# 132 Five reasons why you might regret immigrating to Australia

[@Andre_XX]

No domestic cleaners, shock horror! Fill your own car, oh dear, what next! Only South Africans could see these as issues.

[@pattynellis7347]

Yeah that was ridiculous I live in US and I don't have a cleaner or anyone I know

[@Shirley-v3g]

Thank you - now I know why I ❤️ Australia - I’ve been there back in ‘83 - lived in Rosebay - near Bondi Beach - but I need another visit - I love it there - I’m from - Toronto - Canada 🇨🇦 - similar places but with unique differences - wishing both of you a happy new year 😊

[@Quokkaroo]

Thanks for sharing!

[@stronzer59]

$15 pints of stout would give me a heart attack, $50 for a pack of smokes?? $250 to fill your car? $600 a week to rent a room?? $60,000 for dying?? $700,000 for a coffin size block of land?? $12.75 just to flush a toilet?? In Bali you can live like a Sultan on $1000 US a week, stuff Australia

[@TheBoyStory_0]

Great vid. Which part of Australia are you living in?

[@Quokkaroo]

Glad you like it Andrew! We live in SE Queensland.

[@1490aap]

We moved from Central QUEENSLAND to Melbourne because QLD was too hot. That was a big mistake, Melbourne is freezing 9-10 months of the year! Also biggest problem with Australia is the housing crisis. If you don't own a home you can forget it. Government only considers home owners as they are the majority voters.

[@rosemarythomson8239]

I love Australia good Country and good laws

[@Quokkaroo]

I agree! Have you moved to Aus yet @rosemarythomson8239 or still contemplating?

[@sihlemasondo2898]

Thank u very much 1 question how expensive is property in Australia

[@GregBoyce-yx3eh]

I spent a month there . My family passed away. My mother was Australian Army officer. I think I can get in Bitos send I’m getting older I enjoy the warm weather and I have more friends in Australia. I practice reiki as a master teacher.

[@R0d_1984]

Hope one day you find Jesus, then come to Australia.

[@bonnkaner]

Hallo Quokkaroo. Julle lyk oulik. Verskoon dat ek n vraag in engels copy masr ek sal jul opinie so baie waardeer. I‘m a South African currently living in Germany. We (my husband and I and out 3 kids) would like to move to Perth. We hope to find those friendly people and replenish our vitamine D deficiency. Perth seems quite dry-more like Pretoria, is this tue or are there parts and especially suburbs that are more like Cape Town. I am sure the city is amazing but I reckon it makes sense to settle outside of the CBD. Again, what I‘ve seen seems dry with little greener. is there a - to put it blandly- is there a pretty suburb that you would recommend living in. Dis nie omdat ek in n grand area wil bly nie, ek en my man wil graag ons lewenskwaliteit verhoog en n mooi omgewing is vir ons n hoë prioriteit. Dankie byvoorbaat.

[@wtfa2910]

Having someone clean my house is unusual in Australia Having an attendant at the petrol station to fill your car up I guess it would feel a little bit embarrassing having someone do that for you but I believe they did it back in the hay days prospective

[@Quokkaroo]

Yep, very different in ZA vs Aus on these fronts!

[@renatewest6366]

In the 70s they would fill your car.Clean windscreen and check oi and water.Nowhere now drs that.They used to have a mechanic on duty at petrol stations .

[@GregBoyce-yx3eh]

Canada the same way . Hey, Siri is being isolated I’d rather be isolated from the United States. I’ve had so much trouble with criminal of investigator, horseracing and things breaking down, coming across the US border, guard money flooding in our horse race tracks.

[@rolfwerner8924]

Australia best country on the planet and we’re surrounded by water so no unexpected visitors,as long as you have a go and don’t want welfare and handouts you’re welcome.

[@ricachona4095]

I moved to Australia 25 years ago. I now call this place home. Everyone gets a fare go here, and as long as you're willing to work, life's good. I don't get it why others rely on handouts even if they're strong enough to work.

