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Divorce is my only regret in life I should have made it work, tried harder, got counseling, firm believer in that. I was foolish about that one could easily say that - i would not disagree, c'est l'amour or is tel est l'amour can't recall (Such is love).
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If the GFC had not happened It would have been somewhat more convenient, but hey...70's werent great economically in London, nor Denver in 80's once you learn to live poor or shrewdly its easy peasy. Coming to Oz was not really a brainer UK was a mess by Dec 2009, so used last of capital travelled HK, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, and NZ it was actually getting here supporting self and never getting proper work, despite MBA and 25 years corporate experience. Immigration could not wait to take my money..lol feed uetter BS about value I brought educated experience then reality. I have worked since 15 35 years but not here USA, UK, HK never an issue this naive country - you can have it overrated overblown and far too hot. Still no crime and its clean, and I now can go to NZ if I choose so no big deal is how I look at it. decidely upbeat, realist me, always have been, always will be. Jar is always half empty - thats the potential for something new untapped and what could happen, not about what you have or want to hold on to. Enough of this it's not Hyde Park (Sydney or London)...LOL Oh yes and my pension is okay so long as USA does not go bankrupt about 900-1000 GBP per month so just get to 67...10 years to go...bags of time...cheers to all who read...
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I 'av a plan and frankly me nan was right about taking it with you. I intend to use my retirement approx 900 GBP a month in a decade to just drive around the UK and see the sights then when time comes drive to a hospice or do a Louise and Thelma...LOL Sign of the times not a believer in that, more consequence of decisions we make in life sometimes we use far too much emotion and I have always favoured logic since it costs far less. Onward and upward...people in 40's were way worse off and my grandparents kept it simple so I now do too. Less to loose perhaps but far less to try to keep hold of and maintain.
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Where do I start, it didn't work out on just about all levels. So, I broke off a relationship, sold every asset I could and having wasted best part of 5-6 years and now in mid 50's it will be hard to recover but last decade moving from USA to UK to Aus between a divorce and exchange rates etc well enough said...got all my possessions down to a backpack and one tea chest is what i did identified what I need to live with and without - basically micro living or tiny house style. Sold anything there was 2 of reduced multiples of so many things we take for granted except those things necessary (pants and socks etc.) it took ages but everytime I downsized over time and kept going back I would find more to get rid off that I never used or could live without. You then realise how much junk we keep papers etc. I had already got rid of some 200 books in the USA, copied all CD's to back-up drive in iTunes etc. Does that help!
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Moving back to the Uk after 12 years - Movecube and Moving Money
GlobeTrotta replied to SAJ's topic in UK Chat
Seven seas moved me from USA to UK 2007, then to Australia 2010, and back again been brilliant competitive and service was excellent like other poster I changed delilvery addresses they had no issue with that - I gave them ample notice. I only moved tea chest sized boxes. Best of luck! -
Have used Seven Seas three times on 3 continents and they have always been excellent. Delivery always showed up and cost was reasonable mind you it was only two tea chest size boxes now last time down graded to one. As to books they are far more expensive in Australia and I bought them regularly from UK at about 50% of cost.
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Goes with the adage about holidays, its not where you go, but who you go with. You can build most things with the right resources, starting with a job, place to live, partner, amenities that you desire.
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Was chatting to a high ranking Vice Chancellor re similar situation here in Adelaide some 6 months ago, his remarks were similar, now he was from the USA and said here they dont like tall poppies and that when you come from the outside with all this experinece and overseas education, vision of how to do things differently not even better, just differently even though they have said they wanted that they actaully dont want to change the status quo - anyway it doesn't bode well for finding work. So essentially the way I read it was to dumb down the CV - to me this seems akin to not being any better than lying on my CV I am supposed to reduce the experiences I have had how is that possiblel say I didnt work there, delete successes, leave off education (another fact: apparently having a masters is intimidating and means you will command more money - which that dont want to pay - LMFAO) so that investmet was for nothing. Frankly, while the world has dramatically changed since the GFC I had never ever expected the utter frustration of being in such a narrow minded place really cant wait to leave in December. I long since gave up wasting my time sending letters applying for jobs that are so fundamentally basic only to be told that I dont have local experience - its a global world for f*** sake how hard can a call centre be when I have run multi million dollar call centres for Fortune 100 companies hello pick up a phone listen...its absurd and the UK will get me expertise gladly even when I was underemployed i was at least employed. the five experiment is soon to be over arguably the biggest disappointment is the mindset of people and clearly a system that is frought with complete stupidity at realising the value someone with extensive experience can add value. There is no lateral thinking here. Please note I am not speaking for the whole of Oz just my perpsective relative to where I have had to endure the inane stupidity of the Adelaide job market.
