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 Working in New Zealand, The NZ dream and how to achieve it

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SUSrobertchoo
post Jun 10 2013, 02:56 PM

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QUOTE(sendomike @ Jun 10 2013, 08:40 AM)
Hi All,

As many young Malaysians today, my dream and long term goal is to migrate to another country.  My target locations are Australia and New Zealand.  I think NZ would be a great place for me to settle down due to the lifestyle there.  (PS. I have not actually been there, but I heard of the laid back lifestyle of fellow New Zealand-ers. 

For people working and residing in NZ, can you share some tips on how the immigration process works, such as getting a job and VISA there?  I am a graduate in IT, majoring in software engineering and currently in a Project Team in a MNC headquartered in Germany.

Thanks in advance!
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No offence but can I understand why do you want a laid back lifestyle esp when you are still so young?
Don't you feel its better to migrate to a country where you can earn alot of money then only go to NZ to enjoy a relax lifestyle?
At least with some money you don't have to worry about money or being without a job.
I know to each his own but what happens if you're 35, with a family and only earning just enough for you to get by?
How about retirement? Yes I know NZ has a relaxed lifestlye but do you want to relax while you're in your 20-30s?

This post has been edited by robertchoo: Jun 10 2013, 02:57 PM
SUSrobertchoo
post Jun 10 2013, 05:11 PM

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QUOTE(sendomike @ Jun 10 2013, 03:14 PM)
Thanks for your reply.

I understand where you are getting.  Of course, there is much more to it than just the laid-back lifestyle.  There is monetary issue, dissatisfaction with the currently ruling coalition and government, culture and of course, the difference in lifestyle between Malaysia and NZ.
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But you can try to migrate to SG, HK, etc work hard, earn your money before you migrate to NZ and enjoy your life there.
Its not a one way solution. Becuase as far as I know AUs and NZ will offer you a comfy life but not a rich life. Its laid back but you can't excatly not work. And you also cannot save alot as the more you earn the more you're being taxed unless you consider relocating back to Malaysia with the currency exchange. Then you might have a problem as we are not as laid back as they are.

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