Things They Don't Tell You About Using Your Work To Move To Australia

[@grahamejohn6847]

Good on these young people for giving it a go. These are the type of people Australia needs.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Cheers Grahame

[@TamaEnergy]

I'm a doctor 25 years old moving solo to sunny coast this year and I'm TERRIFIED

[@grahamejohn6847]

@@TamaEnergy That's understandable you are going right out of your comfort zone as Ross said but don't be scared too much Aussies don't bite and most of us are really friendly and interested in speaking to people from other countries. All the best to you in your new adventure.

[@ijeomaokafor4717]

JXZ. N AB

[@osbornepetwildlifeart9776]

What a refreshing point of view ❤ I’ve seen some horrible comments aimed at migrants unfortunately. 😢

[@mjmcb1]

Well, that was inspiring. I think Clara and Danny have really landed on their feet, and St Kilda is a fantastic place to base yourself in Melbourne. It's incredibly alive, and the public transport is phenomenal. For their first year in Australia, they can explore Victoria by car [maybe...St Kilda is not that easy to park in], and there's a lot to see. Wilsons Prom is world-class, but the Grampians are even more spectacular, as is Mount Buffalo and the Otway Coast. No need to go Outback for a while yet. I hope they continue to be very happy here.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

When we go to VIC I may have to try some of these too

[@JoshAnderson-fn5yp]

Great video, love this couple. I wish them all the best with their new life!

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Cheers Josh

[@claradavidson7777]

Thank you ☺️

[@coraliemoller3896]

Re baths versus showers, I would think it would have been too chilly to stand under a shower in the UK before central heating was common. So lying in a warm bath would be more comfortable. Therefore, traditional baths would be in every bathroom. In most places of Australia the ambient temperature, even in winter, is bearable if you are only under a warm/hot shower for five to ten minutes. You are not trying to be warm, just clean.

[@jenniferharrison8915]

Fabulous insight and inspiring "real" story! Congratulations to them and their newfound maturity and contentment! They will succeed in their plans in Australia, despite the initial anxiety, because they fit here and they will work it all out together! Exciting! 👍🤗👏

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Cheers Jennifer

[@claradavidson7777]

Thank you ☺️

[@coraliemoller3896]

There are smaller cities on the New South Wales coast that are more affordable than Sydney. Like Newcastle to the north of Sydney and Wollongong to the south of Sydney. Both have beaches. Just remember N-S-W. Newcastle-Sydney-Wollongong. The climate is temperate all year round. There are seasonal differences but the Australian bush has adapted to the local conditions so changes in flora are mostly subtle.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Great advice, thanks

[@campbeld63]

NSW is an unwritten policy of successive state governments, but it actually stands for "not Sydney? *Whatever*"

[@sandyosullivan]

Melbourne and Brisbane makes a lot of sense for someone moving here who has options. So actually, Melbourne is nowhere near the most expensive in the country. Sydney is at least 30% more expensive than Melbourne (and comparing St Kilda to a similar suburb it would be half the price).

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Thanks for that Sandy

[@lynettemahoney1710]

Hi Aurora hope you loved your trip back to the UK.

[@robertmurray8763]

I once lived in a two bedroom flat, Alma Rd St Kilda.

[@reginaldbygrave759]

That room with the little window with the louvres is to keep that room fresh from the business done in there 😂

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

😆 🤣

[@bingo000]

I love their approach to life. This is exactly the mentality I had before settling in Melbourne, though I also considered Sydney and Brisbane as options. For me, Sydney wasn't as relaxed as other cities, and driving there is a nightmare. It has a beautiful harbour and the Opera House, but otherwise, Bondi Beach is a tourist destination and always crowded. Moreover, Sydney's property market is through the roof, followed by Melbourne's. Brisbane is beautiful and, to me, represents Australia more authentically in terms of flora and fauna. People are more relaxed than in both Melbourne and Sydney, but it is a smaller city, so job opportunities are more limited. I also couldn't cope with the humidity. The attitudes of the people are different from those in the two bigger cities. If I had kids, Brisbane would have been a strong candidate, being close to the theme parks at the Gold Coast. This leaves me with Melbourne, which felt the most European of all three cities. It has a good mix of a sophisticated work culture and relaxed attitudes, in addition to a thriving economy with ample opportunities in tech and finance. The weather tends to be cooler and lasts longer than in other cities, but I do like getting dressed up for the cooler months. There's also a huge cultural and art scene in Melbourne that I enjoy. Moreover, Melbourne has the most public holidays (bank holidays) of any city in Australia, with the extra day we get for the Melbourne Cup. In the end, it all comes down to personal preference. As you've said in the video, you can't go wrong with any of these cities. It's just about figuring out which one is more suited to your lifestyle.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Great tips here. Thanks for sharing

[@marianjeffrey8684]

Welcome to Melbourne. Great city, full of culture and wonderful live music scene. Yes cooler in Winter but it's a short winter. Wait until it gets to over 40c 🥵 you don't get such temperatures in Brisbane. Victoria is a gorgeous state where you can ski in the high country in the winter and surf on Bells Beach all year round. You will love it here.

[@Taj77]

Great video as usual 😁

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Thanks again!

