Moving from the UK to Australia | pros and cons about the big move!

[@MillieWYT]

After 4 years of living in Australia, I’m moving back to the UK eek!! Here’s why - kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3athJSin9p2jNk

[@VicodinElmo]

“When you’re 30 you should have your life together” For what it’s worth, barely any of us feel like we do 😂 Most people I talk to my age (I’m 31) still feel like we’re sort of swimming about and crossing our fingers for the best despite being in objectively “good” jobs.

[@MillieWYT]

Ahh thank you for this! Reassuring that everyone is faking it till they make it 😂💯

[@elise.mcculloch]

couldn't agree more with you Luke haha x

[@lvngitcouture]

kids say things like that 🤣

[@apurplekiwi2239]

That's the fun of it! I'm 25 and I've never felt settled or had a long term (career) job. But I love my lifestyle and I live with no regrets :)))

[@TheBillaro]

i'm 49. i say keep investing in solid stocks or funds, build your skills, and travel. ❤ balance.

[@anitacohen8753]

Try and have a job (secure) lined up before you leave the UK. Don't underestimate the loss of friends, family and culture. Australia (I have lived here for over 50 years) is hopelessly isolated and has a very insular culture. Make the best of what you find.

[@gloryglory5688]

Whinge whinge whinge

[@Heytno]

@@gloryglory5688 she may be whinging but she raised some good points there. It is so bloody far away from everything. Getting off this island is a pain both financially and emotionally.

[@gloryglory5688]

@@Heytno whinge whinge whinge 🙄

[@Heytno]

@@gloryglory5688 troll troll troll 😆

[@vigneshv5142]

hey Anita..what made you to stay in Aus and where are you from?

[@stef2282]

I done my working holiday visa at 35 until 37 and had no problems getting jobs in my specific field. Im back in the UK now at 39 but I really want to go back to Sydney for another year and travel after it.

[@lukeallan6486]

I thought the cut off was until 30? Could you get a sponsorship whilst out there?

[@vigneshv5142]

Hey Stef, if you were given a chance where would you want to live as a long term - UK or AUS? And why if I may ask.

[@TravelChimp]

@@vigneshv5142 thats a tough one. Australia is beautiful. Way more stunning than the UK, the weather is better and the outdoor life style is great BUT the UK is a brilliant country. Our weather is not great, and winters are quite morbin but all in all our super markets are way way better, the food quality is higher, nightlife in the cities is brilliant, our health service is brilliant, Sports/football culture, schools, tech market and more is better. The one thing i do lile about the UK is how cheap our super markets and flights are. I flew to Croatia last month for £9 so its easy and cheap to travel to Europe when you want to get some consistent sunshine. I think its depends on your age ans hobbies. Me personally right now id prefer to be living im Sydney rather than the UK.

[@vigneshv5142]

@@TravelChimp so if you are much younger you prefer Sydney, above 50 UK? :)

[@louisaklimentos7583]

@@TravelChimp The food quality higher in the UK ? We have a lot of fresh produce in Australia and most fruit and vegetables are grown in Australia . The UK imports a lot of fruit and vegetables. I think the UK has the best fish and chips though .

[@keithsewell8389]

Made the move in 1969 from London; zero regrets.

[@hummie727]

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[@TamaEnergy]

This is so reassuring I've drafted all my emails to apply for jobs but not sure where to go! I'll try not to ramble! But basically I'm set on coming over for FY3+4 and if I settle in keen to do ED training out there! I'm big on the outdoors and do Triathlons etc and live by the sea currently so 100% want to remain by the sea (Albiet Warmer!) And wasn't hugely keen on HUGE cities plus the rent puts me off places like Sydney. I have been looking at sunshine coast (but bit hot for me), wollogong and Newcastle as potential options! My only worry is that by not living in a large city I will struggle to make friends / integrate with people my age (25F) particularly as I'm coming completely solo, no partner and am keen to maybe stay!

[@joewatkins1667]

Hey, did you make the move?

