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Originally Posted by Purplethunder
How have you found the bouyancy of employment over there?
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In 9 years of contracting, I've only been out of work for 2 weeks.
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We're looking at the Bayside areas and also the newer areas in West Melbourne...Altona, Sanctuary Lakes, Hoppers crossing, Point cook, are these suitable for families and for us to commute to CBD, presuming hubby gets a job there?
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All within commuting distance. Checkout
Connex Melbourne Trains Australia - Home for a train map. It's much cheaper that trying to drive in and out of the city.
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How are the schools over there? with the influx of immigrants are they coping with this increased pressure?
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We've got 2 under 2, so I can't comment....I'm sure someonelse more qualified can!
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What is public transport really like?
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I find the Public transport in Melbourne to be very good....but I do a 55 minute train commute outside of normal peak hours - infact it costs me $0 to get to work, and only $4.70 to get home.
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We're coming over in July and I have no idea what to pack!!!
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If the weather continues, bring your wellies and a raincoat....it hasn't stopped raining here for days!! Seriously though winter here is often as good as a UK summer! Checkout
Home Page - Bureau of Meteorology for the weather details.
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Originally Posted by Curlysoo
You are living the life over in Oz ...so come on spill the beans, what the best and the worst of it for you ... any tips on "settling in" that you can give us?
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Best - lifestyle, pace of life, plenty of space, friendliness
Worst - Mum still in the UK (soon to change), can't walk to a pub from home
I did struggle asking for things in shops when I first arrived...nobody would understand my Yorkshire accent!! I've found that I've had to adapt certain words....bus, cup, pass, lunch.