livein10countries
English expat in Australia
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Advice for lonely kiwi by Michbill
Hi. I moved to Sydney on Monday from a small town in the Waikato. I'm trying to restart my career so have taken on a minimum 6 month contract. My husband stayed with me for the first week but is leaving first thing tomorrow. I'm feeling an ...
I'm so sorry, that must be a really tough situation. It definitely hurts at first, but I know you will start to make friends and connections in Sydney. Why does your husband have to go away? Read More
What are the dos and don'ts of finding a job in Australia? by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Where is the best place to start when looking for a job in Australia? Is it better to job-hunt by directly contacting the company of your interest, or should job-seekers rely on a recruitment agency, for example? Are there any ...
I had a lot of success by targeting a recruitment agency. They said my CV was poor and gave me a lot of tips for re-writing it which made the difference for me. They also suggested including very few international jobs, just Australian posts on your ... Read More
MOVING FROM USA TO AUSTRALIA...SHIPPING COMPANIES??? by Oarsome
Looking for recommendations from people who have recently shipped their household belongings from the USA to Australia. There is an endless number of companies (shipping agents infest these waters) to choose from and I have obtained a couple of ...
I would recommend SevenSeasWorldwide for the move, just because I used them when moving from Melbourne to Europe and they were really great, very efficient and everything arrived perfectly. The price was pretty reasonable, but remember there will ... Read More
Cost of living in Australia - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Australia, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices ...
> How much does it cost to rent an apartment/house in Australia? My small room in a share house was 100AUD a week > How much do you pay for your public transport tickets (bus, subway, train, tram)? a month's myki in Melbourne is ... Read More