Dilemma

LegacyUser

After struggling to find a job I was happy in I have finally found the perfect job and I am so happy. The only thing is I had planned to move to Australia for a year come January. I'm late 20s now so time is running out to get my one year working visa (you can only apply up to the age of 30), so I really need to get my skates on.

I still really want to go to Oz but I don't want to leave behind my dream job.

What should I do?

JackTaylorFan

Dilemmaemma wrote: »

After struggling to find a job I was happy in I have finally found the perfect job and I am so happy. The only thing is I had planned to move to Australia for a year come January. I'm late 20s now so time is running out to get my one year working visa (you can only apply up to the age of 30), so I really need to get my skates on.

I still really want to go to Oz but I don't want to leave behind my dream job.

What should I do?

OP, it's not even a decision.
It's your Dream Job!

What's in Australia for you? The craic?

zoobizoo

Dream job..... you can then afford to holiday in Australia.

lima

Work to live not live to work... Your job could expend you when you least expect it.. Do not be loyal to a job.

Go to Australia, you'll be full of what-if's if you don't

Pyr0

Dilemmaemma wrote: »

After struggling to find a job I was happy in I have finally found the perfect job and I am so happy. The only thing is I had planned to move to Australia for a year come January. I'm late 20s now so time is running out to get my one year working visa (you can only apply up to the age of 30), so I really need to get my skates on.

I still really want to go to Oz but I don't want to leave behind my dream job.

What should I do?

Would you be able to secure a similar job over there within the year, or if your visa is extended, within 2? Personally, I'd rather take a bash at my dream job at home than chance it in Australia. There's a good chance you'll go over for a year long holiday, have the craic and come back to nothing.

As another poster said, save up a bit of money and go over for a 2/3 week holiday if you can

witchgirl26

Honestly OP I'd do as others suggested and go for an extended holiday to Australia rather than give up a dream job.

Is there a particular reason you want to do the 1 year working visa in Australia versus just visiting? I'm the type of person who loves to travel and visit new places but I want to see and enjoy them rather than have to do mundane things while there like work so I'll always go places on holidays but happy to live and work here.

The other option is to understand if the dream job would allow you a year career break to go to Australia but that is more difficult to get.

Ursus Horribilis

You're nearly 30. If you really wanted to go to Oz that badly, why did you never go until now?

I'm with the other dull people I'm afraid. I'd take the dream job over Oz any day. Especially if you've been trying to land it for so long. It's too big a risk to take.

smokeyjoe123

In my opinion, it's just a job, go for Oz! Depending on what industry you are in, you'll pick something up when/if you come back. Just ask yourself if not going is someting you will regret later in life. If the answer is yes, go. I'm in my late 20's also with a good job, nice salary etc., but I'm heading for Oz in a few months. Not for work particularly, just the experience. Only you can make the decision. Follow your heart, everything will work out!

listermint

Been to Oz myself.

Take the job.

Holiday in Oz extended holiday.

But Don't go to Oz for a wov

Take the job.

freshpopcorn

I'd definitely keep your job and take an extended holiday in Australia. Finding a dream job can be hard.

zoobizoo

I lived in Australia for just over a year in my mid twenties.

I'd plenty of fun but looking back, it was just a very extended stay in a different English speaking country.

The weather is great, the surf is great but unless there is something specific that you want to do there, as in other than just "be" there, or "do a year in Australia" then I'd only go for an extended holiday.

There are far more interesting places to go and travel if you want a year's holiday.

Doing your dream job is such a bonus in life.

nikkibikki

Australia isn't all it's cracked up to be. It's not this magical place where everything is perfect. Did a WHV there 10years ago. Had a great time but couldn't wait to get home at the same time. Go for an extended holiday there and you'll probably see more than a backpacker would.

Hollister11

Isn't Australia heading for the same situation we were in about 5 years back?

Wanderer78

Hollister11 wrote:

Isn't Australia heading for the same situation we were in about 5 years back?

Yea it's not looking great, Steve keen, who predicted the 2008 crash, believes that 2017 is Australias turn, amongst others. I'm hearing the down turn has already begun

Tell me how

Going against the grain here (and I agree with a lot of the above) but, how long have you been in the job?
You might still be in the honeymoon period at the new job, it's not uncommon in a new role until the unique becomes the norm. I think this could be at least 6 months but probably closer to 12 before you truly realize how you might feel about that role long term.

If that timeframe takes you outside the opportunity to travel to Aus you might regret it in future for no other reason than you missed the opportunity.

You got this job, you'll get one again. If you're very lucky, your job may come open when you return from abroad. I'm a firm believer in travel broadens the mind.
Good luck with your decision. Own it once you make it.

The job 100%, late 20's you need to be focusing on a career, getting prepared for buying a house etc etc. Going to oz and giving up a good job you like would be madness, just go on holiday.