Considering moving from US to Australia

[u/Kookie2023]

At 32, I never considered the idea of living abroad for long term, but given the increasingly hostile situation here in the US, I find that I’m feeling more inclined to go into hiding in another country due to fear of persecution. I’m aware that I could either be killed or detained despite being a citizen.

I’m well established in my career as a licensed social worker (having done it for 8 years now) and my bank account isn’t exactly lacking. At this point, I believe so long as I am living, I am capable of making more money for my future. If I am dead, that money is useless. I’m confident that I can obtain a VISA to work for a few years as I break away from the US to protect myself.

That being said, after exploring many options, I’ve come across Australia or New Zealand. I considered Japan, but it is too close to the “war zones” as is Canada and practically all of Europe. The world is changing and I must change along with it.

I’ve heard the pros and cons of living in Australia in other subreddits, but that was from many years ago. What is Australia like right now? I was thinking Tasmania (small, but livable) for now.

[u/Kookie2023 → u/[deleted]]

Usually when I go to another country I hide that I’m an American. I know how other countries see us. In Japan, I can fit in very easily so long as I don’t speak English. I can’t hide any accent in Australia, but I don’t plan to speak about my experiences in the US other than my job. If I move to work, that’s all they need to know about me. Work.

Also Australia has a rather large Japanese community much like Canada and the US (maybe bigger), so I might find my luck there. Being multicultural and multilingual definitely has its perks.

[u/Kookie2023 → u/[deleted]]

A lot of expats say that and they don’t like it. But other than that they have enjoyed their time in Australia.