This document provides tips for surviving in Australia, beginning with getting your paperwork and finances in order like taxes, visa, bank account, accommodation, and phone. It recommends joining local communities like Meetup groups, movie clubs, and foodie groups to make friends. Additionally, it suggests using your time in Australia to reinvent yourself, try new things, and start a business, as the government is supportive of entrepreneurs. Finally, it acknowledges that living abroad can be tough but advises enjoying the lifestyle and using each day as a learning opportunity.
5. GETTING THERE
Get to know the rules, they are usually
different from what you’re used to
Fix the paperwork first - taxes, visa, bank
account, accommodation, phone
6. RE-INVENT YOURSELF
Try what you always wanted to
Become who you want to be
Push the boundaries and explore who you are
Don’t be afraid to be tough and go after what
you want
7. JOIN A COMMUNITY
Subscribe to The Fetch (they are in Europe
and US too)
Join local Meet-ups meetup.com
Find local TEDx, cycling group, movie club
Check out YELP, Urbanspoon for foodies
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10. START SOMETHING
Australia has the perfect environment to start
something new - the government and other
communities support self-starters
Start-up scene is strong and you can get a lot
of support and potential financial backing
If something works at home, try it out there it
might work
11.
12. TAKE EVERY DAY AS A
LEARNING
OPPORTUNITY
Tough Slovak nature can survive everything
and thrive in very relaxed and easy Australian
society
13.
14. NEVER MIND THE
BULLOCKS
There are still some silly people who are racist
and will comment on your heritage
Ignore
Move on
You’re better than that
15. BE PROUD OF WHERE
YOU COME FROM
Everything European is incredibly attractive to
Australians
Enjoy the attention it might turn into a
business opportunity
16.
17. HAVE A GREAT TIME
Besides sun, very easy lifestyle and surfing
culture, Australia can be a tough place to live -
you’re far from home, lifestyle is expensive
and it’s hard to find friends in a new place
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19. THANKS FOR
LISTENING
We can continue chatting online - you can
always tweet me @petradz or email me
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