May 15, 2009

So, this post goes out to all the Working Holiday Visa-ers who have found their way to the Sydney area. It was definitely a concern of mine upon arrival, so I’m sure you’ve had to think about it as well. What is the best route to take after arriving – find a job, or a place, first?

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The decision was a difficult one for me to make, even after weighing all the options. If I decided to find a job first, I would then be able to find a place closer to it and have a better idea of the budget I was working with. This could mean the difference between living in a dive, or living in comfort during my time in Sydney. It could also spare the cost of certain travel expenses in the future.

On the other hand, I found it was just too difficult to look for a job while living in a hostel. There’s a certain amount of preparation that goes into getting interviews, as well as looking the part, and living out of a backpack was just not cutting it. Just finding a quiet place to talk on the phone to potential employers was difficult, not to mention the fact that internet use was limited. Some nights, I didn’t quite get the sleep I was in dire need of because of the sounds from my other roommates. Also, getting ready for the interview itself seemed to take me twice as long as it would otherwise.

Because the stress of needing to find a job was breathing down my neck, I cracked one Sunday and decided that I needed to find a place first so that all efforts could be focused towards the job. I hurriedly made appointments to view whatever I could for the cheapest I could. But, what did I know? I barely knew the area, or the market.

I ended up taking something that day, and later regretted the decision immensely. I won’t get into the details just yet, but I’m sure they will come up in future posts. Overall, I do think getting my own place first was the way to go because my ability to look for jobs was significantly improved, but really it should have been done in another way.

What do you guys think? Find a place, or a job, first? Take our poll below, or share your own experiences by leaving a comment.

May 14, 2009

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May 12, 2009

If you were on the lookout for a great place that’s also close to the beach, then look no further.

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It is spacious, well furnished, bright and carpeted throughout. The kitchen is well equipped, so you won’t need to worry about how you’ll get dinner on, and the bedrooms are comfortable with plenty of storage space for whatever you might acquire along the way.

Take advantage of the great location, being just a short walk to the world reknowned Bondi Beach. There are extensive activities on offer, from the shops and restaurants to relaxing on the famous sands of Bondi. Even better is the fact that it is only 20 minutes to the City on public transport.

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Features:

• Located close to Bondi Beach
• Carpeted throughout
• Sunny outlook
• Comfortable furnishings
• Shared Laundry
• Close to Bondi JCT, Tamarama and Bronte beaches
• Close to bus stops

Apartment Includes:

• Full Lounge Room Fitout
• Full Kitchen Fitout
• TV/DVDorVCR
• Dining Set
• Laundry Facilities
• Security Building
• Walk to Bondi Junction
• Walk to Bondi Beach

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