Brit (27Y F) moving to Sydney alone
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Brit (27Y F) moving to Sydney alone
Hi,
As the above title says, I am a Brit currently living in London and contemplating a 2-year secondment to Sydney by myself. I'll be looking to move in October by which time I will be 27 years old.
I work in accountancy at a Big 4 firm so will be transferring over to a large office and should hopefully be able to make friends at work. Just wondering how easy it will be to make friends outside of work and what other experiences people have had? I have a very busy social life in London but don't know anybody at all in Australia so naturally am somewhat apprehensive, but on the other hand I have always wanted to live abroad and know I will regret not making the most of this opportunity while I have no ties!
Apologies for the unoriginal questions, am aware that this is probably raised a lot but am feeling quite anxious and would appreciate any reassurance that this is not a crazy idea
Thanks guys,
Jen
As the above title says, I am a Brit currently living in London and contemplating a 2-year secondment to Sydney by myself. I'll be looking to move in October by which time I will be 27 years old.
I work in accountancy at a Big 4 firm so will be transferring over to a large office and should hopefully be able to make friends at work. Just wondering how easy it will be to make friends outside of work and what other experiences people have had? I have a very busy social life in London but don't know anybody at all in Australia so naturally am somewhat apprehensive, but on the other hand I have always wanted to live abroad and know I will regret not making the most of this opportunity while I have no ties!
Apologies for the unoriginal questions, am aware that this is probably raised a lot but am feeling quite anxious and would appreciate any reassurance that this is not a crazy idea
Thanks guys,
Jen
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Re: Brit (27Y F) moving to Sydney alone
Hi,
As the above title says, I am a Brit currently living in London and contemplating a 2-year secondment to Sydney by myself. I'll be looking to move in October by which time I will be 27 years old.
I work in accountancy at a Big 4 firm so will be transferring over to a large office and should hopefully be able to make friends at work. Just wondering how easy it will be to make friends outside of work and what other experiences people have had? I have a very busy social life in London but don't know anybody at all in Australia so naturally am somewhat apprehensive, but on the other hand I have always wanted to live abroad and know I will regret not making the most of this opportunity while I have no ties!
Apologies for the unoriginal questions, am aware that this is probably raised a lot but am feeling quite anxious and would appreciate any reassurance that this is not a crazy idea
Thanks guys,
Jen
As the above title says, I am a Brit currently living in London and contemplating a 2-year secondment to Sydney by myself. I'll be looking to move in October by which time I will be 27 years old.
I work in accountancy at a Big 4 firm so will be transferring over to a large office and should hopefully be able to make friends at work. Just wondering how easy it will be to make friends outside of work and what other experiences people have had? I have a very busy social life in London but don't know anybody at all in Australia so naturally am somewhat apprehensive, but on the other hand I have always wanted to live abroad and know I will regret not making the most of this opportunity while I have no ties!
Apologies for the unoriginal questions, am aware that this is probably raised a lot but am feeling quite anxious and would appreciate any reassurance that this is not a crazy idea
Thanks guys,
Jen
There will be plenty of other 27 yo's at a big 4 in Sydney who are also transients. You will be fine
Enjoy the move.
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Re: Brit (27Y F) moving to Sydney alone
You are following in my footsteps! I transferred to Sydney between second tier accountancy firms for a couple of years a long time ago now, when I was 26, although I did bring my then de facto (now husband). To be honest, our social lives revolved around our respective colleagues, nearly all Aussies. They were a great bunch so I didn't feel I missed out at all by not widening my social circle.
Sydney is a great city, you will have a ball.
Sydney is a great city, you will have a ball.
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Re: Brit (27Y F) moving to Sydney alone
Hello,
I'm doing similar actually, going on secondment next year in April from one of the big 4. I think living in a city there won't be a shortage of people to meet and others in the same boat!
Matt
I'm doing similar actually, going on secondment next year in April from one of the big 4. I think living in a city there won't be a shortage of people to meet and others in the same boat!
