West ATC
Taking things personally wont get you very far - the only comment I made about you was your degree of apparent naivety.
I apologise if you misunderstood the point of my post.
I wholeheartedly agree with experiencing new things and seeing the world - believe me Australia is an Island.
What I was trying to convey (in my usual cement covered way) was that dont think that work will be a whole lot better somewhere else - I am sure there has to be somewhere better than where we aren't we all looking to find it?
I would encourage you to find what you are looking for - but be sure you know what it is that you are seeking before you leave to look for it. One could also argue that if you did leave for a few years and then come back AsA would be getting a better and more worldrounded product with a fresh way of looking at things....
Best of Irish to you....
viel glueck
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