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Hey, I'm off to Ballarat (Victoria)...looks an ok place...mixed opinions on here I see! Quite looking forward to it, though feels a little scary :blink:

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Any particular reason why you chose there? It is scarey but theres plenty of people on here who can reassure you when you need it but also shows you that its possible. if you are single, you're already better off than anyone that has to haul a family over here. When do you plan on flying?

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Ok thanks everyone - Sydney is a bit overwhelming at first, there's so much to do and see.. I only had about 3 days to do it in before I started work.. but I'm enjoying it...found permanent accomodation today which is nice in Drummoyne - working in CBD so it's only about a 20 min bus journey. It's hard leaving everyone back at home, but just got to think of a new start, new friends and better way of life - I have not really been out much yet, but from what I can see - it will be fun exploring...

I will look now for the next CBD drinks - it may be next thurs rather than this as i may be tied up with something in work this thurs - depending on timing.

who else is in sydney and what are your thoughts????
any good tips???
nic x

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I loooooove it. Tips? Make the effort to make it work and it'll work for you. You're from manchester. Are you a blue or a red?

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Hehe. I asked where you were heading to on the Nov '08 application thread! Guess you can ignore it now i know where your off to!

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Hey welcome.

There's plenty of us leaving our other halfs behind - me included!! :( But these are things we must do to live our dreams!!!! :D

What visa are you going out on?

Hey everyone else!! Hope it's all going well for Nige, Pacey, Doc, Aqua and everyone else out there already.

Pony, not long till you go!! Bet you're getting excited now.

Me - I'm hoping to fly out boxing day!! :thumbsup: I'm not a christmassy person really, but for my Mum's sake, I thought I should stay for xmas. Plus it gives me a bit longer to hope the visa is granted.
Need to give my notice in around the beggining of December, and need to book flights somewhen soon.
Just got to get the courage to book them without having a visa.

But I change my mind soooo damn much, I may wait until it's granted to book things.

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I didn't really choose Ballarat, I guess it sort of chose me! I applied for a research job and it was based at the university of Ballarat! The job is due to start in february and I've applied for a 457 (sponsored temporary business visa). Whether it will actually come through in time is absolutely anyone's guess...ah well...fingers crossed :)

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I arrive 1st December. Sooooo flamin excited its untrue. Only 11 more days of crappy english rain to go!!!!! :eek::thumbup::thumbsup:

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Ummm I hate to point this out but it's cold, wet and foggy in NSW atm... I'll do a sun dance for you Pony...

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Totally shat up you mentalist! :blink::eek:

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can you repeat that in english please? :p

I haven't been to the beach for nearly a month, it's been warm but very grey and cloudy here.

Work is awful atm, am having so many problems getting even the tiniest things out of the company and the work is boring and completely irrelevant to my degree.... ho hum.

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Welcome to life :p

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Yeh I have no expectation of anything else for the next 6 months... I might just kill myself lol

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yes i will definitely - been here for 7 days now... but i will do - attending as many social things as poss and also meeting as many people as possible!!!
oh - i'm from liverpool originally - moved to manchester for last job - but i'm a RED!!!! definitely!!! (in liverpool vs everton terms that is) where are you from??? are you staying in the city???

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Well it'll pass the time! I'll be there in 11 days - are we having a funeral or shall we just feed you to the sharks? :p:rofl: