To be honest - I’m a white Australian from several generations back and I also find Aussies friendly but hard to make friends with. Unless you grew up in the same area and went to the same school. It’s a real issue.
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Australia is NOT for a beginner or someone trying to build a life, it is a place for the wealthy and well-established. 8:40 medical care is no longer free for all; every visit now costs you, no such a thing as free cover. The cost of housing renders Australia unliveable. It is all based on personal circumstances and resources. Australia has changed dramatically, it is no longer a place to build, dream or prosper unless you have massive foundations already setup for you.
@@simonadams4857 🦘🦘🦘🦘I totally agree with you. In the 80's I can get Macer n movies for 5 bucks. Now I can't get a burger 🍔 for this price. So sad 😭 now.
Except if your an economic migrant , what they call a "refugee" then everything is given to u for free..what happens when everything goes bankrupt? Higher taxes?
I moved to Australia from India just to avoid people like this. They don’t wanna follow rules(complain about high fines). Don’t try to assimilate with local people, stick with their own. All they talk about is work, salary, how many houses they bought. It’s the same most of the time. No hobbies and very boring. I am glad I realized that I was no different than the stereotype. Then started working on those and after that I am glad I fit in here in Australia even with just more than basic English. I don’t need lot of friends I would rather have one or two good friends.
As an Aussie who has travelled extensively, I agree with you 100%. Australia was a very different country 20 years ago and it seems to have lost its way.
I migrated to Australia with my parents in 1992 (from Argentina). Australia has been very good to myself and my family, and as much as I love the country, I really identified with what you said. Fantastic video with lots of valid points, this really resonated with myself and my husband. We left Australia nearly 3 weeks ago and are currently living in Thailand, making South East Asia our home for the foreseeable future. All the best in your gap year!
Wow. Thank you so much for watching, and also your kind words. All the best with your trip. How are you finding thailand? And where about are you living there?
@@tinydetour you did a very brave thing by leaving especially with a child!! So far Thailand is great! A few culture shocks but not too hard to get used to as very similar to Argentina in many ways! We are currently in Jomtien, heading to Cambodia for a short stint (6 days) on the 9th of August, coming back to Thailand hopefully to Chiang Mai and then Vietnam for 3 months! Are you guys in Malaysia at the moment?
I'm an Aussie who now lives in the US. I agree with everything you are saying. While the US has its own problems. I work to live now. Own a home and travel. The nanny control that Australians deal with is unreal. I never even realized how bad it was until I left. 💜 Wish you all the best!
I left Sydney for the Gold Coast and couldn't be happier! - Grocery shopping examples include $1 for a kg of Banana, Apples, Avocado, Onions etc. There are no tolls and no issues with parking. Many shopping strips are open till late or 24 hours. Housing prices are very reasonable house and land 600-700sqm within 10 mins to the airport, walk to shops and less than 5 mins to the beach are under $850,000 (3/4 bedrooms).... a lot of the issues you faced unfortunately seem to be Sydney related and you are spot on, but there are many places in "Australia" that address a lot of the issues you faced. All the best with your travels and adventures around the world! *I still maintained my job in Sydney and my employer was happy for me to exclusively work from home giving me the best of both worlds I suppose.
The GC is way over priced. Traffic is a nightmare. Rent cost more than a mortgage and the average house price is 1.1 million. Its also extremely clicky and the Rates are extremely high
I’m your side mate live Newcastle and great beaches and shopping centres hospitals are all within 10 to 15 minutes drive I think they should have try somewhere in Australia besides Sydney
When did you write this, 15 years ago? The GoldCoast is out of control, traffic is hectic, public transport leaves MUCH to be desired, and land and property prices are out of control..
Totally agree. I was born here, but lived happily in the US for 10 years until the pandemic (when my visa was cancelled). Upon returning to Australia, it was nothing like the place I left. Australa lost it's sense of humor, went from being laid back, to being uptight, went from young and free to an Orwellian dystopia. Crime is higher than ever before, everything's unafordable, inflation is out of control, taxation is higher than ever and the Australian Dollar is growing weaker every day.
Thank you so much for watching. For you moving back to your own country after living elsewhere can definitely be a bit of a shock, esp. In the beginning
I lived in the US for 15+ years. Moved to Canada right when the pandemic began. But rise in cost of living is something that almost every western country is experiencing due to covid, wars etc., although my friends in US don't complain, I hear a lot of people in US complain about how pricey just about everything is - same in Canada.
We are in an existential crisis and massive trouble as a nation. We bought our first family home 24yrs ago for $78k and needed alot of reno's. Very humble little 2 bed cottage on 1/4 acre about 45 min out of the city. Average wage was $38k/yr. That same home today could sell for $600k. If you were to buy close to the city, it's $1.5M minimum to get into the market. If the average wage today is $75k/yr, the income to cost ratio has changed from 1:2 to 1:20. If people don't have homes to live in and no hope of ever having one, society is disfunctional and the the whole thing falls apart.
Thank you for this video being a millennial who has only lived in Australia it was so interesting to hear the perspective of an immigrant hard-working couple. You have such good insight and valid points that many Australians don't have who haven't lived abroad. But I can assure many Australians of our generation would agree that you summed up life in Australia perfectly. Best of luck with your gap year.
@@devendrachelliah exactly I haven't which means it is good to listen to points from others who have. I am an Australian and lucky to have been born here so why would I want to live elsewhere if I am happy to live in a country where many immigrate to by choice due to its standards of living? How is that a problem?
I’ve spent the last ten years in Malaysia and have just returned to Australia. While the cost of living is high in Australia, the quality of life is also much higher and so are the wages. As long as you can afford it and have a decent job you will be better off in Australia. The standard, the quality of air and food, the benefits from the government and the work hours and work conditions are better. In Malaysia you work overtime and never get paid for it.
That's true. But if you can earn in dollar either through remote job/freelancing/consulting/your own business you can literally choose to stay in the premium location in Malaysia & avail all the facilities in affordable price. Have you heard of currency hacking?
Quality of life? What quality of life. Literally no white collard jobs, no doctors available or specialists available when u need. Cant afgord resturants or trip regularly as its soo expensive. I m not sure if u know,in most south east asia,u can afford soo much street food n restuarants very easily for someone with white collard job. It costs hardly nything. We cud literally go to cinamas often, afford maids,chauffers, specialist doctors at the reach of hand, shop nytime nything as its soo affordable,theres financial freedom. Give better education to kids in private schools get lot of time to spend with family n kids as we hve maids to help. What qualoty of life r u talking about in Australia where its hard to find jobs.
We are moving to Australia next year, and we cannot wait😍! We are moving from Scandinavia, with Iranian and Italian backgrounds, and we really feel like Australia is the place for us🫶🏼 Regarding high prices etc, it’s the same up here in the north, but quality of life is better than many less developed countries, depending on your economy and what you want from life. We are running away from the long cold and dark months and we can’t wait to be surrounded by a warmer culture as well☺️
Amazing...excited for your guys...I am sure it will be amazing....Australia is an awesome place to stay and that's the reason we stayed for 15 years...our outlook for life changed and hence we are travelling...which city are you looking to go to? Good luck 👍 👍👍
I’m a U.S. citizen now Aussie PR. I move out to Sydney to be with my partner in 2019. We have since started a family and went through all of the Covid years here. I agree with all of these points, and am considering myself to return back to the states. We want to buy a good house not a shoe box for 1.5 mil. 😂
@@tinydetour my family was out visiting us in Sydney a couple of weeks ago and they were excited to meet all of our “friends”. I had to explain to them that we wouldn’t be getting invited over for dinner. Aussies are friendly, but they are not your friend. Americans love hospitality so you would have gotten tons of invites for a feast.
@@Nate.Knitig I was at Niagara on both the Canadian and American side. The difference is starkly clear!!! Americans are confident, vivacious and yes, friendly. You guys rock!!!!❤ You guys are just another breed of westerners 😂
Interesting points. I’ve been here 22 years and still love it. Life is what you make it and much has to do with the career you choose and location you settle down. Good luck with where you move to next.
We left Australia permanently this year after six generations. Life in Australia now has become all about paying bills and taxes. Working hard and making sacrifices is only rewarded with more rules and taxes, very hard to build any wealth. Good luck with building a new life elsewhere. It is the best move we've made leaving. I hope Australia can wake up and return to being the place I grew up in.
@tinydetour , as many people are realising there is no one paradise that is going to tick every person's boxes. We are a little older and in a financial position to transition into early retirement by maximising returns on our net worth and keeping our expenses lower than what they would be in typical western countries. People have to make decisions that are in their long term best interests. If you are young and want to build wealth you need to be in a place that rewards you without punitive levels of taxation so that you can build wealth. Places like Dubai, Jeddah, Hong Kong , Singapore, etc are going to be much more favourable than anywhere in the West. Where are the countries that have young, educated populations and are resource rich and have low debt to GDP ratios? Perhaps they are places to make a long term commitment to knowing their long term prospects will be better and will result in more wealth and a better life. We no longer want to be tied to a specific country and want the flexibility to go where we like. That's probably not going to be the case for somebody in their wealth building phase of life.
Most countries have suffered rising prices and people are struggling like we are . I have been overseas and every country has it’s problems. England is the same and the USA . Even Europe . I have relatives overseas and they have been complaining about the expense of everything . It was the unnecessary lockdowns we had to endure and the rising prices . How the governments treated us was disgusting ! I hate all governments of the world . Well best of luck with your new adventure and you can come and visit Australia and visit the Kimberley region of Western Australia as tourists . Or any other part of Australia that is the real Australia !
