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Basically I have been offered a job working in Newcastle, NSW.
It's a permanent contract working in the aircraft industry, with the same company I work for in the UK.
It's always something I've wanted to do and I have no ties other than family in this country.
Under the agreement I can take the other half, I'd get a full relocation package ( flights, visa, container, hotels & car for a time when I arrive, and a large cash sum), $87k starting salary plus shift rates, overtime and bonuses.
Being only in my early 20's and having never even visited Australia - I thought I'd ask the RLfans community as I know there are a quite a few Aussies/ex pats and general travel officianados on here.
Is the cost of living really that high there?Is Newcastle a nice area? Etc. Etc.
The 4 day working week, outdoor lifestyle, and rugby league are obviously plus points but I know there's also plenty of negatives!
Any opinions or advice would be appreciated!
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Just go.
Don't fanny around waiting for morons on here to give their considered opinions (mostly from what their mate told them), just sign the papers, get on the plane and go.
You're young enough that even if it doesn't work out, you can start again.
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I don't know anything about Australia or the Newcastle (Australia) region, ask me about Newcastle (England) and I'm your man though, but you're right to do a bit of research, the package sounds good but is the money sufficient to provide the sort of lifestyle you are anticipating, you're still young, do you have a property to sell here, how much equity will you have in it and will that allow you to get a mortgage in Australia and what sort of level of property could you expect ?
Those are just practical things though and you'll get answers to those immediately - the only thing that I would add as one who once relocated to another city at around the age that you are is to realise that it really is a completely new start, you will make new friends but your new friends will not have the history that you have with your current friends here and its important to understand that before you go, if you have a group of lads that you are very close to here then you are not going to recreate that over there for some years, it seems like a minor point but its that "roots" thing that makes many homesick so be prepared for it.
But if it was me, I'd go, even now, and I've got 30 years on you |
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| Quote cod'ead="cod'ead"Just go.
Don't fanny around waiting for morons on here to give their considered opinions (mostly from what their mate told them), just sign the papers, get on the plane and go.
You're young enough that even if it doesn't work out, you can start again.
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The standard of living here in Sydney isn't what is was years ago. It was though they put the prices up for the Sydney Olympics for everything and they never came down again. But you're going to Newcastle and besides I have no idea what you're used to.
I always thought Newcastle was a bit rank but that's cos i only ever went up to the footy stadium there on the team bus through the boring looking suburbs to get there. I never went to the town centre, beach or renovated docklands until 2 years ago. Its a lovely place and the standard of living would be more pleasant than where you currently are when you start earning the aussie dollar? You'll have a team to support. You're a short drive from the Hunter wine region there too. And there's lots of natural beauty around you, including totty.
As for work, don't expect it to be the same. Even if it says it is. There are always differences in how we operate. Just remember my wife's advice when I whinged about the work. "It's not wrong. It's different." And don't expect it to be like England because it was a colony. Also if you're not a permanent resident when you arrive ask for the Living away from home allowance. This means that if your salary $87k is 7250 per month pre tax. If you spent $2000 per month on rent, you can do it through work and the rent gets paid out of your salary which means you will only be taxed on what you earn the $5250 per month after rent. Make sure you take it!!! Or ask about it. It's nothing suss, it's legit and there for expats employed into oz to work.
That money will go further in Newcastle than in Sydney, so enjoy it.
www.visitnewcastle.com.au/
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The standard of living here in Sydney isn't what is was years ago. It was though they put the prices up for the Sydney Olympics for everything and they never came down again. But you're going to Newcastle and besides I have no idea what you're used to.
I always thought Newcastle was a bit rank but that's cos i only ever went up to the footy stadium there on the team bus through the boring looking suburbs to get there. I never went to the town centre, beach or renovated docklands until 2 years ago. Its a lovely place and the standard of living would be more pleasant than where you currently are when you start earning the aussie dollar? You'll have a team to support. You're a short drive from the Hunter wine region there too. And there's lots of natural beauty around you, including totty.
As for work, don't expect it to be the same. Even if it says it is. There are always differences in how we operate. Just remember my wife's advice when I whinged about the work. "It's not wrong. It's different." And don't expect it to be like England because it was a colony. Also if you're not a permanent resident when you arrive ask for the Living away from home allowance. This means that if your salary $87k is 7250 per month pre tax. If you spent $2000 per month on rent, you can do it through work and the rent gets paid out of your salary which means you will only be taxed on what you earn the $5250 per month after rent. Make sure you take it!!! Or ask about it. It's nothing suss, it's legit and there for expats employed into oz to work.
That money will go further in Newcastle than in Sydney, so enjoy it.
www.visitnewcastle.com.au/
Now, considering that included the worst things I can say about it, it ain't that bad is it? | |
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What Coddy and others have said. Do it.
Life's too short to fanny around thinking about what to do when you get an opportunity like this, and you've pretty much answered your own question in your original post.
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Quote Rooster Booster="Rooster Booster"Now, considering that included the worst things I can say about it, it ain't that bad is it?'"
Very Valid points Rooster, as il be on Temporary Residence Visa at first I arent sure if il be able to get LAFHA, but certainly worth asking - and also I know there are salary sacrifice schemes for purchasing a car.
In all honesty I cant see me turning it down providing the offer is right, il be earning a damn sight more than I do here and wont be getting flogged half as much as I do here.
The grass isnt always greener, but it certainly looks that way.
Quote Rooster Booster="Sheldon"If your looking for a place to live I find this site the best.
www.domain.com.au'"
Ive been looking at that, aswell as www.realestate.com.au
Some very nice apartments in the city that have taken my eye, aswell as some places abit further afield in Nelson Bay. |
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Quote Rooster Booster="Rooster Booster"Now, considering that included the worst things I can say about it, it ain't that bad is it?'"
Very Valid points Rooster, as il be on Temporary Residence Visa at first I arent sure if il be able to get LAFHA, but certainly worth asking - and also I know there are salary sacrifice schemes for purchasing a car.
In all honesty I cant see me turning it down providing the offer is right, il be earning a damn sight more than I do here and wont be getting flogged half as much as I do here.
The grass isnt always greener, but it certainly looks that way.
Quote Rooster Booster="Sheldon"If your looking for a place to live I find this site the best.
www.domain.com.au'"
Ive been looking at that, aswell as www.realestate.com.au
Some very nice apartments in the city that have taken my eye, aswell as some places abit further afield in Nelson Bay. | |
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