Subj : Re: 3.5 weeks to being la
To   : Boraxman
From : Weatherman
Date : Sun Jul 24 2022 11:23:34


b> Australia is highly urbanised. If you want to live where there are decent
b> jobs, schools and cultural opportunities, you have a few choices. Unlike
b> the US which has large cities scattered, in Australia you have a few large
b> capital cities, and then regional areas.

Much of this is changing due to remote working being way more accepted these days.  It is far more common now to work for a company in a different state and never having to go to a corporate office at all.  

While my role is permanant remote work, however we still have to go in from time to time if anything physical needs to be done or investigate.  That doesn't happen often, so I average going on-site once every 2-3 months.

b> Also, buying the cheapest area means bad schools, fewer opportunities for
b> your children. I think this is a much bigger social problem than people
b> realise.

Around here that isn't the case.  The best cost of living options are in the rural areas, still within an hour of most large businesses and the schools in these areas are FAR better than the near the city options.  Most people that choose to live near the city in the high cost of living areas will pay to put their kids in private schools.

It is very normal in the states to drive around an hour to work and an hour back.  That has changed drastically over the past few years now that many jobs have gone permanent remote work.  Companies have finally realized this is a reality that can work and also save them money at the same time.

- Mark
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