Someone who actually gets it. It's funny how everyone wants to pile all the blame on local issues when it's the world at large that's creating much of the problem, from the fact we are still feeling the effects of the pandemic through to the point Australia is only now recovering from the sanctions laid on by China out of malice. Toss in the flow-on effects from the heavy sanctions on Russia, which affected oil prices, the downturn in China's economy and need for our precious iron ore supplies, the costs and economic uncertainty of the war in Ukraine, together with the world's growing fear of another Trump presidency (which will likely hurt Australia) and it all adds up to why the world as a whole is suffering to some extent or another, though by and large the economies in Australia and the USA (where I've lived for the last 25 years) are doing fairly well at present.
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I left Australia after 19 years. I lived in a very nice suburb, had a great career and money was good. However during COVID shit hit the fan. Your freedom was taken away. I agree with most of your reasons. You are happy and you both will continue to be happy.
I went to Australia for three weeks and I picked up all of these points straight away. Wage is just relative so I don’t think people are a bit misinformed that they are better pay.
I worked with a Chinese Malaysian in Australia who complained she couldn't get an Asian takeaway at 10.00pm because we are backward in our thinking. Right?
So you buy it earlier, then at 10 you put it in the fkn microwave, Doh. Us Asian can make brilliant doctors, lawyers, engineers, etc but we need mummy to always feed us, haha.
@@ceeemm1901 True plus people who complain about the early closures forget about the labour prices. In Malaysia you can pay someone 5 dollars an hour where you would need to pay the same person around 35 dollars an hour to do nightshifts
Depends what you compare it to. There are heaps of countries around the world that have much lower average wages than in Oz and cost of living ends up being much higher and more difficult to have a normal life as a result. Most Aussies just live in their little bubble and have no idea. I say this as someone who has been living outside of Australia for 10 years by the way so actually have experienced this firsthand.
Everything in life is relative. There are thousands of people desperately waiting for resident visas after applying years ago, going through IELTS, health checks, documentation etc. That includes me who's been waiting after health check is early 2023. Finally it boils down to what you want at a particular stage in life and where you are right now and what's you're going through. There's no silver bullet answers. Thank you for the video and being honest about speed bumps you encountered. It surely does help others on the wake of people like yourselves to manage their expectations and hopefully adjust accordingly. Having family and friends living down under quite happily, it's certainly not doom and gloom although pressures do exist. Which is kinda universal really.
@@tinydetourno they haven’t. I bought a unit in inner city Sydney back in 1991 for $210,000. I was earning $45,000 at the time. Now that same property is worth $1.6 million!! My salary has nowhere near kept up with real estate price rises. All I can say is thank God I’m a baby boomer and that place is now paid off. I feel very sorry for the younger people out there trying to get ahead!
Sammmeee, guys! I am SO READY to leave AGAIN! I left for 9 years and only came back because I got sick... It's true, there's WAY too many rules... And honestly, below the surface, Australians are not that nice. Wish you guys a wonderful trip and finding a perfect home for your family 🙏
Good on you. I have lived in Australia for 24 years and will be leaving permanently shortly. Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. All have major governmental and social problems. It was a nice place to live once upon a time. Enjoy your new found freedom😁
Its not just immigrants. I have Australian friends who moved to another city in Australia, and they said they just couldnt make friends and eventually came back to their home city where they at least had their own friends. People already have their established friendship groups here. That is one thing I really envy about other cultures.There is a real epidemic of loneliness here.
I also moved to Australia almost 20 years ago. I agree on EVERY point you made. It’s a different country now. I am honestly not sure though where it’s better really (it looks like every country has some major issues)… Genuinely wish you best of luck at your new place!
We are from New Zealand and go to Australia a couple of times every year. We have noticed the prices of everything going up over the years. Now we prefer holidaying in SE Asia. Also want to add. Not my comment but from a English tourist I met at the Opera House. "What's common between Australia and a teaspoon of yoghurt?", he asked. I said "I don't know". He said "a teaspoon of yoghurt has more culture in it than Australia" 😮.
I heard this one from my English teacher (who was English) at Auckland Grammar in 1991. I’m surprised you had to travel to Oz to hear this witty gag decades later.
I have been lived and worked in India, Qatar and now in Australia from last three years. Australia is way ahead in quality of life in south east/west countries. Work life balance is unmatched. Salary is best in industry and weather is best so the taxation. Because Australia has structured taxation they offer social benififits. My both kids study in public schools an these scrolls are better than private schools in Asia. We are happy with schooling here. Owned our first home within two years of landing here. Life is good in Australia compared to Asia. But if you wants to live in a country where taxation is low, rules are not strict, without any social benefits. Then the Choice is yours.
Yeah, we agree with most of your points, except that public schooling is better than private schools in SE Asia. Public schools really depends on the location, and while they are much better than public schools than some other countries, the international pvt schools in se Asia, esp malaysia, Thailand are definitely of higher quality
@@tinydetourYes the best public school zone property price is shocking Then the only choice is going to private school which is at least 10 times the money of public school if you want a good one but you still need to pay lots of money outside school for tutoring lessons which is also another high cost So the good education in Australia is built up by huge money 😂
As I mentioned, choice is yours. We can not ask for everything in the world. No country is perfect but australia surely tick most boxes in the list as compared to any Asian country.
So seem to be comparing your “vacation” life to the life you actually had. Many of the issues you will find in any country. Once you start living somewhere and earning only then it will be comparing apples to apples. Full disclosure- I live and have settled in the US.
hello I couldn’t agree more with you. I left Australia to return to England, and what you mentioned is exactly what I’ve been telling my friends. They used to judge me, but I have no regrets.
I know many people who are leaving too, my best friend moved to the UK a few years ago & said no way he is coming back here with the crazy prices, another friend to Denmark & some to USA. I agree with all your points except point 2 with making friends although yes it’s difficult, it’s always been like that here even for Australian born, everyone has their own click. Also with your investment house don’t think it’ll just keep going up, as soon as the Chinese stop buying it’ll go down rapidly. If it can double in a few years it can half too. Good lucky in your travels
@@bigtones2575 yeah I agree, I'm a white Aussie 49 years old, I can't make any new friends and can't hang with my old friends because they're just drunk all the time.
At last!!!! A real honest view of Australia !! I left and returned to the uk after 17 years forvall the reasons you have said! Just not mentioning the terrible heat, bush fires and floods!!! It is just refreshing to hear some true facts! I dont regret my time in Australia 🦘 but i am happy back in England . ❤
On the button here mate. Moving from South Africa where had all the connections, your points mentioned are true. 10 years in the country I still feel alien.
As an Aussie who lived overseas for 10 years and returned recently to raise family, all I can say is that every point you've made is absolutely right. All the best for you guys living outside of Aus~
Wild how that feeling with the friendship bubble is the exact way I feel in Germany. There's no space for new friends even of 5 years to join the circle as they can't compete with the 15+ year friendships.
I agree with a lot of these points. I too was surprised by how many petty rules Australia enforces. I've got 3 speeding fines for going 3-4km/hr over the limit on roads that are insanely slow. Australia's monopolies are a genuine concern for the population and no-one does anything about it. Take Bunnings as an example. Back in UK you have Homebase, B&Q and a number of others for competition. This place is full of monopolies. Government workers here typically get paid 3x the salary of a UK government employee but they're not productive compared to what they earn. I find a lot of Aussies are emotionally shallow and like a 'laugh' but don't talk about feelings or anything real. I moved because of my wife and there are tons of positives. Good healthcare (although bulk billing is disappearing), good food, modern cities and good wages. Low levels of crime and poverty. But public transport is a joke. Food is too expensive. House prices are the worst in the world for earnings to cost to buy. I'm also getting used to how far it is from the rest of the world. Having said that...the UK seems to be going downhill rapidly! So you can find faults wherever you go.
You are spot on Oliver. Because life is so 'good', it's almost like you don't have much to complain about, but in reality, you have all these other things that are slowly eating you away. And yes, you are 100% right, there is no perfect country in the world, but there definitely are places that can work you, at that point in your life. E.g. Australia was a great option when we first moved and for a number of years that we lived there. But now, not so much. We just wanted to explore other options, I mean u always have the opportunity to come back, can't be worse off
I came to Australia in 2009 was 18 years old..works hard .. now in 2024 own 7 houses .. 3 trucks .. living a best life.. thanks to this beautiful country..
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I'm a life long Australian... I totally agree with your observations... the Nanny State is absolutely out of control... we are also now thinking of leaving Australia. Best of luck to you guys 😃
I was born here. It was once a great country. now, it is awful. If i wasn't 75 years old and widowed, i'd have left Australia a long time ago. good luck, my dear couple, you'll do a lot better elsewhere.
I came to Australia 32 years ago. I love this country and will never leave. Australia is one of the best places to live. There is law and order and you can bring up your kids peacefully guiding them with your culture and family values. The education is not costly. Both my children are Engineers and they are in decent jobs. You have to be patient and try and plan your life where ever you go.
