OZ - expectations
Feb 8th 2004, 6:23 pm
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OZ - expectations
After perusing the forum for a few weeks now I get the distinct impression that everyone is off to the big cities and suburbs in search of sea, sand and the outdoor life.
Well, in that case I am somewhat of an exception; but you already sussed that I suppose
No, if they let me in, rural Victoria is for me or maybe a country town. I don't have the desire to radically change lifestyle and try not to think too deeply about what I would consider utopia. As I see it the less my expectation the less the disappointment.
Yes, life would be different but maybe not earth shatteringly so. As others already in OZ have intoned shite is shite in any country so don't expect not to find any.
Guess I am trying to be pragmatic.
Well, in that case I am somewhat of an exception; but you already sussed that I suppose
No, if they let me in, rural Victoria is for me or maybe a country town. I don't have the desire to radically change lifestyle and try not to think too deeply about what I would consider utopia. As I see it the less my expectation the less the disappointment.
Yes, life would be different but maybe not earth shatteringly so. As others already in OZ have intoned shite is shite in any country so don't expect not to find any.
Guess I am trying to be pragmatic.
Feb 8th 2004, 6:29 pm
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Re: OZ - expectations
Originally posted by Bix
After perusing the forum for a few weeks now I get the distinct impression that everyone is off to the big cities and suburbs in search of sea, sand and the outdoor life.
Well, in that case I am somewhat of an exception; but you already sussed that I suppose
No, if they let me in, rural Victoria is for me or maybe a country town. I don't have the desire to radically change lifestyle and try not to think too deeply about what I would consider utopia. As I see it the less my expectation the less the disappointment.
Yes, life would be different but maybe not earth shatteringly so. As others already in OZ have intoned shite is shite in any country so don't expect not to find any.
Guess I am trying to be pragmatic.
After perusing the forum for a few weeks now I get the distinct impression that everyone is off to the big cities and suburbs in search of sea, sand and the outdoor life.
Well, in that case I am somewhat of an exception; but you already sussed that I suppose
No, if they let me in, rural Victoria is for me or maybe a country town. I don't have the desire to radically change lifestyle and try not to think too deeply about what I would consider utopia. As I see it the less my expectation the less the disappointment.
Yes, life would be different but maybe not earth shatteringly so. As others already in OZ have intoned shite is shite in any country so don't expect not to find any.
Guess I am trying to be pragmatic.
Feb 8th 2004, 6:29 pm
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Totally agree with you there Bix. We have no urge to live in a big city at all. We're not going over for beaches or sun and surf either. We're going over to get a 'new' life. One where we get to see each other as a family at least for weekends anyway. No more working 60 hours a week for hubby, no more working evenings for me...we get to spend time together with our children...utopia for us!!
Feb 8th 2004, 6:33 pm
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Re: OZ - expectations
Originally posted by Bix
After perusing the forum for a few weeks now I get the distinct impression that everyone is off to the big cities and suburbs in search of sea, sand and the outdoor life.
Well, in that case I am somewhat of an exception; but you already sussed that I suppose
No, if they let me in, rural Victoria is for me or maybe a country town. I don't have the desire to radically change lifestyle and try not to think too deeply about what I would consider utopia. As I see it the less my expectation the less the disappointment.
Yes, life would be different but maybe not earth shatteringly so. As others already in OZ have intoned shite is shite in any country so don't expect not to find any.
Guess I am trying to be pragmatic.
After perusing the forum for a few weeks now I get the distinct impression that everyone is off to the big cities and suburbs in search of sea, sand and the outdoor life.
Well, in that case I am somewhat of an exception; but you already sussed that I suppose
No, if they let me in, rural Victoria is for me or maybe a country town. I don't have the desire to radically change lifestyle and try not to think too deeply about what I would consider utopia. As I see it the less my expectation the less the disappointment.
Yes, life would be different but maybe not earth shatteringly so. As others already in OZ have intoned shite is shite in any country so don't expect not to find any.
Guess I am trying to be pragmatic.
It all seemed easier a year ago when it was just an idea.
Good luck
G
Feb 8th 2004, 6:35 pm
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Re: OZ - expectations
we are expecting lower salaries, just as many working hours, harder worker for me (but that is the same for any new business set up any where), expensive housing, not getting more than $2.50 to the £.
Still we are going to a city (Sydney) mainly for job reasons, I want to be by the sea, not to sun my self on the beach but to enjoy escaping to the wonders of the underwater world (which I already do in the UK)
Still we are going to a city (Sydney) mainly for job reasons, I want to be by the sea, not to sun my self on the beach but to enjoy escaping to the wonders of the underwater world (which I already do in the UK)
Feb 8th 2004, 6:59 pm
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hi bix!
yeah i'm totally with you on this. Not heading out there for the sun or the surf either. I don't want to live near a beach, i need somewhere to go for a run on the bike! I'm heading for rural ACT, canberra i think they call it!
i can't wait to get there and out of here now. Just want to get out of the UK and start everything with a clean slate. i've even been looking at going 'rural' and setting up my own company in one of the larger towns further inland. (and bundy if you're reading this it is still a posibility!! )
i don't see my life being that much different when i get there. But it will be there and not here. New friends to make and new sights to see. that's all i'm after.
hope it all goes well for everyone!
leigh
yeah i'm totally with you on this. Not heading out there for the sun or the surf either. I don't want to live near a beach, i need somewhere to go for a run on the bike! I'm heading for rural ACT, canberra i think they call it!
i can't wait to get there and out of here now. Just want to get out of the UK and start everything with a clean slate. i've even been looking at going 'rural' and setting up my own company in one of the larger towns further inland. (and bundy if you're reading this it is still a posibility!!