[@danielchikhwaza]

This was very informative and helpful

[@Quokkaroo]

Great to hear Daniel!

[@Smart_Tamaha]

The only one reason that has prevented me from moving to Australia is reptiles, spiders on walls and snakes in the backyard.

[@ricachona4095]

Nah, you'll be 'right.

[@danno66able]

An egalitarian society is a beautiful thing.

[@R0d_1984]

No, it's doomed to destruction.

[@listohan]

Car accidents are more likely than encounters with snakes and spiders. To most people drop bears are more likely.

[@BolediMatheba]

Thanks for this. I’m considering migrating that side

[@PunkDogCreations]

Why?

[@BolediMatheba]

@@PunkDogCreations personal reasons

[@Quokkaroo]

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[@iangeeves2226]

Sounds like a good career change for you

[@CeciliaAdrio-ek5iq]

Labour is also pricey in Europe..so what who cares..can sleep with your windows open..

[@reneemac111]

Missing Woolworths in South Africa, otherwise love Australia

[@rafae5902]

Australia is going to be an interesting social and economic experiment. "What happens long term when you keep salaries for non skilled jobs artificially inflated?" I mean, why study during years when you can just get a trade job which you learn in less than 1 year and be done with it?

[@4seasonsaircon68]

What trade do you learn in less than 1 year , most trades ie HVAC engineer or plumber or electrician is a 4 year apprenticeship, and you still need years of experience under your belt . Much better than south africa, some people in the building are jack of all trades here and masters of none( no qualifications). Hence why the quality of workmanship is substandard in the building industry in south africa

[@petermcculloch4933]

I am an Australian.I respect doctors, nurses, drivers, electricians, mechanics, shop assistants, gardner's, teachers,cleaners, infact, everyone who provides a service.Some of those people earn a high wage and some earn a livable income but all contribute to the community.

[@rafae5902]

​@@petermcculloch4933 I agree Peter, anyone who does a honest job should be respect. Now, there's an intrinsic difference in value and difficulty for each kind of job. To anyone who disagrees with that, I invite them to go to a surgery table and be operated by the guy who cuts their grass or make their nails. That's my point. I know that healthcare pays REALLY well in Aus, but others high skilled professions sometimes don't. Meanwhile, you have an artificially inflated low skilled job salary, kept there only because the law says.

[@francoisbotha3142]

@@rafae5902lol, you must be joking right? As an electrician, I did a 4 year apprenticeship with studying as well. That is the same as most degrees, then you need to build up experience. Then only you will become a good tradesman. In my opinion tradies don’t get paid enough, it may be biased. We are the back bone of the community that makes sure you have electricity, water, a house, a car. Name anything and a tradesman was involved in the process. Hope you have a good day mate and remember to thank a tradie😉

[@rafae5902]

@@francoisbotha3142 Do you mean that ALL trade jobs need as much effort as yours to be learnt?

[@msvee1320]

New subbie here ❤

[@Quokkaroo]

Yay! Thank you! How far along are you in your journey, @msvee?

[@asyed1995]

Needs Research Kindness of Neighbors .?

[@marlenesteffensen]

If you liked Apartheid and felt priviledged do not come. You have to do everything yourself no maid or boy,,\

[@999SheIsAStar]

Tf is wrong with you

[@Quokkaroo]

We do have housecleaners in Aus and the superwealthy can afford househelpers/ chefs etc but not for the normal guy on the street unfortunately! ;)

[@lyndalongworth9205]

Apartheid ended more than 30 years ago so the majority of people who are emigrating there now have very little recall of that time

[@R0d_1984]

Apartheid was a good thing.

[@iangeeves2226]

Your a bloody sook mate

[@Quokkaroo]

Perhaps you should listen to the whole video Ian! It might provide perspective for you.

[@iangeeves2226]

When are leaving 😂

[@R0d_1984]

Fool.