Originally Posted by pompeyblonde

As some of you know I arrived in Adelaide Dec 2005 on a 495 visa. It was a real struggle at first as it took me 3 months to get a job, I was starting to wonder if I ever would. Eventually I took a job I was doing 15 years ago, and was earning about half I was in the uk, after a struggle I eventually got a really good job I loved and then I got PR, so I had to decide whetherto move on as I'd always planned. Anyway, to cut to the chase I applied for a job in Sydney and got it, packed my house up, and arrived last night to stay in a budget hotel! I now have to find somewhere to live and to be honest Im feeling much more disorientated than I did when I first arrived. Why? Well I think fir a couple of reasons, first I've done it allbefore and know how tough it can be, secondly, I put a huge amount of effort into building a life in Adelaide, ok so I decided it wasn't for me long term, but I had a great job, friends, ties, this feels like starting all over again, though I know there was no other way. Well, anyway that's me! Thankfully my mum arrives in 3 weeks so that will be great. And things will get better each day!!

Originally Posted by pompeyblonde

UPDATE! well after possibly the most stressful few days of my life.... I have a house!!! woooohoooo! when I did all the viewings I was looking in newtown mainly, this one is in st peters, but looked nice, I walked in and thought this is it!!! tense times waiting to see if I get it, tossing and turning in my little motel bed....... Yaaaaay! haven't been so happy since I got my a level results! move in on Friday and my stuff will be delivered! wonderful!!!

Thanks for your support and kind words of encouragement! See you at the housewarming!!