SSAB - June 23, 2025

Off and into Melbourne! It’s colder here!Saw the fam, they’re doing well. Hostels are a popping, some even have families staying.Hit the gym this morning, no morning run. Cold and… oi, we just got in! Maybe tomorrow? What’s my laundry schedule like?Did some pull ups with a modified pull up bar. The gents in their 20s couldn’t lol!Tried a kangaroo burger, Walker’s donuts. Forgot to send out the SLV newsletter this weekend! Life of a working traveller! What if this was my life?!What’s Melbourne like and how are things in Australia so far?Hey, could always come back to work on the mines, they’re looking for workers!Book recommendation: Paul Carter “Don’t Tell Mum I Work on the Rigs, She Thinks I’m a Piano Player in a Whorehouse”.Oh yea, that girl I interviewed on Friday? She’s a Kpop dancer too!Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogHope you have a good start of week!00:00 Introduction and Arrival in Melbourne00:26 Exploring Melbourne and Hostel Life05:52 Comparing Sydney and Melbourne08:34 Food Adventures in Melbourne12:44 Thoughts on Working in Australia16:14 Considering a Future in Mining22:21 Balancing Family and Career Choices22:44 Experiences Working Abroad24:56 Reflections on Drinking and Youth25:36 Considering a Return to Australia27:15 The Reality of Teaching English Abroad27:30 Contemplating a Career in Mining30:57 Funny Stories from the Oil Rigs33:28 A Day in the Life: Gym and Food Adventures38:57 Unexpected Talents: K-pop Dancer40:45 Conclusion and Future Plans