Hey peeps,
A job opportunity has cropped up for me in Melbourne. I visited the city many times and always enjoy spending time there but I'd like to hear more from those who live(d) and work(ed) there for some time, ideally with kids in tow.
The job is split between Ivanhoe and Plenty (in the sticks) and is in the health care sector so I assume (and hope) it is pretty safe and not at risk due to the pandemic.
A few questions:
How have you found the cost of living, generally speaking?
And what's it like living there as a Kiwi? I see they've cut down a lot of entitlements that NZers used to get so that worried me.
In general, would you recommend it over staying in Wellington?
I grew up in Rome so have no issues with big cities, though I love Wellington as it's so compact, beautiful and it has been home for almost 16 years...
I am concerned about the traffic, the cost of living (they say daycare fees are like $1k per week over there!) and of renting a house. My wife is currently on maternity and not due to go go back to work until October so we'd be on one income until then...
Keen to hear your feedback!