Sunday, November 9, 2008

Figuring it all out

I've been working at Roger David for 2 weeks now, and really enjoying it. Infact, I was one of the top sales people in all of Australia in my first week and got an award! Thanks ISV for the training...now I can use it to succeed elsewhere!ha!

Today is the first real day I've had a good break. Its 6.30pm and I'm still in my PJs but I think I deserve a day like this after how busy Ive been this week! Ive been going to Yoga with Dee every week and am starting a beginners course tomorrow. I love going to class, its so challanging but the way our teacher structures the classes makes you feel like you've improved hugely in just one session. I also bought a little book with yoga techniques so me and Dee can keep it up at home as well! I feel more relaxed, more energised, more flexible..and just generally happy. Highly recommended!

In terms of how the adjustment is going...it seems to be going slowly. I still havent got my tax file number from the government which I have been waiting for, I need it soon because if I dont get it I will be taxed 47%! I've tried to sort out health insurance but have to get a medicare card first, and in order to get that I need to sign a statutory declaration stating that I will be in Australia permanently. What is permanentley anyway??! I don't do permanent...

Otherwise...I have made a big decision. One I'm really excited and happy about. Im going to be a teacher!!! I was working yesterday with a girl who has just finished her teaching degree and thought to myself..why did I not think of this before!! The pay in Western Australia for teachers is amazing. Starting rate is $57,000 in the cities and $75,000 in the country. I would get to work with kids which would be heaps of fun, AND I wont be sitting on my bum all day which I hate! AND because I already have a degree I only need to do a 1 year post grad diploma and Im ready to teach!

I've had a look at the Edith Cowen University website and have got my application form ready to fill out this week. *cross fingers touch wood etc etc*

"Gooood morning Missss Looooong"
hahah!