UnsafeAlpine
02-04-09, 07:20 PM
I keep seeing all these commercials for NZ. Will I really be forever young if I go there? And, is there a University anywhere near you?
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UnsafeAlpine
02-04-09, 10:16 PM
Also, are there any job openings for unsafe alpinists?
x136
02-04-09, 10:24 PM
Also, are there any job openings for unsafe alpinists at companies willing to cover relocation costs?Seriously, you want this.
gnome
02-04-09, 10:31 PM
I keep seeing all these commercials for NZ. Will I really be forever young if I go there? And, is there a University anywhere near you?
Well yes and no. You won't stay forever young (unless you die young) but you are allowed to grow old disgracefully.
There is a university campus 10km, a Polytechnic campus 4km, a different campus for the same Polytechnic 2km, another university 25km from my house. There is also a two beaches within 15km, hills with MTB and walking tracks and rock climbing within 5km. The nearest mountains are about a 2 hour drive.:D
Well yes and no. You won't stay forever young (unless you die young) but you are allowed to grow old disgracefully.
There is a university campus 10km, a Polytechnic campus 4km, a different campus for the same Polytechnic 2km, another university 25km from my house. There is also a two beaches within 15km, hills with MTB and walking tracks and rock climbing within 5km. The nearest mountains are about a 2 hour drive.:D
gnome
02-04-09, 10:33 PM
Also, are there any job openings for unsafe alpinists?
Would have a clue.:D:p I haven't looked in the Situations Vacancts for ages. Oh, our dollar is currently worth US$0.50 so it is cheap for yanks to come here.
Would have a clue.:D:p I haven't looked in the Situations Vacancts for ages. Oh, our dollar is currently worth US$0.50 so it is cheap for yanks to come here.
Suttree
02-04-09, 11:23 PM
Do y'all need any environmental attorneys? What kind
of socialized medicine and retirement do you have?
I'd be willing to work hard for a country that had it's
act together. I already work my arse off here--
in the US of A. I'm not feeling like I trust Uncle
Sam to have my back so I seriously think of emigrating
to some other country at times.
of socialized medicine and retirement do you have?
I'd be willing to work hard for a country that had it's
act together. I already work my arse off here--
in the US of A. I'm not feeling like I trust Uncle
Sam to have my back so I seriously think of emigrating
to some other country at times.
gbcb
02-04-09, 11:43 PM
Seriously, you want this.
Ideally, yes, but shouldn't let it stop you. The main obstacle to moving to another place is you. If you go to New Zealand and want to find a job, you will find one. Eventually.
In my experience, companies are MUCH more likely to hire people who are already in the place they want to work. Less risk and expense for the company involved.
Ideally, yes, but shouldn't let it stop you. The main obstacle to moving to another place is you. If you go to New Zealand and want to find a job, you will find one. Eventually.
In my experience, companies are MUCH more likely to hire people who are already in the place they want to work. Less risk and expense for the company involved.
gnome
02-05-09, 01:06 AM
Do y'all need any environmental attorneys? What kind
of socialized medicine and retirement do you have?
I'd be willing to work hard for a country that had it's
act together. I already work my arse off here--
in the US of A. I'm not feeling like I trust Uncle
Sam to have my back so I seriously think of emigrating
to some other country at times.
There were a couple of jobs available on seek (http://www.seek.co.nz/).:D
Our health system isn't in the greatest of shapes despite the money thrown at it by the government. In saying that, as part of everyone's taxes there is a component that goes towards funding ACC. ACC is a government organisation that heavily (almost completely) subsidises accident treatment and recovery. For example I didn't have to pay a cent for treatment for a partially torn hamstring, my broken elbow or my cracked ribs and with my elbow as I couldn't work they paid 80% of my wages while I was away from work. The government also subsidises most doctors visits, dentist visits for those under 18 and prescriptions. For example my three monthly doctors visit costs about $40 and my prescription costs about $5. There can be long delays in getting non-urgent surgeries done in the public system though. If you have the money or have health insurance you can get it done privately.
