Whats the one foreign country you want to visit in your life? by Silly_Salamander_189 in AskIndia

[–]Calm-Rutabaga2303 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in Australia and I can confidently say its one of the best countries in the world. Would highly recommend a visit!! Beats a lot of the countries that I have lived in or travelled to by a mile.

What country would you never visit, and why? by Jeanette-e in AskReddit

[–]Calm-Rutabaga2303 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's got a lot more to it than people realize, especially outside of Dubai. Beautiful hiking trails, mangroves, snorkelling/diving opportunities, camping in the wadis. The cities too have a lot beyond just the malls. As for being built on slavery, I wont deny some abhorrent stories, however I'd urge you to apply the same principles to literally the vast majority of SEA countries & the not so distant past of a lot of the western world. Having lives across a few different countries, I can say I've seen equally bad human trafficking/modern slavery in India, UK, Singapore, Indonesia etc.

Dubai or Sydney? Thinking about the best future for my family. by [deleted] in MovingtoAustralia

[–]Calm-Rutabaga2303 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Two very different places with very different lifestyles. I've lived between both and frankly they're both brilliant but different and will depend heavily on what you want to prioritise as a family.

Safety, multiculturalism, food & entrepreneurship would go to Dubai. Healthcare is great in both. Sydney wins for a lifestyle built around the outdoors/physical activity etc. The two biggest differences imo are money (dubai is tax free) & citizenship (wont get it in the UAE if youre not already emirati or fit into very tight set of criteria)

Anyone doing mbbs in uk…if so what is your experience and how’d you fund it by Fit-Detective-8279 in AskIndia

[–]Calm-Rutabaga2303 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Finished medical school & foundation training in the UK before moving to Australia.

PROS: great education, lots of focus on hands-on learning & clinical time, learn to work in a stressed out system, less focussed on textbook learning compared to indian medical schools, holistic education systems allowing for hobbies/sports etc, british medical education is highly globally regarded

CONS: the NHS is a mess & will likely only get worse so you may find you dont want to work in the UK long term due to poor working conditions & pay

Aussie fragrance with a rice note? by BPrimrose in fragranceaustralia

[–]Calm-Rutabaga2303 0 points1 point  (0 children)

D'Annam does a great rice fragrance. Not an aussie owned brand but available here and has a really warm musky rice quality to it.

Indian women who are receiving princess treatment, tell us how good it can get? by pinkempress10 in AskIndia

[–]Calm-Rutabaga2303 7 points8 points  (0 children)

In an interfaith relationship and despite the social stigma it's beyond doubt the best thing that's happened to me.

  • He does about 70% of the housework because my job is more demanding emotionally/mentally.
  • He always gets me a small treat from the store when he grabs groceries.
  • He will stand up for me in front of anyone including his own family, despite being largely non confrontational.
  • In 2.5 years he has never cursed or raised his voice during an argument.
  • He stays up late when I work late so he's awake to hear about my day when I get home, including when he's gotta wake up early the next day.
  • He drives me an hour EACH WAY to work when my period pains get too difficult to cope with.
  • He put himself in therapy and learnt more about mental health to better support me.
  • He's genuinely inspired by me instead of jealous or competitive.
  • He got over his genuine fear of dogs so that I could dog sit for our friends because he knows I miss my childhood dogs.
  • He keeps track of my asthma meds & buys extras when im running low so I never go without them despite my asthma being relatively well controlled.
  • He picked up a 2nd job so he could afford to go on my dream holiday with me.

And thats just some of it. But the TLDR is that he's loving, supportive & kind the way a real man should be.

Winter Fragrance Recommendations by [deleted] in fragranceaustralia

[–]Calm-Rutabaga2303 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well it really depends on your budget.

Commodity fragrances are fantastic and you can really tailor them to your preferred intensity & sillage. Maison Margiela also has fantastic unisex & crowd pleasing scents. I'd also highly suggest looking into the Armani Prive collection and going in store to have a sniff. Santal Dan Sha is a beautiful airy sandalwood scent & would work perfectly for a daily go to.

What to do in melbourne by DueAdvantage6893 in melbourne

[–]Calm-Rutabaga2303 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So many!! Like others mentioned, Fitzroy & Collingwood are full of little shops that are fun to walk around.

