Nine days in July.
Aug 19th 2010, 8:50 pm
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Re: Nine days in July.
Oct 12th 2010, 8:47 pm
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Re: Nine days in July.
Well the 9 days has become just over three months and so thought I would update my update.
Things are going pretty good here; the cats are happy and well and our furniture arrive last month taking nine weeks in total. After six weeks on an airbed we were really glad to see that container at last.
We love living on the Northern Beaches, we love sitting out on the verandah sipping wine and taking in the sea views, don't think I will ever tire of it really. The only downside to living in this particular house is we know we are being spoilt and might not be able to afford such a place when and if we buy!
Work is good. I can categorically debunk the myth that everyone in Australia knocks off early and goes to the beach. I don't think I have worked as hard in my life or been this busy. Still it is busy in a positive and motivating sense. I get to visit Brisbane and Melbourne regularly, although have not seen anything of Melbourne other than the office and airport so far.
My colleagues are great, this has to be one of the friendliest places I have worked at. I was worried that there might be an anti Pom sentiment, mainly based on what some people say here, could not be further from the truth. Quite often the Brits outnumber the Aussies in meetings and in any case the Aussies I have met don't care where people are from.
My husband and I did a list of likes and dislikes around the move recently and the things we liked hugely outweighed the things that are not so good. We love the blue skies, living by the sea, the friendly people, more independent and individual shops, the commute to work, work itself (so far touch wood). We wish in particular that my sister was here though.
So far we have not made friends or really made time for socialising beyond work things, we will look to work on that but we are both natural loners so it is not a huge big deal to us as it can be for some.
I came here to Australia quite worried, I never bought into the living the dream, better lifestyle thing, I did this for an adventure and because my husband wanted to. I am still worried that in a few months I will decide I miss UK and want to go home (I became unhappy in Bermuda after 6 months and am scared of a repeat) but for the time being, touch wood, we LOVE it here!
Things are going pretty good here; the cats are happy and well and our furniture arrive last month taking nine weeks in total. After six weeks on an airbed we were really glad to see that container at last.
We love living on the Northern Beaches, we love sitting out on the verandah sipping wine and taking in the sea views, don't think I will ever tire of it really. The only downside to living in this particular house is we know we are being spoilt and might not be able to afford such a place when and if we buy!
Work is good. I can categorically debunk the myth that everyone in Australia knocks off early and goes to the beach. I don't think I have worked as hard in my life or been this busy. Still it is busy in a positive and motivating sense. I get to visit Brisbane and Melbourne regularly, although have not seen anything of Melbourne other than the office and airport so far.
My colleagues are great, this has to be one of the friendliest places I have worked at. I was worried that there might be an anti Pom sentiment, mainly based on what some people say here, could not be further from the truth. Quite often the Brits outnumber the Aussies in meetings and in any case the Aussies I have met don't care where people are from.
My husband and I did a list of likes and dislikes around the move recently and the things we liked hugely outweighed the things that are not so good. We love the blue skies, living by the sea, the friendly people, more independent and individual shops, the commute to work, work itself (so far touch wood). We wish in particular that my sister was here though.
So far we have not made friends or really made time for socialising beyond work things, we will look to work on that but we are both natural loners so it is not a huge big deal to us as it can be for some.
I came here to Australia quite worried, I never bought into the living the dream, better lifestyle thing, I did this for an adventure and because my husband wanted to. I am still worried that in a few months I will decide I miss UK and want to go home (I became unhappy in Bermuda after 6 months and am scared of a repeat) but for the time being, touch wood, we LOVE it here!
Oct 12th 2010, 8:59 pm
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Re: Nine days in July.
Well the 9 days has become just over three months and so thought I would update my update.
Things are going pretty good here; the cats are happy and well and our furniture arrive last month taking nine weeks in total. After six weeks on an airbed we were really glad to see that container at last.
We love living on the Northern Beaches, we love sitting out on the verandah sipping wine and taking in the sea views, don't think I will ever tire of it really. The only downside to living in this particular house is we know we are being spoilt and might not be able to afford such a place when and if we buy!
Work is good. I can categorically debunk the myth that everyone in Australia knocks off early and goes to the beach. I don't think I have worked as hard in my life or been this busy. Still it is busy in a positive and motivating sense. I get to visit Brisbane and Melbourne regularly, although have not seen anything of Melbourne other than the office and airport so far.
My colleagues are great, this has to be one of the friendliest places I have worked at. I was worried that there might be an anti Pom sentiment, mainly based on what some people say here, could not be further from the truth. Quite often the Brits outnumber the Aussies in meetings and in any case the Aussies I have met don't care where people are from.
My husband and I did a list of likes and dislikes around the move recently and the things we liked hugely outweighed the things that are not so good. We love the blue skies, living by the sea, the friendly people, more independent and individual shops, the commute to work, work itself (so far touch wood). We wish in particular that my sister was here though.
