fluxsta 156 Posted February 7, 2014 Do your research, and then do some more research, and then do some MORE research. Winners make things happen, losers let things happen. Life is what you make it. Yes, we don't have palm trees flapping in our faces with a sea view, but then again it gets cold in the winter by the sea. Play the game........ Journey: Research, more research, recce to Oz, 457, job, culture shock, fear,compare with England,get over culture shock and fear, compare some more,accept new environment, stopped comparing,more research,asked for help,made friends,lowered expectations,adapted to job,18 mths-got residency via employer,job sucked,made applications,changed jobs......moved house 4 times in 2 years,gained ACCEPTANCE......... Worked at it and made decisions based on 'playing the game' to get myself and my familys needs met....... Arrived 10th August....loving it Sometimes you make the right decision, sometimes you make the decision right ~Dr Phil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites