Wish to Relocate to USA. Any Suggestions?

dcool75 on 23/02/2025 - 10:27
Last edited 23/02/2025 - 11:34 by 1 other user

My wife and I are Australian citizens, in early 30’s and seriously considering relocating to New York. We are in a position where if either of us gets a job in US, we can wrap up everything here and move within a month. I work in Asset Management in Investment industry, and my wife in Digital marketing.

Primary reasons to move:

  • 50x more career opportunities for me and probably 10x for my wife
  • Higher pay
  • my strong belief that US economy will become much more resilient and strong in coming years
  • NY lifestyle (lots to do, nightlife etc.)

It’s still early days, but I have been looking for work on East coast but the biggest challenge I am facing is the recruiters don’t understand what E3 visa is and don’t want to sponsor anyone from overseas.

On the other side my wife is still contemplating if it will be a good move for us? She is 80% convinced but due to remaining 20%, haven’t started applying for jobs. Her entire extended family lives on East coast and suggest we should move there too.

Could anyone please share their views if:

  1. It’s a good decision to move to New York from Sydney?
  2. Any suggestions on how can we break into the job market there?

Thanks for your time.

Education & Work

Comments

  • Wiadro on 23/02/2025 - 10:30
    +32

    my strong belief that US economy will become much more resilient and strong in coming years

    LOL

    1. No

    2. don't bother

    • askbargain on 23/02/2025 - 10:36
      +2

      Good thing AUD is getting stronger against USD

      • tenpercent on 23/02/2025 - 13:33
        +3

        Lol what? It's been on a downtrend since 2011.

      • RiseAndRuin on 23/02/2025 - 13:48
        +2

        Just give it another 200-300 years and it will catch up for sure…

  • Protractor on 23/02/2025 - 10:32
    +17

    Setting aside this is a political phishing post, Suggestions? Take all the Trump and Musk supporters with you.

    • Wiadro on 23/02/2025 - 10:38
      +10

      and flat earthers and sovereign citizens

      • Protractor on 23/02/2025 - 10:41
        +1

        I'd chip in if it caught them all in the net.As well as the thousands of US troops parked here.(seeing as Trump says we need to look after ourselves.) Send them all en masse,one way in US AC carriers.

        • tenpercent on 23/02/2025 - 13:34
          +1

          US AC carriers sound cool

  • randomusername2017 on 23/02/2025 - 10:33
    +9

    Bon Voyage 👍

  • simplystu on 23/02/2025 - 10:43
    +11

    perhaps take a holiday trip to US, to suss it out first.

    have you travelled to US before???
    my GF has done about 4 trips to US over the years (most recent was Nov 2024 for a 6 week holiday).

    ooh and if you thought Sydney was expensive to live - well, NY == even more again (so your higher pay will easily be gobbled up in rent/housing alone).

    • DashCam AKA Rolts on 23/02/2025 - 10:47
      +8

      And don't forget to factor in Health Insurance.

      • CyberMurning on 23/02/2025 - 12:19
        +10

        And the chance getting shot. In the school!

        • MS Paint on 23/02/2025 - 12:22
          +5

          I heard the other day that they are introducing the metric system into USA elementary schools.

          Lesson 1 : what is a 9mm?

        • tenpercent on 23/02/2025 - 13:45
          -2

          I used to be a warrior like you, then I took a bullet to the school.

    • dcool75 on 23/02/2025 - 10:55
      -7

      Yes, we have been there. My wife’s got extended family there too. Wages are about 40-50% higher atleast for a similar role for me in US. Plus lower taxes. I have a good paying job here after 7 years of experience in the field. But in NY, even a graduate analyst makes more than me.

      • SBOB on 23/02/2025 - 12:03
        +16

        But in NY, even a graduate analyst makes more than me

        Cost of living in NY makes most of Sydney look affordable though.

      • Zonty on 23/02/2025 - 17:40

        Make sure not get shot. And make Trump's America great again.

      • Name on 23/02/2025 - 20:04

        Local living costs are reflected in the wage… When I do work in the Sydney market, I charge an extra 22% on top of my normal Gold Coast rate.

        In saying that, forget about moving to earn more money, move because you like the location. No point earning heaps and being miserable (it's why I'm on the Gold Coast instead of Sydney)

        The below should be the main factor, everything else can be figured/worked out. I'm actually looking at moving to Iceland which would be a pay cut. :P

        NY lifestyle (lots to do, nightlife etc.)

      • dogboy on 23/02/2025 - 21:49

        Did you factor in not having 4 weeks annual leave every year?

  • Gunnar on 23/02/2025 - 10:46
    +3

    Have you been to NYC? It’s one of my favourite places on earth but would I live there? No.

