Aussie life
This space is where we can share stories and tips for adjusting and improving our lives in Australia. If you’re new to Australia check out these six steps at Newcomers Network
1. Find a friend
2. Collect local information
3. Start new activities
4. Expect it to be challenging
5. Develop new routines
6. Be curious – ask questions
Tell us about your experiences and what worked best for you setteling into Australian life.
One Indian’s advice to others
Pankaj has lived in Melbourne for more than three years. Over that time he has developed some storng opinions. These are not necessarily the opinions of ininaussie but we feel they should be discussed. Leave a comment below.
Pankaj from Melbourne says:
My first visit to Australia was in May 2004 and it was a short visit for three days only. I had already received my Australian PR but at that time I was working in London. During my first visit I liked Australia, nice and clean, friendly people, great sense of humour, open minded, not worrying or whinging like poms back in the UK. (Yes I do like UK people too)
It’s been more than three years now that I’ve been here in this country and I have more “gora” (white) friends than “desis” (Indians). In August I celebrated my birthday and more than 20 people turned up and none of them were Indians (I had invited my Indian mates also).
To all new Indians coming to Australia: AUSTRALIA IS NOT INDIA!
What you do in India won’t work here in Australia. You have to change your ways if you want to live and prosper/succussed in this country.
Change:
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Way you dress
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Way you think
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Way you speak
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Way you eat
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Way you behave
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Way you travel
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Even the way you shit!!! (Remember Indian toilets?)
Remember Indian toilets?
- The western chair. When in Rome
Now if you do what you used to do in India, you will create a big mess for yourself!
Bottom line: When in Rome do what the Romans do.
Talk to locals, they won’t bite you.
Most Indians drink, so go to pubs with your mates talk and mingle with locals. (but not in the Indian way)
DIMA had generously provided a handbook to tell you what to do when you first land in Australia!!
As we say in tech term (RTFM) (Read the f#%$ing manual)
Don’t ask me where to find that…. Use Google!!
Dress smart.
If your English is not good then join an English course. My spoken English was pathetic when I first went to London but I worked hard on it and now I am doing well. No Pain No Gain!
Remember:
Australia is a free country, free society
No one is telling you what to do what not to do, no one asking to change your religion or leave your culture, no one is asking you to become like westerns, no one is asking to leave your traditional values.
All that’s required is for you to change your: ATTITUDE and THINKING!