You know what mate, you’re spot on with what you’re saying here:
Originally Posted by
xclozano
I’ve been to Australia many times over the years and have found Australian living standards far superior to American ones.
Wages might not be as good for pilots as they are in the US, but you guys have a better healthcare system, better education system, much more liveable cities, no mass shootings, better worker protections.
I’d like to raise a family and Australia is a much better place than America to raise kids.
I’ve studied the American way of living and think our standards and lifestyle here are much better. Most commentators here probably don’t realise a lot of basic facts about the United States and things like how little annual leave you receive or how costly the healthcare system is. That alone would cancel out any benefit with lower taxes.
The two places where housing is overvalued are Sydney and Melbourne, the rest of the country is more sensible. Those two cities will undergo a correction over the next few years anyway. The current government is reducing migration numbers but there’s a 98% chance they will be replaced early next year so that probably won’t last.
Anyone here saying Australia is a “third world country” or “socialist/Marxist” needs to go to an actual 3rd world or Marxist country. You’ve even said it yourself that after doing your own research you believe Australia is a better place to raise your family. I’d contact the major regional airlines or try looking at the “Latest Jobs” section on the AFAP website to look for opportunities you may be eligible for.
Australians can’t complain too much as there are plenty of Aussies working in airlines in the US at the moment, we should at least be reciprocal.