23 May 2015 – One week
to go for our Australian journey. We are super excited. The very thought of
landing in Australia makes us feel anxious too. Irrespective of the outcomes, the journey in
itself is sure to give us more than a couple of lessons.
Packing is in full
swing. I can never think of a time, where we have been so much concerned about
the baggage limits. Blame it on the horrendous costs for the extra baggage; we
are better off having a couple of kilos less in our baggage. So much time spent
on optimization, we were using our professional skills to enhance our personal lives J. Finally, we decided to barge in
the remaining stuffs through a cargo service from Doha at a later date.
Our mobile phones
are now loaded with the apps – ranging from Australian banks to travel guides.
Not to forget the app of Melbourne transport. Planning the first week has been
complete, more or less. With winter settling in Melbourne, we had all our
winter wear up and running, considering the fact that it has been more than 2
years since we used them here, in this part of the world.
The first weekend
in Melbourne is planned to scout for permanent accommodation. Casual search on
the internet serves a reminder of the large Indian settlements. Plenty of rooms
are available on sharing basis, especially for females. Reading through those
messages would sometime give a feel that you are actually in India and not in
Australia. Albeit the large presence of Indian community, you can still feel
and sense the typical Indian feeling. No offense directed, but sometimes you
feel like running away from the exemplified attitude of my countrymen. I hope I
will be able to find some good accommodation quickly.
The first week day
after our landing is planned at the Central Business District (CBD) area. Our
bank accounts need to be activated and yes, we need to get the much awaited
debit cards. Then, we have to walk around 350m from our Bank to register for
medical and centre link services. This done, I also need to visit an Australian
post office to register for a tax file number. I am sure; this would call for a
delicious Indian lunch. Will I be able to grab one? This is something I cannot
tell you now.
The second weekday –
it will be time to move out of the booked accommodation. I am hoping success
would have prevailed in our weekend search. Else, the contingency plan will be
to extend the stay at current place or move into a budget hotel.
Third weekday is a time
to hit up and run to the recruiters. Meeting the recruiter would seriously
bring out the best of our sales skills. Experiences till date indicate it is
all about selling our capabilities. This is where I will have to use my Middle
East experience. I am hoping the holy
angels are up waiting for me. Ha ah ahah
I am laying my
fingers to rest at this moment; but my mind is nowhere resting – as it
continues to run countless trips to Australia, without any air tickets!!!!
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