[@tranquilmindspace501]

Just to give you an update on the smart motorways, most areas are now back under construction as they did not install enough relief areas, again never see anything actually being done . Never drive in lane 1 it is dangerous and most lorries will now drive in lane 2. I have seen quite a few barriered off accidents on the motorways which normally means a death has occurred, never saw these until we had the smart motorways.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Someone's mate got a good pay off for inventing them for sure

[@kpwillson]

I'm in my late 20's in the U.S. working in Information Security. Your videos are really inspiring me. Thanks for the content and giving me belief that I could find a better life outside of this madness.

[@basilgeorge9957]

America is madness?

[@ScottBanks-mv9ic]

Great video, lovely couple and Hi Aurora

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

😆 you spotted her

[@suku420]

Cracking Video, motivated me to make the move.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Great to hear!

[@lynettemahoney1710]

You will not regret it ,and your children will benefit greatly.Ross you are a great advert for OZ .You can see that you love it here.

[@tomwareham7944]

What a nice young couple Clara and Danny are,I'm sure they will choose to stay ,and I for one, welcome them to my majical country, Australia . The tyranny of distance is a factor in immigrating here but it's not so daunting as it was when I was brought here 74 yrs ago and the youlng lady is right, I have more interaction with my English relatives through social media than I would have had if I had grown up there . Once they make Australian friends ,who will be friends, usually for life (mateship being an Aussie trait) and they get to see more of the country ,I'm sure they wii settle in just fine, and if they choose to stay in Melbourne ,a city I've visited over 6o times, they will still be on a winner, having being voted the world's most liveable city at least 7 times .

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

I hope so too Tom

[@claradavidson7777]

Thank you for your nice comment ☺️

[@ThePIESDA]

Great video, love these migrant stories. They have definitely traded up!

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Glad you like them!

[@biancabee95]

Do you know of or plan to interview anyone that has done the move to Aus from South Africa? My husband and myself with our 3yr old daughter are doing so in the next month or so and it would be great to see and hear about😊

[@vannessa2173]

Rockhampton Uni has international students. I like the Dad side eye.

[@utha2665]

What a lovely couple, it's a shame they didn't choose Perth, I think we get the better weather here and it's not that isolated, it is smaller than Melbourne but we are also closer to places like Thailand, Malaysia, Bali, Indonesia, etc. But there is so much to see here and the beaches are beautiful everywhere. Tesla is just down the road from me and we're about a 10 minute drive from the city. But Melbourne is ok, I guess 🤭😉

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

There will always be someone else who's interested in Perth

[@RJS4287]

As you live in Queensland which has had a few weather issues (hopefully not impacting on you) I was wondering about house insurance costs. Living in an average house in an outer suburban area my house/contents have gone up from $1700 pa in 2019 to over $3000 in 2023. Obviously premiums are impacted by national weather issues. But my mate in Norfolk UK tells me his are £250 for a 4 bedroomed detached house on a new estate. Have I got him wrong or is Australia that much more expensive due to recent weather & flood events?

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

We've seen some increases but it's not as cheap as the UK for sure

[@robertmurray8763]

Use cheap public transport and visit rural areas.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Should be on a bumper sticker

[@Smart_Tamaha]

Mr. Johnston, i have a question,. The question is, If I fly into an Australian airport on my western country passport and tell the immigration officer that I have a million dollars in my bank account by producing the right documents, would I be allowed to live and work in Australia.? Also, I am an IT guy.

[@tjcole6249]

no.

[@julianelischer6961]

no, but it would help you apply in hte regular way.

[@lynettemahoney1710]

Clara and Danny welcome to Australia.

[@claradavidson7777]

Thank you ☺️

[@TamaEnergy]

I'm a doctor 25 years old moving solo to sunny coast this year and I'm TERRIFIED

[@lizduke6139]

Don’t be terrified!, your moving to paradise and happier, friendlier people

[@amandarichards2706]

The Sunshine Coast is great. I’m sure you’ll settle in really quickly

[@ishraqahmed1805]

Hey brother,my wife got admitted in Curtin university master in tesol. So she will qualify for 190 and 491 visa. Is it a good career choice as Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. How easy would it be to get a job and also get pr.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

If you qualify for a 190, that's already PR

[@realityflyer3155]

OMG! A Reading Services Greggs lover talking to boimbers supporters... arghhhh!!!! 🤣 (I am a hawks supporter - stilla member even living in Blightly). Seriously, isn;t the world funny.. I am from Melbourne and my partner (British) and I spent three years in Melbourne and we found London more friendly - strangers even on the tube would talk to each other (respectfully, I might add). Maybe it is just different areas, or something.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

The world cam be totally different for everyone. I guess that's the reason why some people insist on supporting Spurs

[@RobertHoward-k8r]

Lots of uk cops in wa

[@grahamejohn6847]

Sth Oz as well

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

They just wanted higher pay and to carry a gun

[@lynettemahoney1710]

Danny what you waiting for,pop the question and start a family.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

😆 🤣

[@claradavidson7777]

I'll pass this comment on to him as my hints aren't working 😂

[@marianjeffrey8684]

Danny if you have already have a nickname you are made and it means you are accepted.

[@danielbast352]

I wouldn’t move to socialist Australia. The pandemic proved that out.

[@SteveMack]