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Fact is 43% of all jobs in Oz are casual (2011) here is the link I read an article last year said 40% but damned if I can find it. The real question is how would Australia's economy looked over the past deacde without the mining sector - I would suspect an entirely different situation as many sectors are in and have been incontraction for several years. Here is a link to support the 43% statement and the author is an academic at Monash so it is not some arbitrary specualtive remark. http://theconversation.com/labour-in-vain-casualisation-presents-a-precarious-future-for-workers-8181
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That has to be one of the most obvious questions I can answer $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ think about the revenue stream of $4-5k per visa application then there is the bogus $400 health check for the government owned Medibank. Undoubtedly, Australia for jobs least for me is the worst place I have ever worked including UK, USA, HK...in fact I just spoke to someone in East Anglia about work over the phone I have not even been i touch with this chap in 5 years and already got a bite - coming up on five years here and the only thing that bites are the mosi's. Australia overrated, ridiculously expensive and frankly not a fair go! Brits get sold on sun weather its Spain, Portugal, Australia et al. but reality is we all need a bit of rain, well I do.
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<p><p>Hey you I invited you to be a friend ...and if i can pry further what area of PhD in Philosophy was it, epistemology, existentialism, bioethics, and as you may see i have a quote from Kierkegaard ...just trying to make intellectual conversation cos Im losing the plot.</p></p>
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<p><p>No employer sponsorship, from any employer its through a de facto partner/spouse visa...we met long before I got here, I took a gamble and came we had to prove we lived together a year, then apply that took the best part of 21 months then I got the temp visa all the while no work then you get the temp and here we are 7+ months nothing and Im not alone....I wouldnt mind if I could realistically see any hope..I have spent tonnes of money air fare visa alone with medical and police clearances form UK USA and Oz would you believe $3500 all in and living expense....I just dont people think it its easy or be naive about the realities and it could be Adelaide but my visa is tied to living with her...so I just dont know... its a difficult situation Im sure I could get work in Melbourne or Sydney....Adelaide is a small minded parochial town that its all about who you know here....fyi</p></p>
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There seems to be two possible explanations 1) potential growth ergo they anticipate more demand or 2) what I feel is more likely its a racket for the governments to rake in visa application fees at whatever rate that is times 100,000 not really rocket science as the whole system here eludes to shortages and plentiful jobs which are hardly the case. For once I think the Feds have it right, why import when you have the opportunity to employ locals something Britain should consider.
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<p><p>Im just saying is it any wonder we dont have jobs...between PIO, me at the gym and you in a quandary over ugg boots.....LMAO :biglaugh:</p></p>
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<p><p>Oh by the by your choice in music 'est c'est magnifique'. J'aime Bowie, amour Pink Floyd and Redding....so we have that in common besides being domestic goddesses and no work...and you like Mojitos must dash...need to get to gym...and finish some tutoring editing stuff for my pennants. TTFN</p></p>
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<p><p>Trust me Ms Cats I think the likes of your good self and I along with a few others would make good friends but Im not so presumptuous to assume that. We may fight over the Jaffas...LOL I will be coming trust me if either of us doesnt get the hell out of here first....LOL God forbid we couldnt meet up and have a laugh over getting a job...there seems to be some good folks here none in bloody hell Adelaide....christ just had a quick look at the PIO in Adelaide site just slit me wrists number people whining about no work...its not just me....I gotta meet people...do i have to go back into coaching footy please God noooooo!!!!!!</p></p>
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<p><p>Hope you are well last night I did a special flied lice..tonight its salmon one way ....sesame crusted with green beans and cashes with some rice noodles....hmmmm sworn off Jaffas FYI 9 weeks no chocolate....I will be a grumpy bear. Take care!</p></p>
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<p><p>I bet we could have a few larfs...well mojitos at least...i never surrender but the decisions I have made these last 6 years have been horrendous...I swear God is paying me back...still onwards and upwards </p></p>
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<p><p>I will get a car load of jaffas....yes and the FFS on certificates for Barista dont stop there a security guard has to be licensed at a cost of $1500....i just dont have $3000 spare </p></p>
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<p><p>Your hubby and i are similar i have done a lot of setting up financial operations for companies, turnarounds etc...17 months left so I will make plans to come to Sydney in July...you have been warned..LOL A red cross package of sausages and jaffas..LOL</p></p>
