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Ex-Staffs Gull
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Sorry, I can't quite get my head around why this has turned into an arguement. I have been here 2 and a bit years and still love it. I have only left South Australia once in that time, have seen the Ashes and Aus / Soiuth Africa in the Cricket, get to go and watch V8 supoer cars one week every year, have a fringe festival that attracts great acts from around the world. Currently have circ de soleil and have had a number of international artists play (non of them my sort of music, but hey, it has been on). We have the tour down under for another week every year, great beaches and weather (although a bit hot) etc. We even have a Seagulls downunder club.
This is just a sample of Adelaide (one of the smaller capital cities in Australia) life, BUT it is not for everyone. It is not London and will not attract the top bands, it is not a $20 fare to hop on a plane to another country for a city break etc, you are a long way from familiy and friends (and the Albion). I love it here, others might hate it but it is an INDIVIDUAL thing. I know plenty of Aussies out here who have lived and worked in London and owned houses, but come back, others stay, some never leave. If you want to do i, do it, otherwise get on with your life where you are.
This is just a sample of Adelaide (one of the smaller capital cities in Australia) life, BUT it is not for everyone. It is not London and will not attract the top bands, it is not a $20 fare to hop on a plane to another country for a city break etc, you are a long way from familiy and friends (and the Albion). I love it here, others might hate it but it is an INDIVIDUAL thing. I know plenty of Aussies out here who have lived and worked in London and owned houses, but come back, others stay, some never leave. If you want to do i, do it, otherwise get on with your life where you are.
Stumpy Tim
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You sound like my wife
Stumpy Tim
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Exactly what I have been saying, but people have taken it as me thinking Australia is shit - which is far from the truth. It's a cracking country and I love it. All I said was you can't say you would never come back to England because some people aren't into things that are nice in Australia. Europe has its strengths that you can't get in Australia, and vice versa
sydney
tinky ****in winky
some people will argue or be-little others on here as a matter of course.......they could be arguing about the pros and cons of living in a certain country , which hand to wank with or which current Albion player deserves to have some sense dry humped into him , one thing i have learned on here is that you can get an argument just about any time you want........your post is not in the spirit of NSC and i would ask you to desist from posting such acute sense in future.
Skaville
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Did 20 months in Melbourne in 2001-3. Absolutely LOVED it. Music wise, saw The Streets, Oasis, Gomez, Doves, Jamiroquai and Groove Armada live to name just a few and had no issues getting tickets for any. Sports wise, I saw an Ashes Boxing Day Test, loads of AFL, the Australian Open and a grand prix. It does lack history and culture. TV, newspapers and radio in particular are very poor but I was far more active because of the weather and that's in the rainy corner.
If you're thinking of doing a year before uni, my advice would be to go, but don't stick to the east coast, see as much as you can. It's not called the lucky country for nothing.
If you're thinking of doing a year before uni, my advice would be to go, but don't stick to the east coast, see as much as you can. It's not called the lucky country for nothing.
Skaville
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PS - NZ is also amazing. I only did the south island but loved it. The scenery alone is just jaw dropping but Kaikoura is my top tip. Whales, seals, dolphins, orcas etc Great place
Westdene Wonder
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Spent a month in Sydney some years ago a great place,particularly if you like the outdoors and sport,plenty of top groups from UK and USA tour there.
Regarding the best way to get accepted, I can recall from my school books that if you have served a long term in prison you are in!
Regarding the best way to get accepted, I can recall from my school books that if you have served a long term in prison you are in!
Skaville
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PS - NZ is also amazing. I only did the south island but loved it. The scenery alone is just jaw dropping but Kaikoura is my top tip. Whales, seals, dolphins, orcas etc Great place
Woodchip
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That is a better way of saying it. I can agree with you on that. A lot of people that move from Europe to NZ complain about how distant it feels from the rest of the world. I love that side of it. They also moan about the slow pace. Another winner for me.
Lack of things to do in Christchurch is gutting at the moment, but will get better in time.
StonehamPark
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The slow pace and large distance are two of the major draws for me.
I've shot off a few emails to NZ recruitment agencies regarding employment, most appear to be off until after NY so won't hear anything for a week or so yet.
I've looked on the Immi website to re-affirm that it's 5 years solid work = citizenship.
Would you know whether the above is trade specific or for all workers, whichever industry?
Woodchip
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5 years does mean citizenship. I'm not sure if you need top be employed for the whole lot though. I think it is 5 years residence.
Most places do shut down until the 7th over Christmas. Girlfriend doesn't go back until the 14th!
Most places do shut down until the 7th over Christmas. Girlfriend doesn't go back until the 14th!
Tyrone Biggums
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The Greeks all want to be in Melbourne.
BadFish
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Some people like australia and some people don't! Who would have thought it?
I live in Geelong and love it, love Melbourne too. I catch a bit of theatre and am spoilt for choice for going to see some great bands in the next few months (way more than i can afford, although it must be said i can't afford much).
I aslo get to surf and go to the beach regulaly.
Depends what you want out of life really.
I live in Geelong and love it, love Melbourne too. I catch a bit of theatre and am spoilt for choice for going to see some great bands in the next few months (way more than i can afford, although it must be said i can't afford much).
I aslo get to surf and go to the beach regulaly.
Depends what you want out of life really.
BadFish
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All Geelongians generalise.
Stumpy Tim
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My sister is in Christchurch at the moment. She loves NZ
Tyrone Biggums
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Given Melbourne has the largest Greek population outside of Athens and after the global crisis the number of Greeks applying to live in Australia exploded in numbers it's not so far from the truth!
Woodchip
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I reckon it's a "sweet as" lifestyle. Suits me down to the ground.
Bizarrely I was in Northlands Mall yesterday and saw a girl/woman in a pink BHA shirt. I did give a rather delicate call of Seagulls, but didn't get much of a response though.
BadFish
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