LIVING IN AUSTRALIA: Pros And Cons Of Living ABROAD Versus NIGERIA

[@oceejekwam6829]

I live in Australia 🇦🇺. I appreciate not constantly feeling insecure. No bars on the windows. You can travel safely from one end of the country to another there's no chance of kidnapping either by road, rail or air travel. There are no "area boys" who threaten you with violence in order to get money from you. The air is clean, there are no "open gutters", no public defecation. Relatively little garbage on the streets. Motorists give way to pedestrians rather than terrorising them with their vehicles. Police and officials don't solicit bribes. The urban landscape is far more beautiful here, not only is it cleaner. People have lawns, trees aren't mercilessly cut down, consequently the urban environment is far more relaxing and pleasant to be in. Nature is appreciated more and respected more here. If a snake is found in your garden or home. You can call either the council or some organisation that will capture the snake or animal and take it away to release it into a suitable environment. In Nigeria people will simply kill the creature without a second thought. People go out of their way to rescue stranded whales, not butcher them on the beach. They do have "outdoor" markets, but the vendors aren't intrusive. The most they will do is shout out the prices and they don't do it for long either. Prices are displayed and don't vary depending on if you're a stranger or local.

[@estherkingsley]

Valid points you made here 👍. Thank you for your contribution, and thank you for watching the video. I was quite surprised 😮 when I heard that you don’t kill a snake, instead you call snake catchers to capture the snake 😃I was like, wow 🤩 cos in Nigeria it’s straightaway killing!!😂

[@graceventureamazing3700]

I’m coming to Australia for woman World Cup i want to know wealth is safe to stat

[@Niastingles]

Hi dear I would love to know if Ielts is a must requirements to study in Australia for a masters degree

[@davidsage124]

great insight into my country! don't forget to go dutch and BYO!

[@Okology]

Good work Esther. Thanks.

[@ijeomaigobah]

I love this video. Thank you! Well, here in Lagos, Nigeria we don’t greet. You only greet people you know, the first time I came to Lagos as a child I greeted every one I met on the street and almost no one responded, young and old🤷🏼‍♀️ I later got used to it and now… I would like to ask, is Australia hot? I learnt today that there are parts of Australia where it doesn’t rain 🌧 How true pls?? Because I no go fit come obodo oyibo make this heat wey nearly murd me for Nigeria come continue with me for there. Cold need to catch me make me kwanu wear winter jacket😅

[@estherkingsley]

Thank you so much for watching. Australia is HOT 🔥 the summer sun ☀️ is very harsh 😞. But there’s the cooler seasons too and then there’s winter ( which I absolutely 😊) I haven’t heard about any part of Australia where it doesn’t rain at all sha .

[@josbeam8550]

Nigeria vs Australia-Simply uncomaparable.

[@kingskeyabbott3729]

Good evening ma i love your content,i love Australian ooh

[@estherkingsley]

Thank you 😊.

[@femie6464]

Your explanations of the Nigerian experiences are for real OGs 😅😅 I can relate a lot

[@estherkingsley]

😃😄

[@hot4u29t2]

Biko nu, the Shush and Musk thing na my best one yet

[@udeigwegrace2272]

Nice one sis, would be moving to Aussie soon

[@estherkingsley]

Ohh nice 😊 👍 Hope you’ll love it here. All the best 😘

[@lizajgospel4415]

Educating, thanks

[@sussannwokocha3931]

As much as abroad is a more developed place than Nigeria or more like they provided the “basic amenities” Nigeria refused to do. Ever wondered why there’s so much high suicidal rate and depression. It’s a lonely place to live in. Everyone is busy, and you have to get busy to be busy or risk the slightest thought of depression creeping in. ! Thank you for this topic.

[@estherkingsley]

Thanks for watching. 😊🙏

[@kayodeajayi7753]

I love ur encouraging words. Am planning on relocating to Australia as a teacher with my kids, dont know if i can cope with them all alone. Hubby is staying back in nigeria

[@estherkingsley]

Hi Kayode. How old are your kids? Do you have anyone to look after them? To be honest, life with kids here can be difficult if you don’t have anyone/family to look after them for you to work. Otherwise they have to go to childcare which is quite expensive.

[@Abroad-Diaries]

I love this Esther

[@estherkingsley]

Thank you! I appreciate 😊. Can you relate with any of these ?😄

[@Abbycare-g4j]

You are on point. I live in u.s a. But I miss nigeria like hell.

[@estherkingsley]

Thank you for watching. I miss naija too. Especially the days I’m craving local delicacies 🤦‍♀️😞ah!

[@vickieogb1262]

In Nigeria you don’t call people b4 you go to their house? Lol Y’all friends are cool ohhh😅 Lovely video, love from Abu Dhabi 👍🏽

[@estherkingsley]

😅😅

[@awesome_assam]

Lol, that people not responding to greeting eh... It is well.

