Did you buy a new car? We bought a 12 yr old Holden, LOOOL! We only need it go get around to places, I take the train to work since only 2 stations away. My bf drives to work lah, but his workplace is nearby as well. We plan to get a new car in 2 years time, but if this oldie still serves us good, then we'll continue driving it

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Added on September 2, 2011, 6:20 pmI do agree, I work from home sometimes as we've just moved in to a new apartment and lots of errands to run. Occasionally, we have long lunches that stretches up to 4 hours, which was paid for by the company! Come 5pm, all pang kang. I am lucky that my cab fares are being paid for as well (if I really need to use it, as I need to travel to other offices), using cabcharge cards, and they are not cheap! An average of 200AUD a week.

When I came here, I don't have much money as well, and I do agree it's the initial settling down costs that are very expensive. Over time, you can save again 

I'm in Adelaide! working on a South Australian government project ^^.. But will be moving to Brisbane soon..are you in Adelaide now?.I was sponsored to work in Australia btw..company will only sponsor my pr after 2 years with them..was working in Sillypore previously..

Cheers.

Well I'm earning more in Australia even with the tax cuts..plus with LAHFA i don't get that much tax cuts anyway haha..

Personally for me Australia blows Singapore away in terms of quality of living it's not even close. Australia really feels like a breath of fresh air compared to a claustrophobic Singapore with all it's flats and crowd (I can't really get use to it even after a year). Personally I feel Singapore is more like a stepping stone country to better countries, never for long term living.

+2 well said.

Yes, I totally agree with you. The whites are more straightforward and blunt in their conversation, but the thing is that they do not take those words personally. Whites who are capable are arrogant, no doubt. I worked with a few of them. As you said, suck it up and also be positive. Learn a few tricks/knowledge from them as well and it will definitely benefit you. 

fyi, im not criticizing Australia, just wanna point out to some that Aus have their bad points also..(so does MY)
and dun always think the grass is greener on the other end....
and the most important point dun migrate due to money.. as its not easy when u first step foot there..