A self reliant Essex boy who can mix with anybody, have been all around the World and is probably as qualified and intellectual as yourself?
I don't rely on anyone but my Family and can sort out most problems myself.
It is just that I find the average aussie to be quite nice but very shallow and very boring. By the way I don't think it has anything to do with where we live.
I have a lot of aussie mates, but no aussie friends.
John
Hi Badge so where do I fit in?
A self reliant Essex boy who can mix with anybody, have been all around the World and is probably as qualified and intellectual as yourself?
I don't rely on anyone but my Family and can sort out most problems myself.
It is just that I find the average aussie to be quite nice but very shallow and very boring. By the way I don't think it has anything to do with where we live.
I have a lot of aussie mates, but no aussie friends.
John
Last edited by BadgeIsBack; Jun 13th 2008 at 11:53 am.
#104
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 7,834
Re: Not welcome / Not belonging feeling
we have friends that have that sticker.......its true tho...if u dont like it then **** of back to where u came from