    It’s expensive and to have the NYC lifestyle you want, you have to earn very well. I’ve lived it up in NYC but that was on the back of a good Australian income and favourable exchange rate. I’ve got friends in NYC but in their words yes it’s great but you really have to work for it, esp. when you’re starting out because you’re easily replaceable so you really have to slog to get a name for yourself

    • dcool75 on 23/02/2025 - 10:58
      +1

      That’s right. I am aware that one really needs to slog there to make it. But in our industry we are rewarded for that through discretionary bonus. Not so much prevalent here in Australia and also capped.

  • offthetap on 23/02/2025 - 11:00
    +2

    My wife and I*

    • MS Paint on 23/02/2025 - 11:07
      +2

      Me an ma homie gonna move cribs man

      FTFY

  • sumyungguy on 23/02/2025 - 11:34

    You’re citizens but ex-pats? You’ll always be wondering if there’s somewhere better so you should definitely go; my favourite nation to visit.

  • holdenmg on 23/02/2025 - 11:37
    +5

    2. Any suggestions on how can we break into the job market there?

    Think about working in Australia for a Multinational Company and then get transferred or apply for internal vacancies.

    • boomramada on 23/02/2025 - 14:35
      +1

      Apply for a job at Amazon? lol

  • 7ekn00 on 23/02/2025 - 11:43
    +6

    Go for a holiday first, NY sucks big time (3x the cost of living, 4x the rent, 2x the violent crime, the city smells of urine, faeces and spoilt milk) …

    • Yummy on 23/02/2025 - 13:59
      +1

      2x 69x the violent crime

      There, fixed.

    • stickingly on 23/02/2025 - 21:10

      And stinking hot and humid in summer and freezing cold in winter

  • Hybroid on 23/02/2025 - 12:14
    +3

    The best way would be for either of you to get an internal transfer by your company to their branch there. They’ll sponsor visa, pay for relocation costs and easier transition into work.

    Both your roles seem to require intimate knowledge of the local market and that may be a challenge to finding a job there. Plenty local American candidates you’d have to leapfrog…

  • CyberMurning on 23/02/2025 - 12:18
    +2

    Wish to Relocate to USA. Any Suggestions?
    Get gun licence asap and get used tonweqr body armor

    • djsweet on 23/02/2025 - 14:56

      Any bargains on used tonweqr body armor? A few pre-existing bullet holes couldn’t hurt right?

  • Lord Fart Bucket on 23/02/2025 - 12:23
    +7

    So, you looked on the bright side.
    What about:
    - no social security network
    - no decent medical coverage unless you pay big time
    - lots of shootings

    But, no, seriously… go.

    • BuzzBuzzBuzz on 23/02/2025 - 17:32

      That's alright, if they fall on hard times they'll definitely come running back home…

  • MsBin on 23/02/2025 - 12:37
    +2

    IF you are serious about this and in no real hurry, you could always try applying for the next 'Diversity Immigrant Visa Program aka 'Green Card Lottery'.
    https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Diversity-Visa/DV….

    Both you and your wife should meet the education/employment skills criteria, and it will allow you not to be tied to a single job and workplace to meet visa requirements. Applications for 2026 should open in Oct/Nov. (Unless a certain DOGE decide to do away with the program altogether.)

    • fantombloo on 23/02/2025 - 18:50

      If you're committed to the move then not really, it's a lottery.

      I applied for many years, only stopped maybe 10ish years ago. Always thought if it happens then WTH, let's maybe just wing it. (Love lots about America, but dislike a lot too. Stopped applying when the like/dislike balance tipped.)

  • kaos on 23/02/2025 - 12:38
    +2

    hey there's loads of cheap houses in Washington…

  • Nutrino on 23/02/2025 - 13:13

    Watch youtube.

  • cohiba30 on 23/02/2025 - 13:18
    +5

    I lived and worked in the USA for several years, and I'm so glad to now be living back home in Oz. For me, their social injustices, great inequality, and where their politics is heading is very unattractive. Australia truly is a lucky country, and I hope empire USA doesn't find out or they'll bring more of their nonsense here.

  • skid on 23/02/2025 - 13:24
    +1

    don’t want to sponsor anyone from overseas.

    You need to bring something which they can't get in America already.

  • tenpercent on 23/02/2025 - 13:42
    +1
    1. Move to Canada.
    2. Wait.
    3. You're now a US American.
  • Yummy on 23/02/2025 - 13:56
    +1

    seriously considering relocating to New York

    Yes yes YEEESS!…. nah?

    G'luck to OP, all the best. See you back soon (in a month).