If you're children are engineers, then they were part of the last generation of children where their parents could guide them in terms of culture and family values. Nowdays, children are indocrinated from pre-school age to believe in extreme leftist ideas, including gender fluidity, Aboriginal sovereignty, white guilt, male guilt and a fanatical fear of climate change. Children are encouraged to keep secrets from their parents, and are even able to undergo life-changing medical procedures without parental consent and in some cases, even their knowledge. I'm in the same generation as your children. I'm also an engineer, and live what you would call a "normal life". I am very lucky though, I worked for a time in the US, where I was highly paid, and received share options. This allowed me to buy a house outright when I came back to Australia. Without that, my life would be extremely uncomfortable. The only reasonn my salary is sufficient for me to enjoy what i would call a regular "middle class" lifestype is that I don't have a mortgage or need to pay rent.
@@CharGorilla The giveaway is in the name, though CharDinosaur might be more apt. Time to adjust your aluminium foil hat, take your medication, and check under the bed for all those Aboriginals, transexuals, communists, climatologists, and feminists out to get you. And for heaven's sake, stay awake, even if you have to tape your eyelids open - one of those dastardly surgeons might sneak in and indulge their gender fluidity on you - snip!
I too want to move out of Australia. All your points are spot on. Australians are friendly but not your friend. If you don't have a robot mindset you won't like it here. 50-60kms away from work and pay 25-35% of your income to banks is ludicrous. I want to move to US.
I agree 100%. 14 years in Australia have sucked the life out of me. I am bored out of my brain, I am isolated, nothing to do, nothing to see, real estate is mental, no culture, art, vibes. I am out. Moving back to Europe and I can’t wait!
As a person born in South Africa but grew up in Australia (age 11 to 24) you guys are absolutely spot on. I left Australia 12 years ago and live in Sweden. Tax is about the same but by god you get so much more. Free preschool. Education. Health care. Then you’re in Europe, so you get the travel over the weekend. I wish you guys the best of luck and think you will not regret it. Australia is the middle of nowhere and freaking expensive. Love how you also point out the corporate culture. Hate it there. Managers always watching the clocks and the. Making people head back into the office. Total crap. I can’t go back to commuting to an office. Waste of time. Yet Australian micro managers love having you there.
A 100% accurate assessment of why anyone should leave Australia!! Emmigrated 10 years ago and will never return to live full time!! Glad you hit on the 'Rules' aspect, very true and its an almost Orwellian society in a lot of instances. Unfortunately Australian's don't see it and have an almost institutionalised mindset. In terms of property prices, this is a direct result of 1. Money Printing, 2. Tax System, 3. Government policy of not letting prices collapse by any means/levers necessary (i.e. cut interest rates, ramp immigration, grants, not building public housing, etc)
You have done the right thing as property has tripled in value and it will stay that way for many years! So whilst you are holidaying, you are getting a better deal!
That is the perfect example of the use and abuse system so many foreigners apply. Suck whatever you can get out of the foreign country, legal or not, then live above everyone else in your home country.
2:16 so you said it hard to make friends I completely agree with you it’s very difficult and I have generations after generation here .. I’m in my 30’s raising a family and was very sociable I’m very polite but other than my closest family members in my household there’s nothing else it’s extremely isolating. I could see how people coming here could think that it’s because they are not from Australia but that’s definitely not true . I’m often jealous at people that come to Australia and the community’s they have it a short amount of time and from an outside perspective they thrive .. I don’t understand how everyone can be so friendly but yet theirs not much friendships .
Excellent summation of the modern downfall of Australia. My descendants & I were all born in Australia, so not an immigrant nor a refugee, yet your vlog post resonates strongly with me. Governance in Australia as we know it will fall as the people rise up against it. Probably not in my lifetime (I'm in my 60's), but likely in my childrens lifetime.
Great argument about working from home. It's so easy for managers to forget some people do not have it easy commuting and finding a home close to work.
Hey, I just started watching this video, and I had to pause at 3:16 because I completely agree with the point made. It's so frustrating that most shopping and dining businesses close by 5 or 6 PM. These are the kinds of businesses that should stay open until midnight-they’d likely make more profit! Most people go shopping or eat out after work, and a large part of the population works all week. It seems almost pointless for shops to operate from 9 to 5 like an office. Their hours should be more like 4 PM to midnight.
After 19 yrs I left australia, the housing, inflation ia ridiculously high. Joblessness is high...lots has changed in last 15yrs due to immigration. The long waiting times in hospitals and ER doctors availability was the final nail in the coffin for us
The unemployment rate is 4.2% it's low, it's on par with the USA, Canada and UK. Where I live in Europe, it's 6.72%, and it's not Southern Europe it's in the Nordics.
Pretty right, recently moved to Australia from New Zealand, things are way too expensive. Car registration is 80%more in Australia than in New Zealand. Car price is three times more. Don't know how long I'm gonna stay here.
Wow! Very surprised by this video. As a South African who has admired the progress(Infrastructure) , economic growth and stability of Australia, to hear middle class residents of Australia actually complaining about living in Australia is shocking. I know many South Africans who have moved to Australia, some of came back but some have stayed. All of them say Australia is a very good country. I don't think there is any perfect country anywhere in the world but one thing is for sure, Australia is better than majority of countries, the problems their facing can be fixed in a short term. For some of us, our country is facing major problems that will take decades to fix and that is if there is a political will. Australia is a dream country!
I agree that Australia is an amazing country with lots of benefits. And that's the reason why we stayed there for so long. All we are saying is that, not everything in life remains constant. And now with the rise of income generation online, we have the choice to live a location independent life, at place(s) where it aligns more to your aspirations at that point in time. It doesnt have to be binary 🙂
I am an older, ninth generation, white Australian.I have seen many changes during my life, as expected over time.One is complaining.I remember when you never would hear an Aussie winge.People just gritted their teeth and said, "she'll be right mate".
Depends on your phase of life in Australia, my first 2-3 years i felt like heaven ,next 5 years spent in building houses and career . now after 10 years i want to go back home to India as i feel it has more facilities and help .
I have been living in Australia for almost 45 years. I love every second I spend here. Australia is my home! The issue we have here is , there are so many people who don't like Australia are living in Australia. They should follow your footsteps.
This couple peacefully posed their opinions and said clearly that Australia is a nice place to live in just that they want better opportunities, which is everyone's right. Why you're mad and asking people to leave
@@lamaalza1666 I didn't ask them to leave. Read the title of the video, PLEASE. Edit: They came to a country to enjoy its resources but when they have enough they bail. To me they are just opportunists.
You've made some solid points and I relate to a lot of them coming from a kiwi living their whole life in NZ. I am in my 20s and lucky enough to bought my first house but now I am thinking of moving to Thailand for better life quality. Wishing you and your family the best!
Thanks for sharing! I'm sure you are going to have a great time in thailand. And btw kudos on getting your home in your 20s. We got ours much later in life.. so you are already winning
I lived in Sydney for a couple of years almost 20 years ago. I loved every minute of it. Last year, I returned for a visit, this time with my family. I was soo excited to go back and share with my family my favorite place on earth. But during the visit, I felt the place became way too uptight and lifeless. Until today, I've been asking myself whether it's me or the place. At the end of the day, I was in my 20s when I love Sydney, and now in my 40s with a family; a different person after all. But looking at the comments, I guess it's more about AU
Im an Aussie and all I can say is this country used ro be soo much better for so long. It is incredibly upsetting what has happened here regarding the costs of living, but I did try to warn people for years, so we could try to stop this. Good for you guys - a gap year is a great idea. However, you guys have each other, and obviously some resources that allow you to have that gap year. So many Aussies dont have that luxury. Are you homeschooling your child during your gap year??
great video, as someone that moved here I can confirm the content. the worst part of Aus in Aug 2024 is that there is no way you will be able to buy a house here. we will be renting forever (and I am a professional engineer). very poor government policies have been skewed towards property investors since early 2000s and there is no turning this boat. them property investors are too greedy..
I left Australia 2 years ago and now I'm living in europe and its very different. People here doesnt see working as everything. Time to yourself is important over here. Different companies have different work times. Monday here (France) is like sunday in australia, some businesses are open for work but not a lot. My wife gets 2hrs break during the day and because we live 6mins drive from her work, she comes home during the day. She works 5am to 10am then have 2hrs off and then go back from 1pm til 4pm sometimes 1 day or sometimes 2days per week and the other days she works 5am til 9, 10 or 11am and thats it off for the rest of the day. Then she has 1 whole day off every week. Its nice to be able to get in the car or on a train and travel to a whole other country in minutes or hours depending on how far from the border you live. The pay is less in france but so is everything you buy. Property - cheap as Cars - cheap as Food cheap as Travel cheap as Prostitutes - cheap as ummm according to a friend Gym membership - cheap as But this is all in comparison to Australia. Anyone thinking of moving to europe the countries that pays well close to Australia would be Ireland And the country that pays more than australia is Switzerland specifically in the city of Geneva. Different cities have different minimum wages but Geneva is the highest and their minimum wage is higher than australia by like US $4 morr i think i read. I'll have to look it up again.
As a 5th Australian born here my father was 4th generation but my mother immigrated from uk when 17 fully agree with what your saying it has become very over priced and expensive here i feel for the next generation i am 50 and still love my country but sadly it is becoming a place that is a lot harder for people to live. Perth is my hometown and i live it but it is very different to what it used to be xx enjoy your gap year and i hope oneday you move back here and give it another chance. Enjoy Malaysia lovely country.
Thank you so much! AUSTRALIA will always be home for us. We stayed there for so many years. It's just that we think, we can have many homes in our lives. And we will definitely be back one day 🙂
Totally agree with reason No. 10 and that can be applied to any country you reside in. The key is being where you are from I guess. I personally do not have your luxury because our currency is weak and that limits young people from my country to what is available to stretch your dollars so to speak.
