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Old Feb 18th 2007, 7:56 am
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Originally Posted by mick_newcastle
What a difference a week can make.
My wife took a call 1 hour ago - she has been offered a Job at a school in caboulture - never even met the woman. Permanent. full time.
During the telephone call the power blew and a fuse in the electrics needed resetting - seriously.
My wife blew the power at the moment of being offered the job and its a wireless/ handsfree...... spoooky

I have got 2 jobs tomorrow and I am handing business cards out like sweets to anyone that will listen.
Thanks for everyones support We needed it and the power of positive thinking seems to have made a difference.
- i think we may have made it - long way ahead but just maybe.
Thankyou all

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Originally Posted by mick_newcastle
What a difference a week can make.
My wife took a call 1 hour ago - she has been offered a Job at a school in caboulture - never even met the woman. Permanent. full time.
During the telephone call the power blew and a fuse in the electrics needed resetting - seriously.
My wife blew the power at the moment of being offered the job and its a wireless/ handsfree...... spoooky

I have got 2 jobs tomorrow and I am handing business cards out like sweets to anyone that will listen.
Thanks for everyones support We needed it and the power of positive thinking seems to have made a difference.
- i think we may have made it - long way ahead but just maybe.
Thankyou all
inspirational mate! fantastic
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Old Feb 18th 2007, 10:58 am
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Thanks to everyone for there support - it's importAnt too us both.
We read this thread and it made us feel good the positivity and feelings of expats members. Great to here from some of the members I remember when we were going through the visa process. LIke wendy, Clippies and Rooksie and the rest of you - I really wish you all the best in life - gonna have another beer now -unfortunately Paula can't lol as she starts at 8.30.
Best wishes and thankyou Mick and Paula
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Originally Posted by mick_newcastle
Thanks to everyone for there support - it's importAnt too us both.
We read this thread and it made us feel good the positivity and feelings of expats members. Great to here from some of the members I remember when we were going through the visa process. LIke wendy, Clippies and Rooksie and the rest of you - I really wish you all the best in life - gonna have another beer now -unfortunately Paula can't lol as she starts at 8.30.
Best wishes and thankyou Mick and Paula
mate - we got to catch up when we are over there. you and jed can stay up until 4 in the morning to watch a game!!!
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Old Feb 18th 2007, 11:12 am
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Originally Posted by mick_newcastle
Thanks to everyone for there support - it's importAnt too us both.
We read this thread and it made us feel good the positivity and feelings of expats members. Great to here from some of the members I remember when we were going through the visa process. LIke wendy, Clippies and Rooksie and the rest of you - I really wish you all the best in life - gonna have another beer now -unfortunately Paula can't lol as she starts at 8.30.
Best wishes and thankyou Mick and Paula

The first 6 months are by far the hardest. It takes about that long to feel 'comfortable' with things and when you're not working it seems so much harder. Stick with it, it does get easier

You've got over your first hurdle, you should be proud of what you've achieved
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Old Feb 18th 2007, 11:18 am
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Far be it from me to agree with a Dirty Mag, but well done mate, I'm well pleased. Perhaps when we arrive in Brissy next year we can watch the TYne/Wear derby together, may the best team in red and white win.............

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Old Feb 18th 2007, 10:52 pm
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so glad that things have turned around for you. keep us updated
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Old Feb 19th 2007, 1:36 am
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Originally Posted by Wendy
The first 6 months are by far the hardest. It takes about that long to feel 'comfortable' with things and when you're not working it seems so much harder. Stick with it, it does get easier

You've got over your first hurdle, you should be proud of what you've achieved
Agree totally with you Wendy. Just coming up to our 6 month anniversary, can't wait to do my update as it is a positive one!!

Good luck everyone.

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Old Feb 19th 2007, 4:55 am
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To be honest I think you will have to go or compute to Brisbane for a good paying I.T. job

Good luck with croccomputers

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I went for a computer consultancy/ technician job up at Noosa and the guy asked me how much my rent was - i told him $410 (not really his business to ask) - he offered me the job and offered me $400 a week.
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Mick and Paula,

congratulations on the job... Hope it all goes well for you.. take care x
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Originally Posted by mick_newcastle
Thanks to everyone for there support - it's importAnt too us both.
We read this thread and it made us feel good the positivity and feelings of expats members. Great to here from some of the members I remember when we were going through the visa process. LIke wendy, Clippies and Rooksie and the rest of you - I really wish you all the best in life - gonna have another beer now -unfortunately Paula can't lol as she starts at 8.30.
Best wishes and thankyou Mick and Paula
weel done mick and paula even though it pains me, as have to confess am red and white ( whe hey john & becky). if any where near could meet to discuss merits of both!! we've found it hard but starting to setle in at coolum beach. i've started work at nambour hosp as a nurse. helen full time mum to our 4 kids, 3 of which have started school. just looking to buy and would you believe it our real estate agent is called.......of all things fate.....kevin ball!! anyway you seem on the up...enjoy. andrew and helen
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Old Feb 23rd 2007, 12:12 pm
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Originally Posted by mick_newcastle
Thanks to everyone for there support - it's importAnt too us both.
We read this thread and it made us feel good the positivity and feelings of expats members. Great to here from some of the members I remember when we were going through the visa process. LIke wendy, Clippies and Rooksie and the rest of you - I really wish you all the best in life - gonna have another beer now -unfortunately Paula can't lol as she starts at 8.30.
Best wishes and thankyou Mick and Paula
Good on ya pal. Glad it's starting to look up for you...

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Mick move to Perth "boom City'

Loads of jobs, prospects, decent beaches and were all here to help ya.

Bless ya mick

hugs Lace xx

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Good to hear that things are turning a corner for you both. Long may it continue

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Old Feb 27th 2007, 4:02 pm
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Originally Posted by mick_newcastle
What a difference a week can make.
My wife took a call 1 hour ago - she has been offered a Job at a school in caboulture - never even met the woman. Permanent. full time.
During the telephone call the power blew and a fuse in the electrics needed resetting - seriously.
My wife blew the power at the moment of being offered the job and its a wireless/ handsfree...... spoooky

I have got 2 jobs tomorrow and I am handing business cards out like sweets to anyone that will listen.
Thanks for everyones support We needed it and the power of positive thinking seems to have made a difference.
- i think we may have made it - long way ahead but just maybe.
Thankyou all
Just found this thread, but so pleased things are looking up for you both now
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