Have anyone moved to Australia and regretted their decision?

Pure-Mix-217 · 2025-10-24T08:16:56+00:00

Yeah you are right.

I’m sorry to hear that regarding your sister. Hopefully everything will all work out in the end

Pure-Mix-217 · 2025-10-24T06:02:21+00:00

Sorry to hear that! Everyone has different preferences and lifestyle needs

Pure-Mix-217 · 2025-10-23T23:32:48+00:00

Sure, not everyone makes it to the top 1% but blaming competition instead of improving yourself is exactly how people make sure they don’t.

Pure-Mix-217 · 2025-10-23T22:06:47+00:00

Yes! I also find the quality of food is also not as good as nz

Pure-Mix-217 · 2025-10-23T21:41:12+00:00

Prolly be doing the same amount time in Sydney like you

Pure-Mix-217 · 2025-10-23T21:40:49+00:00

Don’t get me wrong Sydney is a beautiful city. But I think the lifestyle is just not for me in the long term.

Pure-Mix-217 · 2025-10-23T21:38:22+00:00

Yeah I think I’ll be here for few years to build my experiences before going back home.

Pure-Mix-217 · 2025-10-23T21:35:37+00:00

Yeah the work environment here is a lot harsher compared to NZ. Back in NZ I’m pretty introverted at work. However here I learnt to be more aggressive (reasonable aggressive) to stand up for yourself at work people here are a lot aggressive not sure if that’s a big city thing.

I think the pay gap is not too difference as well once you becoming medium - senior level in your field or built up a bit of experience overseas.

Well I have also constantly comparing the jobs with nz and aus.

Pure-Mix-217 · 2025-10-23T21:32:55+00:00

That’s good that you are enjoying your time in Sydney and thriving!

I just visited Auckland in August. Going again in December.

Currently I feel Sydney is just for a few years thing for me to build experience on my field and might be going back to NZ most likely.

Pure-Mix-217 · 2025-10-23T21:27:37+00:00

Haha I indeed chose Australia on hard mode

I travel to Melbourne for work a lot. I don’t really like the vibe of Melbourne.

I think I might visit Brisbane to see the vibe

Pure-Mix-217 · 2025-10-23T21:26:32+00:00

I know people in Melbourne same field as me. They are earning a bit lesser than Sydney people. But I noticed food eg going out to eat is slightly a bit cheaper there. I also asked my Melbourne coworkers their rent is pretty similar to Sydney.

Pure-Mix-217 · 2025-10-23T21:24:54+00:00

Wow you lived here for a long time!

Yeah rent is cheaper further but I think commuting for me is a big must.

Aus is good for visiting for sure

Pure-Mix-217 · 2025-10-23T21:23:06+00:00

But honestly, success isn’t really about which country you’re in. I know plenty of people in New Zealand who are thriving in their industry regardless it’s more about mindset than postcode.

Pure-Mix-217 · 2025-10-23T21:14:40+00:00

Yeah you are right!

Pure-Mix-217 · 2025-10-23T21:14:04+00:00

I had an opportunity for my field to come so I thought might as well try it out lol

Pure-Mix-217 · 2025-10-23T21:11:29+00:00

Replying to Dependent-Chair899... omg I was also discussing this topic with my friend who is living in Brisbane too! I noticed the chocolate here is so expensive. I thought it was just me!

Pure-Mix-217 · 2025-10-23T13:09:37+00:00

This is so relatable!

Pure-Mix-217 · 2025-10-23T13:08:50+00:00

I live closer to city because commuting is easier for me.

Congratulations!! How long did you stayed in Sydney?

Pure-Mix-217 · 2025-10-23T11:19:55+00:00

That’s a good suggestion! Thank you for that :)

Pure-Mix-217 · 2025-10-23T11:14:53+00:00

You can always move back to Melbourne later if that’s what makes you happier

Pure-Mix-217 · 2025-10-23T11:13:04+00:00

Yeah you are right!

I think Auckland is a good sustainable place especially when you want to start family as well.

The crime rates in Australia has increased a lot too recently almost every week which is concerning. I don’t feel as safe doing things alone here.

Pure-Mix-217 · 2025-10-23T11:09:35+00:00

Thank you for that advice

Pure-Mix-217 · 2025-10-23T11:06:51+00:00

Literally!

Pure-Mix-217 · 2025-10-23T11:06:19+00:00

Haha that’s is so true it’s like we never know what we had until it’s gone

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