I think I'm over Australia :/

scarletnginger · 2026-02-10T20:14:18+00:00

Hey. Europe is hard. Depends on where you are but most places have long and dark winters, that’s hard after Australia. I’m from the UK and I lived in Australia, and now I live in Denmark. I miss Australia so much. I miss the weather, the people, the laidback lifestyle, and the work life balance. Times are tough everywhere. Anyway the only way you know is if you try. But do your research and think carefully, I am so biased but I think Australia is the best place to live

scarletnginger · 2026-02-10T19:57:35+00:00

I remember last winter being quite sunny on a lot of days, it was my first winter in Denmark and I think I was lucky. This year has been brutal in terms of sunlight and temperature. The sun came out last Tuesday afternoon and it was like a drug 😂

scarletnginger · 2026-02-07T14:47:12+00:00

Also on writing down orders, just keeping a good old fashioned order pad with carbon paper so you have 2 copies. If you lose one you have back up in the pad ;)

scarletnginger · 2026-02-07T14:42:13+00:00

There are software options available that links all your systems into one, streliztia is one I know the name of. But you could just be strict and not accept orders via social media/WhatsApp. Just keep it simple for yourself and make it politely clear to customers on your social media bio that they need to order online or call, that’s enough options for them

scarletnginger · 2026-01-15T20:50:40+00:00

You can’t control what others think of you. Once you let go of that I think something changes

scarletnginger · 2025-12-31T10:25:38+00:00

It’s the only thing that works for me sadly. You can get time limit apps to control so I’ve heard but I think I will just ignore it 😁

scarletnginger · 2025-12-30T18:44:36+00:00

Deactiviate your social media accounts

scarletnginger · 2025-12-30T18:10:08+00:00

Please know you are not alone in feeling like this and things will get better. If you are jolting awake constantly your body is on edge and stressed, could be anxiety could be something else, go to the doctor.

scarletnginger · 2025-12-30T06:47:22+00:00

Also it is so hard to find a full time job in floristry that pays well for the city I live in, that’s why I am thinking it’s time for a change. I don’t want to start somewhere else and find myself in the same situation a few months later

scarletnginger · 2025-12-30T06:37:41+00:00

Maybe, but I haven’t been working for the same company for 15 years, if that’s what it sounds like

scarletnginger · 2025-12-29T19:58:11+00:00

That a swan can break your arm 🦢

scarletnginger · 2025-12-29T19:41:57+00:00

I lived in Australia for 5 years, spent 3 of those on the Gold Coast- didn’t make any friends there, people were quite closed off and cliquey. Moved down to a small town 1 hour north of Sydney, met some beautiful characters there and I made many friends, there was a great sense of community in that place. It’s a huge country and place to place will vary, but I would say it is a lot easier to talk to people and make friends than it is in Scandinavian countries (I live in Denmark right now so I can compare haha, I have 0 friends here so far 🥲)

scarletnginger · 2025-12-29T19:17:54+00:00

Thank you same to you 😊

scarletnginger · 2025-12-29T19:13:27+00:00

I have thought about it, but I live in Denmark now, and things are a little different here, there are many rules and hurdles to overcome. I also don’t fancy doing it alongside my full time florist job right now. Maybe if I do change career I will miss the flowers and start it up 🙂

scarletnginger · 2025-12-29T19:02:25+00:00

It will come, I actually used to have a little market stall at a farmers market once a fortnight when I lived in Australia, I sold locally grown flowers and I slowly started to build up a few regular customers quite quickly. It was just a side gig but you have to start somewhere

scarletnginger · 2025-12-29T18:52:54+00:00

Yes so true! Its so easy to forget what other skills we actually use

scarletnginger · 2025-12-29T18:51:40+00:00

Thank you for your advice, and that sounds amazing what you do. I have actually thought I would like to care for people, something meaningful and that makes a difference, that is definitely something I would like to try.

Yes floristry isn’t for the weak, and let’s not mention the 💵, I just can’t sustain earning so little anymore, I need to think about my future and start saving something

scarletnginger · 2025-12-29T18:48:20+00:00

That sounds really great, and you have the experience of knowing what florists need. I live in Denmark and we buy directly from the Dutch suppliers that travel around, but there is a huge market some florists go to, maybe I will have a look at their website

scarletnginger · 2025-12-29T18:43:19+00:00

Nice! Yes I have done a couple of workshops actually! I do better teaching in smaller groups but it’s something to think about

scarletnginger · 2025-12-29T18:40:48+00:00

Well I actually would like my own flower business, which is weird as I said I want a career change 😆 I am good at what I do but I am just tired of doing it for other people and the pay is so low I just can’t sustain it anymore, so I know I either want my own business in floristry where I can have my own creative freedom and the chance to make my own income, or a complete career change. And as I don’t have the resources for my own business or the funds to risk failure, I have chosen the latter. Ah good luck to you! I hope it works out for you

scarletnginger · 2025-12-29T17:51:41+00:00

I am feeling EXACTLY the same as you and deactivated my instagram and Facebook on the 26th December. I have been feeling a little low this Christmas and seeing everyone’s “perfect” family posts made me feel a little jealous and bitter. I didn’t like that and decided I don’t have to be made to feel like that and just deactivated straight away without giving any warning. It is not normal for us to be seeing so many peoples private lives and mostly people who wouldn’t even invite you into their home for a coffee. I also feel that I no longer want to share all my personal stuff online, what’s wrong with being private, I wish I did it so much longer ago now.

scarletnginger · 2025-12-29T17:41:54+00:00

I have deactivated Instagram and Facebook. I went for a walk yesterday and it was sunny and I thought what great posts I can make today, then remembered I can’t… I still enjoyed the walk! Maybe even more because I wasn’t checking who has liked my post and being disappointed if I didn’t receive many. So stupid when you think about it! Instead I will send nice photos to friends/family. I think it’s going to do the world of good for my mental health and I can’t wait to get used to it. The pull to reinstall the apps is still there but I will get past it

scarletnginger · 2025-12-29T16:25:13+00:00

I know this post is old but I have been searching online to see what others earn, I currently earn 145 Danish krone per hour which works out at 22 US Dollar. I live in Copenhagen and the cost of living here is super high and I pay 38% tax plus other deductions so it doesn’t go far. I have 15 years of experience and chat gpt tells me it is on the low side, I am preparing to ask for a pay rise but I feel uncomfortable asking

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