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TheSpreader · 05-14-2006, 01:53 PM

What are some of the benefits? I'm a U.S. citizen and not sure how this is going to work. I'm doing one of those spur of the moment things and packing up my shit and moving.

Any advice? I'll have about $10k USD when I get there and finding a place to live is paramount.

TheSpreader · 05-14-2006, 01:54 PM

It's actually a toss up right now betweeen Sydney and Melbourne.

Waveu6410 · 05-14-2006, 01:56 PM

why you are leaving the best country in the world?

d00t · 05-14-2006, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Waveu6410

why you are leaving the best country in the world?

hahahahaha

ContentSHOOTER · 05-14-2006, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Waveu6410

why you are leaving the best country in the world?

Because they go topless on all the beaches

cj_purve · 05-14-2006, 07:09 PM

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Because they go topless on all the beaches

they do?!
I'm looking out my window at the beach and I see NO TITTIES!!

Spreader, are you looking at a permanent move or just a few months? Unfortunately you'll need a lot more than $10k for a permanent move (or a lot less LOL) ... We only let in really rich people with a couple of hundred grand in the bank (business visa) or people who hitch rides on boats - the second option comes with free accommodation in a group sleeping facility.

Melbourne and Sydney are both great cities, but very very different ...

http://www.realestate.com.au will help you search for accomodation

Screaming · 05-14-2006, 07:11 PM

i would go there and see how you like it before i would permently move

RobbieRye · 05-14-2006, 07:13 PM

You fell in love with Curious Toy Boy, didn't you?

cj_purve · 05-14-2006, 07:19 PM

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You fell in love with Curious Toy Boy, didn't you?

LOL

That's why he's looking for places that's 1.5 - 2 hours flight away ... is that the safe distance?!

CTB missed a great sunrise the other morning while he was enjoying his b'day in seattle ...

more: http://blog.myspace.com/76050788

GatorB · 05-14-2006, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Waveu6410

why you are leaving the best country in the world?

here are a couple I can think of.

Joe Citizen · 05-14-2006, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Waveu6410

why you are leaving the best country in the world?

2HousePlague · 05-14-2006, 07:32 PM

I was there in Feb, and took this pic at a very cool park. It's a great town, very friendly to even the most casual tourism --

2hp

Phil · 05-14-2006, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Waveu6410

why you are leaving the best country in the world?

since when????
Lucky 13
http://www.economist.com/theWorldIn/...3372495&d=2005

madawgz · 05-14-2006, 07:36 PM

australia is a very nice place to live

Sparks · 05-14-2006, 07:38 PM

I've always wanted to visit Australia, but I don't ever see myself leaving the good 'ol US of A

Phil · 05-14-2006, 07:38 PM

There are two things Americans will always be the best at: arrogance and ignorance !!!

Phil · 05-14-2006, 07:39 PM

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I've always wanted to visit Australia, but I don't ever see myself leaving the good 'ol US of A

You don?t have to.. but you travel long enough and open up your mind you?ll find out that hamburgers and SUVs are not the only thing you need in your life?

northboy · 05-14-2006, 07:43 PM

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You don?t have to.. but you travel long enough and open up your mind you?ll find out that hamburgers and SUVs are not the only thing you need in your life?

actually there really isn't much more than burgers and nice suvs.

Waveu6410 · 05-14-2006, 07:48 PM

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since when????
Lucky 13
http://www.economist.com/theWorldIn/...3372495&d=2005

Since July 4th 1776

Phil · 05-14-2006, 07:56 PM

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Since July 4th 1776

The rest of the world thinks otherwise?

Phil · 05-14-2006, 07:59 PM

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actually there really isn't much more than burgers and nice suvs.

I agree

reynold · 05-14-2006, 09:41 PM

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australia is a very nice place to live

really? do you live there?

Mr.Right - Banned For Life · 05-14-2006, 09:44 PM

Come to melbourne, Melbourne is way better than Sydney.

Kiwigirl · 05-14-2006, 09:48 PM

Go to Sydney. I lived in Manly Beach for nearly 4yrs.
Drinking age is 18 so there's lots of beach babes all fucked up and looking for a shag which is an advantage to anyone with an accent.

natas · 05-14-2006, 09:48 PM

hey batts care to elaborate on why?

not hating at all, I've just been in Sydney myself for a few months and have loved every minute, however several people have told me Melbourne is more cosmopoliton, better shops and people etc...

