What is it like to live in Australia?
I'm considering moving and working in Australia. However, I would like to know what it is like to live out there. I'm from the United States and would like to know if it is similar or totally different. Obviously language wouldn't be a problem but I'm pretty sure that there are differences in lifestyle. So can anyone tell me what life in Australia is like? And how its similar or different to living in the United States?
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well i have never been out of australia..or out of victoria reay so i dont know what other countries are like but here we are a 'lucky' country we dont have many natral disasters exept tusnamis and hurricanes but only if you are on the coast. health care is all free and stuff (you have to pay in the US dont you?) but appart from that i think its pretty normal..oh well internet is much slower because australia is so large but not populated everywhere something like that...fedral and state goverment (i think those are the ones..) are doing afew stupid things at the moment if u ask me. but i suppose my oppinion doesnt count for much as im only 13..
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You might find that Aussies (pronounced Ozzies, not Ossies) are a bit more laid back than you are used to. We are not really impressed by how much is in your bank account or who your father is, celebrities are just people like us. Don't be offended if someone calls you a septic tank, it's just rhyming slang for Yank. Expect to be given a nickname or have your name shortened within 2 days of meeting someone. It's a sign that you've been accepted. We do have large cities as well as tiny outback towns, kangaroos don't jump down the main street of Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane ans we don't all sound like The Crocodile Hunter. It's a great lifestyle, a great climate and we are wonderful people, our only fault is our modesty.
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Australia is beautiful - and is also a country of extremes. I have no idea where you are from in the USA so difficult to compare. As Australia is a continent and not a country you must accept different states can have different laws and scenery. Research well and check with immigration to see if you qualify!
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i moved from Russia (yes,russia) to Australia 14 years ago and i absolutely love it! Its by far one of the most amazing countries in the world. The people are kind and very generous and the beaches are amazing! Everything is very laid back and no one really cares about what you wear or how you act. You could even walk out into the street in your pyjamas and no one would care! the only problem is that it can get very hot and the chances of getting skin cancer are pretty high. but thats about it. everything else is great!
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Well I used to live in the Philippines 4 years ago and lifestyle there was completely different to what it is for me here now. I would say Australia is a pretty good country to live in. why? because... 1. I live here! lol (yeah that's right I have to be the first main reason) 2. It is a safe country compare to the U.S, Asia etc... 3. Government will always support you. 4. Lots of beautiful beaches (just be aware of sea creatures lol) 5. Lots of medical care centers to go to. 6. I live here! and I'm sure there's more.. now did i mention i live here?
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All you need to know about us that we're racist scumbs according to a large American Population. We don't have people like Barack Obama (aka Barry Soetro) in our country and you will not drive a Kangaroo to work. We are very tolerant when it comes to electing Socialist Governments though and No, we don't have a Bill of Rights. In fact, we are a nanny state and our secret Sex Affair with China is not even Secret anymore. What we do have is Hot chicks, good weather, americanised junk food and aussie vegiMATE. We always welcome illegal immigrants and we sure pay for their well being. If you don't get an Aussie Visa then you could just as well come with a boat to our country and our Navy will intercept you just a 100 km from Aussie Mainland. No, we do not have Sarah Palin, Harry Reid or Nancy Pel0psi like politicians.
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Its dardyyy :) way better than US
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