bundy

As are we all, Simone. Lucky I'm quiet at work at the moment...

Simone

Yeah!

But I'm busy! Actually, I've handed in my reports, but I've still have to make some flow charts of the new processes I suggested. Arggh, annoying work!

I've nearly finished here, 1 week to go, and I know I will pass and everything, but still have to do a bit more, I said I would.

And then a week of, and onto the next company, which will be my last half year, one big project, but that'll also be fulltime.
I'll be getting paid a small amount then at least, so that's a bit more of a motivation!

sjn2003

Hmmm. At work for nearly 2 hrs now and still haven't done a stitch !!! Must be time for a coffee break

Vegemite Kids

Yes please. I actually raised a thread this morning (hadnt read this one at the time) asking for help to understand all these things. Some I have been able to figure out but others are just like whoosh, over my head

Perhaps you can take a few moments and help answer what they mean.

Simone

lol! Two threads now!!!

Vegemite Kids

Its just like the buses ! nothing for ages and then two come along at the same time.

scutterUK

yeah it's a bugger when you're working on a computer all day with net access 24/7..... be strong, try not to think about it. i went a whole 24 hours at the start of the week without even looking at this forum. Then it took me 3 days to catch up!!!

bundy

I did a month while I was in Oz. It was hard. Very hard. But I survived. Now more addicted than ever!

Simone

But I'm not strong
I have no self discipline.

But I must say, I find it amazing still how much I do in between, all those 5 mins added up together. (I have a concentration span of about 5 mins, then I refresh the expats page again!)
At the end of the day, I can still show something, though it could be a lot more obviously!

Timber Floor Au

thats cool, cos if you went double dutch that makes 10 minutes doesnt it ??

Simone

I actually don't even know the meaning of that!

Timber Floor Au

Going Dutch means you both pay for each others meals..

Double Dutch is used when people talk and dont really make sense,, a bit like me .. and i wasnt inferring you didnt speak coherently, it was my stab at humour <FLOP>

Simone

I always get those 2 mixed up!

But, umm, I speak Double Dutch all the time! It's usually long and confusing sentences which is my problem

And I also always speak normal Dutch!
Except yesterday when I was interviewed by an AUssie.
She came out here on a one year working visa 6 years ago, ended up staying and working 5 years. This year is doing a masters degree on immigration at a uni in Amsterdam, and is doing her thesis on reasons why the Dutch migrate to Oz. She posted a notice on a Dutch forum and I responded. So yesterday was the first time I met up with someone via internet. Though we did speak on the phone too!
Anywayyyyy, it was fun! Chatted an hour about Oz-Holland in our Australian english! She said it was fun meeting up with someone who had an Ozzie accent and also said my english is excellent! I'm so proud

Well, there you have it, another load of double dutch.

Timber Floor Au

That deffo put a smile on my face thanks Simon with an e , sorry old habits SIMONE

userjay

BEING a newbie (feelin like smthin out of a wonka chocolate factory)i have been greedily reading most of the posts & threads in the forum from day 1.av sometimes felt my opinions have been a bit out of place,but then it suddenly dawned on me that no 1 actualy listens to a word i say lol,light relief for a straight talkin self opinionated arse like myself. the moral of my story is.newbies dont fear & say wat you say,cause theres a fair old chance,there not listing aneway!!! lol