Work

I have to confess, seeking work has not been my first priority since I arrived in Australia, nor even my second or third. Living with my mother-in-law (who in no way fits the stereotype of the old jokes) means that our living expenses are fairly low, and it's been nice to just relax for a week or two before getting on with things. We took 3 1/2 months to get to Australia, travelling mostly overland from London, and while independent travelling is not work, it's not stress-free either. So a bit of R&R has been in order (even more so for my wife who unfortunately has been ill with severe anaemia). Anyway, there's been Christmas, and New Year's Eve, and the cricket (of which more later) and the new Wii mum-in-law bought the family for Christmas...

But I can't put it off much longer. especially after reading this article in Whingeing Pom (who knew I had a magazine named after me!) It suggests that a lot of jobs in Australia are got through word-of-mouth via contacts. Fortunately, I have several contacts, at least indirectly, thanks to the many Australians who are or were working for my old employer in London. So, time to get on the grapevine. Any other advice welcome!