[@lynettemahoney1710]

When I came to Australia in 1972 with no internet, and long distance phone calls were really expensive.I didn’t see my family for 11 years.There were fewer airlines so the air fares were expensive because of no composition.

[@MillieWYT]

Wow that must have been scary / exciting! I'm so glad it's easier to keep in touch with family in other countries for people who move over here now days - makes the transition much easier

[@lynettemahoney1710]

@@MillieWYT Yes it was a long 11 yrs.Only Airmail then and it took at least 2 weeks to get to the UK.Then 2 weeks back.We certainly made up for the long separation.Then I took another 9 yrs before we went back again.Family is the biggest draw to go back,nothing else.

[@joewatkins1667]

Thankyou for the vid, really appreciate you sharing your experience :) I'm thinking of going over, I'm a design engineer so can probably easily get a job over there which actually contributs to my career and i have no ties back home (uk) so I'm the only thing stopping myself really. Big decision tho nevertheless!

[@alexlanning712]

Its not only your baggage you leave behind its a lot of loved ones

[@patriciachippendale2022]

You will have a better life my mum and dad moved here with family so that made it more easier I am 55 mum is 82 I have thank her so many times for moving here good luck with it all I love Oz but love the uk but there is Skype now

[@vigneshv5142]

hi Patricia... would you mind your reasons on why you prefer Aus over Uk?

[@tempa04]

Please tell us more about your experience and why you love australia?!

[@adambrazier1565]

What about the money? I've been offered a huge salary for the sale role, I've heard the basic wage is also pretty good in comparison to living costs.

[@stuartobrien78]

Left New Zealand for Australia 36 years ago. It does get lonely sometimes.

[@PleaseCrossaunts]

I plan to move there in a few years when I’m 17 or 18 I plan to apply for citizenship at 15-16 cuz it takes up to 15 months ish so yeah very exited

[@Cleopatress_tarot]

How are you going to afford it?

[@captainkenzie6873]

I don't think you can apply until you're 18, I'm 17 and planning on moving to Australia for a year or two when I'm 19.

[@MarkGaudie]

I would surely miss my parents for sure. But we can FaceTime everyday no problem. My parents said they would visit.

[@RyanLye1975]

HOMESICKESS is the greatest concern of English persons. I went away to boardung school at age 8, so I dont understand the despair of 20-somethings! Just be aware of it. Then you are more than half-way resolving it. You will discover depth of resilience & fortitude you never knew you possessed. REALLY

[@stuartobrien78]

Lived in UK for 18 months as a child. I prefer Australia.

[@Alinw_]

I need help, we just went on a holiday to the UK to see family (all our family is there, we currently live in Australia and my mum and dad loved it and they keep talking about moving to Im scared to move. I just need someone to talk with me.

[@captainkenzie6873]

As an Englishman i can tell you that the U.K is a great place to live the people are friendly the history is incredibly interesting the food is genuinely good no matter what people will tell you and the landscape is magnificent, if you do end up moving to the UK there is nothing to be worried about it's a great place to live and if you were born in Australia you could always move back in the future if you don't like it.

[@Funkster228]

This is probably late but any move you make will always be a little bit scary, but some of the best things in life are. That being said, if you don’t like it, you don’t have to be stuck in your decision, you can always go back home. You’re better off choosing one of the major cities because it’s easier to meet people and there’s a lot more going on. As for finding your people, I highly recommend joining an activity like a sport or a hobby - a reading club, or gaming group for example. You’ll fall into a community quicker that way. Be open and try new things! Finally, just be prepared to be cold. It’s freezing. And rainy. Always.

[@rickp2293]

Bullshit he UK is a shithole, visit Luton, Plymouth, Birmingham and tell me I’m wrong

[@tc2664]

I'm not sure if you might had said this on another video or not but what does the Australian government require for you to have in your bank to move over there with a visa? Like, it's over £3,000 or?

[@MillieWYT]

Yes so for a working holiday visa I think its $5000 AUD if I remember correctly so just under £3000 😊 This is to show you have ‘proof of funds’ to support yourself when you’re over there

[@patriciachippendale2022]

You can also get a sponsor

[@nenawells3916]

Hi Millie, fantastic video. Great info and advice.

