I'm considering a relocation to either London or somewhere in Australia. I need help. (how much)

[Gracelynnhope7]

First of all, I'm a single 20-something looking to follow my dream. I love both places, and just don't know which would suit me more. I'm visiting them for 2 months each to see if I like either of them. Yes expensive, but I think it'll help me decide.

On one hand, I love snow. On the other, I hate the cold.


1. I'm scared of the bugs. Anywhere I go, I'm thinking, "Is there a spider on me? Are there bugs near my hair?" I'm terrified of them, but it doesn't matter which country I'm in, that'll always be the case unfortunately. Should I let this ruin my dream?


2. Is it easy to get a work visa in either country? I'm asking because if I live in one for 2 months and like it, I'd already be in the country. Would I have to leave to apply?



I know my hopes&dreams could be crushed if it's not what I expect, but I won't know if I don't try.... I'm also not rich so I'd be on a budget. And I know a lot of this is probably not clear, but I just need to know.

[the troubadour]

Well no wishful thinking doesn't amount to desired results, unfortunately. Firstly are you American? What sort of visa do you plan to apply for? It is not just a matter of turning up and working, obviously. A student visa would allow you to work for x number of hours a week, but is hardly cheap. Does your passport qualify you for a WHV? If Canadian for example it will.


Both countries are expensive, but Australia especially so. UK would be closer if from North America , besides you would meet a lot of Australians in a place like London, plus a lot of the rest of the world. Great city for international contact. The back packing route in Australia would p[rove similar, but different.

[AntonChigurh85]

Where are you from? That may help things.

I feel Australia and London (UK) are polar opposites.

Sure, there's some shared culture, but in respect of cities, climate, landscape, job opportunities, demographics etc etc etc they're completely different.

So what are you wanting? History, hustle and bustle, nightlife? London.

Are you wanting climate, the outdoors, beaches etc? Pick Australia.

And wtf, how much misinformation is there about Australia, especially with Americans, stop using Steve Iriwn as a frickin reference point for Australia. You're not going to be mauled alive by bugs. It actually makes me rage how so many people worry their 'experience will be ruined' by some non existent bugs.

You're more likely to be shot dead by one of your gun toting countrymen (presuming you're American, as it's only American who ask these stupid fukn bug questions) than encounter some creepy bugs en masse.

[Brontosaurus]

The ease or difficulty of getting a work visa for either Australia or the UK, Gracelynnhope7, depends entirely on what you are qualified to do and what relevant experience you have. If you have a skill, trade or profession that is in short supply you are in with a chance of finding a prospective employer to sponsor you. Otherwise they just won't be interested - it's easier for them to employ a local person. The same goes for Canada, New Zealand, anywhere really.

[the troubadour]

Best thing to do for OP, if not possessing transportable qualifications, is probably to just travel. Not so common with Americans, I know, If indeed American, but far more so with Europeans. If experiencing 'other worlds' is part of their make up, a bit of adventure, rather than simply the mundane career everyday life experience, then plot an escape and go. Life can be so much more and everywhere when out of the 'usual way of looking at things' out of comfort zone, with folk, thinking differently, anything and everything can eventuate.