The standard of living here in Sydney isn't what is was years ago. It was though they put the prices up for the Sydney Olympics for everything and they never came down again. But you're going to Newcastle and besides I have no idea what you're used to.

I always thought Newcastle was a bit rank but that's cos i only ever went up to the footy stadium there on the team bus through the boring looking suburbs to get there. I never went to the town centre, beach or renovated docklands until 2 years ago. Its a lovely place and the standard of living would be more pleasant than where you currently are when you start earning the aussie dollar? You'll have a team to support. You're a short drive from the Hunter wine region there too. And there's lots of natural beauty around you, including totty.

As for work, don't expect it to be the same. Even if it says it is. There are always differences in how we operate. Just remember my wife's advice when I whinged about the work. "It's not wrong. It's different." And don't expect it to be like England because it was a colony. Also if you're not a permanent resident when you arrive ask for the Living away from home allowance. This means that if your salary $87k is 7250 per month pre tax. If you spent $2000 per month on rent, you can do it through work and the rent gets paid out of your salary which means you will only be taxed on what you earn the $5250 per month after rent. Make sure you take it!!! Or ask about it. It's nothing suss, it's legit and there for expats employed into oz to work.

That money will go further in Newcastle than in Sydney, so enjoy it.

www.visitnewcastle.com.au/

Now, considering that included the worst things I can say about it, it ain't that bad is it?

The standard of living here in Sydney isn't what is was years ago. It was though they put the prices up for the Sydney Olympics for everything and they never came down again. But you're going to Newcastle and besides I have no idea what you're used to.

I always thought Newcastle was a bit rank but that's cos i only ever went up to the footy stadium there on the team bus through the boring looking suburbs to get there. I never went to the town centre, beach or renovated docklands until 2 years ago. Its a lovely place and the standard of living would be more pleasant than where you currently are when you start earning the aussie dollar? You'll have a team to support. You're a short drive from the Hunter wine region there too. And there's lots of natural beauty around you, including totty.

As for work, don't expect it to be the same. Even if it says it is. There are always differences in how we operate. Just remember my wife's advice when I whinged about the work. "It's not wrong. It's different." And don't expect it to be like England because it was a colony. Also if you're not a permanent resident when you arrive ask for the Living away from home allowance. This means that if your salary $87k is 7250 per month pre tax. If you spent $2000 per month on rent, you can do it through work and the rent gets paid out of your salary which means you will only be taxed on what you earn the $5250 per month after rent. Make sure you take it!!! Or ask about it. It's nothing suss, it's legit and there for expats employed into oz to work.

That money will go further in Newcastle than in Sydney, so enjoy it.

www.visitnewcastle.com.au/

Now, considering that included the worst things I can say about it, it ain't that bad is it?

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If your looking for a place to live I find this site the best.

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Very Valid points Rooster, as il be on Temporary Residence Visa at first I arent sure if il be able to get LAFHA, but certainly worth asking - and also I know there are salary sacrifice schemes for purchasing a car.

In all honesty I cant see me turning it down providing the offer is right, il be earning a damn sight more than I do here and wont be getting flogged half as much as I do here.
The grass isnt always greener, but it certainly looks that way.


Ive been looking at that, aswell as www.realestate.com.au
Some very nice apartments in the city that have taken my eye, aswell as some places abit further afield in Nelson Bay.

Very Valid points Rooster, as il be on Temporary Residence Visa at first I arent sure if il be able to get LAFHA, but certainly worth asking - and also I know there are salary sacrifice schemes for purchasing a car.

In all honesty I cant see me turning it down providing the offer is right, il be earning a damn sight more than I do here and wont be getting flogged half as much as I do here.
The grass isnt always greener, but it certainly looks that way.


Ive been looking at that, aswell as www.realestate.com.au
Some very nice apartments in the city that have taken my eye, aswell as some places abit further afield in Nelson Bay.

You will be able to claim the allowance if you're a temporary resident. I really do recommened it, not only as it's a tax break, but that you don't have to think about finding money for your rent. etc. etc. How many years is your visa for? You can get up to 4 years I believe.


Also, for parity here is a BBC article about people leaving Oz:

www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-15799571


Where you are and the money you're earning, you should be OK. The beach up round there is pleasant. Though if you're in the aeronautical business will you be out by Williamtown?

You will be able to claim the allowance if you're a temporary resident. I really do recommened it, not only as it's a tax break, but that you don't have to think about finding money for your rent. etc. etc. How many years is your visa for? You can get up to 4 years I believe.


Also, for parity here is a BBC article about people leaving Oz:

www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-15799571


Where you are and the money you're earning, you should be OK. The beach up round there is pleasant. Though if you're in the aeronautical business will you be out by Williamtown?

Indeed I would be at Williamtown, so I'd be looking to be in the North of Newcastle to cut down on commuting.
The visa would be for 4 years (during that time I get health insurance paid for too by my employer), although we may be encouraged to make it permanent in that time.

Indeed I would be at Williamtown, so I'd be looking to be in the North of Newcastle to cut down on commuting.
The visa would be for 4 years (during that time I get health insurance paid for too by my employer), although we may be encouraged to make it permanent in that time.

Lafha is finishing soon.

Your 457 visa is for 4 years but you can get residency and you can change jobs as long as your new employer takes over the visa, so basically your not stuck.

Australias biggest secret is it's weather, it's not always hot and it does rain (alot).

Dont worry about spiders or snakes and get on a wine tasting course in preparation for the Hunter Valley, get down to your local rl club (there's level's for everyone), and buy a Knights season pass.

If your visiting Sydney send me a message and i'll give you a few clues on where to go/stay, I may even buy you a schooner.

Lafha is finishing soon.

Your 457 visa is for 4 years but you can get residency and you can change jobs as long as your new employer takes over the visa, so basically your not stuck.

Australias biggest secret is it's weather, it's not always hot and it does rain (alot).

Dont worry about spiders or snakes and get on a wine tasting course in preparation for the Hunter Valley, get down to your local rl club (there's level's for everyone), and buy a Knights season pass.

If your visiting Sydney send me a message and i'll give you a few clues on where to go/stay, I may even buy you a schooner.