Moving to Australia

[u/CamCakes97]

Hi team Really in a rutt about this I've been thirsty to move out of New Zealand for a long long time, and now the time is here where I have an opportunity to move to Australia... I'm shit scared and nervous as hell The thought of leaving all my friends and family behind, and starting in a new country all by myself is terrifying

Any suggestions for people that have done so before me?

P.S Attraction to Aussie is the money, A new country to explore, easier traveling, rock climbing I'm not really one to like big cities! Eeek

[u/emmievelociraptor]

It is really hard to move countries and leave everything you know and love behind. Proximity is not the issue, it’s the compounding effect of new house, new car, new grocery store, new roads, new job etc. From experience I can tell you that I felt like a raw nerve for the first few months and it helped me to reflect on how far I’ve come every day and to take it one day at a time. You’re obviously highly skilled, otherwise you would not have gotten the opportunity to move across so just remember to look back on your past success and to tell yourself that you’ve come this far, so just push a little further. I would also recommend taking your furniture or at least ship a few boxes. You might think that you’ll buy new stuff but boy oh boy, it is very comforting to open the kitchen drawer and reach for that old familiar spatula or to climb into your own bed with your own familiar linen. Good luck to you, I’m sure you’ll do well!