MARYROSE02 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Job advert is still there at Devon Cafe in Devonshire St. One photo looks up towards Strawbo, the other down to Central and the tunnel thru to G St. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 Well I experienced my first hostel shag.... And no it wasn't me doing it. 2 of them actually, might even have been 3 people haha. It was awful, there's only so much fingers in ears someone can do. Definitely moving room in the morning, one of the girls in my group went and got the security to chuck the guys out. Which did entertain me. 2 of these big Australians chucking 2 or 3 skinny English guys out and telling me them were weirdos :laugh: i feel like I've hit all my important hostel milestones now - I tried goon at the start of the week and now this happened :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Well I experienced my first hostel shag.... And no it wasn't me doing it. 2 of them actually, might even have been 3 people haha. It was awful, there's only so much fingers in ears someone can do. Definitely moving room in the morning, one of the girls in my group went and got the security to chuck the guys out. Which did entertain me. 2 of these big Australians chucking 2 or 3 skinny English guys out and telling me them were weirdos :laugh: i feel like I've hit all my important hostel milestones now - I tried goon at the start of the week and now this happened :laugh: I don't know how good this hostel is Stacey, but I spoke to a young English girl in the Strawberry Hills hotel who says this is where she lives, long term hostel accomodation in a four berth room. She has also had no problem getting bar work. http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Hotel_Review-g255060-d275612-Reviews-Rooftop_Travellers_Lodge-Sydney_New_South_Wales.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 Thanks, I'll have a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 some parts are nice, I really liked coogee. I'd probably like bondi and manly. But I just don't like the actual centre. I don't know wether it's because I constantly get lost lol I loved living in Sydney but I never liked the centre either! The only reason I ever went there was to work! I lived in Randwick but would have been happy to live in Coogee. Easy commute to the city on the bus, but actually when my niece was living in Randwick, she found it easier to find cafe work locally than in the city. Anyway, please don't stay in Sydney just because you're scared of going anywhere else, that's a bad reason to be anywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Thanks, I'll have a look The Blue Parrot Backpackers in Potts Point gets good reviews on TripAdvisor. Don't know how expensive it is though. I loved this comment in one review: The staff are all super friendly and helpful ( expecially the lovely scottish lad Harry). http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Hotel_Review-g255060-d286118-Reviews-Blue_Parrot_Backpackers-Sydney_New_South_Wales.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speakeasy Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I don't think Sydney CBD necessarily holds much interest. It is a purely functional space. I think the interesting aspect of Sydney is the differing suburbs. Suburbs like Balmain, Coogee, Potts Point, Kirribilli, Erskineville.. even Cabramatta! hold some degree of interest and variety. As a place to live.. I would have to say one of the northern suburbs and commute by train. Everyone needs a bit of peace and quiet. I hated the CBD. And unless I'm getting some Asian tucker - I see no need to really venture there. I never liked Darling Harbour or many of those other tourist meccas. Concrete wonderlands. Sydney to me is Coogee/ Randwick - the Eastern suburbs and Circular Quay. The few places I really like being. And for that I would not pay to live there. I love Adelaide because you basically get all this in a nutshell in a city which isn't overwhelming. Plus you can get out of the city easily. The city is clean, is adjacent to good beaches, hills and has a relaxed vibe. And it's not so touristy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 The blue parrot one is almost $170 for 4 nights. Yeah I don't think I've been very fair on Sydney when there's other nice areas. But I'm not sure I could afford to live there and save. I reckon I'm going to have to go live in a tent on a beach somewhere haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 I think I'm going to Melbourne either at the end of this week or start of next week. Me and parley are going to be best buds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speakeasy Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I think I'm going to Melbourne either at the end of this week or start of next week. Me and parley are going to be best buds Well he's going to LOVE you if you choose his city to SYDNEY! :shocked: But but but.. there's no beaches in Melbourne??? ...And then a bit further around the coast to Adelaide which is REALLY Australia's best kept secret. (Don't worry we only put the bogans at the entrance to scare people off). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I think I'm going to Melbourne either at the end of this week or start of next week. Me and parley are going to be best buds I told you, not Parley his son unless he votes Tory too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 I wish my cousin still lived in Melbourne. Can't believe he moves back to Scotland next week. So selfish lol I could have camped in his garden! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I'll help you out while your in Melbourne Stacey. Happy to drive you around if you need it or if you get stuck with anything let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 Wow..Thanks. Sometimes you do surprise me lol. I do feel like I'm giving up on Sydney but it's just really difficult here between finding a flat and a job and it's just going to eat up my money. By the sounds of it Melbourne might be more my thing. A girl was telling me different areas to try for hospitality work, I think one of them was st kilda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I live in the Eastern Suburbs. I have never really spent much time in the inner suburbs like St Kilda. I expect there would be more opportunities for work close in in places like St Kilda. Those places are very crowded and busy. I like the more leafy Eastern Suburbs where it is a bit quieter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 Someone told me if I stay in Sydney try paramatta for jobs etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Someone told me if I stay in Sydney try paramatta for jobs etc? I could see staying in Sydney and working at Coogee or any other beach (or close to beach) surburbs. Parramatta? Nah. Might as well move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Why don't you try that place Dave suggested and see what happens? It can only widen your options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 My daughter was in Melbourne at the start of the week on her own with a couple of days to kill - she loved it (but says she liked coming back to Adelaide too!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockinTas Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I enjoyed living in Sydney for years but as time went on, I craved peace and quiet away from the crowds. Not really a big city person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 Right now I'm 70% sure I'm going to go to Melbourne. I'm also about to apply to a live in pub company in WA. And there's a small part of me that's still considering trying to get a flat here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest66881 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Live in pub sounds great, which one mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 It was a place down in Williams so a bit more remote but apparently the bus goes there and there's backpackers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishgirl1 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Stacey Williams, isn't to far from me, I can take you there and if you have days off pick you up and bring you back to see some of Perth, just let me know xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Wow..Thanks. Sometimes you do surprise me lol. I do feel like I'm giving up on Sydney but it's just really difficult here between finding a flat and a job and it's just going to eat up my money. By the sounds of it Melbourne might be more my thing. A girl was telling me different areas to try for hospitality work, I think one of them was st kilda You can try some of the cafes along Brunswick Street Fitzroy. that I know employ those on WHV's. Good area with quite a bit going on. St Kilda pretty decent as well. Melbourne would me my choice between the two. I'm reasonably sure you'll find it more manageable than Sydney. There again not a fan of the suburbs. I used to stay in North Balwyn. Too far out. Great house though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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