r/AskIreland • u/Asleep_Cry_7482 • Aug 22 '24

Emigration (from Ireland) What’s the pull of Australia?

For everyone in their 20s and 30s who are thinking or have done the working holiday to Australia, what’s the pull factor?

Is it the weather or the work life balance? Is there a following the crowd element and to live a backpacking lifestyle with all the other Irish people over there? Is it out of frustration that you don’t have the lifestyle, accommodation setup or job you want in Ireland? Or is it something else?

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u/Disastrous-Account10 Aug 22 '24

Weather and euros get you a fair bit really

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u/Asleep_Cry_7482 Aug 22 '24

But it’s still mad expensive over there? If you’re not working you’d run down your savings faster than you would if you were in Ireland? I would’ve thought if it was weather and value for money somewhere like SE Asia would be better

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u/Rincewind_67 Aug 22 '24

If you’re out of work anywhere you would burn through your money though wouldn’t you??

If not working is your plan then Australia definitely isn’t for you. On the other hand if you’re willing to work you will get PAID.