Our current retirement scheme is simple. At 65 years of age everyone gets a superannuation pension, provided they are a citizen or permanent resident and have lived in NZ for at least 10 years since you turned 20. It currently is, for a single person, gross (pre-tax) of NZ$18,000 or a net of $595 a fortnight.
of socialized medicine and retirement do you have?
I'd be willing to work hard for a country that had it's
act together. I already work my arse off here--
in the US of A. I'm not feeling like I trust Uncle
Sam to have my back so I seriously think of emigrating
to some other country at times.
There were a couple of jobs available on seek (http://www.seek.co.nz/).:D
Our health system isn't in the greatest of shapes despite the money thrown at it by the government. In saying that, as part of everyone's taxes there is a component that goes towards funding ACC. ACC is a government organisation that heavily (almost completely) subsidises accident treatment and recovery. For example I didn't have to pay a cent for treatment for a partially torn hamstring, my broken elbow or my cracked ribs and with my elbow as I couldn't work they paid 80% of my wages while I was away from work. The government also subsidises most doctors visits, dentist visits for those under 18 and prescriptions. For example my three monthly doctors visit costs about $40 and my prescription costs about $5. There can be long delays in getting non-urgent surgeries done in the public system though. If you have the money or have health insurance you can get it done privately.
Our current retirement scheme is simple. At 65 years of age everyone gets a superannuation pension, provided they are a citizen or permanent resident and have lived in NZ for at least 10 years since you turned 20. It currently is, for a single person, gross (pre-tax) of NZ$18,000 or a net of $595 a fortnight.
UnsafeAlpine
02-05-09, 08:55 AM
There were a couple of jobs available on seek (http://www.seek.co.nz/).:D
Our health system isn't in the greatest of shapes despite the money thrown at it by the government. In saying that, as part of everyone's taxes there is a component that goes towards funding ACC. ACC is a government organisation that heavily (almost completely) subsidises accident treatment and recovery. For example I didn't have to pay a cent for treatment for a partially torn hamstring, my broken elbow or my cracked ribs and with my elbow as I couldn't work they paid 80% of my wages while I was away from work. The government also subsidises most doctors visits, dentist visits for those under 18 and prescriptions. For example my three monthly doctors visit costs about $40 and my prescription costs about $5. There can be long delays in getting non-urgent surgeries done in the public system though. If you have the money or have health insurance you can get it done privately.
Our current retirement scheme is simple. At 65 years of age everyone gets a superannuation pension, provided they are a citizen or permanent resident and have lived in NZ for at least 10 years since you turned 20. It currently is, for a single person, gross (pre-tax) of NZ$18,000 or a net of $595 a fortnight.
Oh yeah. I'm totally willing to move to a country that uses the term "fortnight" in regular speech. :D
Our health system isn't in the greatest of shapes despite the money thrown at it by the government. In saying that, as part of everyone's taxes there is a component that goes towards funding ACC. ACC is a government organisation that heavily (almost completely) subsidises accident treatment and recovery. For example I didn't have to pay a cent for treatment for a partially torn hamstring, my broken elbow or my cracked ribs and with my elbow as I couldn't work they paid 80% of my wages while I was away from work. The government also subsidises most doctors visits, dentist visits for those under 18 and prescriptions. For example my three monthly doctors visit costs about $40 and my prescription costs about $5. There can be long delays in getting non-urgent surgeries done in the public system though. If you have the money or have health insurance you can get it done privately.
Our current retirement scheme is simple. At 65 years of age everyone gets a superannuation pension, provided they are a citizen or permanent resident and have lived in NZ for at least 10 years since you turned 20. It currently is, for a single person, gross (pre-tax) of NZ$18,000 or a net of $595 a fortnight.