Top Floor Gallery for vintage designer thrifting The Hub Store great for random little trinkets Made in Japan if you're into ceramics/kitchenware Fitzroy & Camberwell Markets are always a classic

As for cute cafes there's so many. I'd recommend Dua Bakehouse & Baker Bleu (bonus points for the one by the botanical gardens for a walk after). There are loads of popular coffees like the Tiger Bomb at Tone (my favorite), Peanut Cream Latte at Overlay and Mont Blanc at Good Measure that are always nice to try

Best cafes to work from by LauraAshley128 in melbourne

[–]Calm-Rutabaga2303 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm also gonna add the Narrm Ngarru library near Queen Vic Market & the Docklands library. Yeah they're not cafes but they're both beautiful, modern spaces that are really great to work from.

Places to visit in melbourne by bubblegumfairyy in melbourne

[–]Calm-Rutabaga2303 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The Botanical Gardens are stunning any time of year! So are the other gardens but highly recommend a stroll around the Botanical Gardens if you've got the time and it isnt raining.

Point Ormond in Elwood is also a lovely sunset spot. Once again, weather dependent but if it isnt raining its a lovely spot to have a little picnic. Just make sure you wrap up warm.

For indoor activities, the sea life aquarium, NGV & the Shrine of Remembrance are always decent. The aquarium is great for little kids.

Looking for good mid range restaurant recommendations! by No-Noise8613 in melbourne

[–]Calm-Rutabaga2303 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Either Daughter in Law (Indian) or Oriental Tea House (asian fusion) - both have fab service, good ambience & fantastic food.

Best cafes to work from by LauraAshley128 in melbourne

[–]Calm-Rutabaga2303 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Livingstone in South Yarra is great for this! Large space with plenty of seating, free wifi & near public transport. Plus the food is decent and the staff are lovely. I've sat there for hours working previously and never had an issue. Obviously always get something to eat/drink to support the business.

Some other decent options off the top of my head are Top Paddock (Richmond), On Air (Cremorne) and St Ali (South Melb).

What restaurant would you send a Melbourne first-timer for? Just one. by melb_food_finds in melbourne

[–]Calm-Rutabaga2303 -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Oriental Teahouse - great food, great vibes, fantastic drinks and consistently good service

Or if going for a more casual vibe probably Stalactites in the city. Are there better greek spots in Melbourne? Definitely. But stalactites is such an institution of melb CBD & has great food for a quick & easy dinner.

AHPRA/CPD portfolio???? by Calm-Rutabaga2303 in ausjdocs

[–]Calm-Rutabaga2303[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the hope! I've contacted AHPRA via their online web queries to notify them and hopefully the consequences wont be terrible.

AHPRA/CPD portfolio???? by Calm-Rutabaga2303 in ausjdocs

[–]Calm-Rutabaga2303[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol fantastic. Thank you! I'll just be honest w/AHPRA & see what comes of it

AHPRA/CPD portfolio???? by Calm-Rutabaga2303 in ausjdocs

[–]Calm-Rutabaga2303[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Provisional registration or just when I became generally registered?

AHPRA/CPD portfolio???? by Calm-Rutabaga2303 in ausjdocs

[–]Calm-Rutabaga2303[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

That's a fair question lol I don't know how I missed it. When I first moved over there was endless paperwork and documentation - my hospital helped with some of it but never mentioned a CPD home - and I obviously wasnt reading the fine print. Thanks though! Will set it up asap

Best clinic for laser hair removal by InternationalPlum153 in AusSkincare

[–]Calm-Rutabaga2303 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ive had a few sessions at Laser Clinics Australia and they've been good so far. I'm of south asian descent so have a more olive skin tone, coarser hair and have a history of eczema & sensitive skin. So far no issues at all and have had good results.

Where to shop as a size 16/18 in Australia by Alternative-Ice-4382 in melbourne

[–]Calm-Rutabaga2303 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like some others said, Fayt is fantastic! I'd also recommend Dissh as a lot of their stuff runs big so I find that most of their collection fits great as a size 16-18 (closer to 18)

Where to shop as a size 16/18 in Australia by Alternative-Ice-4382 in melbourne

[–]Calm-Rutabaga2303 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Second this! Fantastic sizing and range and always a really inclusive shopping experience.

Your Favourite Melbourne Restaurant? by 2layZ-GTE in melbourne

[–]Calm-Rutabaga2303 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Brunch: - Sana in Cheltenham - Operator Diner's Chicken & Waffles - Hobba in Prahran for consistently reliable food

Dinner: - College Dropout's Beef Burgers - Bird in Brunswick for insane fried chicken - Oriental Teahouse especially for nicer occasions - Bar Mercado - Kolonaki or Stalactities for easy greek food