Nope

well, 7k to 8k is when it's a good time. now market doesn't sound good. so better off maintain intermediate.
The higher u get, the easier kena goreng.
Irish and scottish accent is a challenge. even local ozzie don't understand too

earn enuf is when all kids grown up finishing their uni. that time can decide where to enjoy. earn Oz dollar retire in malaysia sounds pretty good.
malaysia is a nice place to live. my hometown is near seaside where i only walk 10 min to the beach. i don't mind to spend some money to buy a land and build back home near the beach for retirement.

bank cut interest rates, those with house loan very happy and those that have savings unhappy hmmmm

Most ppl choose Australia as a destination for retirement but you seems to suggest otherwise?

That's why the purpose of migration is very personal. I came here aiming to have my kids attending good environment and education. once they're off from uni to work, i can plan for retirement on having holiday later on.
once you earned AUD, your view would be different on how u gonna use ur money.
need to work hard for it

Thanks for sharing. Im just afraid aus has too much temptations that i may potentially spend off my savings. I could have saved more in sg or osaka (my previous two work places) and therefore moving to melb is another bold step. But yes, my purpose to melb is to experience the definition of "most liveable city" before i settle down. Hope i can tell the diff after a while.

well, it's very much depends on individual. a few real life scenario in my social circle might give u a hint:-

Scenario 1: ME!
i got 2 young kids, both our side got parents and live well. moving to perth is a big move to us. we're professional back home working super hard to give the best to kids. got properties, friends, family around but still make this decision to move forward to down under. Yeah, political and education system is an issue. however, we have yet to let go malaysian passport of course coz we're still looking for one day to retire in malaysia.....if the political scenario is getting better and safe. Once kids grown up, join the work force, at least life would be easier for us later.
So the hint is the kid's education.


Scenario 2:- friend of mine
I got my best friend from KL and knew him since i was in college. we graduated and further studies to overseas. I decide to go down under but he decide to go to UK. so off we go and i never met him till last month we got gathering. he graduated in UK and manage to get a job and worked for 15 years. that time still single and lonely. making big decision to come back KL, work and look for soulmate. married last year and decide to stay put in KL. Most people telling him why so stupid to come back malaysia with bad time in malaysia. Well, mostly becoz even u got good opportunity but can't fulfill the emptiness inside.


Scenario 3:- cina apek retiree
like to travel everywhere. kids grown up. have their own life. fly in and out to look for his old friends and choi shui. he'll compare the medical fees which one is cheaper based on 5 star hospital in both countries and he'll choose either one. he got 15 houses here and still counting. play around with grand children.

So which type of life you're looking at? this is just a scenario and might not be applicable to anyone....just for reference and just for laugh

I think a lot of ppl when they initially move over, they will say they do it for the kids, then when kids grow up, retire in MY.
I believe it is not so easy and it can be due to many reasons.
1. adapted to Oz lifestyle
2. commitments in Oz
3. not realising that MY changes quickly and the MY they are going back to is not the same

Of course a lot are tempted by the low currency, the easy availability of food, and the ease of communication.

But not many see the crime, pollution, dirt (litter and in politics), high cost of living etc.

Maybe i will change my mind anytime

Seems like most Malaysians migrate because of
1. for the benefits of their kids
2. Better lifestyle (in their own definition)
3. Better medical benefits
4. Safer country to live in

While my Singaporean friends migrate due to
1. Afford to buy properties + cars = better lifestyle
2. Less stressful/hectic life there
3. Kids
4. Retirement

Seems like most Malaysians migrate because of
1. for the benefits of their kids
2. Better lifestyle (in their own definition)
3. Better medical benefits
4. Safer country to live in

While my Singaporean friends migrate due to
1. Afford to buy properties + cars = better lifestyle
2. Less stressful/hectic life there
3. Kids
4. Retirement

I migrated primarily for a few things.

1. Kids school
2.kids lifestyle (security)
3.family security
4.job and career advancement
5.lifestyle

My daughter lived a sheltered life in kl ...never alone anywhere , here she walks to school (priceless) experience.

90% of the women in my family a victim of crime in kl.
My wife has regained her confidence to venture on her own (priceless)

Any forumer work as tradie man in Australia? I'm thinking of getting electrician course here. I'm an electrical engineer before but it seems difficult to get an engineer job in Tasmania.

Just lodged my 189 through agent.

Fingers crossed.

Goodluck Buddy

wow...

brp lama di OZ sudah?

see u in /k b4, sudah leave msia for good?

Good luck dude.

thanks

studied in WA in the past. Currently in Malaysia but preparing myself to leave for good.
Hahahah /k is just to kill boredom sometimes.

Thank you

electrician 2nd highest pay so far