I plan on coming back to Australia in a few months for at least a year and am still undecided where i want to actually live....any comments would be appreciated..thanks a lot man

babsy · 05-14-2006, 09:51 PM

I've knocked about the planet a fair bit, but I love Australia. Sydney and Melbourne *are* very different cities, however. I suppose it depends on what sort of a lifestyle you enjoy. Sydney is metrosexual and snobby, but oh so fuckin' trendy. Melbourne is more arty and free spirited, and they've really cleaned the inner suburbs up. 20 years ago, there were plenty of places in Melbourne you wouldn't go at night, now it's open, relaxed and friendly. I actually live in Perth, complete other side of the country, but if you haven't guessed, I much prefer Melb. Sydney is... too busy, too many people, it annoys the shit out of me.

The Other Steve · 05-14-2006, 09:56 PM

Melbourne is also much colder

natas · 05-14-2006, 09:56 PM

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I've knocked about the planet a fair bit, but I love Australia. Sydney and Melbourne *are* very different cities, however. I suppose it depends on what sort of a lifestyle you enjoy. Sydney is metrosexual and snobby, but oh so fuckin' trendy. Melbourne is more arty and free spirited, and they've really cleaned the inner suburbs up. 20 years ago, there were plenty of places in Melbourne you wouldn't go at night, now it's open, relaxed and friendly. I actually live in Perth, complete other side of the country, but if you haven't guessed, I much prefer Melb. Sydney is... too busy, too many people, it annoys the shit out of me.

that's kind of the lines my friend was talking along.. I'm not actually in the city, I'm hiding out in Manly which is great, I do know what you mean about Sydney being very busy tho, kinda reminds me of London a lot...

Mr.Right - Banned For Life · 05-14-2006, 10:01 PM

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hey batts care to elaborate on why?

not hating at all, I've just been in Sydney myself for a few months and have loved every minute, however several people have told me Melbourne is more cosmopoliton, better shops and people etc...

I plan on coming back to Australia in a few months for at least a year and am still undecided where i want to actually live....any comments would be appreciated..thanks a lot man

I have been to Sydney many times, and i just did not like it, i cant put my finger on it, but i just dont like the place.

Melbounre on the other had is fantastic, i would not think of a better place to live. The restruants are the best, the food, the people, there is so many things to do here, the only downfall of melbourne is the weather, it can get very cold here at times.

Melbourne has real culture, the old buildings in the city, the trams.

Its great.

cj_purve · 05-14-2006, 10:06 PM

Batts hit it on the head, Melbourne is a great city but ITS FUCKING COLD!!!
I was born there, but my family brought me to brisbane to thaw out ;-)

I love Sydney to visit, its like a mini try hard new york - it doesn't feel like australia, it feels like all the stuck up people who wish they were european all live there ... Melbourne has great culture, good examples of australian art, wine, nature etc all together. But again ... its cold!!!

If you are coming for a vacation type stay, the Gold Coast is a great option too ... its warm, everyone wears hardly anything, and its only an hour and 10 to fly to sydney.

Kiwigirl · 05-14-2006, 10:14 PM

You could always try the Gold Coast in Queensland. That place is surf and sun for most of the year round. A lot to do and real friendly people.
I still prefered Sydney but to each there own.

nekrom · 05-14-2006, 10:16 PM

Melbourne Imo is a far better choice then Sydney. But it all depends on what you want in a lifestyle, everyone is different.

Melbourne while it does have speratic weather, with most days having 2 or more seasons, it still has rocking summer days, with a layed back atmosphere. You can head down to Lygon St on a summer late evening like 1-2am and the area will still be pumping with people of all ages chilling out, eating/drinking.

It's a multicultural hub. Head down into the CBD (city) and you've got every single culture from around the world living there. From restaurants, cafe's, bars, pubs & clubs. To the nightlife to the waterfront areas to crown casino. Melbs got it all.

Property wise while Melb CBD area is a tad pricey, it's all relevant to your income and cost of living. You can pick up cheaper rental or buy the more you go out of the CBD area.

Sydney property pricing in comparison is way much more, dunno why but it's always been that way. If you take away their bridge and Opera House the've got bugger all else going for em.

