QUOTE(ladyhat @ Nov 2 2013, 11:07 PM)
Nemanis bro, mind sharing which age group are u in now, early/ mid/ late 20s or 30s? I am sharing the same concerns too and why I want to migrate, in the past I was keen but still 50-50, but in the past couple of years I started becoming parents and looking at all things happening, my 50 to stay back had almost dropped to nil. But my struggle now is I am 40yo now, I am willing to forego all I have built in Msia, career, salary, status to exchange a more affordable, quality and fair education for my children, but at the same time worrying if Oz today is still as good as people who migrated many years ago claimed, reading the threads here I am a little worried. Job securing is another concern, I know I definitely won't get the same opportunity as I have here, I have lowered my own expectation and ready to switch profession. Would appreciate some feedback from people who have gone through the same struggle and some share of experience.
I start thinking migrating since 13 years ago after i graduate from uni. However, i decided to go back malaysia to help to rebuild my country. 2008 think about it again but still let go the 2nd opportunity 'again' after being brainwashed. 2011, after all 10 years of working, malaysia economy getting far worst than ever. currency dropped, country's debt increasing, salary ganasai and work like hell! I got 2 kids need to raise my friend!
so decided to compile watever shit documents and lodge in application. Still, many ppl surrounding me telling me doing this is stupid coz already establish network and relationship with company can help me in business....this is totally bullshit. I dun even care! When u're in deep shit, no 1 gonna help u. Who gonna help my kids into uni even they get straight A's? I can't afford to send my kids to local college or foreign uni in future to get better education even me myself is foreign uni graduates!
Well, following are my events:-
Lodged visa: May 2012
Granted: Jan 2013
Resign: May 2013
Arrive Oz: July 2013
Got job : Mid Aug 2013
Work: 3 mths now
I'm aged 33 now, some ppl came in here earlier than me has bought houses in Oz. I think still not too late for me, will start rebuilding my place here, make sure my kids getting the best what it's here.
I must highlight again, not many ppl is suitable migrating here. If you're thinking of making money living like a rich man here, sorry, Oz is not the place for u. The tax will kill you. Living normal and comfortable and with all gadgets or basic items, yes Oz will be ur place.
Many my friend went back Malaysia complaining Oz cheating their money. It very depending on what kind of lifestyle u're looking for. Some ppl complaining no malaysian food here, don't feel like home here or tax too high. If u have these kind of complain, please don't come. I've heard so many complain on this. Now i realised not only Singaporean is complain king & queen, it has struck malaysian as well. Some even threw their PR away.
Tax is high here. but i'm willing to be tax and at least i know my money are well spent.
Anyone who wish to work here, please find urself a visa which eligible to work.
DO NOT RISK YOURSELF TO WORK ILLEGALLY HERE COZ I DID SAW SOME MALAYSIAN WORK ILLEGALLY HERE GET CAUGHT!
DON'T PUT ON SHAME ON OUR MALAYSIAN HERE!