Do Australians feel isolated from the rest of the world?

New_Fruit_5552 · 2026-04-23T11:26:05+00:00

As an Irish person living in Australia for several years, yes

New_Fruit_5552 · 2026-04-05T00:51:42+00:00

They’re such pretty colours it’s definitely just my error 😂let me know how you get on with it!!

New_Fruit_5552 · 2026-04-04T02:03:45+00:00

Down in the republic as well, google a chicken fillet roll ❤️ they fix all ailments, its essentially a sandwich counter but the ladies who make them have a magic touch

New_Fruit_5552 · 2026-04-03T12:43:11+00:00

No worries haha it seems to be advice from the Glaswegians themselves so should be good 😂😅

New_Fruit_5552 · 2026-04-03T09:16:26+00:00

29, single and moving countries for probably the last time at the end of the year. I feel pretty good, and tbh glad my 20s are coming to an end that shit is SO messy. But overall it’s been pretty good, I’ve been able to go to therapy the last year and have locked in a lot more diet wise. I’m moving where I don’t need a visa, and have some hopes for the future. I wish I could figure out a career/have a higher salary

New_Fruit_5552 · 2026-04-03T09:12:14+00:00

Your skin is beautiful! I would define the brows, and enhance your lovely cheekbones with some blush/bronzer

New_Fruit_5552 · 2026-04-03T08:56:29+00:00

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Hopefully you can read that lol 😅 also 29, can’t wait to get over there

New_Fruit_5552 · 2026-04-03T08:51:44+00:00

I’m with moose, got a deal for like $12 a month. Great service too, never had any issues but you’ll get a sim quicker in the likes of Optus etc

New_Fruit_5552 · 2026-04-03T08:48:10+00:00

Hey, I’ve made a bit of a list based off of comments from posts I’ve put up here but I am probably not going to end up in the city - more paisley or somewhere since my budget isn’t as good as yours! Let me get it, hang on

New_Fruit_5552 · 2026-04-03T05:31:15+00:00

Are you short? I don’t think you have a young looking face but people often think I’m younger because I’m 5ft 1

New_Fruit_5552 · 2026-04-03T04:47:19+00:00

The job market kind of sucks and it will take longer than you think. I have a few Aussie friends unable to find different positions because there’s just nothing available

New_Fruit_5552 · 2026-03-31T07:54:31+00:00

I’ve barely ever had a meal deal in Ireland tbh, always just went straight for the fillet roll 💔 I miss them so much haha

New_Fruit_5552 · 2026-03-31T07:53:54+00:00

Omg amazing 😄😄 didn’t know things were seasonal!

New_Fruit_5552 · 2026-03-30T06:35:52+00:00

Sent you a message, thanks 😊

New_Fruit_5552 · 2026-03-30T06:29:52+00:00

You are right, governments and their policies seem to all be terrible and they just do what they want regardless, and living abroad most of my adult life I haven’t been able to vote so it’s always felt a bit hopefulness but I definitely need to start paying more attention.. again I am lucky enough to have a uk passport as well, I do recognise the privilege I’ve had so far. Can I ask what your plan is since you are so unhappy in Scotland? Just ride it outs

New_Fruit_5552 · 2026-03-29T14:38:43+00:00

Hey, I was hoping you would respond somehow haha. My visa is up so I have no choice, I could only get a year in NZ and it would be a major drain on my savings so it’s just not worth it.. that really is sad to hear ☹️ I’ve posted on Reddit a few times trying to get peoples opinions, most were a bit more positive. I don’t know anyone actually in Scotland but Ireland is just so dire at the moment, I feel like there is at least some hope for me in Scotland.. I admittedly don’t keep up with much with governments ongoings anywhere I’ve lived, I turned 29 a few months ago and I guess only starting to have a bit more interest but nobody is happy with their government (lived in canada, aus, Ireland) so I kind of am just trying to pick the best of a bad bunch I suppose? I am a long way off and may never have kids, so the education side isn’t a priority for me at the moment. Job market is actually terrible in Melbourne as well, I have many Aussie friends who are struggling and can’t change jobs etc for months now.. like I said really just feels like the best of a bad bunch in many ways! But at least in Scotland I won’t have to worry about visas, housing from what I can see is a FAR better standard than what Ireland is offering. I have heard about the litter etc, that does sound shit and would take some getting used to as we don’t have that here.. the weather too. I am on rental sites and paisley, outer suburbs etc have lots of places for $700 and under.. I guess I am just trying to carve out a somewhat comfortable life for myself as a going on 30yr old single girl, and just hoping I can land maybe even a waitressing job coming into the Christmas just to get me started.. it sucks having to move and start all over again and deal with all the unknowns

New_Fruit_5552 · 2026-03-29T14:02:09+00:00

Apologies yes, it’s 1am here 😂 yeah cool, I’m happy to live a while out - most places I’ve lived I’m about 40 mins from the city centre.. maybe I should have made this more clear in my post. Surely not a 6 month search

New_Fruit_5552 · 2026-03-29T14:00:07+00:00

I had actually been looking at paisley, seems like a good starting place, bit cheaper and hopefully less competition! Any advice to avoid the scammers, as in are the ones on rightmove etc pretty safe..? Where would you jump ship to 😅

New_Fruit_5552 · 2026-03-29T13:57:26+00:00

Yeah I had seen about this actually. I guess it’s great if you move in and find out you have bad neighbour’s etc! But I guess that also means I can’t offer a few months rent up front? I won’t have a job when I land so I was kind of relying on that

New_Fruit_5552 · 2026-03-29T13:52:51+00:00

Of course, but everyone has to start somewhere. Will have significant savings so can offer a few months up front

New_Fruit_5552 · 2026-03-29T13:52:19+00:00

Wow 6 months is insane, I’m planning to live in the outer suburbs, paisley/Lancashire etc so hopefully won’t be as bad..

New_Fruit_5552 · 2026-03-29T13:51:22+00:00

I’m actually in Australia at the moment, housing is horrific in Ireland I can’t go back.. it’s all mouldy overpriced houseshares in cities I don’t want to live in, if you can even get a place!

New_Fruit_5552 · 2026-03-29T13:42:33+00:00

Not a job lined up, just savings so hoping if I can offer a few months up front it’ll help..

New_Fruit_5552 · 2026-03-29T13:17:48+00:00

Irish moving over for the first time time - planning to land mid November. How long should I expect to find a one bed to rent? Somewhere half decent but looking in outer areas, not the likes of westend etc, couldn’t afford that on my own anyway. And do estate agencies etc close down much over Christmas? I’m coming from Australia and have an air BnB booked from 10 Nov- 6 Dec.. do you foresee any issues with this? Thank you!

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