[@estherkingsley]

@@awesome_assam I’m kinda used to it now 😀😀

[@awesome_assam]

@@estherkingsley I'm slowly getting used it too but it's still annoying jor 😒

[@post_eternity]

The last one, the thing shock me.

[@lizajgospel4415]

Please as a newbie, will it be easy to make it as an African fashion designer? Or making ready to wear Ankara tops. What hand work can earn one a convenient living as a newbie especially with kids that aren't up to school age.

[@estherkingsley]

Hi Lizaj, I know a few African fashion designers here who are making it, but I believe they have something else they do as well. Hairdressers and makeup artists too. Especially African hairdressers/hairstylists that know how to handle African hair. Again, you may start it out as a side hustle first, then go from there. Cos if you’re new, it’ll take some time for people to get to know about you/your craft. I hope that helps?😊

[@estherkingsley]

I forgot to add catering/cooking African/Nigerian meals for small parties

[@nellyohaeri5749]

You people living abroad are really trying . Anytime I come for vacation I can’t wait to leave , even coming here to give birth I can’t wait to go back to naija 😢. I dunno if I can live abroad.

[@estherkingsley]

🤣😃we’re really trying .sometime ago my husband and I were supposed to go for an “all adult party” we had gotten someone to look after our little boy.just as we were about leaving the house to go drop him, she called to say she’s unwell and has a flu😷 so it’s unsafe for her to look after a child 😩😩🙆🏻‍♂️ah!

[@nellyohaeri5749]

@@estherkingsley awwwwwwwwwh just imagine

[@gharbygentle6808]

Thanks a lot Esther for the video. My name is Gabriel, I live in umuahia. Pls I'll appreciate if you can share how exactly you and your husband or family moved to australia to know how possible it could be to move too. Thanks

[@samanthaokondu403]

Australia and New Zealand is having an invent by june for a month, but visa is closed already

[@samanthaokondu403]

I can’t wait to stop servicing generator every then and now

[@chineduoguekusi22]

I live in London, Nigeria is the best and sweet place to live, is just that we have bad government.

[@estherkingsley]

Yeah. Bad government is our major issue in Nigeria 🤦‍♀️. Thank you for watching.

[@patrickdaniel4003]

Madam good evening, please I sent you an email

[@demelumuche-okoye4853]

How do you get your Nigerian food, is it even available??

[@estherkingsley]

Hi Demelum, yes some Nigerian 🇳🇬 food items are available at the African stores. They can be quite expensive and not fresh but we manage them like that 😃😃

[@pwincessadesewa588]

Wow please ma where exactly are you in Aussie

[@Spruceofficial__]

I kept converting to naira until my second year in Australia😂😂😂 The price difference is irreconcilable but I have finally come to terms with the reality of things😂🙈 Nice video Nne, well done👏

[@estherkingsley]

Girl!! Tell me about it 😂🤣i still do price conversion sometimes jor 🙈 Thanks for watching 😊

[@Adejokelifestyle]

You're funny 😁

[@estherkingsley]

😂🤣

[@AdeoyeCecilia]

Hey sis,can i enter to Australia through visiting and get a job

[@estherkingsley]

Hello dear. Generally a “Visitor Visa” does not allow you to work in Australia 🇦🇺 . You can check your visa conditions with VEVO, or check Department of Home Affairs for other visa options that allows you to work in Australia. I hope this helps 😊

[@lucyokoroafor5383]

Nwa aba Ibe m😂😂

[@estherkingsley]

Nwanne olee way 😂

[@Freedomau24]

Here in Australia out in the country we always say “good morning “ect It’s in the city people are not as polite that way.

[@estherkingsley]

Wow 🤩. That’s very cool and good to know. I wish city people would adopt same life, Cos I find it very hard to walk past someone without saying good morning, good afternoon etc 😃😅 But I’m kinda getting used to it now .

[@Freedomau24]

@@estherkingsley me too. I just smile now instead. People still seem to think it’s odd but it’s natural in the country. I can’t walk past someone and ignore them. It’s easy to leave your kids with the neighbours too because everyone knows everyone. Our country towns are very very different to Melbourne. People drop in without calling all the time too 😆

[@estherkingsley]

@@Freedomau24 😂😃😃

[@amforexacademy]

I want to come to Australia to spend my holiday. Can i get pertime work maybe to support a family memeber for the little time i want to stay also can i attend short time class.

[@estherkingsley]

@@amforexacademy hello Daniel, I think it depends on your type of visa. If your visa has work permit then you can work. I’m not sure people on visitor visa/tourist visas are allowed to work. You can check out the visa informations on their website (Australian Department of Home Affairs)

[@patrickdaniel4003]

Hello ma good morning, Australia has being my choice of location, pls can I contact u through email I need to talk to u personal thanks

[@estherkingsley]

Hello Daniel. You can send me an email on [e-mail]

[@patrickdaniel4003]

@@estherkingsley God bless u plenty ma