)i don't see my life being that much different when i get there. But it will be there and not here. New friends to make and new sights to see. that's all i'm after.
hope it all goes well for everyone!
leigh
Feb 8th 2004, 8:10 pm
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Good luck on your rural venture Bix! WHich part of Vic are you headed? My sis lives in a beautiful part - up on the Murray River near Mildura. Fantastic lifestyle, beautiful surroundings, and very laid back (altho being farmers they do work hard/play hard). Too hot for me tho (they get Adelaide weather)
Definately prefer it to the city - life is a lot more 'personal' when you're out of the daily grind!
Definately prefer it to the city - life is a lot more 'personal' when you're out of the daily grind!
Feb 8th 2004, 8:23 pm
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Originally posted by TraceyW
Totally agree with you there Bix. We have no urge to live in a big city at all. We're not going over for beaches or sun and surf either. We're going over to get a 'new' life. One where we get to see each other as a family at least for weekends anyway. No more working 60 hours a week for hubby, no more working evenings for me...we get to spend time together with our children...utopia for us!!
Totally agree with you there Bix. We have no urge to live in a big city at all. We're not going over for beaches or sun and surf either. We're going over to get a 'new' life. One where we get to see each other as a family at least for weekends anyway. No more working 60 hours a week for hubby, no more working evenings for me...we get to spend time together with our children...utopia for us!!
My husband gets home anywhere between 6:30-7PM after travelling to and from London (4.5hours a day by coach).
He sees our daughters for about half hour to an hour during the week.
I work from home, so I if I have work I do that weekday evenings once the kids are in bed, or at weekends.
My husband also works some weekends.
We long to spend more family time together, and hopefully no more rushing around.
Feb 8th 2004, 8:30 pm
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Thats one of the great things about Australia... you can pick your lifestyle...you can even get skiing in the winters if you wish!!...a lot of people don't realise that many parts of Oz have temperate regions similar to UK.
Of course there are wider extremes in temperatures in certain places, but its up to you to choose what you prefer. That also goes for which city or region to choose depending on the lifestyle you want.
I know my favourite so far
Of course there are wider extremes in temperatures in certain places, but its up to you to choose what you prefer. That also goes for which city or region to choose depending on the lifestyle you want.
I know my favourite so far
Feb 8th 2004, 8:32 pm
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Originally posted by podgypossum
Thats one of the great things about Australia... you can pick your lifestyle...you can even get skiing in the winters if you wish!!...a lot of people don't realise that many parts of Oz have temperate regions similar to UK.
Of course there are wider extremes in temperatures in certain places, but its up to you to choose what you prefer. That also goes for which city or region to choose depending on the lifestyle you want.
I know my favourite so far
Thats one of the great things about Australia... you can pick your lifestyle...you can even get skiing in the winters if you wish!!...a lot of people don't realise that many parts of Oz have temperate regions similar to UK.
Of course there are wider extremes in temperatures in certain places, but its up to you to choose what you prefer. That also goes for which city or region to choose depending on the lifestyle you want.
I know my favourite so far
Feb 8th 2004, 8:40 pm
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LOL... i think you are both quite huggable
Feb 8th 2004, 10:26 pm
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Originally posted by HiddenPaw
Good luck on your rural venture Bix! WHich part of Vic are you headed?
Good luck on your rural venture Bix! WHich part of Vic are you headed?
Thought I could do some prospecting in my spare time to top up the wages !!
Feb 8th 2004, 10:28 pm
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Originally posted by podgypossum
LOL... i think you are both quite huggable
LOL... i think you are both quite huggable
My
belly is smaller.
Feb 8th 2004, 10:33 pm
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Originally posted by Bix
Wenger is more huggable.
My belly is smaller.
Wenger is more huggable.
My
belly is smaller.
Feb 8th 2004, 11:11 pm
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Re: OZ - expectations
Originally posted by walaj
we are expecting lower salaries, just as many working hours, harder worker for me (but that is the same for any new business set up any where), expensive housing, not getting more than $2.50 to the £.
Still we are going to a city (Sydney) mainly for job reasons, I want to be by the sea, not to sun my self on the beach but to enjoy escaping to the wonders of the underwater world (which I already do in the UK)
we are expecting lower salaries, just as many working hours, harder worker for me (but that is the same for any new business set up any where), expensive housing, not getting more than $2.50 to the £.
Still we are going to a city (Sydney) mainly for job reasons, I want to be by the sea, not to sun my self on the beach but to enjoy escaping to the wonders of the underwater world (which I already do in the UK)
It is hard to get bored in this town.
