About KentuckyAussie

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Australia: Casting Exciting New Expat Series:

Hello - My wife Km and I (both in our early 50's) relo'd to Oz 4 years ago. For both of us, it's our 1st expat living/working experience. For her in particular, it's quite new, as up to then, she had never lived anywhere but Louisville, KY in her entire life. Since coming to Oz, she has become the Marketing Manager for the Courier Mail (Brisbane's major daily newspaper) and through this position has met may of the most famous people in Australia (politicians, sports heroes, etc.). Meanwhile, I work for a management consulting firm that serves Australia's booming/busting resources industry, which has taken me all over Australia, including to many areas in the 'bush' and 'outback' that tourists or major city dwellers (even natives) rarely visit. We have enjoyed our Oz expat experience so much that I am now in active discussions with my firm about our next adventure, which could well be Dubai. You can reach me at russ@russmaney.com. Cheers, Russ

Australia: moving from California us to pearth Australia:

Moved from U.S. to Australia 4 years ago - happy to answer any questions. Post about immigration requirements is correct - employment is necessy. However, Perth is no longer more expensive than Melbourne and Sydney - if it ever really was - end of mining boom has cooled off Perth.

Australia: Possible Move:

Moved to Oz in 2011, thanks to job opportunity. Visas allowing you to work are really hard to get - nearly always need employer sponsor. In fact, entire visa process (other than just visiting/vacation) is hard. That said, it is a GREAT place to live. Happy to answer any questions I can.

Australia: A few questions:

My two cents: 1) No big differences, but everything is a little different and overall these add up. Best to just expect nothing will quite be same and roll with it. Some differences will be better, others worse. 2) Again, differences will generally be minor, but numerous. Biggest out of gate: avoiding 'tall poppy' syndrome - Americans are expected to be loud, a bit arrogant, etc - best approach with Aussies is humility and respect for different ways of doing things Down Under. 3) For me, it was everything required to set up a whole new life in a new country - banking, doctors, taxes, real estate, insurance, etc., etc., etc. That said, after being here almost 4 years, it doesn't seem like a foreign country at all anymore.

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