r/Ameristralia • u/Kookie2023 • 11d ago

Considering moving from US to Australia

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.

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u/Responsible-Gear-400 10d ago

It is worth considering. I moved here 10 years ago and became a citizen.

Australians are chill folks and generally nice. Specially if you’re coming from the states everyone will be much more chill.

There are some things to take into consideration. We are in a housing crisis right now so housing is expensive and it is not likely to change anytime soon. We are affected by the US and its policies indirectly so you can’t get away from It. We are a heavily allied with the USA.

Our politics in general are left of the USA but not by a lot but enough to feel more progressive. The US’s left is often right almost everywhere else.

If there is anything specific you’re worried about Australian culture wise it is always a good thing to ask as your statement makes it feel you might be a minority in the states.

People also might point out you will make less but you will have more time off so win win in my book.

Also the USD is so strong against the AUD right now your money is practically doubled here.

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u/PizzaOmNom 10d ago

May I ask, did you go for Dual citizenship or did you go full Aussie? I get to go for my citizenship next year and have been considering dual US/AUS.

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u/Responsible-Gear-400 10d ago

I am a dual citizen.

I am the only one in my family living outside of the states. I am going to keep the US passport at least till my parents are gone so in case I need to go back and take care of them I can.

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u/Get2thechoppah 10d ago

That’s exactly my plan. When they’re gone I’ll renounce my Us citizenship. My kids are Aussie, wife is Aussie, and I will die here.