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Last week we were able to catch up with an old friend - Jason. Darrell has known him since school, and he is one of the few contacts Darrell has, who still remains in Perth. In 2008, whilst Darrell and I were living in Southampton, Jason stayed with us for an extended period; I haven't seen him since this time, and it was wonderful catching up, after so many years.
One of the biggest problems when relocating abroad, is rebuilding your life from scratch. Neither Darrell nor I, have had much opportunity to connect with people since moving here, mainly due to the busy life we lead. Friends are of course important in life, so seeing such an old mate was a reminder that, Darrell and I aren't alone in the World.
I'm not sure Jason enjoyed his time in the UK too much if I am honest, and I really don't blame him. He was able to work whilst living with us, but the wages were low and the position itself was particularly taxing. I believe this left rather a bitter taste in Jason's mouth, and it's easy to see why. No one wants to stay in a job they hate, especially when wages are low.
The UK is a notoriously difficult place to succeed - the cost of living compared to wages is high, hours are long and working practices often hard to understand. Australia, in stark contrast, is a country where anyone can succeed, just look at Darrell and me. We have both done remarkably well here, and if I had to compare Australia with the UK, there is literally no comparison - Australia wins every time!
We spent a lovely afternoon in the city having lunch and then a few drinks in South Perth, a wonderful suburb in this great city, with amazing views, and venues in which to relax. Sat having a few beers with Jason, I was taken back fifteen years, and it was a reminder of just how far, all of us have come,
Hopefully, we will catch up regularly and continue the friendship we forged all those years ago. As I have discovered, it is important to make time for people you know; not everything in life is about work and earning money!
One of the biggest problems when relocating abroad, is rebuilding your life from scratch. Neither Darrell nor I, have had much opportunity to connect with people since moving here, mainly due to the busy life we lead. Friends are of course important in life, so seeing such an old mate was a reminder that, Darrell and I aren't alone in the World.
I'm not sure Jason enjoyed his time in the UK too much if I am honest, and I really don't blame him. He was able to work whilst living with us, but the wages were low and the position itself was particularly taxing. I believe this left rather a bitter taste in Jason's mouth, and it's easy to see why. No one wants to stay in a job they hate, especially when wages are low.
The UK is a notoriously difficult place to succeed - the cost of living compared to wages is high, hours are long and working practices often hard to understand. Australia, in stark contrast, is a country where anyone can succeed, just look at Darrell and me. We have both done remarkably well here, and if I had to compare Australia with the UK, there is literally no comparison - Australia wins every time!
We spent a lovely afternoon in the city having lunch and then a few drinks in South Perth, a wonderful suburb in this great city, with amazing views, and venues in which to relax. Sat having a few beers with Jason, I was taken back fifteen years, and it was a reminder of just how far, all of us have come,
Hopefully, we will catch up regularly and continue the friendship we forged all those years ago. As I have discovered, it is important to make time for people you know; not everything in life is about work and earning money!
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