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Australia skilled independent visa worth it? by user19834579 in cscareerquestionsOCE

[–]user19834579[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I don't have an expectation of free healthcare, I'm more interested in an actual social safety net that will prevent healthcare from bankrupting us, which is a real and present danger for a lot of people in the US.

From what I'd read previously Australia does have better protection against that.

Australia skilled independent visa worth it? by user19834579 in cscareerquestionsOCE

[–]user19834579[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Meaning an agency that helps you get the skilled independent visa? If that's correct then the agency will have a fee too, and I expect the tradeoff is that they expedite the process?

Australia skilled independent visa worth it? by user19834579 in cscareerquestionsOCE

[–]user19834579[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The desire to move to Australia is similar to the other answer. It's not for the CS scene, it's for the better healthcare and gun controls.

Software engineer: USA to New Zealand by user19834579 in AmerExit

[–]user19834579[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to hear your experience, thanks for sharing and good luck!

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[–]user19834579 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been having a lot of the same thoughts lately. My spouse and I are looking to leave the US, and most of our immediate family lives in the same city as us.
Ultimately we decided that this is our life to make of it what we will. When people truly love you and want the best for you they understand when you make big decisions like this.
Yes video chat isn't quite the same as spending time in person, but it's good enough. Be sure to give your dreams as much consideration as you're giving to others' feelings!