Tommy Tucker Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Some Advice required Strongly Thinking of Selling Up in Sydney and moving to Melbourne, for the following reasons, 1. Firstly I like Melbourne and always felt more at home there, only been in Sydney 5 years and kids are only 7&8, so no real ties 2. Secondly, if I do move to Melbourne I can reduce my Debt down to virtually zero, with the equity from my Sydney home. I am now 45 and by staying in Sydney will mean that I will have a mortgage into my 60's 3. With a reduced debt burden, I believe that my mindset or peace of mind will improve and that my lifestyle as well. Given all the above I and my wife think that this move is a no brainer, however I have one issue and that is work, I have a good job in Sydney (which I hate, so leaving is not an issue), but finding work in Melbourne without living there is no so easy as I feel that recruiters etc. are not taking you seriously with a Sydney address. So the question is 1. Should I move, resign from my post and take a chance? 2. Should I move and commute from Melbourne to Sydney until I have a Melbourne job 3. Should I wait till I have a job in Melbourne, which I do not want to do I'd be interested to know peoples views and if anyone has been in this position, Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiapoilady Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Hello there I currently live in Sydney and despise the place, I am itching myself to get to Melbourne, but my hubby's job is here in Sydney (hoping like hell we get a transfer). I am currently applying for jobs in Melbourne but luckily our son lives there, so i am using his address. I wouldn't quit my job and not have a job to go to, the job market is not that flash (however I don't know what your profession is, so maybe you will be ok) I hear you on the housing market, its crazy here in Sydney, in fact as much to say its not affordable for many people now...Good luck with everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungo Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 I get your reasons, I am also 45 and being mortgaged to the hilt until pension age was putting me off Sydney too. Anyway I would do 3). Moving between Sydney and Melbourne is not that unusual, I can't see why an employer would not take you seriously. I had a Melbourne employer want to talk to me about a job in Melbourne whilst we were still in Sydney and it didn't appear to be anything to them, I also know plenty that have found new jobs in othrer states and moved. I wouldnt do 1) because the job market is generally competitive at the moment and unemployment a bit high. I wouldn't do 2) because of family life and the expense of running two places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Stay in Sydney all week and home to Melbourne Friday night? Quite a few do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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