Yes, I understand that it might not be directly replicated in this situation, but are there ways to make it work? E.g. are there countries where their currencies are weaker than yours? Or can they potentially increase income currently to save the required amount? Or can they temporarily move to a country that has a stronger currency, work, save, and then use it to their advantage? We moved from a country that has one of the weakest currencies in the world to Aus and had to work hard for many years to make this work... we think with the right goals, tunnel vision and a bit of luck, it's not totally impossible. I hope more people see it this way 🙏
I’m a second generation Aussie and all your points are spot on and resonate with average Aussies. It’s only the rich people who won’t get it. If this was 25 years ago your experience would have been much better.
Im aussie and nearly lived half my life in asia. I dont regret at all leaving australia, 30 to 40 years ago life in oz was the best. But now, with so many people living in australia, the quality of life has gone downhill, unless you are earning more than 300k a year as a couple. After the world doesn't need the stuff in the ground and no plan from the government greater than 4 years for their period of govt. Then where is oz headed?
Good luck for your gap year! I can fully resonate with all your views.. we have also been in Aus for around 18 years and in a similar phase. This is one of the best places to live in the world... but for us, it's the Loneliness and lack of culture and friends which is making us want to move. As you said life is short, and we should not have any regrets. Whether you eventually end up moving or not, atlest you will be at peace knowing that you tried and gave it a go. I hope it all works out for your family!
As an Australian I agree that the cost of living has skyrocketed since Covid including real estate, unfortunately. I live in rural Australia which is very different to the cities. It’s still more like the Australia of my youth. People are friendlier and being closer to nature is wonderful. It’s a shame you didn’t get to experience more of our country as the cities are quite different to the rest of the nation but it sounds like you would be happier elsewhere.
Looks like I can add Australia to the list of places not to live. 😔 BTW completely agree with you on the curriculum in the UK. The students have more sense in some case's than the teachers. Schools in the UK are feeding kids too much ideological crap and little with regards to STEM subjects.
Thank you for your love of Australia and your future adventure. I hope you continue sending us videos of future progress and comments ❤ I believe we will all learn a lot from your experiences.🧐 Australia 💕 Christina
Lol, How is education a problem in the US? All primary, middle and secondary education (K-12) is free in the US. In many states pre-k and 3-k is free. College fees depends on the states. E.g. in New York State if you make less the US$125,000 then all public colleges/universities have free tuition. If you make more than US$125000 then it ranges from US$6000-7000 per year. Also, state taxation varies, as many states don't have any income tax etc. Why do you think Indian families are thriving in the US ?
@tinydetour that was a weird non answer. I replied to a statement that you made in your video. If you are wrong about a basic fact, then what else are you wrong about ? Maybe that is why you aren't "thriving"
According your life style you can find somewhere suit you more I thing. I have been some different counties and I think I still love to stay here now. Good luck and thank you for sharing. 🙏
My family has the same sentiments whilst we love Australia. But when you have several options you can’t help but think and try those. So we’ll see, we’re still here and still enjoying our time while think of what we can do next in the following years to come. it’s true what you said, life is short and you are only bound by your choices. Your gap year is such a good idea. It gave me an idea. Cheers to your beautiful family. Keep safe wherever you are.
I don't think difficulty making friends is due to ethnicity - I think most Australians typically stay friends with those they went to school with, or shared young adulthood with, who still live in the same geography, and that's about it. Since leaving school I have moved from Melbourne to Brisbane and now to Perth - with each move I have integrated with fewer and fewer people. Not for lack of wanting, but I think as a parallel, as people get older they spend less and less effort tying to make new friends. I also think social media has played a huge role in redefining community. When I was growing up we basically lived outside, at friends, or adventuring until we had to be home for dinner. Nowadays, the streets are empty of kids - life is lived via a device and virtual friendship circles.
This is correct. I'm British, so I'm not too far different from Australian and still, it's hard to make friends. Aussies stay friends with those they grew up with. I love that for them, but it's harder for outsiders. I'm okay with it.
To be honest - I’m a white Australian from several generations back and I also find Aussies friendly but hard to make friends with. Unless you grew up in the same area and went to the same school. It’s a real issue.
Thank you so much for being honest! 🙏
Couldn't agree more .
Yes this is the case. We are friendly, but it is hard to be our mate.
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I have had made friends all through my it’s not been a problem
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Australia is NOT for a beginner or someone trying to build a life, it is a place for the wealthy and well-established.
8:40 medical care is no longer free for all; every visit now costs you, no such a thing as free cover.
The cost of housing renders Australia unliveable.
It is all based on personal circumstances and resources. Australia has changed dramatically, it is no longer a place to build, dream or prosper unless you have massive foundations already setup for you.
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Totally agree
@@simonadams4857 🦘🦘🦘🦘I totally agree with you. In the 80's I can get Macer n movies for 5 bucks. Now I can't get a burger 🍔 for this price. So sad 😭 now.
Except if your an economic migrant , what they call a "refugee" then everything is given to u for free..what happens when everything goes bankrupt? Higher taxes?
Didn't you know that as people live long, Medicare become unaffordable.
Same for the Pension.
I am having that thought of leaving Australia especially after coming back from Europe, your video motivated me a bit further; thank you ! 😊
Thanks a lot for watching
Go for it! We have loved exploring Europe 🌍
I moved to Australia from India just to avoid people like this. They don’t wanna follow rules(complain about high fines). Don’t try to assimilate with local people, stick with their own. All they talk about is work, salary, how many houses they bought. It’s the same most of the time. No hobbies and very boring.
I am glad I realized that I was no different than the stereotype. Then started working on those and after that I am glad I fit in here in Australia even with just more than basic English.
I don’t need lot of friends I would rather have one or two good friends.
Amazing good for you 👍
Yes, they sound very ungrateful. Australia is better off without them.
I was born here and agree with them. Rules are ridiculous. This country has become an expensive, woke, jab happy, compliant bunch of sheep.
Well said.
Yes those are typical stereo types, and I am glad those people are leaving, more of them need to go.
As an Aussie who has travelled extensively, I agree with you 100%. Australia was a very different country 20 years ago and it seems to have lost its way.
Thank you so much for watching and your nice comments
The whole world has lost its way...
We have a sewerage system here though.
Then leave. Go to India or filo where they wash their clothes, drink and shit all in the same river. A third world country might suit you better.
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I migrated to Australia with my parents in 1992 (from Argentina). Australia has been very good to myself and my family, and as much as I love the country, I really identified with what you said. Fantastic video with lots of valid points, this really resonated with myself and my husband. We left Australia nearly 3 weeks ago and are currently living in Thailand, making South East Asia our home for the foreseeable future. All the best in your gap year!
Wow. Thank you so much for watching, and also your kind words. All the best with your trip. How are you finding thailand? And where about are you living there?
@@tinydetour you did a very brave thing by leaving especially with a child!! So far Thailand is great! A few culture shocks but not too hard to get used to as very similar to Argentina in many ways! We are currently in Jomtien, heading to Cambodia for a short stint (6 days) on the 9th of August, coming back to Thailand hopefully to Chiang Mai and then Vietnam for 3 months! Are you guys in Malaysia at the moment?
You know what went wrong with Australia? We started letting in country shoppers like you
@@testicool013 yeah I was country shopping at 9 yrs old. Get a life mate!
@@carlamollica323 your family you dope
I'm an Aussie who now lives in the US. I agree with everything you are saying. While the US has its own problems. I work to live now. Own a home and travel. The nanny control that Australians deal with is unreal. I never even realized how bad it was until I left. 💜 Wish you all the best!
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I left Sydney for the Gold Coast and couldn't be happier! - Grocery shopping examples include $1 for a kg of Banana, Apples, Avocado, Onions etc. There are no tolls and no issues with parking. Many shopping strips are open till late or 24 hours. Housing prices are very reasonable house and land 600-700sqm within 10 mins to the airport, walk to shops and less than 5 mins to the beach are under $850,000 (3/4 bedrooms).... a lot of the issues you faced unfortunately seem to be Sydney related and you are spot on, but there are many places in "Australia" that address a lot of the issues you faced. All the best with your travels and adventures around the world! *I still maintained my job in Sydney and my employer was happy for me to exclusively work from home giving me the best of both worlds I suppose.
Good to hear from u dost...and thank u so much for watching. Yeah I saw ur post about moving to GC ... really happy for u my friend
So did my son & he loves it up there too 🤔🤔
The GC is way over priced. Traffic is a nightmare. Rent cost more than a mortgage and the average house price is 1.1 million. Its also extremely clicky and the Rates are extremely high
I’m your side mate live Newcastle and great beaches and shopping centres hospitals are all within 10 to 15 minutes drive I think they should have try somewhere in Australia besides Sydney
When did you write this, 15 years ago? The GoldCoast is out of control, traffic is hectic, public transport leaves MUCH to be desired, and land and property prices are out of control..
Great video. I have lived in Australia for 20 years, and I agree with everything you said. I wish you guys all the best.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting
Totally agree. I was born here, but lived happily in the US for 10 years until the pandemic (when my visa was cancelled). Upon returning to Australia, it was nothing like the place I left.
Australa lost it's sense of humor, went from being laid back, to being uptight, went from young and free to an Orwellian dystopia. Crime is higher than ever before, everything's unafordable, inflation is out of control, taxation is higher than ever and the Australian Dollar is growing weaker every day.
