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25-08-2010, 01:10 PM
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Sir Post a Lot!
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Gosford, NSW, Australia
Posts: 36,799
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I have a new job.. and I'm off to America!
Hi guys
Thanks for all your recent support and feedback after being made redundant and having the skin cancer cut out.
The good news is - I've just landed myself a new job!
I'm now the Product Manager - Software at RPData in Sydney. It's a great role - plenty of opportunity to make my mark in a fast growing company, and it's still in the Real Estate Software industry, so everything I've learned over the past 2.5 years at my previous company is still relevant! 
What's more, I start on Monday, and on my first day, I've got to fly to America! I'll be there for a week, in Sacramento and San Francisco!
I've never been overseas before, so this is huge.. and rushed! But I can't wait.
Thanks again for your support. Things are looking up now, and hopefully I can get back into Astronomy once life settles down a bit!
Cheers
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25-08-2010, 01:22 PM
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No More Infinities
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Townsville
Posts: 9,698
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25-08-2010, 01:27 PM
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ze frogginator
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sydney
Posts: 22,080
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Quick - let's open a shopping thread and we can all make our list for a bulk order. Hope you have massive luggages Mike!
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25-08-2010, 01:46 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Beaumont Hills NSW
Posts: 2,900
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Congratulations on the new job Mike. Overseas trips can be a bit daunting for anyone the first time. Having someone to meet you helps.
How much excess baggage do you get allowed. You used to be able to convert it to unaccompanied baggage and get about 5 times as much. Be carefull of your CC don't get more than I can afford.
Barry
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25-08-2010, 01:47 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: E.P. S.A.
Posts: 4,963
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All the best Mike, I can only emagine the excitement. The jetlag can be a real bugga; hope you don't get it.
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25-08-2010, 01:51 PM
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Bust Duster
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Posts: 4,846
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Congratulations on falling on your feet! Can't get better than that!
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25-08-2010, 02:00 PM
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Let there be night...
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Hobart, TAS
Posts: 7,639
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Good stuff Mike. Congrats - sounds ideal for you.
I used to fly to New York every couple of weeks for 3 years. It's the additional LA to NY leg that delivers the worst jet lag, not the Sydney/LA or LA/Sydney legs. You won't sleep a wink anyway. New job, international travel - good luck with the zzzzz's. LOL! Take lots of books with you on the iPad.
Get back to astronomy? MMmmmm... me thinks you'll be busier than ever at work.
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25-08-2010, 02:06 PM
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Starcatcher
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Gerringong
Posts: 8,548
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Rule number one - don't take a family size toothpaste tube in your carry-on - you'll lose it! (I know!  )
Great news about the job! Have a great trip!
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25-08-2010, 02:23 PM
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Supernova Searcher
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Cambroon Queensland Australia
Posts: 9,326
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Mike Enjoy the trip.
Enjoy the job.
I hope all goes well.
Cheers 
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25-08-2010, 02:31 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Monto
Posts: 16,741
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Wonderful news Mike.
gee you're going to be rushing to get a passport through in time.
Jet lag is the pits, if you can stay awake until it's bedtime in your time zone, that should nail it on the head.
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25-08-2010, 02:39 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: moonee beach
Posts: 2,179
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well done !!! work in this country is'nt a problem if your good at your trade....theres plenty of work opportunities.and as all have been saying re:astro just take the time to look up and see the northern hemisphere
weell done again mike
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25-08-2010, 02:47 PM
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One day.......
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Woodford, Qld
Posts: 79
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OMG! See things do happen for a reason! Congratulations and all the best for the future
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25-08-2010, 03:02 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,628
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Congratulations Mike! I pray it all goes extraordinarily well for ya mate!
Baz.
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25-08-2010, 03:05 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Blue Mountains, Australia
Posts: 1,338
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Great news, Mike!
All the best in your new venture.
Regards, Rob.
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25-08-2010, 03:08 PM
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Moderator
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: NEWCASTLE NSW Australia
Posts: 33,428
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great news Mike - hope you negotiated new moon off time, and full moon bonus's
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25-08-2010, 03:19 PM
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Lost in Namibia
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Albury NSW
Posts: 3,134
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Hi mike
Great news, congrats.
Cheers Petra d.
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25-08-2010, 03:56 PM
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IIS Member #671
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Canberra
Posts: 11,159
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25-08-2010, 04:05 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Warragul, Vic
Posts: 4,494
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You'll enjoy San Francisco - interesting geography, architecture and culture.
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25-08-2010, 04:21 PM
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1¼" ñì®våñá
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 1,845
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Excellent News Mike!
I have been to SF twice, you will love the place! Hopefully you get some free time in the evenings to check out some of the great attractions like Fishermans wharf, where you can grab a clam chowder in a sourbread soupbowl, you won't regret it!
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25-08-2010, 04:25 PM
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Hitchhiker
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Clifton Springs, Victoria
Posts: 889
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Great news Mike,
An opportunity to do some Sidewalk Astronomy?!?
Cheers
Chris
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