zamunda Posted February 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 @SurferMan Very true what you say. I remember, in our early days here, one family gave us a hardly used, six seater outdoor table and chairs. The table and chairs would not fit into our (nor our friends') tiny little car. So left it saying we will collect it another time. A few days later, another person, who had heard about this offered to transport the table and chairs in his trailer. He lives a good 80km from Adelaide, yet he drove all the way just to help us out. In return all he asked was for a beer and a chat These were all friends we had made after arriving here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riekie Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Thing is, if you're willing to do whatever it takes, you won't be disappointed. There are jobs everywhere! Just walk through the local shopping centre and you'll find heaps of notices on shop fronts wanting staff. My brother - an IT specialist - worked as a gardener and chef, (even sold cookies for the cancer council door to door) for 6 months before finding a job in IT. His family never slept hungry. Some people, however, simply won't do anything "below" them and would not accept jobs which may be a few steps down from where they were "back in South Africa". (Others live beyond their means to keep up appearances even when they can obviously not afford it - private schools, flashy cars...). That said, if all else fails, there is always help from the government, fellow Saffers and the amazing Aussie spirit that everyone deserves a fair go. I would much rather be flat broke in Australia than anywhere else in the world! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPanda Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 This thread is very encouraging. Every now and again when we tell people we don't have work lined up on the other side they mention that it's 'ok if it doesn't work out, you can always come back', and in our minds that is completely not an option. It's also the reason we are shipping our stuff immediately, selling, closing and getting rid of everything (apart from a bank account each, for SARS). We don't want to think about: "Should we go back?" So the more I read, the less I fear that perhaps we won't "make it" in Oz. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zamunda Posted February 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 On 17 February 2016 at 8:33 PM, RedPanda said: This thread is very encouraging. Every now and again when we tell people we don't have work lined up on the other side they mention that it's 'ok if it doesn't work out, you can always come back', and in our minds that is completely not an option. It's also the reason we are shipping our stuff immediately, selling, closing and getting rid of everything (apart from a bank account each, for SARS). We don't want to think about: "Should we go back?" So the more I read, the less I fear that perhaps we won't "make it" in Oz. The attitude should be - where there is a will there is a way. In Aus there are plenty of "ways". You just have to add the "will". 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Hello Guys This such an encouraging and refreshing thread. For those who don't remember me from the 189 Visas Lodged in October 2015..... By God's grace ALL has gone well thus far and I will be flying to Melbourne first week in May 2016 with my 2 kids. And by God's Devine favour my mum will be accompanying us to help the kids settle in. Given the Rand- AUD exchange rate I have been feeling scared, to say the least, about coping till my first salary in AUD. I have not secured a job as yet but really praying I do. Please keep the tips rolling in, I'm one of the members drawing strength from this info. PS. Feel free to advise me on what I need to know and sort out before I leave SA. Or when I arrive in Melbourne. No matter how menial it seems remember I'm doing this alone so ALL advice is much appreciated. Tia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odendaal Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 (edited) Sterkte with the move! Where there is a will, there's a way! Edited February 23, 2016 by Odendaal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Thanks Odendaal Please let us know how you get along once you get there! May God's strength and comfort be with you and your family on this new adventure 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisinBris Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 @SurferMan Fixed my signature Thanks for pointing it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurferMan Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 @Chris in Bris All good matey, I am loving Brissie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-o Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 What Riekie says is so true. I don't understand when I read those "I've been here 2 years and haven't found work yet" posts. There are plenty jobs in Aus if you are willing to do them. I remember there was a guy on one of the FB groups which I'm apart of that has his MBA yet he delivered pizzas for the first 7-8 months. Last I heard he had some big job now. There's definitely a mental shift in terms of class and societal norms when you first move here. Hell, I'm still not used to it 19 months in. But at least this is the way it should be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisinBris Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 On 4/2/2016 at 11:02 AM, SurferMan said: @Chris in Bris All good matey, I am loving Brissie! Are you here on holiday or permanently?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurferMan Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 @Chris in Bris Sorry mate, been hectic here. Yes perm move from Perth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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