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<p><p>I get the volunteering thing...people dont want to look laterally and think you can do anything if you have not done exactly what they want or that you are capable....they want everything...there was a whole show on hiring on Insight last night....discrimination etc..chat soon...hang in there your a terrific Naomi!</p></p>
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<p><p>Like your style re food and hiding stuff...LOL ...I dont do windows and I just bought some Palmolive....according to madge it works wonders on your cuticles...</p></p>
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<p><p>I was hoping I would have a shot at the new Federal program Teach Next a program to be a teacher as in career changer...but much like this shite visa they only want citizens and PR and its only for WA and ACT...I have to stay here cos of partner...who by the way constantly fails to understand my need to work for me sanity and says im too influenced by money, and reminds me weekly that the British walked the Aboriginals over the cliffs....things are just rosey....</p></p>
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<p><p>Its to expensive to retrain at uni here may just find a way to do the CELTA and off to teach ESL in 3rd world.....then France here I come... Check out Gumtree in Sydney...you cant get a Barista job without a certificate here but just may be something to help the sanity...what does OH do exactly?</p></p>
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<p><p>Yo girl....hows it hanging....me im trawling through the gumtree job ads...wahoo....anything casual...i saw you said you have only been here 6 months me im on 28 now and only had working visa (oxymoron I might add) 7 months....mines temp is yours PR or temp?</p></p>
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<p><p>Have to dash have my house work to do...shopping and gym a womans work is never done how on earth did my mum do it all those years....no wonder there was a feminist revolution...</p></p>
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<p><p>You said: "Feeling a bit desperate and slightly depressed to be honest, so frustrating when you know what you want and can't do anything to get it " </p></p>
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<p><p>There is no reading my mind...situation beyond hopeless am totally deflated and utterly frustrated...more Jaffas required! </p></p>
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<p><p>Sorry you are in my boat! Least we are not rowing alone...LOL </p></p>
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<p><p>Hope the party went well!</p></p>
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<p><p>I know you are a girlie.....all woman from what I hear..LOL I'll be waiting outside looking up to the sky for any low flying objects...lol</p></p>
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<p><p>Great fun for 50th thats where I just took off...and ended up here LOL now 2 years on....but then what the hay...or is it hey...</p></p>
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<p><p>Autumn its 34c here Im sick to death of heat...Id kill for Autumn..miss the seasons....I fill my time looking for land or property in France....LOL</p></p>
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<p><p>The whole useful thing is really playing on me am I that inept or worthless...30 years of professional experience nothing to show for it...totally unrecognized here have to admit I thought British attitudes were foreign to me christ Oz is another level...may just head back to states for couple years and buy my French shack and at least im in north in civilised world even if its broke closer to footy and LFC </p></p>
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<p><p>best of luck with party....</p></p>
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<p><p>PS you are not weird. Well just a little..LOL</p></p>
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<p><p>Darling as much free time as I have besides ironing me pinnie being the domestic beatch LOL Jaffa's well worth the risk of venturing out unto the never never. As for the recruiters we must be at the same ones Ive even offered to work a day for free..to show how I can add value...I think only having a temp visa doesnt help. As for weird well yes you are but then that makes me too in that class....they dont value having been a director in companies...albeit Lockheed Martin, a university and consultancy or they hate brits or that i have USA corporate experience and they are down on USA altogether I dont know but I dont even care what I do...Im going to go for a convenience store job or Office works...im still tutoring...for my sins it provides spending capital I resent having to be retrained to get a job here...I dont mind going back to uni but it wont be here I'll go to the UK online first.</p></p>
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<p><p>Okay Munch Baby if I were a woman...id be jealous of that pix...LOL wanna add you to me friends on account you being an LFC supporter if thats right. Sleep tight dont forget the Pork sarnie love.</p></p>
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<p><p>Hello....how are you...</p></p>
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<p><p>Havent heard form you in a while...Jaffa's apparently have been spotted at Foodland in Hope Valley some 30 minutes away....by bus that is...so road trip required out into the never never thats never never ever leave the city....scary...LMAO </p></p>
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<p><p>So how is job hunt?? Are you watching MKR?</p></p>
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