Life’s full of oddities. Turns out in a parallel universe there’s an Australian trying to adjust to life in America. I blog about the reverse issue - as an American in Australia, once in awhile you come across “Things that make you go hmmm.”
So I got introduced today to Paul Young. He’s from Sydney and is now in Manhattan. He blogs on issues of interest to public relations professionals and students. Check out his blog.
It’ll be interesting to track his experiences and see how he navigates the rocky shoals of Manhattan!
3 responses so far ↓
Nancy Craft // Jun 15th 2008 at 10:33 am
Hi Wally,
I lived in Sydney five years until 2006 and never wanted to return to America, but had to because I never got around to doing the paperwork for permanent residency. I am currently working for CGFNS International in Philadelphia as an Art Director/Web Designer and Developer. We verify the credentials of nurses schooled abroad.
I so want to return that I am considering a long shot, getting a degree in nursing. It’s not a guarantee. I am over 45, so it’s very difficult to come back without an employer sponsor, and getting up the cash to come over and THEN look for jobs is not something I can do.
I still have my Westpac accounts.
I have found since my return to the US that I am truly more Australian minded than US minded, but then I fell in love with Australia right from the start and worked on assimilation. I had a partner there at the time who pushed me to learn as much as possible. I could take a citizenship test right now!
P.S. my web site is not updated with accomplishments from my current job.
cheers and good luck to you,
Nancy
Robert Wood // Jun 13th 2011 at 3:43 am
Wally,
I have written a novel set in Australia and America and I was wondering if I could use the picture posted here with the woman’s face decorated with parts of Australian and American flag.
I will give photographer full credit.
Thanks,
Robert
Walter // Jun 14th 2011 at 8:34 am
Robert - This is available on iStockPhoto.com for a nominal fee…
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