Thank you so much for watching. For you moving back to your own country after living elsewhere can definitely be a bit of a shock, esp. In the beginning
As a point of fact it's gone up by 4 cents against the US dollar over the last few months.
@@timbowilderbeeste8709 See how well this comment ages...
I lived in the US for 15+ years. Moved to Canada right when the pandemic began. But rise in cost of living is something that almost every western country is experiencing due to covid, wars etc., although my friends in US don't complain, I hear a lot of people in US complain about how pricey just about everything is - same in Canada.
@@youtubehandle0 the wars are a fasade
We are in an existential crisis and massive trouble as a nation. We bought our first family home 24yrs ago for $78k and needed alot of reno's. Very humble little 2 bed cottage on 1/4 acre about 45 min out of the city. Average wage was $38k/yr. That same home today could sell for $600k. If you were to buy close to the city, it's $1.5M minimum to get into the market. If the average wage today is $75k/yr, the income to cost ratio has changed from 1:2 to 1:20. If people don't have homes to live in and no hope of ever having one, society is disfunctional and the the whole thing falls apart.
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Thank you for this video being a millennial who has only lived in Australia it was so interesting to hear the perspective of an immigrant hard-working couple. You have such good insight and valid points that many Australians don't have who haven't lived abroad. But I can assure many Australians of our generation would agree that you summed up life in Australia perfectly. Best of luck with your gap year.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching the video.
@@luvghd sorry that is exactly the problem , you have not lived any where else!
@@devendrachelliah exactly I haven't which means it is good to listen to points from others who have. I am an Australian and lucky to have been born here so why would I want to live elsewhere if I am happy to live in a country where many immigrate to by choice due to its standards of living? How is that a problem?
I’ve spent the last ten years in Malaysia and have just returned to Australia. While the cost of living is high in Australia, the quality of life is also much higher and so are the wages. As long as you can afford it and have a decent job you will be better off in Australia. The standard, the quality of air and food, the benefits from the government and the work hours and work conditions are better. In Malaysia you work overtime and never get paid for it.
That's true. But if you can earn in dollar either through remote job/freelancing/consulting/your own business you can literally choose to stay in the premium location in Malaysia & avail all the facilities in affordable price. Have you heard of currency hacking?
@@tinydetouris there a better term for it ,I can't find anything about it.
Strange, heard the same thing by a German youtuber who was living and working in Australia but now happily back in his beloved Germany
Quality of life? What quality of life. Literally no white collard jobs, no doctors available or specialists available when u need. Cant afgord resturants or trip regularly as its soo expensive. I m not sure if u know,in most south east asia,u can afford soo much street food n restuarants very easily for someone with white collard job. It costs hardly nything. We cud literally go to cinamas often, afford maids,chauffers, specialist doctors at the reach of hand, shop nytime nything as its soo affordable,theres financial freedom. Give better education to kids in private schools get lot of time to spend with family n kids as we hve maids to help. What qualoty of life r u talking about in Australia where its hard to find jobs.
Benefits from the government? Such as?
We are moving to Australia next year, and we cannot wait😍! We are moving from Scandinavia, with Iranian and Italian backgrounds, and we really feel like Australia is the place for us🫶🏼 Regarding high prices etc, it’s the same up here in the north, but quality of life is better than many less developed countries, depending on your economy and what you want from life. We are running away from the long cold and dark months and we can’t wait to be surrounded by a warmer culture as well☺️
Amazing...excited for your guys...I am sure it will be amazing....Australia is an awesome place to stay and that's the reason we stayed for 15 years...our outlook for life changed and hence we are travelling...which city are you looking to go to? Good luck 👍 👍👍
Australia is cold too.
Brilliantly delivered and you’re 100% correct.
Thank you so much for watching
Rightly said
Fairly delivered. 100% true
I’m a U.S. citizen now Aussie PR. I move out to Sydney to be with my partner in 2019. We have since started a family and went through all of the Covid years here. I agree with all of these points, and am considering myself to return back to the states. We want to buy a good house not a shoe box for 1.5 mil. 😂
Properties in USA are so much more value for money
Americans r much friendlier too :)
Hehe yeah I have noticed that when travelling in the USA
@@tinydetour my family was out visiting us in Sydney a couple of weeks ago and they were excited to meet all of our “friends”. I had to explain to them that we wouldn’t be getting invited over for dinner. Aussies are friendly, but they are not your friend. Americans love hospitality so you would have gotten tons of invites for a feast.
@@Nate.Knitig I was at Niagara on both the Canadian and American side. The difference is starkly clear!!! Americans are confident, vivacious and yes, friendly. You guys rock!!!!❤ You guys are just another breed of westerners 😂
If you stumble upon a country that is absolutely flawless, let me know
Don't think such a country exists 🙂
Flawless? Are you kidding? This is the problem of most Aussie, they are delusional and don’t want to face the truth
@@tinydetour That was his/ her point.
Theres always a better country than this one. This is not the ultimate one.
Nicely put.
Interesting points. I’ve been here 22 years and still love it. Life is what you make it and much has to do with the career you choose and location you settle down. Good luck with where you move to next.
Fair enough. And thank you 😊
We left Australia permanently this year after six generations. Life in Australia now has become all about paying bills and taxes. Working hard and making sacrifices is only rewarded with more rules and taxes, very hard to build any wealth. Good luck with building a new life elsewhere. It is the best move we've made leaving. I hope Australia can wake up and return to being the place I grew up in.
Where did you move to?
Thank u so much for watching. Btw where did u end up moving to?
Where’s did you move to that is better???
@tinydetour , as many people are realising there is no one paradise that is going to tick every person's boxes. We are a little older and in a financial position to transition into early retirement by maximising returns on our net worth and keeping our expenses lower than what they would be in typical western countries. People have to make decisions that are in their long term best interests. If you are young and want to build wealth you need to be in a place that rewards you without punitive levels of taxation so that you can build wealth. Places like Dubai, Jeddah, Hong Kong , Singapore, etc are going to be much more favourable than anywhere in the West. Where are the countries that have young, educated populations and are resource rich and have low debt to GDP ratios? Perhaps they are places to make a long term commitment to knowing their long term prospects will be better and will result in more wealth and a better life. We no longer want to be tied to a specific country and want the flexibility to go where we like. That's probably not going to be the case for somebody in their wealth building phase of life.
Wow ! After 120 odd years ( 6 generations) lol 😂 you packed up and resettled elsewhere ?!? Life must be awesome in paradise!?
Most countries have suffered rising prices and people are struggling like we are . I have been overseas and every country has it’s problems. England is the same and the USA . Even Europe . I have relatives overseas and they have been complaining about the expense of everything . It was the unnecessary lockdowns we had to endure and the rising prices . How the governments treated us was disgusting ! I hate all governments of the world . Well best of luck with your new adventure and you can come and visit Australia and visit the Kimberley region of Western Australia as tourists . Or any other part of Australia that is the real Australia !
Thank you, we will definitely come visit again
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Someone who actually gets it. It's funny how everyone wants to pile all the blame on local issues when it's the world at large that's creating much of the problem, from the fact we are still feeling the effects of the pandemic through to the point Australia is only now recovering from the sanctions laid on by China out of malice. Toss in the flow-on effects from the heavy sanctions on Russia, which affected oil prices, the downturn in China's economy and need for our precious iron ore supplies, the costs and economic uncertainty of the war in Ukraine, together with the world's growing fear of another Trump presidency (which will likely hurt Australia) and it all adds up to why the world as a whole is suffering to some extent or another, though by and large the economies in Australia and the USA (where I've lived for the last 25 years) are doing fairly well at present.
@@timbowilderbeeste8709 You have such great knowledge .
I have spent 14 years in Australia and I agree 100% with what you said and felt in Australia. Wish I could do what you have done hope soon :)
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I left Australia after 19 years. I lived in a very nice suburb, had a great career and money was good. However during COVID shit hit the fan. Your freedom was taken away. I agree with most of your reasons. You are happy and you both will continue to be happy.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting
I was in Asia when the c hit and they went full Nazis..
Shit hit everywhere
the cost of living and the housing crisis in Australia has become unsustainable, it is a country for the rich, it is no longer what it used to be
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I went to Australia for three weeks and I picked up all of these points straight away. Wage is just relative so I don’t think people are a bit misinformed that they are better pay.
Yeah the best indicator is net income
Australia is becoming impossible to live in for the average person.
Yeah it getting tough
Then go get an education and work so you can live. Stop being lazy and playing the victim.
Hard to please? Or just a sooky right winger?
@@stevemurrell6167 ???
@@jf9979 No doubt things are becoming harder.....but impossible to live in? Hardly.....even for the 'average' person.
I worked with a Chinese Malaysian in Australia who complained she couldn't get an Asian takeaway at 10.00pm because we are backward in our thinking. Right?
Not backward in thinking. Each country is different
There’s just no demand here for food at 10pm unless it’s maccas
So you buy it earlier, then at 10 you put it in the fkn microwave, Doh. Us Asian can make brilliant doctors, lawyers, engineers, etc but we need mummy to always feed us, haha.
@@ceeemm1901 True plus people who complain about the early closures forget about the labour prices. In Malaysia you can pay someone 5 dollars an hour where you would need to pay the same person around 35 dollars an hour to do nightshifts
It just means Australia is boring and not a 24 hour country, unlike the best places in the world.
Australia is now one of the most expensive places to live! its crazy
Yup
Go to the USA for a minute. Australia will look cheap by comparison. It's all relative. SE Asia is very inexpensive compared to Oz.
