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Hi Tong, You are absolutely right. I agree with you on the comparison with Singapore and Australia. Examples: SINGAPORE - car is expensive, but maintenance is ok; eating out is cheap; TAX IS LOW; stressful environment; English and Chinese ... Read More

Hi Josh24601, Based on your email, I am not sure if yours is a permanent job. To my understanding in Singapore's contact, contract job only lasts for a period of time. Nonetheless, I am really glad that you have found a job. I have heard of a ... Read More

Hi Denny, Missing home is normal. Certainly, you will get over it if you persevere on. Hi Singlemom, My advice to you: "Be as prepared as you possibly can financially, before you go Australia." Go to the website to do research for yourself to ... Read More

Hi Denny, I totally understand. I was a student for 2.5 years in The University of Queensland. To me personally, Australia is a good place mainly for: - Studying - Retiring I am still young, in my mid 30s. There are so much potential for me to ... Read More

Hi dliew888, Thank you for the valuable advice. I have decided not to migrate to Australia as of now. My VISA expires 3 years later. If I am not able to renew it, I will just have to give up my PR. Frankly, I did my research and have calculated ... Read More

Dear Denny, Thank you very much. This is indeed an encouragement to me. I am in my mid 30s. To me, similar to you but not exactly the same, education for my child too is one of the main reasons why I choose to move over to Australia. The education ... Read More

Hi dliew888, I am now in the stage to decide whether to go or not...There are many ??? However, I personally feel that I should go and experience it myself, so that I can determine whether the move is right or wrong. Joshua Read More

Well done, dliew888. I am also contemplating moving to Australia. Do you get more or less after the tax (I think is 40%)? How you like the working life in Australia as compare to Singapore? Are you in Australia alone or with your family? Joshua Read More

Hi AnfieldKnight, I wish you all the best for your PR application. Waiting for 18 months is quite normal now, just wait patiently. Joshua Read More

Hi strictlypudding, You can find all the information below for applying Australia PR: http://www.immi.gov.au/ Usually, you will not get employ in Australia, unless you are a PR. Joshua Read More

Hi AnfieldKnight, I lodged the Australia PR application, on my own, at the end of Jan 2010, and got my PR in Jun 2010. So, it is around 5 months. Now, it is even harder to apply for Australia PR. I suggest you wait till you get your Australia PR, ... Read More

Hi AnfieldKnight, Sounds good. Wishing you all the best, and hope you can get your PR soon. I got my PR in Jun 2010, but will be moving over to Melbourne either next year or the following year. Joshua Read More

Hi Sue and Jenny, I am a Singaporean too, but moving to Melbourne around next year. Just wondering why everybody is moving to Perth? I thought Melbourne (Eastern Australia) is so much more interesting than in Western Australia. I am in my mid ... Read More

Hi josh24601, That is a brave move, and I wish you well when you move from Singapore to Australia. I last wrote to the blog last year. Just want to have a quick update on myself. Late last year, I have changed job. My current employer is a US MNC, ... Read More

Stallion, Quick questions: 1. Have you all been to Perth before? 2. Any reason for staying in Perth? Why choose Perth? I am also an Australia permanent resident, planning to migrate in a few years time. Initially, plan to move to eastern ... Read More