-N

shack · 05-14-2006, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSpreader

What are some of the benefits? I'm a U.S. citizen and not sure how this is going to work. I'm doing one of those spur of the moment things and packing up my shit and moving.

Any advice? I'll have about $10k USD when I get there and finding a place to live is paramount.

How are you planning to get a Visa ?

Spunky · 05-14-2006, 10:23 PM

Hope it works out

johnnyhey · 05-14-2006, 10:24 PM

i hope you're not going to teach photoshop classes, lol

Damian_Maxcash · 05-14-2006, 10:36 PM

Melbourne is rank - just to throw a spanner in the works, have a look at Adelaide.

I have lived all over the world - but I feel home sick just mentioning it

reynold · 05-15-2006, 02:51 AM

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i hope you're not going to teach photoshop classes, lol

05-14-2006, 01:53 PM	#1
TheSpreader So Fucking Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 501	I'm moving to Syndey, Australia. What are some of the benefits? I'm a U.S. citizen and not sure how this is going to work. I'm doing one of those spur of the moment things and packing up my shit and moving. Any advice? I'll have about $10k USD when I get there and finding a place to live is paramount.

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natas Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: : unknown Posts: 3,377	hey batts care to elaborate on why? not hating at all, I've just been in Sydney myself for a few months and have loved every minute, however several people have told me Melbourne is more cosmopoliton, better shops and people etc... I plan on coming back to Australia in a few months for at least a year and am still undecided where i want to actually live....any comments would be appreciated..thanks a lot man

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babsy Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cashapartment.com Posts: 282	I've knocked about the planet a fair bit, but I love Australia. Sydney and Melbourne are very different cities, however. I suppose it depends on what sort of a lifestyle you enjoy. Sydney is metrosexual and snobby, but oh so fuckin' trendy. Melbourne is more arty and free spirited, and they've really cleaned the inner suburbs up. 20 years ago, there were plenty of places in Melbourne you wouldn't go at night, now it's open, relaxed and friendly. I actually live in Perth, complete other side of the country, but if you haven't guessed, I much prefer Melb. Sydney is... too busy, too many people, it annoys the shit out of me. __________________ CASH APARTMENT V2 IS HERE! NATS POWERED, 60-70% ON ALL REBILLS, FREE CONTENT, MGPS, FHGS, RETAINING MEMBERS NETWORK! A SIMPLE NO B.S PROGRAM - ICQ 239 806 698

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cj_purve Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,065	Batts hit it on the head, Melbourne is a great city but ITS FUCKING COLD!!! I was born there, but my family brought me to brisbane to thaw out ;-) I love Sydney to visit, its like a mini try hard new york - it doesn't feel like australia, it feels like all the stuck up people who wish they were european all live there ... Melbourne has great culture, good examples of australian art, wine, nature etc all together. But again ... its cold!!! If you are coming for a vacation type stay, the Gold Coast is a great option too ... its warm, everyone wears hardly anything, and its only an hour and 10 to fly to sydney.

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Kiwigirl Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 2,556	You could always try the Gold Coast in Queensland. That place is surf and sun for most of the year round. A lot to do and real friendly people. I still prefered Sydney but to each there own. __________________ KIWISOURCING OUTSOURCING WITH A TWIST!

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nekrom Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Australia/Asia Posts: 921	Melbourne Imo is a far better choice then Sydney. But it all depends on what you want in a lifestyle, everyone is different. Melbourne while it does have speratic weather, with most days having 2 or more seasons, it still has rocking summer days, with a layed back atmosphere. You can head down to Lygon St on a summer late evening like 1-2am and the area will still be pumping with people of all ages chilling out, eating/drinking. It's a multicultural hub. Head down into the CBD (city) and you've got every single culture from around the world living there. From restaurants, cafe's, bars, pubs & clubs. To the nightlife to the waterfront areas to crown casino. Melbs got it all. Property wise while Melb CBD area is a tad pricey, it's all relevant to your income and cost of living. You can pick up cheaper rental or buy the more you go out of the CBD area. Sydney property pricing in comparison is way much more, dunno why but it's always been that way. If you take away their bridge and Opera House the've got bugger all else going for em. -N

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Damian_Maxcash So Fucking Banned Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: MaxCash.com Posts: 12,745	Melbourne is rank - just to throw a spanner in the works, have a look at Adelaide. I have lived all over the world - but I feel home sick just mentioning it