Has anyone ever been to...

rivermom · 12-31-2007, 05:59 AM

I've never been to either. It sounds exotic and fun. I remember you mentioned before you wanted to go. I hope it all works out for you.

DianaB · 12-31-2007, 09:22 AM

I have a cousin that decided that he wanted to live there and even went there to get a job but the job he wanted needed someone with more experience. He had really looked into New Zealand because of the ideal weather they have and I'm sure that there were other things that factored into his decision. It was several years ago he checked into it and I don't know what's happened to his dream of going. I just remember that the weather didn't get too hot nor too cold. I'm sure that he looked into the economics as well, but I don't remember what was said.

Lindsey · 12-31-2007, 10:05 AM

Thanks for the replies

I have been looking into it pretty extensively lately. Some food costs are higher, and rent is a bit higher, but with the wages it seems I'd still be making more than here. On top of that, people living there on visas because of lack of Australian work force are offered a living away from home allowance which is paid by the employer and tax-free! It turns out my uncle and aunt visited Australia years ago, and a woman from my hometown is from New Zealand, so I'm going to have a couple of people to talk to about it. Even if I end up not liking it, or if I waste a lot of money on it, I'm going to be able to say that I took a chance and moved somewhere crazy

It would be an adventure no matter what.
If I want a visa for 2009 I'm going to have to apply soon. I got back to the city last night and saw Kyle. Before we went to bed I told him about it and needless to say he was not happy at all. He wouldn't even look at me or talk to me

But sometime in the middle of the night he told me I have to do what I want to do for myself.

Mandy · 12-31-2007, 11:42 AM

I dont blame you one single bit for wanting to see more of the world. I know a few people from there, if you would like to contact them, just let me know.

Lindsey · 12-31-2007, 11:44 AM

Thanks Mandy! I would be very interested in contacting them. Which cities are they from?

Mandy · 12-31-2007, 11:48 AM

Lindsey, i'll send you a PM

12-31-2007, 05:59 AM	#1
rivermom Donating 4WT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tontitown, Arkansas Posts: 2,475	I've never been to either. It sounds exotic and fun. I remember you mentioned before you wanted to go. I hope it all works out for you. __________________ ~_/> , /\/\ ,,, Sheryl When I grow up I want to be a horse whisperer!

12-31-2007, 09:22 AM	#2
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	I have a cousin that decided that he wanted to live there and even went there to get a job but the job he wanted needed someone with more experience. He had really looked into New Zealand because of the ideal weather they have and I'm sure that there were other things that factored into his decision. It was several years ago he checked into it and I don't know what's happened to his dream of going. I just remember that the weather didn't get too hot nor too cold. I'm sure that he looked into the economics as well, but I don't remember what was said. __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´¸.•´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Diana Baker ✞ You and I are friends....... Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up...... After I stop laughing!!!

12-31-2007, 10:05 AM	#3
Lindsey Donating 4WT Talker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,764	Thanks for the replies I have been looking into it pretty extensively lately. Some food costs are higher, and rent is a bit higher, but with the wages it seems I'd still be making more than here. On top of that, people living there on visas because of lack of Australian work force are offered a living away from home allowance which is paid by the employer and tax-free! It turns out my uncle and aunt visited Australia years ago, and a woman from my hometown is from New Zealand, so I'm going to have a couple of people to talk to about it. Even if I end up not liking it, or if I waste a lot of money on it, I'm going to be able to say that I took a chance and moved somewhere crazy It would be an adventure no matter what. If I want a visa for 2009 I'm going to have to apply soon. I got back to the city last night and saw Kyle. Before we went to bed I told him about it and needless to say he was not happy at all. He wouldn't even look at me or talk to me But sometime in the middle of the night he told me I have to do what I want to do for myself. __________________ Lindsey "I don't mind living in a man's world as long as I can be a woman in it..." -Marilyn Monroe

12-31-2007, 11:42 AM	#4
Mandy Donating 4WT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Who cares! Posts: 4,587	I dont blame you one single bit for wanting to see more of the world. I know a few people from there, if you would like to contact them, just let me know. __________________ Many people will walk in and out your life, but only true friends leave footprints!

12-31-2007, 11:44 AM	#5
Lindsey Donating 4WT Talker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,764	Thanks Mandy! I would be very interested in contacting them. Which cities are they from? __________________ Lindsey "I don't mind living in a man's world as long as I can be a woman in it..." -Marilyn Monroe

12-31-2007, 11:48 AM	#6
Mandy Donating 4WT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Who cares! Posts: 4,587	Lindsey, i'll send you a PM __________________ Many people will walk in and out your life, but only true friends leave footprints!

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