Oh yeah. I'm totally willing to move to a country that uses the term "fortnight" in regular speech. :D
gnome
02-05-09, 12:10 PM
Oh yeah. I'm totally willing to move to a country that uses the term "fortnight" in regular speech. :D
Well we were a British colony originally. What do Yanks call a two week period then?
Well we were a British colony originally. What do Yanks call a two week period then?
ModoVincere
02-05-09, 12:11 PM
Well we were a British colony originally. What do Yanks call a two week period then?
two weeks
two weeks
UnsafeAlpine
02-05-09, 12:19 PM
Well we were a British colony originally. What do Yanks call a two week period then?
I lived in England for a year. I actually miss hearing fortnight. It took me about a fortnight to figure out what the hell it actually meant. :p
I lived in England for a year. I actually miss hearing fortnight. It took me about a fortnight to figure out what the hell it actually meant. :p
KingTermite
02-05-09, 12:27 PM
I lived in England for a year. I actually miss hearing fortnight. It took me about a fortnight to figure out what the hell it actually meant. :p
I went over for 2 weeks about 5 years ago. A few days after I got there I asked a friend of mine I met up with what a quid was. None of my money had the word "quid" on it.
I went over for 2 weeks about 5 years ago. A few days after I got there I asked a friend of mine I met up with what a quid was. None of my money had the word "quid" on it.
pgoat
02-05-09, 01:20 PM
freakin' forevah
noo yawked it for you
noo yawked it for you
Tude
02-05-09, 01:56 PM
<sigh> NZ is Xena and Hercules territory .... love the scenery.
Best go by that lotto ticket I was going to ...
Best go by that lotto ticket I was going to ...
gbcb
02-05-09, 06:56 PM
two weeks
http://www.neiltendo.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/total-recall-two-weeks-490.jpg
http://www.neiltendo.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/total-recall-two-weeks-490.jpg
x136
02-05-09, 08:19 PM
What do Queen's English-speaking countries say to indicate a period of three weeks? Fortnight and a half? Is a month two fortnights?
gbcb
02-05-09, 08:33 PM
What do Queen's English-speaking countries say to indicate a period of three weeks? Fortnight and a half? Is a month two fortnights?
Three weeks in a bushel, half a hundredweight to a month.
Three weeks in a bushel, half a hundredweight to a month.
x136
02-05-09, 08:53 PM
Three weeks in a bushel, half a hundredweight to a month.So a hogsday is... 6-8 weeks?
gbcb
02-05-09, 09:14 PM
So a hogsday is... 6-8 weeks?
Hogshead! A hogsday is 3/4 of an acre.
Hogshead! A hogsday is 3/4 of an acre.
x136
02-05-09, 09:30 PM
Hogshead! A hogsday is 3/4 of an acre.Damn, I always get those two mixed up.
A pennyweight is still 13 hours and 17 minutes, right?
A pennyweight is still 13 hours and 17 minutes, right?
gbcb
02-05-09, 10:21 PM
Yes, but only on weekdays between 9am and 4pm.
x136
02-05-09, 10:24 PM
Right, of course. Wouldn't make sense any other way.
gbcb
02-05-09, 10:30 PM
Glad that's cleared up. So ... New Zealand! Good place.
AEO
02-05-09, 10:39 PM
:hypnosis: come visit Canada, your friendly, excellent exchange rate and cheap air travel, next door neighbour which is also a former British colony. We can woo you with words too! Wooo!!!
actually I've always wanted to visit Australia and New Zealand.
actually I've always wanted to visit Australia and New Zealand.
UnsafeAlpine
02-05-09, 10:41 PM
:hypnosis: come visit Canada, your friendly, excellent exchange rate and cheap air travel, next door neighbour which is also a former British colony. We can woo you with words too! Wooo!!!
actually I've always wanted to visit Australia and New Zealand.
Do you use fortnight in your regular speech?
actually I've always wanted to visit Australia and New Zealand.
