NSW Sydney exodus is looming?

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  1. MyDarlinghurst

    MyDarlinghurst Well-Known Member

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    Omg no sofa or dining table?

    Mind you i never use my dining table either, i usually just eat in front of the TV on the sofa .
     
  2. Pentanol

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    Yeah we just have a portable table each where we study and eat our meals. It's worth it for the convenience of walking a few mins for restaurants, groceries and train station :) Annoying thing is that we have to pump our airbed once a week!
     
  3. Pentanol

    Pentanol Well-Known Member

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    With more 1/4 of Australians coming from overseas, I think you'll find that particular lifestyle is common and even preferred.
     
  4. Mike A

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    In singapore, thailand, vietnam, hong kong, malaysia, philippines, indonesia, china, india etc families of up to 4 or 5 live together in small accommodation. Sometimes two rooms. Many people sleep in the one bedroom and they use the place for cooking, socialising and sleeping. Its very common around the world and people are surviving just fine and not in deep depression.

    Some of the happiest people ive met live in provinces in the philippines and vietnam. They live in primitive accommodation. Ive been there and stayed there. I lived 6 years in south east asia so seen and done it all. Singing, dancing, fishing, eating and loving life. In fact some of the happiest people ive met live in nippa huts on the beach in the philippines. Singing karoake by watching youtube and fishing for their food. They have barely anything but are truly happy.
     
  5. virhlpool

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    I have lived in a couple of countries from those you listed. I largely agree with what you said except the following:

    - I personally feel that concept of joint family (mainly living with parents) is pretty good for every family member and keeps the family happy in the most cases. More pros than cons. But, it doesn't remain as happy a situation when you live in a tiny accomodation where family members can't feel enough space.

    - Not everyone in Asian countries live in small houses. It is a myth. Those only in large, dense cities do as they don't have a choice. Small cities have enough space and people there don't live in tiny matchbox styled apartments. Let's accept it - it is no fun.

    - Contrary to what many believe, I feel that in such large and spacious country like ours, unit/ apartment sizes are a bit too small. It has been norm to have 2 bathrooms in almost any new apartment in Indian large cities since late 1990's and I still see 1 bathroom apartments being built in Australia. I can't digest the reasons. Why should developers be allowed to squeeze living spaces to make more money?

    - Living in small house isn't something to be proud of (due to its inherent disadvantages), but more importantly, definitely not something to be ashamed of either.
     
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  6. dabbler

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    lol....really ?

    you must not get out of Sydney much, espc the last 3 years or so....

    Also google a place call Melbourne, nevermind the many coastal and regional cities and towns along that route.