Hi , just for the record no Nanny, no huge whack, ...

2011-06-23T19:14:05.874+01:00

Hi , just for the record no Nanny, no huge whack, we were comfortable but not a lot of cash to spare. We really appreciate what we have, I have worked very hard and still do. I work 20 hour day regularly and occasionally leave early. I have had 4 weeks holiday in the last 4 years.
YOu will find plenty of post where I talk about the draw backs and expense of NZ. I love and appreciate people and tend to see the positive in everything and everyone.Thank you for your good wishes, you have mine in return.

I'm genuinely pleased for you that you and you...

2011-02-04T03:27:57.876Z

I'm genuinely pleased for you that you and your family enjoyed a high quality of life in Auckland. But you should be wary of making generalisations - your situation is only possible because you obviously earn a fair whack of money in a professional senior position, you can afford a nanny, you live in a nice area close to the beach, and you have a job that allows you to leave at lunchtime. I lived in Auckland for 6 years as a born and bred Kiwi and most of that time was spent living hand to mouth, barely being able to pay for my WOF, registration, petrol, food and rent. I have a good degree and post-graduate qualifications, but unfortunately I was silly enough to go into the media industry. Auckland can be wonderful for professionals like yourself with sought-after skills, but it can be hell on earth for Mr and Miss Average, espeically if you come from a smaller town and are used to a sense of community. I wouldn't recommend Auckland to anyone to be honest. Move to Aussie instead.

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Hi , just for the record no Nanny, no huge whack, ...

I'm genuinely pleased for you that you and you...