I'm a Filipino American but I've always wondered about what its like to live in Australia. I've heard some good things about that country, but it can't possibly be all cake and ice cream down there. So what are the good and bad things about living in Australia (especially for a Filipino)? Do most people love it or hate it?
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I migrated here in Australia about 3 years ago and you know what??? I hate living here because Im fat a lil bit :(
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awesome. im half filipino half aussie living in melbourne and its very multi-cultural. lived here my entire life(14yrs) and i wouldnt have it any other way. there are so many filos here in melbourne that filipino festivals r packed. and it seems my mum knows every filo person she meets =P the asian community not only the filo community is huge in melbourne. we have a lot of stuff happening in melbourne. sporting events, musicals like wicked, and a huge house and trance scene. so come visit or stay its an awsome place. good luck
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You have to get there first. Immigration policy is very tough. You have to prove that you have the skills to not be a drain on the state.There are many web site addresses available but try that one below. Sorry cannot comment about Australia as I have never been there. However I am from the UK retired and living in Cebu City. There are lot of Australians living in the Phillipines so that might answer your question!!
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Awesome. Can only comment about Sydney though. Wages per week more than the Filipino monthly wage, Plenty of food from all over the world, Most own or are buying their own houses, Many drive new cars, Some big enclaves of Filipino's e.g. Blacktown, Campbelltown, Liverpool, Rice the same price per kilo as in Manila, No Brownouts, Aroyo lives thousands of miles away, Clean healthy living, Reasonably clean air and rivers, Graft and corruption compared to the Philippines is virtually non existent, The Church does not govern as much, Clean, quiet and safe elections (actually so boring that the dead no longer bother voting), Roads only congested during 'peak hours', No colour coding, Manila is only 8.5 hours away, Squatters are non existent, Most driver's know and obey the road rules, Beaches are free,etc. etc. Down side Community spirit is somewhat lacking, Life is fast paced, Life style is lacking something, Movie releases are behind those of the Philippines, Clothing is dearer with less variety, Shopping centers (Malls) are not comparable to the Philippines, etc. etc. Edit All taxi meters not only work but are also used. Edit Independant's maths is wrong DAZB's answer is correct---it's about $2500 NOT $22850 per week and yes it is possible especially in W. Australia. Phoenix Is trying to paint Australia as a racist country- which it isn't. The report she cites has nothing to do with racism, it's more to do with domestic violence and yes it does happen just as it does happen in the Philippines. We do have a very small per centage of people who think "white is better" but these ratbags are only a very small minority and are often of ethnic background themselves. Australia's population consists of every race and ethnic background. Even mortal enemies such as Serbs/Croats co-exist with each other.
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Way too different. Sorry to disagree with a lot of answers given as what others may call "painting it colourful like a rainbow." There's a huge racism problems here in Australia, even by death its still discriminated. Please click on the link below.
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I have a friend, who's filipino, but now lives in Australia. We chat whenever we can and she have mentioned that living there is different. Except for the weather, she had to adapt herself with the people, culture. :]
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If you want to WORK, then come to western Australia in the mining sector, the money is AMAZING ( i know I am in the Mine right now ) how does 80,000 peso per week sound after TAX..? good hey And I am just the cook and Baker.. come on have a go mate . There are many Filipino already working here in the desert, 3 weeks on 1 week off on rotation excellent. you can earn the same money as a Doctor here welcome to Australia,
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Except for DAZB all the replies here are fairly correct. I will dispute 80000P a week thats AU$22850 a week and I have no trouble saying it is really difficult to envisage a Filipino worker earning that here today in a mine. Top blasters with years of underground know how may earn that but your average mine worker--no way.One of those--I'll impress the folks at home stories I think.
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Hugh Jackman is from Australia. he's hot. I've lived in Australia when I was 14-16 years old and I loved it! ;)
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it's just like living in another Western world country...
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Really good question mate. I'm Filipino by blood and born and raised here in Sunny Australia. I can honestly say having been to the philippines and living how the locals do for quiet some time and comparing the various differences to Australia I without doubt have to conclude that Australia is a damn fine if not one of the best countries to live in. I'll break it down into two categories and try to keep it nice short and sweet. The Good -Living conditions are top notch -Social services such as Fire,Ambulance,Hospital,Police,Garbage Collection and etc are very very efficient and more importantly not corrupt -Work is plentiful and wages are good no matter what you do you make enough to have a comfortable life. -The people on the level are very nice and respectfull to one another thus a very low crime rate compared to other countries -We are a very multicultural society especially in the bigger cities and though racism is there only a small minority of people belong to it. Common to see interracial couples and the like. Basically everyone no matter race or creed is welcomed here. The Bad -Price of living is alittle bit high for my taste but we eat well and have good living conditions so just a small gripe that one -Taxes suck too but we get a return each year unlike the Philippines so no reason to bitch really on that one -The government projects like roads and schools take a long time to build for some reason -Socially the people aren't as open as Filipinos are ie people sitting and talking in the streets where as here alot of people don't know their own neighbours -Depending on where you live the weather conditions can be crazy ie the North experiences Cyclones quiet often and major floods But yeah mate on the level I can honestly say I'm very lucky to be living here in Australia. Such a fine place to work,live and build yourself a bright future. Thats more I can say for alot of other countries who have it so bad in many ways. Though comparing the Philippines to Australia both countries have good and bad points as all countries do but if your looking at it from a lving and opportunity based view then Australia beats the Philippines hands down. The economy is solid and opportunity for a good future is available to all here. Where as in the Philippines if you don't work you die. Enough said mate.
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Illuminatingly, Australia is a land of X-convicts with a culture to match the french. There are a lot of fights, and people tend to become separated where nephews become a factor against the old house. If you swear a lot, you will likely be known to be speaking in french. But the Filipino clusters generally wouldn't bother to be caught up. They tend to be distant but very faithful.
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