are the ozzies more interest in you life history or something

onecrankypom · 04-07-2008, 02:23 AM

Is it me but theses compaines are getting so Noses asking why my O/H didnt move to UK and why i came here. It nice to hear Congrualtions and welcome to the country but it like they want to know your life history it like meeting the in laws but worse.(im a private person who like to keep stuff to my self but it like they want to find a skelton in your cupboard) It seems they are more interested in your personal life and not hiring you. Dam it like 20 questions

Tyke · 04-07-2008, 02:40 AM

I'd not worry too much about it at all - it is the norm here.

Aussies are genuinely interested in you in general,things are much more open here I find.

Employers do like to get to know you - after all you have arrived as a stranger in this land.

A lot of Aussies work on a more relaxed and personal basis here.If I were bringing someone into a team I'd certainly like to get to know them.

It's not always about those certificates and bits of paper that say you can knit fog - it's about getting on with people.

onecrankypom · 04-07-2008, 02:47 AM

Cheers Tyke working in London to long probably just shocked me that all just getting use to all this new interview techinics as you sure can tell a po who fresh off the boat as they say

onecrankypom · 04-07-2008, 02:56 AM

I think it just the frustation not working at them moment i start to think are people are asking questions i not get back at home and should know better that the aussie's are interested thxs JO and Tyke

Quoll · 04-07-2008, 03:46 AM

I wouldnt worry, they arent really interested anyway - they are probably just waiting for something so they can jump in with their story or, more likely, they want you to ask the question in return in which case they will regale you with their history.

calNgary · 04-07-2008, 04:07 AM

I think the accent is a big attraction to the aussies ,i too regually get asked why we moved here,it dosnt bother me its just the friendly aussies wanting to chat and anyone who knows me knows ill chat forever,lol ,they are also probably very intrigued because of the amount of pommies flooding over ,,i really dont think its asked in an offensive way ,maybe your feeling a touchy Cranky because your down,,
Cal x

onecrankypom · 04-07-2008, 04:46 AM

i not felt so down in so long it really making me think where i want to be right now and knowing im not having to think just about me now i got a finace and a son to think about to. so it not the easiest time right now espically after reading about a reunion happening back in the uk soon and all i want to do it see ppl i not seen in a long time. Even i know all well work it self out. I still wake up at 5am ever morning thinking i got to get on a train to work but it so hits me hard in a big way

calNgary · 04-07-2008, 05:09 AM

But your on your own ,i know you are with your girl and kids but they havnt moved so cant possibly understand the seriousness of it all,there should be loads of poms up north lakes way(sure you said u were there) can you not meet up with some of them for a chat,coffee etc ,wish you were nearer id try and cheer you up.Honestly most people suffer 'wobbles' for a good few weeks after arriving ,dont bottle it up for gods sake or youll be cracking up,,keep smiling
Cal x

p.s ,, do you have a webcam etc set up to chat to your old mates and family?

onecrankypom · 04-07-2008, 05:39 AM

the nearest poms are next to my inlaws and they are like all poms working and such so it not as easy catching them around.

bunnyboo · 04-07-2008, 08:18 AM

hi cranky!
we are in northlakes, up on finnegan if you want to call in (we've got no furniture so you'd have to bring you're own chair!)
We've been here a week (landed in brissy almost 4 weeks ago). Hubby is looking for a job too... no luck so far. Just bought a car which has just broken....! hardly any money left and 2 kids to feed and amuse....oh well, at least we've got a tv!!!
Drop me a line, hubby could do with somebody to talk to!
Debby