Do you use fortnight in your regular speech?
x136
02-05-09, 10:41 PM
Glad that's cleared up. So ... New Zealand! Good place.What are you talkin about? *looks at beginning of the thread*
Oh. Huh.
Oh. Huh.
x136
02-05-09, 10:41 PM
Do you use fortnight in your regular speech?Do you know aboot their loonies for money, eh?
UnsafeAlpine
02-05-09, 10:42 PM
NZ is to Australia as Canada is to... ?
x136
02-05-09, 10:46 PM
NZ is a small island nation off the coast of Australia. Hmm. On some map projections, Canada looks like an island nation off the coast of Uber-Greenland...
AEO
02-05-09, 10:52 PM
we use French sounding English words and English sounding French words.
hitherto, centre, omelet du'fromage, antennae, colour, allo, chesterfield (that's couch in Canadian), etc.
hitherto, centre, omelet du'fromage, antennae, colour, allo, chesterfield (that's couch in Canadian), etc.
gbcb
02-05-09, 11:14 PM
Tuque! (sixteen tuques in a two-four)
x136
02-05-09, 11:16 PM
How many two-fours in a dickfer?
gbcb
02-05-09, 11:17 PM
How many angels can dance on the head of a pin? :rolleyes: Sheesh.
x136
02-05-09, 11:21 PM
How many angels can dance on the head of a pin? :rolleyes: Sheesh.Easy. None.
UnsafeAlpine
02-05-09, 11:27 PM
How many two-fours in a dickfer?
how many dickfers in a buttfer?
how many dickfers in a buttfer?
x136
02-05-09, 11:29 PM
how many dickfers in a buttfer?That's between you and your director.
UnsafeAlpine
02-05-09, 11:39 PM
So wrong and yet, so right.
carbonlife
02-06-09, 12:25 AM
NZ is to Australia as Canada is to... ?
I'm sure there's no love lost there. I think I've heard Aussie friends make the predictable sheep jokes about Kiwis.
BTW, has Canada been ratified as our 51st state yet?
I'm sure there's no love lost there. I think I've heard Aussie friends make the predictable sheep jokes about Kiwis.
BTW, has Canada been ratified as our 51st state yet?
gnome
02-06-09, 01:03 AM
I'm sure there's no love lost there. I think I've heard Aussie friends make the predictable sheep jokes about Kiwis.
BTW, has Canada been ratified as our 51st state yet?
:roflmao2: There isn't much. It doesn't help that if any kiwi who is successful, who has even set foot in Aussie, is claimed by them. Here the sheep jokes are about Aussies though.:D
I thought is was the other way around over there. Are polite, intelligent Yanks are elevated to the status of honorary Canadians?:p
BTW, has Canada been ratified as our 51st state yet?
:roflmao2: There isn't much. It doesn't help that if any kiwi who is successful, who has even set foot in Aussie, is claimed by them. Here the sheep jokes are about Aussies though.:D
I thought is was the other way around over there. Are polite, intelligent Yanks are elevated to the status of honorary Canadians?:p
carbonlife
02-06-09, 01:54 AM
It doesn't help that if any kiwi who is successful, who has even set foot in Aussie, is claimed by them.
Well, interestingly Scott Dixon was born in Brisbane but is always identified as a Kiwi. I only learned that he was born in Australia a couple of months ago when they raced at Surfer's Paradise. Also, Natasha Bedingfield was born in England but awkwardly tries to identify herself as a New Zealander (because of her parents and family over there).
See, red stars:
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/tacksharp/Racing/Dixon_2002_0579.jpg
Well, interestingly Scott Dixon was born in Brisbane but is always identified as a Kiwi. I only learned that he was born in Australia a couple of months ago when they raced at Surfer's Paradise. Also, Natasha Bedingfield was born in England but awkwardly tries to identify herself as a New Zealander (because of her parents and family over there).
See, red stars:
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/tacksharp/Racing/Dixon_2002_0579.jpg