@@BulldustHHH its only cheap in SE Asia if you convert dollars, not for the locals
@@BulldustHHHits like a dream com true compared to San Francisco CA or NY
Depends what you compare it to. There are heaps of countries around the world that have much lower average wages than in Oz and cost of living ends up being much higher and more difficult to have a normal life as a result. Most Aussies just live in their little bubble and have no idea. I say this as someone who has been living outside of Australia for 10 years by the way so actually have experienced this firsthand.
Everything in life is relative. There are thousands of people desperately waiting for resident visas after applying years ago, going through IELTS, health checks, documentation etc. That includes me who's been waiting after health check is early 2023. Finally it boils down to what you want at a particular stage in life and where you are right now and what's you're going through. There's no silver bullet answers. Thank you for the video and being honest about speed bumps you encountered. It surely does help others on the wake of people like yourselves to manage their expectations and hopefully adjust accordingly. Having family and friends living down under quite happily, it's certainly not doom and gloom although pressures do exist. Which is kinda universal really.
You are correct, it does depend on what stage of life you are in ...
Australia has the worst government ever right now, Labor/Green, highest property prices in the world and out of control immigration.
Good blame everything on immigration drugs vapes dole was not brought by migrants they are gifts of australia alone
Property prices have always been high in Australia unfortunately
@@tinydetour No, they haven't
Every working person could easily save enough money to buy a house not that many years ago.
Not now!
albo has to go
@@tinydetourno they haven’t. I bought a unit in inner city Sydney back in 1991 for $210,000. I was earning $45,000 at the time.
Now that same property is worth $1.6 million!! My salary has nowhere near kept up with real estate price rises. All I can say is thank God I’m a baby boomer and that place is now paid off. I feel very sorry for the younger people out there trying to get ahead!
Sammmeee, guys!
I am SO READY to leave AGAIN!
I left for 9 years and only came back because I got sick...
It's true, there's WAY too many rules... And honestly, below the surface, Australians are not that nice.
Wish you guys a wonderful trip and finding a perfect home for your family 🙏
Thanks for your honest comments. And we wish you all the best 👍
Good on you.
I have lived in Australia for 24 years and will be leaving permanently shortly.
Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. All have major governmental and social problems. It was a nice place to live once upon a time.
Enjoy your new found freedom😁
Thank you so much for watching and commenting ... we wish u all the best too!
I left oz for Vietnam
Richard, where are you going to?
@@josephj6521 North Korea.
Its not just immigrants. I have Australian friends who moved to another city in Australia, and they said they just couldnt make friends and eventually came back to their home city where they at least had their own friends. People already have their established friendship groups here. That is one thing I really envy about other cultures.There is a real epidemic of loneliness here.
Yeah, we have seen similar comments like yours ... understand that it's just challenging
I also moved to Australia almost 20 years ago. I agree on EVERY point you made. It’s a different country now.
I am honestly not sure though where it’s better really (it looks like every country has some major issues)… Genuinely wish you best of luck at your new place!
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Born and bred in Australia, and I agree with every point you made. Good luck with your journey.
🙏 brave on u speaking the truth, esp being born and bred there 💪
We are from New Zealand and go to Australia a couple of times every year. We have noticed the prices of everything going up over the years. Now we prefer holidaying in SE Asia. Also want to add. Not my comment but from a English tourist I met at the Opera House. "What's common between Australia and a teaspoon of yoghurt?", he asked. I said "I don't know". He said "a teaspoon of yoghurt has more culture in it than Australia" 😮.
Lol
😅😅😅😅😅😂😂😂😂😂I love this!!!
I heard this one from my English teacher (who was English) at Auckland Grammar in 1991. I’m surprised you had to travel to Oz to hear this witty gag decades later.
Haha 🤣🤣 funny
@@tinydetour we do meet some unkind people ! love australia
I have been lived and worked in India, Qatar and now in Australia from last three years. Australia is way ahead in quality of life in south east/west countries. Work life balance is unmatched. Salary is best in industry and weather is best so the taxation. Because Australia has structured taxation they offer social benififits. My both kids study in public schools an these scrolls are better than private schools in Asia.
We are happy with schooling here. Owned our first home within two years of landing here.
Life is good in Australia compared to Asia.
But if you wants to live in a country where taxation is low, rules are not strict, without any social benefits. Then the
Choice is yours.
Yeah, we agree with most of your points, except that public schooling is better than private schools in SE Asia. Public schools really depends on the location, and while they are much better than public schools than some other countries, the international pvt schools in se Asia, esp malaysia, Thailand are definitely of higher quality
@@tinydetourYes the best public school zone property price is shocking Then the only choice is going to private school which is at least 10 times the money of public school if you want a good one but you still need to pay lots of money outside school for tutoring lessons which is also another high cost So the good education in Australia is built up by huge money 😂
As I mentioned, choice is yours. We can not ask for everything in the world. No country is perfect but australia surely tick most boxes in the list as compared to any Asian country.
You must be very wealthy. People like you are the reason locals can no longer afford their own homes.
@@None-y2f or maybe he's hard working unlike you
So seem to be comparing your “vacation” life to the life you actually had. Many of the issues you will find in any country. Once you start living somewhere and earning only then it will be comparing apples to apples. Full disclosure- I live and have settled in the US.
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I couldn’t agree more with you. I left Australia to return to England, and what you mentioned is exactly what I’ve been telling my friends. They used to judge me, but I have no regrets.
💯 it's not a popular opinion for sure
Love this video! Born in Fiji but lived in Australia all my life and have been contemplating leaving. I can relate to you guys so much
Thanks for sharing!!
I know many people who are leaving too, my best friend moved to the UK a few years ago & said no way he is coming back here with the crazy prices, another friend to Denmark & some to USA.
I agree with all your points except point 2 with making friends although yes it’s difficult, it’s always been like that here even for Australian born, everyone has their own click.
Also with your investment house don’t think it’ll just keep going up, as soon as the Chinese stop buying it’ll go down rapidly. If it can double in a few years it can half too. Good lucky in your travels
Thanks a lot for watching and commenting.
So you think its easy to make friends, real friendship here?
No I’m saying it’s not easy , never has been
Also add me to your list. I’ve skipped for these exact reasons.
@@bigtones2575 yeah I agree, I'm a white Aussie 49 years old, I can't make any new friends and can't hang with my old friends because they're just drunk all the time.
At last!!!! A real honest view of Australia !! I left and returned to the uk after 17 years forvall the reasons you have said! Just not mentioning the terrible heat, bush fires and floods!!! It is just refreshing to hear some true facts! I dont regret my time in Australia 🦘 but i am happy back in England . ❤
Thank you so much for your kind words
But how do you tolerate the long winters in UK?
I have completed 16 years in Australia. It’s true this country is not the same anymore it used to be, but I am hopeful things will change.
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On the button here mate. Moving from South Africa where had all the connections, your points mentioned are true. 10 years in the country I still feel alien.
Yup. Thanks for watching!
As an Aussie who lived overseas for 10 years and returned recently to raise family, all I can say is that every point you've made is absolutely right. All the best for you guys living outside of Aus~
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Wild how that feeling with the friendship bubble is the exact way I feel in Germany. There's no space for new friends even of 5 years to join the circle as they can't compete with the 15+ year friendships.
We feel u
I agree with a lot of these points. I too was surprised by how many petty rules Australia enforces. I've got 3 speeding fines for going 3-4km/hr over the limit on roads that are insanely slow. Australia's monopolies are a genuine concern for the population and no-one does anything about it. Take Bunnings as an example. Back in UK you have Homebase, B&Q and a number of others for competition. This place is full of monopolies. Government workers here typically get paid 3x the salary of a UK government employee but they're not productive compared to what they earn. I find a lot of Aussies are emotionally shallow and like a 'laugh' but don't talk about feelings or anything real. I moved because of my wife and there are tons of positives. Good healthcare (although bulk billing is disappearing), good food, modern cities and good wages. Low levels of crime and poverty. But public transport is a joke. Food is too expensive. House prices are the worst in the world for earnings to cost to buy. I'm also getting used to how far it is from the rest of the world. Having said that...the UK seems to be going downhill rapidly! So you can find faults wherever you go.
You are spot on Oliver. Because life is so 'good', it's almost like you don't have much to complain about, but in reality, you have all these other things that are slowly eating you away. And yes, you are 100% right, there is no perfect country in the world, but there definitely are places that can work you, at that point in your life. E.g. Australia was a great option when we first moved and for a number of years that we lived there. But now, not so much. We just wanted to explore other options, I mean u always have the opportunity to come back, can't be worse off
Where do you love in Australia ?
Sorry 'LIVE'
@@barnowl. Brisbane
Slow down then you won't get a fine😂
I came to Australia in 2009 was 18 years old..works hard .. now in 2024 own 7 houses .. 3 trucks .. living a best life.. thanks to this beautiful country..
Spare me a house please ahah
Good for you buddy 👏
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Hello Sir
I come from Cameroon but i live and work I Dubaï since 2018 in various fields. Please I will like to come in with a work visa and settle there once and for all.
Please I need advices and guidance. Thanks in advance.
Did you pay off your 7 houses?
I'm a life long Australian... I totally agree with your observations... the Nanny State is absolutely out of control... we are also now thinking of leaving Australia. Best of luck to you guys 😃
Thank you so much... and all the best with your move
Are the reasons that you have cited for leaving Australia the same as you used to emigrate to Australia from your past country?
