Well, I thought I was going to take a year off from work, but I got really bored. Plus, Australia is expensive! We figured it would be good for me to get a job to cover some expenses and keep my sanity. I got a job in internal audit with the South Australia government. It's only a five-month contract but it's full time and I'm excited to learn how the government works here. The working environment is relaxed compared to back home. Most Americans work at least 40 hours per week in a full time job but most people out here can work 30-37.5 hours per week and that's full time with benefits. Someone with no work experience during their first year on the job can easily get 4 weeks of vacation and that's expected out here! They are also paid much higher wages ($15 per hour is minimum wage) to afford the high cost of living, goods and services.
Also, for those of you who do not have our new address, it is 1/2 Davenport Terrace, Wayville, South Australia 5034. The 1/2 means we live at 2 Davenport Tce and in unit #1. It's certainly not a charming New Orleans home but it will do for the year.
Congrats on your new job , Erin ! Although at first I was not sure just WHO was writing this until I talked to Mary ! LOL I did not think Shawn was going to college AND working all those hours :)
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