oliviaaaa Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Hey, my friend and I are both thinking of moving to the bay next year even though parents aren't happy so the won't help us find the information on the bay. We would like to know is it worth it for a year fresh out of school? Can we study there? Is it expensive? Will we find work? Are the bills manageable on a teen wage? Is there financial support there? Is it recommended for two best friends who want out of home? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Probably not the greatest of places. There is seasonal work so you’d probably pick up stuff in the summer but on the flip side accommodation is expensive at that time so you’d probably struggle when in battle with cashed up Canberrans doing their coast thing. In the winter there’s not much going on so work might be tough. Studying? Nope, not known for its academic excellence. Financial support? You mean beyond work? Probably not. Must admit it wouldn’t be what I would be encouraging my kids to do on their gap year either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickyNook Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Where do you live right now? Bateman's Bay might sound good to teenagers used to living in small, inland, country NSW towns. But if you're coming from anywhere else, to be honest, I can't understand what the attraction would be.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliviaaaa Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 We are currently in canberra and looking to apply for business certificates down there, the main issue for us is the money and the fact our parents aren't letting us go, well they can't stop it but we want to go so are really out on our owns now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Hi @oliviaaaa as a parent myself I know how hard it is to let your children go. I also know how much teenagers want to enjoy their freedom. I think it's a good idea but first you need to plan it rather than acting on impulse. Save some money, accommodation will be your largest expense. Then you have utilities, electric, gas, water, mobile phone, internet. Why Batemans Bay? I would have thought somewhere with a better chance of employment would have been your priority. How old are you and your friend? Signing up for a course may need your parents signature. 'If you are doing a course I'm presuming you will struggle to find time to work as well, so how will you pay for accommodation, food etc. If you apply for Centrelink and are under 21 you may not be approved as it goes off your parents assets. Its great to have ideas and dreams just make sure you plan it first. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toots Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Batemans Bay is a bit of a holiday destination so I guess there will be seasonal jobs in cafes, takeaways etc but probably paying the minimum wage which wouldn't be enough if you are paying rent, food, etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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