It has been a year since we first stepped in the "land down under" and I would say that we made the right decision to migrate. I know it's a bit early to tell but I want to share this view as a new migrant. Yes, Australia is a country that can give you the good life you wanted, nutritious foods, cleaner environment, good weather, cars, stable politics, supportive government and mostly nice people.
It's very ideal to raise a family here especially if you want to spend quality time with your family because you don't have to work overtime to pay the never ending bills. Well, all you need is to be just a little wise in spending your money. In a couple, one can be the bread winner and the other one could stay at home to take care of the kids and do the household chores. Isn't that what most of us want? You can do that because the government will help you financially if they have assessed your income as not enough. They also provide concession card which is very helpful as it gives you discounts on utilities, transportation, medicines etc... It's not just 5% I'm talking about but 30% to 50% discount which is no joke for someone starting a new life like us. It really is very helpful. We also have the medicare card that you can just show to health care centres and public hospitals for free consultations only that you should be willing to patiently wait for your turn.
Tax is somehow high. It can range to 15 to more than 30% depending on your salary. But on the other hand, you can feel and see the benefits of your tax payments.
You see, coming from a third world country, all of these benefits that we are enjoying are just wishful thinking. But here, its just a way of life. Other residents and some Aussies may not appreciate this that much because they are accustomed to these.
Its true that migrating in itself is hard and a tough decision to every aspiring migrant. There are a lot of hearthaches & hardships during the settlement stage. But one should always think of long term. Australia is not a perfect country and one can throw negative things about it. But i can say that its one of the luckiest country in the world. Its the country where you want to start your new life.
It's very ideal to raise a family here especially if you want to spend quality time with your family because you don't have to work overtime to pay the never ending bills. Well, all you need is to be just a little wise in spending your money. In a couple, one can be the bread winner and the other one could stay at home to take care of the kids and do the household chores. Isn't that what most of us want? You can do that because the government will help you financially if they have assessed your income as not enough. They also provide concession card which is very helpful as it gives you discounts on utilities, transportation, medicines etc... It's not just 5% I'm talking about but 30% to 50% discount which is no joke for someone starting a new life like us. It really is very helpful. We also have the medicare card that you can just show to health care centres and public hospitals for free consultations only that you should be willing to patiently wait for your turn.
Tax is somehow high. It can range to 15 to more than 30% depending on your salary. But on the other hand, you can feel and see the benefits of your tax payments.
You see, coming from a third world country, all of these benefits that we are enjoying are just wishful thinking. But here, its just a way of life. Other residents and some Aussies may not appreciate this that much because they are accustomed to these.
Its true that migrating in itself is hard and a tough decision to every aspiring migrant. There are a lot of hearthaches & hardships during the settlement stage. But one should always think of long term. Australia is not a perfect country and one can throw negative things about it. But i can say that its one of the luckiest country in the world. Its the country where you want to start your new life.
After a year I congratulate myself and my family and thank Australia for the support and and everything that she gave us.
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