Liv'in in NZ - what's not to like?
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Liv'in in NZ - what's not to like?
A close late 20's friend has a job offer in Queenstown, New Zealand & is planning to move there, sight unseen.
Sure, it's scenic & reputedly has plenty of adventures available, but can anyone here tell him....
What should he prepare himself for?
Sure, it's scenic & reputedly has plenty of adventures available, but can anyone here tell him....
What should he prepare himself for?
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I'm jealous!
I'd think that Queenstown is an ideal place for a 20-something.
Expensive to live there though, as mentioned by mlgb - housing - plus gas, food, etc. If he/she is well compensated though, it could be a fantastic opportunity.
I'd think that Queenstown is an ideal place for a 20-something.
Expensive to live there though, as mentioned by mlgb - housing - plus gas, food, etc. If he/she is well compensated though, it could be a fantastic opportunity.
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Yeah, from all I've heard, I'm excited for him. He has heard about the high cost of living there.
I'm just a little apprehensive about the small population (20,000 in the general area).
Thanks for the response!
I'm just a little apprehensive about the small population (20,000 in the general area).
Thanks for the response!
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Although I imagine his social circle will be multinational he should nevertheless be ready for for the Kiwi sense of humour, which is straight-faced and bone dry. Like English and Australian people, they love sending you up (a.k.a. stirring, or "taking the piss". To generalise, Americans are well liked, but seen as somewhat earnest and too inclined to take what they're told as the literal truth. This can be a big mistake. But they're a friendly, laid-back crew and it's all in good fun.
One great advantage your friend will have over a visiting Australian is that nobody will try to talk Rugby or cricket with him.
One great advantage your friend will have over a visiting Australian is that nobody will try to talk Rugby or cricket with him.
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