melaniecharlton Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Hi all, I thought I would post my blog about life so far in Oz. Maybe it will help you? http://melanie-charlton.blogspot.com/2011/07/life-so-far-in-land-of-oz.html?spref=fb Love Mel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestyBlue Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Hi Mel, What a lovely read, thanks for sharing it with us! I dream that one day I will also be able to share my experiences, but I must be patient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharon69 Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Hi Mel, loved your blog, thank you x Sharon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melaniecharlton Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 Hi BetsyBlue Glad you liked it. Let me know if there is anything I can help with regards to your eventual move to Oz. Kind Regards, Mel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Good blog Melanie. That can't be the same Sydney as the expensive, rip off one I've read about in so many posts. Nice for someone to point out how cheap (and free on some occassions) some of the things in Aus are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melaniecharlton Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 Thanks Paul - I dont think that Australia is cheap but there are lots of wonderful bargains and deals to be had. I forgot to mention that I love the fact that parking is free in shopping malls - for the first 3 hours anyway. I guess living in Oz one doesnt need to spend money - the weather is usually just perfect for a BBQ and a free outdoor lifestyle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestyBlue Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Hi BetsyBlue Glad you liked it. Let me know if there is anything I can help with regards to your eventual move to Oz. Kind Regards, Mel Thanks Mel, much appreciated. Our move is still a good 2 years off though as I am at uni currently and need my degree to get out to Oz, so patience is the name of the game for me. However, on a brighter note, my husband was having a typically crap day at work and I without realising this forwarding him your blog. He said it brightend his day and reminded him to rise above all the rubbish that is going on there at the moment as soon enough he will leave and never look back :smile: Good luck with your change in career, if your blog is anything to go by you'll be successful!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chardy Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Thanks for the blog, can't believe you used to be 2 miles away from us in Stubbington ! Looking forward to your next instalment ! Justin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melaniecharlton Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 Hi Justin, Wow - you live in Fareham. Not a bad place to live in the UK. At least its near the beach and the weather is slightly better down South. I see you are trying for permanent residency? We came over on a 457 visa. Company paid for our move over. The only thing with a 457 is that we have to pay school fees and private medical insurance and dont get any benefits. At least with PR you dont have to fork out every month and can claim certain benefits. Good luck with everything and let me know if I can help in any way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melaniecharlton Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 Oh! Betsy - I am so pleased I was able to help your husband. I know how frustrating the wait is. There were a couple of occassions where it almost fell through for us. It was like being on a rollercoaster ride. Awful! You just have to put a picture of your dream on the fridge and look at it everyday and know that you will eventually get there. Good things take time. Good luck with everything. Enjoy your time left in the UK and go and do/see the things you always wanted to. It will probably be the last chance before you leave. You will definitely miss things from the UK - you may not feel that way now but you will. Even I coming from SA miss things about the UK at times but overall I am pleased we moved here and I am settling in very quickly. xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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