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Subject: Re: Brain drain to OZ ?? Posted on: Wed, 05 Oct 2005 23:50:04 NZDT

In article ,
"Glitch NZ" wrote:

> On 5/01/2005 6:41:36 p.m., wrote:
> >http://www2.stats.govt.nz/domino/external/pasfull/pasfull.nsf/web/Media+Relea
> >se+External+Migration+November+20
> 04?open
> >
> >There was a NET outflow to Australia of 14,100 in the November 2004
> >year.
> >So what are so attractive across the ditch??? Care to share pls.
>
> I am currently looking at moving to aussie, now that the election result has
> come in - and its for a very simple reason. I am 23 year old single male and
> have $13,000 student debt. I work 60 hours a week and the government collects
> 49 percent of my earnings. in other words I am working over 29 hours a week
> to feed the mouths of children people have to get tax cuts. In australia I
> will get paid more and taxed less. I will also be able to scrap my loan all
> together. I would actually be able to save up and secure my future rather
> than rely on Aunty Helen to decide whats good for me. Why would I stay here?

What are you being paid here?

What will you be paid there?

How much will rental/personal insurance/health insurance cost you there?

How much faster will you pay off your loan at 0% interest rate on your
NZ salary? How long will it take? How long will it take to pay off at
7% interest and how much will it cost?

I've recently been in Australia, I would be surprised if you are correct
about being significantly better off in an Australian city on the sort
of income you can make at 23.

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