Thoughts on life in Australia
May 20th 2009, 10:54 am
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Thoughts on life in Australia
Hi Guys,
I'm brand new to the forum here and am just in the process of toying with the idea of emmigrating from Northern Ireland. If I were to go ahead with it, Australia would be pretty high up on my list: Nice weather, high HDI, no need to learn foriegn language etc.
I know this is a pretty broad and open question, but I'd love to hear from you guys about how you find Australia compared to home. I don't really have any specific questions that i'm burning to ask, but general stuff like lifestyle, people, job market, recreation, politics, oppertunities for young adults & professionals, quality of life etc etc.
I'm especially interested to hear from any folk also in their 20's, from Northern Ireland or working in the IT industry - but would also really appreciate anyones thoughts on their move.
Again, sorry for the breadth of the question, I'm just not yet at the stage of looking specifcs
Cheers!
I'm brand new to the forum here and am just in the process of toying with the idea of emmigrating from Northern Ireland. If I were to go ahead with it, Australia would be pretty high up on my list: Nice weather, high HDI, no need to learn foriegn language etc.
I know this is a pretty broad and open question, but I'd love to hear from you guys about how you find Australia compared to home. I don't really have any specific questions that i'm burning to ask, but general stuff like lifestyle, people, job market, recreation, politics, oppertunities for young adults & professionals, quality of life etc etc.
I'm especially interested to hear from any folk also in their 20's, from Northern Ireland or working in the IT industry - but would also really appreciate anyones thoughts on their move.
Again, sorry for the breadth of the question, I'm just not yet at the stage of looking specifcs
Cheers!
May 20th 2009, 12:03 pm
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Re: Thoughts on life in Australia
Perhaps you should break down your enquiry into smaller chunks.
There is an excellent search facilty (suggest you use the advanced search option)
Lots of people from NI here but you maybe need a more specific title thread to reach them!
Welcome to BE & good luck!
There is an excellent search facilty (suggest you use the advanced search option)
Lots of people from NI here but you maybe need a more specific title thread to reach them!
Welcome to BE & good luck!
May 20th 2009, 7:01 pm
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Re: Thoughts on life in Australia
Hi Guys,
I'm brand new to the forum here and am just in the process of toying with the idea of emmigrating from Northern Ireland. If I were to go ahead with it, Australia would be pretty high up on my list: Nice weather, high HDI, no need to learn foriegn language etc.
I know this is a pretty broad and open question, but I'd love to hear from you guys about how you find Australia compared to home. I don't really have any specific questions that i'm burning to ask, but general stuff like lifestyle, people, job market, recreation, politics, oppertunities for young adults & professionals, quality of life etc etc.
I'm especially interested to hear from any folk also in their 20's, from Northern Ireland or working in the IT industry - but would also really appreciate anyones thoughts on their move.
Again, sorry for the breadth of the question, I'm just not yet at the stage of looking specifcs
Cheers!
I'm brand new to the forum here and am just in the process of toying with the idea of emmigrating from Northern Ireland. If I were to go ahead with it, Australia would be pretty high up on my list: Nice weather, high HDI, no need to learn foriegn language etc.
I know this is a pretty broad and open question, but I'd love to hear from you guys about how you find Australia compared to home. I don't really have any specific questions that i'm burning to ask, but general stuff like lifestyle, people, job market, recreation, politics, oppertunities for young adults & professionals, quality of life etc etc.
I'm especially interested to hear from any folk also in their 20's, from Northern Ireland or working in the IT industry - but would also really appreciate anyones thoughts on their move.
Again, sorry for the breadth of the question, I'm just not yet at the stage of looking specifcs
Cheers!
Where in NI r u? I'm just outside Banbridge...for my sins lol
May 20th 2009, 9:37 pm
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Re: Thoughts on life in Australia
I'm in sunny (not) Bangor, although I work in Belfast - it's the apparent chilled out lifestyle, year-round lovely weather and beautiful landscapes that I can't seem to find in Bangor / Belfast!Cheers
May 20th 2009, 9:44 pm
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Re: Thoughts on life in Australia
Yes good idea Sally, thanks! I've bought a book on living & working in Australia, so once I give it a read through I guess I'll know more about what I want to know
Haha 32's no problem - was just extra curious about folk in my age range (23) I'm in sunny (not) Bangor, although I work in Belfast - it's the apparent chilled out lifestyle, year-round lovely weather and beautiful landscapes that I can't seem to find in Bangor / Belfast!
Cheers
Haha 32's no problem - was just extra curious about folk in my age range (23)
I'm in sunny (not) Bangor, although I work in Belfast - it's the apparent chilled out lifestyle, year-round lovely weather and beautiful landscapes that I can't seem to find in Bangor / Belfast!Cheers
May 20th 2009, 11:13 pm
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May 20th 2009, 11:41 pm
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May 20th 2009, 11:50 pm
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Re: Thoughts on life in Australia
Do you like beer,constant sunshine,sports,game shows,malls,bad television,suburban sprawl? if so you will love oz.
May 21st 2009, 12:13 am
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May 21st 2009, 12:23 am
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May 21st 2009, 12:25 am
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Re: Thoughts on life in Australia
You can choose to live somewhere where there are seasons, you don't have to watch sport/game shows/TV and you don't have to live in an suburban sprawl.... just a thought
