Monday, August 9, 2010

OZ the land of opportunity

Well a year gone since we landed kitchen sink and all to start our new life down under.

Well so far so good. The family (and the 2 dogs!)are fitter than we have ever been having adopted the outdoor lifestyle with a vengance. Both girls are thriving and loving the lifestyle change and finally being able to see Dad during the week and not just at weekends.

Ive been lucky and landed a great work opportunity that will hopefully see me through towards retirement if all goes well but you never know!

What I do know is that you really can make the most of any opportunities that present themselves here and that you are not limited by where you come from, who you know or what University or Gentlemans clubs you went to or belong to. Here it really is a case what you can do rather than what you can say.

Another upside is the climate with proper summers and still close enough to the Mountains to get some snow action in the winter. For the first time in 20 years I have got through the winter months without actually getting suicidal from the lack of daylight.

However there are a few drawbacks here in paradise.

Cars are exceptionally expensive and so are grocieries compared to the UK but to some extent these are offest by the better tax breaks and being able to buy local in season produce.

Also it takes time to build up new freinds and peer groups so a strong relationship and focus on what you are here for is essential.

Other than that bring on Year 2 and if you get a chance to live and work in Oz grab it with both hands, 9 out of 10 people shouldnt regret it.

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