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Initial Observations about Work Life in Australia
Hey folks. I've been pretty much busy with adjusting to my new work-life schedule for the last couple of weeks after getting the coveted first full time job in Oz! It's been such an amazing and...
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The Missing Link
This blog gets about a thousand hits a day, but rarely do we come across genuinely thought-provoking comments. I am going to re-post one such comment made by 'Renard' in response to my previous post....
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Study Subsidies for Australian PRs - More good news!
G'day everyone!After I posted on Facebook about starting a second subsidised Certificate III course, I received quite a number of questions. I had also received a comment requesting more information on...
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Air purifiers... Don't say I never share.
I logged in from my SG eBay account, so the prices are in SGD and the shipping cost is accurate.This would cost about $500-$800 in SG, but you get 'support' and no need to buy a transformer. $500 is...
View ArticleFive things more expensive in Australia than in SG
Cost of living in Australia has been a perennial topic amongst both our friends, families, and readers alike.After I saw this BBC article about how SG is the world's most expensive city, I'd better...
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The Missing Link Part II
Since the first Missing Link post generated even more questions from readers, thought I will do a more succinct Part II to help those still in doubt paint a clearer picture with regards to initial...
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A Letter from an ex-editor
Dear S and A, Hope this letter finds you well. I read your blog entries when I needed to do my IELTS, gain clarity into the application process etcetera, so, thank you for being so generous and open in...
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After 4 months, some comparisons between Australia and sg.
Time for a genuinely neurotic rambling post here: some updates, and some musings about life in Oz vs life in SG.Transport OptionsI heard a recent outcry over motorcycle COE prices in SG. Apparently the...
View ArticleHow does one choose their first car in Oz?
Hi S,Need to seek your advice again. We are currently looking for a 2nd hand car and we have no idea how to begin. We've never owned a car (Can't afford one in SG). Can you give us some tips on which...
View ArticleBreakneck Pace
Hi everyone,Some of you may be wondering what has happened to us since the last few posts.In short, things have progressed at a breakneck pace. We are not prepared to update everything here just yet....
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9 months in!
Since so many readers have been asking for updates, here's a quick update. In pictures! (because a picture speaks a thousand words and we have gotten lazy! ;P )Say goodbye to MRT!We have witnessed the...
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The real meaning of settling down...
It's been a tumultuous ten months or so since we have landed in Oz.We've moved house thrice, I'm now well into my fourth job at a car workshop, we've made a heap of friends, and actually lost a few...
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Let it go, let it go...
Quick updates before I get down to my point:- We've pretty much settled into our new home.- I've sold the motorbike and am trying to sell my Subaru Forester (leave a comment if interested)- Bought a...
View ArticleOn the warparth Part 1: A letter to the ombudsman
Some people never learn that I am not someone to be fucked around with. I've had it with my employer's bullshit, and he's gonna have something coming his way.Apparently there's a government body for...
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The ripoff dentist
As ex-Singaporeans (but still Singapore citizens officially, I'm just nitpicking between citizenship and identity here), we have heard a ton about how expensive dental care is in Australia. The...
View ArticleOne way of dealing with traffic summonses in Victoria
I saw this account of opting for a court hearing for a traffic summons posted by a Facebook friend in Melbourne, and thought it worth sharing with our readers, with his permission:This is my first time...
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On the warpath, part II
If you've missed my first 'missile' fired off to the wrong Ombudsman, take note, the ombudsman I really should have addressed my complaint to in the first place, was the Fair Work Ombudsman.I'm not...
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Upcoming articles... Need your inputs, dear readers!
Hi everyone,It's been awhile, and I know that while there are a handful of friends and family who do check in to our blog to get updates, those have been far and few between (I'm referring to the blog...
View ArticleResponse to query from Zg
Hi there,My name is Z, i have been reading and loving your blogs. Not only its resourceful, its also encouraging. For the same reason, i too have planned to migrate to Australia. I am doing it not only...
View ArticleTumultuous two
I've had six jobs, been fired from one, quit without notice from another, and walked out on one in disgust.We've had two places of residence. One of which is our own.I've bought two motorbikes, one of...
View ArticleGod helps those who help themselves, so why should we bother?
Hi everyone!This post is partially inspired by some of our readers, as well as one of our friends, who has recently got an employer to sponsor him for a work visa in New Zealand.We get a lot of queries...
View ArticleA letter from a reader
Hi S,Many thanks for sharing your email and your reply.I am ok for you to publish the replies in the comment, would like to share the information with others should anyone else need it.I have quite a...
View ArticleReply to a 'Do not publish' Comment
Do not publish -Hi S,Your posts and journey has been very encouraging and inspiring to both my husband and I. My name is ___ and our family (____) have our PR granted _____.We were thinking of making...
View ArticleWhich migration agent did we use?
hi there, came across your blog while searching for migration cost. the costing table above did not indicate agent fee. may i know which agent you went to? No agent was involved. Agent fee = $0.00will...
View ArticleChoice of suburbs
You mentioned that your friend gave you a list of suburbs to avoid, and those which were desirable. Would you be so kind as to share that information? It would be really helpful, as we are looking at...
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