Reflections on living in Australia: Bindu

My name is Bindu Madhavi Pendyala. I came to Australia from India one month ago.. When I first arrived, I felt homesick and called my home to talk with my parents.

My husband has been in Australia for the past five years. He is working here in a software company. I came here because my husband is staying here.

When I came to Australia I couldn’t understand the language and pronunciation of  words. I want to get a job in Australia. My husband told to me if you want to do the job you must improve your communication skills. He told me without having the communication skills you won’t get the job in Australia. It is very hard to get the job in Australia.

My husband told me to go and enrol at the AMES institute, which I did. It is very nice to learn communications skills and to communicate with other people. We make friends while we develop our skills. I have learned that, if I want to get a job here,  employers are asking for local experience and good communications skills.

I have found a very nice place to see and enjoy as it is very quiet. But it is difficult for Indian girls to adjust to weather and culture.

My “Dream” job is to do work in the IT industry.