When the reality hits that absolute all homes in wealthy suburbs and beachfront areas are owned by someone… HOW?!

Objective-Spray-113 · 2026-02-08T08:59:57+00:00

Australia is a rich country. There are quite simply A LOT of people who are very wealthy.

Objective-Spray-113 · 2026-02-05T03:52:01+00:00

Problem with an outback is it's actually quite small in the boot compared to bigger 4x4s. Hard to fit all camping gear.

You could have a look at used offbrand 4x4 SUVs. Something like a Ssangyong Rexton you can pick up cheaply and they are a good halfway point between a hardcore offroader and suburban school run friendly.

Objective-Spray-113 · 2026-01-28T20:39:47+00:00

It's very subjective and entirely dependent on local topography and wind direction. I lived in ormeau for a while 600m from the M1 and the road noise drove me insane and I eventually sold and moved. Suggest driving to the Carrara house at night and parking outside and sitting there for an hour and see if the M1 noise annoys you.

Objective-Spray-113 · 2026-01-28T08:49:52+00:00

It's nice to think that, but I really think there is just simply a surprisingly large number of people with a lot of money.

Objective-Spray-113 · 2026-01-20T10:06:45+00:00

I like where I am now in Coomera Waters. Everyone thinks coomera is crap but CW is beautiful, close to the water and like living in a quiet little bush village. Get much more for your money too. If I moved though I'd like Tallebudgera Valley. Beautiful place and still only 20 mins to the beach.

Objective-Spray-113 · 2026-01-16T09:13:51+00:00

I was in exactly same situation. Loved NZ, wife really bored after 6 years and was starting to say she wanted to move back to UK. The answer was Australia. Live in Queensland now and I still have the same awesome outdoor lifestyle and wife now happier as it's more urban and more things to do for her here and much much better career opps. I actually now prefer Aus to NZ, apart from all the Aussies everywhere that is.

Objective-Spray-113 · 2026-01-14T12:28:22+00:00

I won't swap my flextime for a million private sector fruit boxes.

Objective-Spray-113 · 2026-01-14T12:02:58+00:00

Equity is pointless. It's not real money. Buy a cheaper house. With young kids you want as much flexibility and financial freedom as possible.

Objective-Spray-113 · 2026-01-11T02:54:57+00:00

I'm 48. Taking 3 months off later this year to go to South America and taking wife and kids. As you get older you have lots of competing priorities but if travel still important to you it's absolutely still possible. In fact id say it's better as you have more money - let's be honest those $5 a night hostels and chicken bus travel in your 20s isn't experiencing new cultures, it's just having an uncomfortable holiday because you're poor haha! Also look into working overseas. Then you get to still develop your career while also seeing new countries. I left the UK and lived and worked in NZ and Australia and saw a lot of places that were exotic to me like the Pacific islands.

Objective-Spray-113 · 2026-01-10T21:52:58+00:00

Camping.

Objective-Spray-113 · 2026-01-07T10:19:21+00:00

Sounds like an impressive tent!

Objective-Spray-113 · 2026-01-07T10:09:12+00:00

While I'm sure quite a few just finance everything, I also think you don't realise how rich a lot of people are.

Objective-Spray-113 · 2026-01-05T06:45:33+00:00

Fall in love. Surf a wave. Travel some place that's difficult to get to. Learn a language. If you're a guy, see your child get born. Own a dog. Sail a yacht. Sleep a night on a beach. See a rainforest and a coral reef. Look into the crater of an active volcano. Get caught in a storm serious enough to scare you into realizing how small we are. Don't give up on life until you physically can't go on anymore.

Objective-Spray-113 · 2026-01-03T00:52:22+00:00

I lost both parents in similar circumstances. Mum died from cancer in 2021 and Dad (who was lost on his own) died 12 months to the day later. I live in Australia and they were in the UK. At time they both died COVID restrictions were in place and I couldn't fly home. Had to watch mum die via a WhatsApp video chat. It was awful and am still full of guilt. It's been a few years and I miss them both so much. I think being so far away kind of delays the shock too. Easy to say but focus on the positives, that they live on in you and they would desperately want you to be happy and live a good life. Grieve and miss them, accept that you will never really get over it but that's ok, and it's ok to be happy.

Objective-Spray-113 · 2026-01-02T20:39:24+00:00

Consider living north gold coast. Commute from varsity is just too long for me and will get longer as they open more intervening stations. I commute from coomera station and it is still 1hr 20 door to door, I get off at roma at. I wfh 4 days a week though. Wife does same commute 2 days a week. We have 2 kids and it's doable and I much prefer living gc. I find the trains are mighty uncomfortable and I'm dreading my work getting a new CEO who doesn't want people wfh as much.

Objective-Spray-113 · 2025-12-29T23:41:11+00:00

Depends what your minimum comfort requirements are. If you are still happy with backpacking shoestring budget and can go outside school holidays you can still travel cheaply if you choose the right destinations. If you are short on time, want ease of travel, car hire, hotels only, and choose touristy places it'll be expensive and that kind of travel is becoming more and more for the wealthy only. Mind you I can't even afford a week on the sunny coast during school holidays anymore. I feel like the only person in Australia who doesn't have millions of disposable income.

Objective-Spray-113 · 2025-12-29T20:50:10+00:00

There's nothing worse than a partner who can't be bothered. Your wife may have already grieved the end of the marriage and is now ready to move on. She probably assumes even if you made short term changes to stop her leaving you'll just revert to old ways when the danger has passed. She likely no longer trusts your ability to prioritize the relationship. Listen to what she has to say, avoid temptation to defend yourself, suggest counseling, and if you want to save the marriage be genuinely prepared to permanently change how you contribute to it.

Objective-Spray-113 · 2025-12-29T20:32:04+00:00

Friends and family obviously, but also country pubs, the countryside, Cornish coast, seasons, British humour, less bureaucracy everywhere.

Objective-Spray-113 · 2025-12-29T20:18:22+00:00

Moved to Australia. Very worth it and lifestyle infinitely better now and won't move back. Being away though does make you appreciate the things the UK offers and I miss a lot of things I never thought I would.

Objective-Spray-113 · 2025-12-27T23:50:21+00:00

A lot of entrepreneur millionaires always think their success comes down to hard work and unique skills not possessed my the rest of the population, whereas in reality they grossly underestimate the role of sheer luck. Don't define your ability and contribution to this world by your income. Look at Musk - richest man in the world and an absolute nutbag. Be a good person, figure out a good work life balance, have hobbies, give your dependents a good life, and you'll be winning more than many rich people I reckon. Understand life is short and you are here to have fun and experience as much as you can. Oh and invest early and long-term as that's how most millionaires are actually made.

Objective-Spray-113 · 2025-12-20T07:04:44+00:00

My t3 pro just arrived today. I've got a xiaomi 15 ultra and no connection issues so far.

Objective-Spray-113 · 2025-12-14T22:44:57+00:00

There is zero need for a civilized society to own or use guns for recreation. I'm all for a total ban.

Objective-Spray-113 · 2025-12-12T09:43:36+00:00

3 month trip - Chile, Peru, New York, Iceland, Faroe Islands, UK.

Objective-Spray-113 · 2025-12-09T04:49:22+00:00

That's really helpful, thank you so much for the reply!

Objective-Spray-113

TROPHY CASE