[@CallumAnthony-r9o]

02:45 - No, it's easy for people to stay up a bit later and for people to get up a bit earlier if you really want to do that. Sounds like both sides aren't putting in the effort on that one.

[@trevorbowers6236]

Take note! If you streess that your life must be sorted by 30, you will forever feel unhappy! Life is an adventure and no one truly knows the paths you will take.

[@valak3374]

Hello at what age u reached australia ??? How many years back u came here ???

[@elenaphelan2675]

Great program ❤

[@Smart_Tamaha]

If you ever get a chance to become an Australian Permanent resident, Would you stay back in Australia ?.

[@Vin-z5y]

UK: better education system (more well rounded, less private schools, better state education for all, better childcare, nicer schools), more culture, more museums, more art galleries, nicer public parks, better transport (UK is covered with public transport unlike Australia), universally walkable (Australia is car dominated unlike the UK), free healthcare, more polite people. Better TV and media too. Australians are friendly but very difficult to make friends. An average Australian is a close minded bogan.

[@alexlanning712]

Have you ever been here? Speaking as Australian born with two very snobbish English parents

[@Vin-z5y]

@@alexlanning712i have lived in both in UK and Australia

[@alexlanning712]

@@Vin-z5y I can smell BS

[@Beenates]

Hey :) I really want to move to Aus , but I am terrified of spiders! I’m not sure how often you see them but I get a bit scarrd of spiders in the UK and wondering if I could even do it. My dad has been to aus on a visa and said it was amazing but saw so many spiders so I’m a bit worried but I’ve really wanted to move for a long time. If you could tell me I would be so grateful - I’m aware this video was long ago but I will comment on a recent video just in case. I love your videos by the way!

[@lovecraftianwalrus4490]

I’m born and raised in Australia, and I can tell you that the spiders are not a big deal. You will only see about 1 huntsman every few months, and they are way smaller on average then what people usually believe. You will only see a proper big one maybe once a year. They are not dangerous, and, for the most part if you ignore them they’ll be gone the next day. If your living in a big city like Melbourne or Sydney, especially if it’s the city centre, you will see virtually no spiders at all.

[@lanaethelchappell]

Depends where you are, i moved 9 momtjs ago and as im in the city in sydney i dont really see any. Youll find its more towards the suburban and areas with more greenary or deserts thatll have more spiders

[@gb9612]

Don’t come to Sunshine Coast or anywhere past that point upwards if you hate spiders! I am the same and it sometimes gives me broken sleep worrying, unfortunately can confirm it’s very much their home the more subtropical you go… City areas have less spiders I’d imagine

[@Beenates]

Thank you so much x@@gb9612

[@RubyWooh]

Hey! Do you have any of the Facebook group links or names of the pages? Thanks xx

[@felicitydeikos5250]

As an Australian, i hated the way my employer treated me, and how they damaged my health, with no help, no caring attitudes, no compensation etc.

[@bahar1816]

Hi tnx for your helpful video,i really enjoyed waching it.Australia is my dream land and my question is that if i wanna get a working and holiday visa,does it have any age limitations to get this type of visa as i'm already 36!

[@BrianKitching-wv5nh]

Is the standard of living better in Australia or the UK?What about people on benefits,can they move to Australia?Is the cost of living more expensive in the UK or Australia? Sorry for the questions, just wondered.

[@RyanLye1975]

Costs about the same, maybe higher but wages & salaries are MUCH higher. Basic wage is $23.23 per hour ($US15.60) c.f. American basic wage of $7.25 USD. AUSTRALIA $15.60 V USA $7.25. Just process that a while.

[@gb9612]

It is much more expensive in Australia compared to the UK, for housing it’s not dissimilar to London housing market the closer to the coast you get. Food is more expensive here, not as good quality produce as the UK I’ve found (especially potatoes!!! They don’t grow well here) but as somebody else said, wages are often higher (though minimum wage converts to around the same as UK minimum wage/not far off)

[@gb9612]

Though I think it depends what part of the UK you are coming from. If from London it works out about the same, but UK is cheaper overall. Living in Australia feels like it’s for the rich unless you have a good paying job.

