To Emigrate to Australia?

[waloxlon]

So DP and I are starting to give this some serious thought. We don't have any kids yet, and nor do we see ourselves having any for a few years. (We are late 20s/30). DP is a GP and so I believe 'in demand'
I work for a city law firm that has a big presence in Australia, there are often jobs going that I could apply for. For me it would mean a pay cut, for dp a pay rise.

Neither of us have ever been, but we are both in love with the idea of living there. We are both out doorsy people, and at our happiest when the sun is shining. I am a miserable bitch half the year due to the gloomy weather!!

Neither of us really want to live in London for much longer, and with Brexit coming it may be good time to jump ship

Has anyone decided to emigrate without kids? I mean we wouldn't have to necessarily live there forever, but we would like to give it a go. My sister lives in California and we liked it there, plus dp's cousins are in Cape Town which we also love.

Hmmmm... Out of idle curiosity looked and I could fly home tomorrow and return sat for under £600.

My DH and I emigrated to Sydney when we were both 32. No kids at the time, no jobs to go to, had never been before we just decided we wanted a more outdoors lifestyle and figured we'd come back after a few years if it didn't work out. We've been here for 7 years, absolutely love it and now have a toddler who gets a great life of beaches and outdoor play all year round.
Do your research on visas and work options, keep in mind that the cost of living is high (especially rentals in the major cities) so you need to work out whether your potential earnings will leave you enough to enjoy the kind of lifestyle you are hoping for. Also be realistic about family and friends - we had lived away for a long time were used to not having them physically close but time zones and a 27hr trip to get back makes it very hard keeping in touch, especially if things are going wrong. I found it very hard being away when my brother was seriously ill and I was unable to go back.
Overall though I think if you can do it then give it a go. We don't regret it at all :D