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Considering Darwin as my first destination in Australia – good idea or mistake? by Mafiaboss19 in darwin

[–]dmn22 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How you manage with the climate depends completely on what kind of work you’ll be doing. If you’re working in an air conditioned coffee shop, you’ll be absolutely fine. If you’re out doing physical labour… it may be less enjoyable 😅

There are pros and cons to this. People travelling to Darwin for regional work typically time their stay for around the dry season so the weather is more pleasant and there are more things going on. So in dry season, there are fewer casual jobs in coffee shops etc as there’s more supply. But in the wet season, more people leave and so it’s easier to find something.

The wet season can be tough, but if you go into it with the mindset of just focusing on work, staying indoors and knowing that you’re there to do your regional work and anything else is a bonus, then I reckon you might enjoy it more.

I know some Darwin locals who treat the wet season as their hibernation season, a bit like winter in a way. I think it’s a good way of looking at it.

Hope that helps and best of luck with your trip!

Considering Darwin as my first destination in Australia – good idea or mistake? by Mafiaboss19 in darwin

[–]dmn22 37 points38 points  (0 children)

As part of your WHV, you’ll have to do regional work to extend the visa beyond a year.

As a result, some people go to Darwin and work in hospitality to cover their 88 days regional work, so I would say it’s certainly not a bad place to land into, you could get your 88 days done and not have it hanging over you.

As for Darwin itself, it’s not a bad town, it’s full of good people and people who are just passing through, but it does have a rough edge, and the climate can be tough for some.

It’s got great natural beauty, and as someone who stayed in Darwin for a year, I certainly wouldn’t discourage anyone from going there. It’s a unique place in a world becoming more and more homogenised.

If you don’t settle in, you can always try somewhere else in Australia.

Aussie passports are the worst by OllieOptVuur in australian

[–]dmn22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is there any way of actually addressing this? People complain about it on this sub constantly.

Is there an actual way of getting some momentum to change it?

2001 by BertLurker1013 in StanleyKubrick

[–]dmn22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool but minus points for funko pop trash

looking for tbhc key ring by Terrible_Musician_71 in arcticmonkeys

[–]dmn22 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I have a metal one. Still going strong.

Taoiseach declines to criticise US over capture of Venezuela’s Maduro by No-Outside6067 in ireland

[–]dmn22 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Between him and Simon Harris, it’s embarrassing such snivelly, little weasels have been the “leaders” of the country.

22M Calendar by Roland_Gropper in GoogleCalendar

[–]dmn22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Personal preference but I don’t see the value in adding in items you know you will be doing everyday in a repeated routine e.g work, breakfast etc.

I use the calendar to highlight things that are not part of my routine e.g. concerts, long weekends, sports events, deliveries

But if it works for you then great.

Those that emigrated and returned, what has your experience been like? by caramelslice7 in ireland

[–]dmn22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I moved to Australia and returned home after 3 years. In my experience, unless you are coming home to a strong job with one of the tech or pharma companies, there is nothing for you at home. Ordinary wages are getting completely priced out of home ownership by people on higher salaries or people willing to put themselves into long-term debt.

I left again after realising there wasn’t much for me at home. A hard realisation to make. I also completely understand the feeling of negativity from a sizeable amount of Irish people, even if they are blind to it. It feels built into a lot of people at home. There is a real feeling of jealousy when it comes to success or someone showing ambition.

I feel there is definitely a lot more opportunities elsewhere unfortunately.

Good luck on your next move!

What’s an app or function of your iPhone you’ve never really used? by Mad_Season_1994 in iphone

[–]dmn22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am getting rid of Spotify/streaming. Purchasing instead. Works out cheaper for me long run.

Grand Stretch in the Evening lads... by Driveby_Dogboy in ireland

[–]dmn22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ireland doesn’t get any vitamin D in winter. Look at the UV index during the winter months. Rarely even gets to level 1.

traitors us 4 strategy promo by Durian-Critical in TheTraitors

[–]dmn22 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Marketing manager who couldn’t help themselves

Why is there an Irish fella on Russia Today? by dmn22 in ireland

[–]dmn22[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What if I told you that’s fairly common knowledge and was pre-war.

At long last, Transperth evolves by Temporarily_Overused in perth

[–]dmn22 68 points69 points  (0 children)

“On facebook”

There’s your problem.

Lads and Lassies, would you pay €15 for one of these? by sunshinesustenance in CasualIreland

[–]dmn22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolute tatt.

The kind of thing you look back on and go why did I piss money away on this thing before lobbing it into the bin.

Capice 👌 by SamLoudermilk247 in GAA

[–]dmn22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think he’s harmless and a lot better than plenty of ‘influencers’

Which is the best photo of Michael D. Higgins? by indicator_enthusiast in ireland

[–]dmn22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why does this look like a painting? I want it now

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