So far we have not made friends or really made time for socialising beyond work things, we will look to work on that but we are both natural loners so it is not a huge big deal to us as it can be for some.
I came here to Australia quite worried, I never bought into the living the dream, better lifestyle thing, I did this for an adventure and because my husband wanted to. I am still worried that in a few months I will decide I miss UK and want to go home (I became unhappy in Bermuda after 6 months and am scared of a repeat) but for the time being, touch wood, we LOVE it here!
Things are going pretty good here; the cats are happy and well and our furniture arrive last month taking nine weeks in total. After six weeks on an airbed we were really glad to see that container at last.
We love living on the Northern Beaches, we love sitting out on the verandah sipping wine and taking in the sea views, don't think I will ever tire of it really. The only downside to living in this particular house is we know we are being spoilt and might not be able to afford such a place when and if we buy!
Work is good. I can categorically debunk the myth that everyone in Australia knocks off early and goes to the beach. I don't think I have worked as hard in my life or been this busy. Still it is busy in a positive and motivating sense. I get to visit Brisbane and Melbourne regularly, although have not seen anything of Melbourne other than the office and airport so far.
My colleagues are great, this has to be one of the friendliest places I have worked at. I was worried that there might be an anti Pom sentiment, mainly based on what some people say here, could not be further from the truth. Quite often the Brits outnumber the Aussies in meetings and in any case the Aussies I have met don't care where people are from.
My husband and I did a list of likes and dislikes around the move recently and the things we liked hugely outweighed the things that are not so good. We love the blue skies, living by the sea, the friendly people, more independent and individual shops, the commute to work, work itself (so far touch wood). We wish in particular that my sister was here though.
So far we have not made friends or really made time for socialising beyond work things, we will look to work on that but we are both natural loners so it is not a huge big deal to us as it can be for some.
I came here to Australia quite worried, I never bought into the living the dream, better lifestyle thing, I did this for an adventure and because my husband wanted to. I am still worried that in a few months I will decide I miss UK and want to go home (I became unhappy in Bermuda after 6 months and am scared of a repeat) but for the time being, touch wood, we LOVE it here!
Nice to hear about this update, really encoraging for new arrivals.
Just getting into the mood to start organize things for Jan 2011, just out of curiosity what is making you think come back to the UK apart from past memories and relations.
Cheers
Oct 12th 2010, 9:06 pm
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Re: Nine days in July.
In Bermuda I did have a hellish job and a boss that made my life unbearable and the work permit is linked to the job in Bermuda, I don't have that problem now though.
Oct 14th 2010, 12:48 pm
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Re: Nine days in July.
Can't believe it's three months already! Glad you're enjoying it so far, long may it continue 
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Oct 20th 2010, 11:03 am
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At the moment nothing is making me want to come back to the UK. When I was in Bermuda though I hit the 6 month mark and from then on I just wanted to leave, I don't want that to happen here. I hope I carry on feeling as I do now.
In Bermuda I did have a hellish job and a boss that made my life unbearable and the work permit is linked to the job in Bermuda, I don't have that problem now though.
In Bermuda I did have a hellish job and a boss that made my life unbearable and the work permit is linked to the job in Bermuda, I don't have that problem now though.
of wanting to go back to the UK!
All the best!
Oct 20th 2010, 4:29 pm
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Re: Nine days in July.
I don't post much on here but am always reading everyone elses, and particularly enjoy your well balanced and informative posts. So just wanted to wish you continued happiness
Oct 21st 2010, 3:29 am
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Re: Nine days in July.
Well the 9 days has become just over three months and so thought I would update my update.
I came here to Australia quite worried, I never bought into the living the dream, better lifestyle thing, I did this for an adventure and because my husband wanted to. I am still worried that in a few months I will decide I miss UK and want to go home (I became unhappy in Bermuda after 6 months and am scared of a repeat) but for the time being, touch wood, we LOVE it here!
I came here to Australia quite worried, I never bought into the living the dream, better lifestyle thing, I did this for an adventure and because my husband wanted to. I am still worried that in a few months I will decide I miss UK and want to go home (I became unhappy in Bermuda after 6 months and am scared of a repeat) but for the time being, touch wood, we LOVE it here!
Oct 23rd 2010, 1:24 am
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Re: Nine days in July.
Here is a pic of one of those cats we were so worried about jsut two months ago. I think he has got over his trauma then.
Oct 23rd 2010, 5:35 am
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Re: Nine days in July.
Glad to hear that all is going well for you and that you have managed to de-bunk some of the myths. Nice update.
Oh..and that the cat's avoided the Qantas kitchen.
Oh..and that the cat's avoided the Qantas kitchen.
