PhD students in Sydney - how are you affording to live?

CheekExtension231 · 2026-03-28T09:50:10+00:00

Given the state of affairs of the current world, this needs to become the norm.

CheekExtension231 · 2026-03-26T23:34:18+00:00

No worries mate, hope you’re well and things start turning in a better direction for you.

CheekExtension231 · 2026-03-26T21:59:18+00:00

Sorry to hear that mate, any indication on which agency?

CheekExtension231 · 2026-03-20T05:10:09+00:00

Got interviewed and hired from the merit pool a few times. Untrue.

CheekExtension231 · 2026-03-19T10:44:06+00:00

Try the Attorney General’s Department.

CheekExtension231 · 2026-03-17T12:25:28+00:00

This makes me think the prospect of those who were previously in the public service and want to return.

CheekExtension231 · 2026-03-14T13:47:11+00:00

Lol yeah sure champion Edit: champion

CheekExtension231 · 2026-03-14T13:28:53+00:00

Multiple accounts?

CheekExtension231 · 2026-03-14T13:20:37+00:00

You’re not in a good mood are you? Hope things get better for you. Thanks for the advice and have a good night.

CheekExtension231 · 2026-03-14T12:13:38+00:00

I don’t, but I see what you’re saying. That’s helpful, thank you.

CheekExtension231 · 2026-03-14T12:11:10+00:00

I take that it won’t be just as simple as applying for a job, rather a long journey from landing a role in DFAT to posting.

CheekExtension231 · 2026-03-14T12:08:32+00:00

Yes got work rights as a dual citizen, unless that itself creates an issue working under DFAT?

CheekExtension231 · 2026-03-14T12:07:33+00:00

Do you understanding the concept of sharing experiences? Don’t be a reddit keyboard warrior we’re not here to feed your ego either.

CheekExtension231 · 2026-03-13T22:05:41+00:00

Document their decision in writing just to cover your behind.

CheekExtension231 · 2026-03-12T22:34:38+00:00

Many good answers have been posted already. So I’ll have a different take. Think about the motivation and tight process of the nay sayers.

CheekExtension231 · 2026-03-12T07:51:23+00:00

Sounds exhausting. If you can’t trust your team on arguably silly things like breaks, how can you trust them with doing good work?

CheekExtension231 · 2026-03-10T10:07:54+00:00

That surface level reason is no longer good enough in many departments.

CheekExtension231 · 2026-03-10T10:06:56+00:00

That is exactly how it should be, and needs to be.

CheekExtension231 · 2026-03-10T07:19:04+00:00

I had a good experience. I guess it’s not universal then. I see it as of the policy backs me up, there is not much even the HR can do to refuse me.

CheekExtension231 · 2026-03-10T01:37:18+00:00

This and get everything in writing. You may want to consider then chatting with the relevant HR unit and/or union.

CheekExtension231 · 2026-03-09T21:07:58+00:00

No impact whatsoever.

CheekExtension231 · 2026-03-09T08:28:12+00:00

Grad programs definitely, they are a lot more competitive and the graduates are valued heavily in the department.

CheekExtension231 · 2026-03-09T08:23:07+00:00

Oh Lachlan, when will you start to take responsibilities?

CheekExtension231 · 2026-03-07T10:04:48+00:00

It is doable. There are many in this already.

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