Not really. The reasons were different then ... time and circumstances change over time
Not being rude but the reasons to migrate were or could be because of third world problems but you are leaving due to first world problems.
I was born here. It was once a great country. now, it is awful. If i wasn't 75 years old and widowed, i'd have left Australia a long time ago. good luck, my dear couple, you'll do a lot better elsewhere.
Thank you so much for watching 🙂
David, where would you go if you had the opportunity?
I came to Australia 32 years ago. I love this country and will never leave. Australia is one of the best places to live. There is law and order and you can bring up your kids peacefully guiding them with your culture and family values. The education is not costly. Both my children are Engineers and they are in decent jobs. You have to be patient and try and plan your life where ever you go.
Fair enough
If you're children are engineers, then they were part of the last generation of children where their parents could guide them in terms of culture and family values. Nowdays, children are indocrinated from pre-school age to believe in extreme leftist ideas, including gender fluidity, Aboriginal sovereignty, white guilt, male guilt and a fanatical fear of climate change. Children are encouraged to keep secrets from their parents, and are even able to undergo life-changing medical procedures without parental consent and in some cases, even their knowledge.
I'm in the same generation as your children. I'm also an engineer, and live what you would call a "normal life". I am very lucky though, I worked for a time in the US, where I was highly paid, and received share options. This allowed me to buy a house outright when I came back to Australia. Without that, my life would be extremely uncomfortable. The only reasonn my salary is sufficient for me to enjoy what i would call a regular "middle class" lifestype is that I don't have a mortgage or need to pay rent.
@@CharGorilla The giveaway is in the name, though CharDinosaur might be more apt. Time to adjust your aluminium foil hat, take your medication, and check under the bed for all those Aboriginals, transexuals, communists, climatologists, and feminists out to get you. And for heaven's sake, stay awake, even if you have to tape your eyelids open - one of those dastardly surgeons might sneak in and indulge their gender fluidity on you - snip!
Your children are engineers what has that to do with your life thats what they are
Or what a rat race. Nobody cares in Australia if you are an Engineer, Doctor , Electrician’ cleaner or on doll. Everyone is same and equal.
I too want to move out of Australia. All your points are spot on. Australians are friendly but not your friend. If you don't have a robot mindset you won't like it here. 50-60kms away from work and pay 25-35% of your income to banks is ludicrous. I want to move to US.
Thanks a lot for watching and all the best with ur move to the states 😊
It's too easy to get guns in the us though would rather pay more for stuff then live in fear about getting shot.
You both so caring not about you but also about your daughter loved it as you both act and speak by heart
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Thanks a lot to both of you for sharing your honest experiences and thought about Australia, fantastic!
Thank you so much for watching
YOU BOTH HAVE RESEARCHED WHAT SUITS YOUR LIFESTYLE & IT'S WORKING FOR YOU, ENJOY.
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We moved to Australia in 2013 and absolutely love it here.
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I agree 100%.
14 years in Australia have sucked the life out of me.
I am bored out of my brain, I am isolated, nothing to do, nothing to see, real estate is mental, no culture, art, vibes.
I am out. Moving back to Europe and I can’t wait!
Where about on Europe 🇪🇺
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As a person born in South Africa but grew up in Australia (age 11 to 24) you guys are absolutely spot on. I left Australia 12 years ago and live in Sweden. Tax is about the same but by god you get so much more. Free preschool. Education. Health care.
Then you’re in Europe, so you get the travel over the weekend. I wish you guys the best of luck and think you will not regret it. Australia is the middle of nowhere and freaking expensive.
Love how you also point out the corporate culture. Hate it there. Managers always watching the clocks and the. Making people head back into the office. Total crap. I can’t go back to commuting to an office. Waste of time. Yet Australian micro managers love having you there.
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A 100% accurate assessment of why anyone should leave Australia!! Emmigrated 10 years ago and will never return to live full time!! Glad you hit on the 'Rules' aspect, very true and its an almost Orwellian society in a lot of instances. Unfortunately Australian's don't see it and have an almost institutionalised mindset. In terms of property prices, this is a direct result of 1. Money Printing, 2. Tax System, 3. Government policy of not letting prices collapse by any means/levers necessary (i.e. cut interest rates, ramp immigration, grants, not building public housing, etc)
Thank you so much for watching and commenting. A lot of people are a bit offended by this video it seems
Orwellian society is in most Anglo Saxon countries and not only. The whole western Europe is the same
Thanks for all the info
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Where are you now? Sad to hear your comments. All the best and best of luck in all your future endeavours.
Greetings from Sydney (Minto) !
Thanks. But what comments made you dad?
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That's true. I left Australia 8 months ago. Now I am living in Austin, Texas. Best decision ever!
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Btw how is Texas to live in?
You have done the right thing as property has tripled in value and it will stay that way for many years! So whilst you are holidaying, you are getting a better deal!
Not holidaying 🙂
Lived in UK for over 10 years, now returned to my home country and my city Kolkata. Feeling like a King at the moment!
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That is the perfect example of the use and abuse system so many foreigners apply. Suck whatever you can get out of the foreign country, legal or not, then live above everyone else in your home country.
"At the moment". The reality will hit you soon.
Wow!! Congrats!! Can I have your number. I am from Sydney
when you finish the money you will be back to UK
2:16 so you said it hard to make friends I completely agree with you it’s very difficult and I have generations after generation here ..
I’m in my 30’s raising a family and was very sociable I’m very polite but other than my closest family members in my household there’s nothing else it’s extremely isolating. I could see how people coming here could think that it’s because they are not from Australia but that’s definitely not true . I’m often jealous at people that come to Australia and the community’s they have it a short amount of time and from an outside perspective they thrive ..
I don’t understand how everyone can be so friendly but yet theirs not much friendships .
Totally hear you...
Excellent summation of the modern downfall of Australia. My descendants & I were all born in Australia, so not an immigrant nor a refugee, yet your vlog post resonates strongly with me. Governance in Australia as we know it will fall as the people rise up against it. Probably not in my lifetime (I'm in my 60's), but likely in my childrens lifetime.
Thanks a lot for watching
Great argument about working from home. It's so easy for managers to forget some people do not have it easy commuting and finding a home close to work.
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Hey, I just started watching this video, and I had to pause at 3:16 because I completely agree with the point made. It's so frustrating that most shopping and dining businesses close by 5 or 6 PM. These are the kinds of businesses that should stay open until midnight-they’d likely make more profit! Most people go shopping or eat out after work, and a large part of the population works all week. It seems almost pointless for shops to operate from 9 to 5 like an office. Their hours should be more like 4 PM to midnight.
Yeah it's a different culture in Australia... the main reason is the high cost of labour
As an Australian Kiwi, I agree 100% with all the points you have raised. South Asia is the place to be now ❤
Thank you so much for watching
But you can't own your own home in Asia.
@@LouiseAus10 Most people can't own their own home in Australia
Australian Kiwi?...Well speaking as a New Zealand Kangaroo, I don't believe you exist...
After 19 yrs I left australia, the housing, inflation ia ridiculously high. Joblessness is high...lots has changed in last 15yrs due to immigration. The long waiting times in hospitals and ER doctors availability was the final nail in the coffin for us
Yup, totally!
100% correct
The unemployment rate is 4.2% it's low, it's on par with the USA, Canada and UK. Where I live in Europe, it's 6.72%, and it's not Southern Europe it's in the Nordics.
Where did u go?
@@Stacey-freeman I'm in Finland, my partner is Finnish. Very hard to integrate into this society, tough language and culture to find friends etc
What about ur own country Bangladesh? Why don't u talk of the super living conditions there?
Did the video upset you my friend
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@@tinydetour I feel completely vindicated after the recent troubles in ur country and where as usual Hindus have been at the receiving end
Remember when Australia looked good without needing to compare it to a 3rd world country? I think you help prove their point
Look who is talking who didn't come with passport stole abroginal peoples life and rights
I’m in the exact same space, and agree with all the points you guys have made! All the best guys!
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Pretty right, recently moved to Australia from New Zealand, things are way too expensive. Car registration is 80%more in Australia than in New Zealand. Car price is three times more. Don't know how long I'm gonna stay here.
Yeah it's getting tough
Wow! Very surprised by this video. As a South African who has admired the progress(Infrastructure) , economic growth and stability of Australia, to hear middle class residents of Australia actually complaining about living in Australia is shocking. I know many South Africans who have moved to Australia, some of came back but some have stayed. All of them say Australia is a very good country. I don't think there is any perfect country anywhere in the world but one thing is for sure, Australia is better than majority of countries, the problems their facing can be fixed in a short term. For some of us, our country is facing major problems that will take decades to fix and that is if there is a political will.
Australia is a dream country!
I agree that Australia is an amazing country with lots of benefits. And that's the reason why we stayed there for so long. All we are saying is that, not everything in life remains constant. And now with the rise of income generation online, we have the choice to live a location independent life, at place(s) where it aligns more to your aspirations at that point in time. It doesnt have to be binary 🙂
not under labor & greens they wont
Yes it is..amabokke bokke😅
All south Africans I know are brokies
I am an older, ninth generation, white Australian.I have seen many changes during my life, as expected over time.One is complaining.I remember when you never would hear an Aussie winge.People just gritted their teeth and said, "she'll be right mate".
Depends on your phase of life in Australia, my first 2-3 years i felt like heaven ,next 5 years spent in building houses and career . now after 10 years i want to go back home to India as i feel it has more facilities and help .