[@gidelimgorelim4172]

I am 35 and still struggling in the UK been working for the past 18 years or so and can hardly afford a holiday we don’t work government fund makes sure we are not starving and not on the street! We work and we wonder after all the expenses and tax we pay where all the money has disappeared to! The moment i secure a job elsewhere i am leaving the UK!

[@MillieWYT]

Sorry to hear that :( I hope it all works out in the end and you get to leave the UK if that’s what is right for you!

[@mizzcrazygal]

i need help with setting up bank accounts, finding a place etc how hard is it for a person to do this all alone????

[@MillieWYT]

Not hard! Go into a bank to set up your account and they’ll show you how to do it :) and for accommodation it depends if you want to share a house with other people or get your own lease

[@Ironz89]

Now doing my transport managers course so we can move out asap

[@VAZZ8876]

My missus lives in WA and i’m looking at moving to join her, specifically the goldfields however i’m not a “skilled worker” on paper. I was in the military 13 years, parachute regiment and in the special forces group for last few years, 30 years old not too sure if anyone knows a good route for me to take or if a workplace would likely sponsor me for PR?

[@thevanderwild]

You could go over with the ADF mate. I’m looking at that route aswell. 4 year contract to start and citizenship aswel

[@bobbi0311]

what Facebook groups for friends did you find?

[@tc2664]

Hey! I'm first! Woohoo! :D

[@AmandeepSingh-yt5uy]

Hey I'm Indian student studying in UK can I apply for Australia tourists visa from UK

[@kylewaddington1983]

Never been to the UK but England and Wales and Soctland all ten billion more expensive then Australia ?

[@MillieWYT]

I would say it’s more expensive yes! And the wages aren’t as good so that makes it worse :(

[@kylewaddington1983]

Thankyou for asking my questions

[@gemmathecargirl8272]

Great video 😃

[@MillieWYT]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@iangeeves2226]

It's not the country's fault we just can't move it on the whims of a Princess you should have thought about it before you left 😢😂

[@MillieWYT]

It’s the pros and cons of moving to Australia from the UK - not the pros and cons of Australia as a country :)

[@paulgearing3018]

It might be superficial but The sport here in Australia, sux. I am an (English) soccer fan and the media ignore it here ,and push their own barrow, for the sports they are financially involved in Aussie Rules is a wierd 'village green; kick about, with no science or skill, like in soccer. Cricket is STILL pushed along ,here, and support the myth, that us English, cry in our co'rn flakes, if we lose the Ashes -Really ---Rugby is OK, but is far more popular ,than the World Game here, its unbelievable.Bring in surfing and basket ball, then soccer is way down there.amongst these --Just a thought

[@HTE57]

It’s not that the media “push” Aussie Rules or cricket; people here genuinely LIVE for them, especially footy. I’m not the biggest fan, but 95% of my friends and coworkers follow footy pretty religiously. I think the comment about it having no skill (or science) is pretty biased and frankly, false. Also, I imagine you do understand this but MOST people don’t take cricket that seriously that they think you’re inconsolable over something like The Ashes. It’s probably just humour.

[@ChocolateSacha]

I live in ********

[@iangeeves2226]

Crap you leave them alone they leave you alone don't be such a sook😢

[@RyanLye1975]

You obviously know nothing about the meaning of "con". IN FACT I am astounded by your presentation. There are no "cons" FFS!

[@MillieWYT]

They may not be cons to you but they could be for other people. That’s the great thing about people being able to have their own opinions :)

[@boatengsampsonkoduahivan5868]

A whole bunch of nothing Waste of time

[@nicholaschivers9077]

Only Poms have Cons

[@coopsnz1]

Uk middle class thrives and Australia doesn't

[@coopsnz1]

Uk way better more likely to own a home living in uk