Matt
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Re: Brit (27Y F) moving to Sydney alone
Jen, keep your eye on BE after April, I'm sure Matt would be happy to steer you in the right direction if you have any specific questions about life in Sydney.
Best of luck to both of you, exciting times ahead!
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Re: Brit (27Y F) moving to Sydney alone
No ..... don't live there unless you are a Chinese student with very wealthy parents.
Live in one of the many inner suburbs. Bondi, Balmain, Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, Neutral Bay, etc.
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Re: Brit (27Y F) moving to Sydney alone
Hi,
As the above title says, I am a Brit currently living in London and contemplating a 2-year secondment to Sydney by myself. I'll be looking to move in October by which time I will be 27 years old.
I work in accountancy at a Big 4 firm so will be transferring over to a large office and should hopefully be able to make friends at work. Just wondering how easy it will be to make friends outside of work and what other experiences people have had? I have a very busy social life in London but don't know anybody at all in Australia so naturally am somewhat apprehensive, but on the other hand I have always wanted to live abroad and know I will regret not making the most of this opportunity while I have no ties!
Apologies for the unoriginal questions, am aware that this is probably raised a lot but am feeling quite anxious and would appreciate any reassurance that this is not a crazy idea
Thanks guys,
Jen
As the above title says, I am a Brit currently living in London and contemplating a 2-year secondment to Sydney by myself. I'll be looking to move in October by which time I will be 27 years old.
I work in accountancy at a Big 4 firm so will be transferring over to a large office and should hopefully be able to make friends at work. Just wondering how easy it will be to make friends outside of work and what other experiences people have had? I have a very busy social life in London but don't know anybody at all in Australia so naturally am somewhat apprehensive, but on the other hand I have always wanted to live abroad and know I will regret not making the most of this opportunity while I have no ties!
Apologies for the unoriginal questions, am aware that this is probably raised a lot but am feeling quite anxious and would appreciate any reassurance that this is not a crazy idea
Thanks guys,
Jen
I think you will have a great time Jen! We still run a poms drinking team on Thursday nights - we used to update here, but it fell by the wayside when people stopped moving to Sydney - but you're more than welcome to come and join us for some instant friends/drinking partners.
Send me a PM nearer the time for more info if you're interested.
S
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Re: Brit (27Y F) moving to Sydney alone
Hi,
As the above title says, I am a Brit currently living in London and contemplating a 2-year secondment to Sydney by myself. I'll be looking to move in October by which time I will be 27 years old.
I work in accountancy at a Big 4 firm so will be transferring over to a large office and should hopefully be able to make friends at work. Just wondering how easy it will be to make friends outside of work and what other experiences people have had? I have a very busy social life in London but don't know anybody at all in Australia so naturally am somewhat apprehensive, but on the other hand I have always wanted to live abroad and know I will regret not making the most of this opportunity while I have no ties!
Apologies for the unoriginal questions, am aware that this is probably raised a lot but am feeling quite anxious and would appreciate any reassurance that this is not a crazy idea
Thanks guys,
Jen
As the above title says, I am a Brit currently living in London and contemplating a 2-year secondment to Sydney by myself. I'll be looking to move in October by which time I will be 27 years old.
I work in accountancy at a Big 4 firm so will be transferring over to a large office and should hopefully be able to make friends at work. Just wondering how easy it will be to make friends outside of work and what other experiences people have had? I have a very busy social life in London but don't know anybody at all in Australia so naturally am somewhat apprehensive, but on the other hand I have always wanted to live abroad and know I will regret not making the most of this opportunity while I have no ties!
Apologies for the unoriginal questions, am aware that this is probably raised a lot but am feeling quite anxious and would appreciate any reassurance that this is not a crazy idea
Thanks guys,
Jen
Hey!
Considering making a very similar move myself, curious to know if you made the move and how you got on?!
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Re: Brit (27Y F) moving to Sydney alone
My favorite city in the world. Moved there 2005 from UK, took out citizenship later - left coz it was soooo expensive, and went back again. Now overseas and looking forward to going back .... the place is absorbing with every day a treasure ... Rugby 7's also for Australia Day weekend 2018, what more is wanted ?