U are right
I have been living in Australia for almost 45 years. I love every second I spend here.
Australia is my home!
The issue we have here is , there are so many people who don't like Australia are living in Australia.
They should follow your footsteps.
Sure, if u know them, send them our video 🙂
A lot just suck up the wealth, then retire to their home countries.
This couple peacefully posed their opinions and said clearly that Australia is a nice place to live in just that they want better opportunities, which is everyone's right. Why you're mad and asking people to leave
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I didn't ask them to leave.
Read the title of the video, PLEASE.
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They came to a country to enjoy its resources but when they have enough they bail. To me they are just opportunists.
Typical. They use the same logic in India and say to go Pak if you don't like it here. Looking at your name, I know why.
You've made some solid points and I relate to a lot of them coming from a kiwi living their whole life in NZ. I am in my 20s and lucky enough to bought my first house but now I am thinking of moving to Thailand for better life quality. Wishing you and your family the best!
Thanks for sharing! I'm sure you are going to have a great time in thailand. And btw kudos on getting your home in your 20s. We got ours much later in life.. so you are already winning
I lived in Sydney for a couple of years almost 20 years ago. I loved every minute of it. Last year, I returned for a visit, this time with my family. I was soo excited to go back and share with my family my favorite place on earth. But during the visit, I felt the place became way too uptight and lifeless. Until today, I've been asking myself whether it's me or the place. At the end of the day, I was in my 20s when I love Sydney, and now in my 40s with a family; a different person after all. But looking at the comments, I guess it's more about AU
Yeah it's changed a lot in the time we stayed
100% spot on from a Melbourne perspective.
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Im an Aussie and all I can say is this country used ro be soo much better for so long. It is incredibly upsetting what has happened here regarding the costs of living, but I did try to warn people for years, so we could try to stop this.
Good for you guys - a gap year is a great idea. However, you guys have each other, and obviously some resources that allow you to have that gap year. So many Aussies dont have that luxury.
Are you homeschooling your child during your gap year??
We have been sending her to private schools in each country
great video, as someone that moved here I can confirm the content. the worst part of Aus in Aug 2024 is that there is no way you will be able to buy a house here. we will be renting forever (and I am a professional engineer). very poor government policies have been skewed towards property investors since early 2000s and there is no turning this boat. them property investors are too greedy..
Thank you so much for watching and commenting
I left Australia 2 years ago and now I'm living in europe and its very different.
People here doesnt see working as everything.
Time to yourself is important over here.
Different companies have different work times. Monday here (France) is like sunday in australia, some businesses are open for work but not a lot.
My wife gets 2hrs break during the day and because we live 6mins drive from her work, she comes home during the day.
She works 5am to 10am then have 2hrs off and then go back from 1pm til 4pm sometimes 1 day or sometimes 2days per week and the other days she works 5am til 9, 10 or 11am and thats it off for the rest of the day. Then she has 1 whole day off every week.
Its nice to be able to get in the car or on a train and travel to a whole other country in minutes or hours depending on how far from the border you live.
The pay is less in france but so is everything you buy.
Property - cheap as
Cars - cheap as
Food cheap as
Travel cheap as
Prostitutes - cheap as ummm according to a friend
Gym membership - cheap as
But this is all in comparison to Australia.
Anyone thinking of moving to europe the countries that pays well close to Australia would be Ireland
And the country that pays more than australia is Switzerland specifically in the city of Geneva.
Different cities have different minimum wages but Geneva is the highest and their minimum wage is higher than australia by like US $4 morr i think i read. I'll have to look it up again.
Really informative, thanks for sharing
totally agree with this video after living in australia from last 20 yrs and thinking same...
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I cant wait to leave this country and never to return. Thanks to Aus for my education. Decided to move to middle east.
All the best and thanks a lot for watching
lucky ba$tard
yes, a bit of luck, but a lot of hard work and planning ;)
Yes, go to the middle east, surrender your passport to your employer and become a slave in a country where you have no rights !
Why do you want to live?
As a 5th Australian born here my father was 4th generation but my mother immigrated from uk when 17 fully agree with what your saying it has become very over priced and expensive here i feel for the next generation i am 50 and still love my country but sadly it is becoming a place that is a lot harder for people to live. Perth is my hometown and i live it but it is very different to what it used to be xx enjoy your gap year and i hope oneday you move back here and give it another chance. Enjoy Malaysia lovely country.
Thank you so much! AUSTRALIA will always be home for us. We stayed there for so many years. It's just that we think, we can have many homes in our lives. And we will definitely be back one day 🙂
Totally agree with reason No. 10 and that can be applied to any country you reside in. The key is being where you are from I guess. I personally do not have your luxury because our currency is weak and that limits young people from my country to what is available to stretch your dollars so to speak.
Yes, I understand that it might not be directly replicated in this situation, but are there ways to make it work? E.g. are there countries where their currencies are weaker than yours? Or can they potentially increase income currently to save the required amount? Or can they temporarily move to a country that has a stronger currency, work, save, and then use it to their advantage?
We moved from a country that has one of the weakest currencies in the world to Aus and had to work hard for many years to make this work... we think with the right goals, tunnel vision and a bit of luck, it's not totally impossible. I hope more people see it this way 🙏
I shifted from Kuwait 🇰🇼 to Bangalore … this made me miss my Bangladeshi friend while I worked there for almost 10 years… such great souls❤
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I’m a second generation Aussie and all your points are spot on and resonate with average Aussies. It’s only the rich people who won’t get it. If this was 25 years ago your experience would have been much better.
Thanks a lot for watching
Very Informative…!!!
Thank you 😊
42 years in Perth Western Australia from Kuala Lumpur Malaysia and i stayed put with my children and grandchildren...❤
Really happy for you bud 💙
Im aussie and nearly lived half my life in asia. I dont regret at all leaving australia, 30 to 40 years ago life in oz was the best. But now, with so many people living in australia, the quality of life has gone downhill, unless you are earning more than 300k a year as a couple. After the world doesn't need the stuff in the ground and no plan from the government greater than 4 years for their period of govt. Then where is oz headed?
We were in the highest tax bracket, still left 😒
Good luck for your gap year! I can fully resonate with all your views.. we have also been in Aus for around 18 years and in a similar phase. This is one of the best places to live in the world... but for us, it's the Loneliness and lack of culture and friends which is making us want to move.
As you said life is short, and we should not have any regrets. Whether you eventually end up moving or not, atlest you will be at peace knowing that you tried and gave it a go. I hope it all works out for your family!
Thank you so much for watching and your kind comment 😊
As an Australian I agree that the cost of living has skyrocketed since Covid including real estate, unfortunately. I live in rural Australia which is very different to the cities. It’s still more like the Australia of my youth. People are friendlier and being closer to nature is wonderful.
It’s a shame you didn’t get to experience more of our country as the cities are quite different to the rest of the nation but it sounds like you would be happier elsewhere.
Yeah I understand where you are coming from. I have not lived in, but visited many Australian rural towns. Don't think it's for us, more city people
Looks like I can add Australia to the list of places not to live. 😔
BTW completely agree with you on the curriculum in the UK. The students have more sense in some case's than the teachers. Schools in the UK are feeding kids too much ideological crap and little with regards to STEM subjects.
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Thank you for your love of Australia and your future adventure.
I hope you continue sending us videos of future progress and comments ❤
I believe we will all learn a lot from your experiences.🧐
Australia 💕 Christina
Thank you so much for the kinds words Christina
Lol, How is education a problem in the US? All primary, middle and secondary education (K-12) is free in the US. In many states pre-k and 3-k is free. College fees depends on the states. E.g. in New York State if you make less the US$125,000 then all public colleges/universities have free tuition. If you make more than US$125000 then it ranges from US$6000-7000 per year. Also, state taxation varies, as many states don't have any income tax etc.
Why do you think Indian families are thriving in the US ?
I don't know buddy, u seem like a 'thriving' indian- so do enlighten the world with ur knowledge
@tinydetour that was a weird non answer. I replied to a statement that you made in your video. If you are wrong about a basic fact, then what else are you wrong about ? Maybe that is why you aren't "thriving"
According your life style you can find somewhere suit you more I thing. I have been some different counties and I think I still love to stay here now. Good luck and thank you for sharing. 🙏
Thanks for sharing!!
My family has the same sentiments whilst we love Australia. But when you have several options you can’t help but think and try those. So we’ll see, we’re still here and still enjoying our time while think of what we can do next in the following years to come. it’s true what you said, life is short and you are only bound by your choices. Your gap year is such a good idea. It gave me an idea. Cheers to your beautiful family. Keep safe wherever you are.
Thank you so much for watching and your comments. We wish u all the best and reach out anytime if u have any questions
I don't think difficulty making friends is due to ethnicity - I think most Australians typically stay friends with those they went to school with, or shared young adulthood with, who still live in the same geography, and that's about it. Since leaving school I have moved from Melbourne to Brisbane and now to Perth - with each move I have integrated with fewer and fewer people. Not for lack of wanting, but I think as a parallel, as people get older they spend less and less effort tying to make new friends.
I also think social media has played a huge role in redefining community. When I was growing up we basically lived outside, at friends, or adventuring until we had to be home for dinner. Nowadays, the streets are empty of kids - life is lived via a device and virtual friendship circles.
Yeah you have a point. Fair point
This is correct. I'm British, so I'm not too far different from Australian and still, it's hard to make friends. Aussies stay friends with those they grew up with. I love that for them, but it's harder for outsiders. I'm okay with it.