  • billa911 on 23/02/2025 - 13:57
    +2

    Like others mentioned..

    1. Go there first on tourist visa and live for a while to get a feel for the place.
    2. For E3, you need offer letter which will be hard from here so when you are there on tourist visa, you network and try n get a offer letter.
    3. You can join MNCs like Deloitte or similar and move through them.

    If you don't have kids and can move easily, go for it man. You will have the experience and worst case you can always come back.

    • dcool75 on 23/02/2025 - 14:29
      +2

      Yes, that’s a good idea.

      We don’t have kids, so we can experiment. And you are right, worst case, we return back if it doesn’t work out. Either way we won’t regret it, in the future.

  • original15 on 23/02/2025 - 15:05
    +2

    Not advice on actual move but make sure you’re both really on board, wife being 80% is a worry imo

    Most international assignments (say if staying with current employer but relocating) end prematurely, the most common reason being family/spouse (this is all pre Covid data)
    Often the partner who doesn’t land the role finds it harder to find a role after the move or there are restrictions on work/visa. Leaving them even more socially isolated

  • mskeggs on 23/02/2025 - 15:06
    +1

    I think a few years overseas is a great plan, and I suspect once you see what working in the USA is like it might temper your ideas about what a successful economy is.
    It is also a great opportunity to reinvent yourself and do new things, some extra travel etc.
    Is there scope for you or your spouse to get a job via your current roles? That might eliminate the issues with dealing with recruitment cold.

    Otherwise, save up enough as if you were going on a holiday for 3 months and just take your chances on finding work when you get there - if nothing else there are always plenty of short term contracts in white collar work.

    If it all doesn't work out, head home again, perhaps via some cheap countries for a bit of an adventure on the way home.
    So the worst case is you get a great break, and best case you find some new careers for yourselves.

    • dcool75 on 23/02/2025 - 16:43

      That’s a great suggestion. My wife works for a small US headquartered company so she has a scope for transfer.

  • Dollar General on 23/02/2025 - 16:04

    Plenty of jobs in America teaching English, if you know how to speak the lingo

  • TEER3X on 23/02/2025 - 16:09

    The US economy is headed down the toilet, those in power are purposely destroying it so they have an excuse to go to war.

  • Alley Cat on 23/02/2025 - 16:24
    +1

    The location matters. I am in the mid-planning stage to move to the US as well. I do intend to go over where I feel is the right place and Airbnb a few weeks to get a feel of the people and the lifestyle, before committing to it. It could also work to rent a caravan to go around the country for a few months (visa-allowing) and decide. I don't believe in hearsays; it has to be experienced first hand.

    • dcool75 on 23/02/2025 - 16:55

      Oh nice, good to hear, you are in the same boat. That’s a great suggestion. You are right, it’s all about location, location, location.

      All the best!!

      • Alley Cat on 23/02/2025 - 17:00

        Thank you, you too <3

  • bocca on 23/02/2025 - 16:26

    Texas (Houston) seems most like Australia in terms of climate and lack of crazy people

    • dcool75 on 23/02/2025 - 16:50
      +1

      I am hearing from Americans as well that Texas is quite attractive for the reasons you mentioned.

    • mooney on 23/02/2025 - 18:29
      +1

      Ha ha. This is sarcasm right?

      In 2024, Texas was ranked 49th out of 50 states for women's equality. Abortion almost fully prohibited.

      It’s one thing heading off with your wife to NY. It’s quite another to take her to Texas.

      Just saw you had no plans for kids. Be careful.

    • TEER3X on 23/02/2025 - 18:35
      +2

      You get nice people everywhere in the US. Most southerners grew up with good values, same goes for most of the mid-west.

      Even in the big cities, I found drivers were more courteous than what you get in Melbourne or Sydney.

      Most Americans are proud to be American, and it's probably best not to talk politics to people.

      As mentioned before, if you don't plan on having kids, and the current administration doesn't cause a war and/or have the military take total control, then go for it.

  • Hardlyworkin on 23/02/2025 - 16:37

    How long are you looking to move there for? Are you planning to have kids? If no kids on the horizon, sure why not give it a try if you haven't lived overseas as yet. Having lived in 5 other countries, it's a lot different living somewhere than visiting. With these jobs you are looking at, wille you have time to enjoy yourselves? How do daily hours and vacation leave compare?

    If kids are a factor then it's it's another element to consider.

    • dcool75 on 23/02/2025 - 16:48

      No plan for Kids, which makes it easier. Our jobs will be very straneous no doubt but we should be able to get a month of time off for ourselves every year. How has your experience been living in other countries? Would you do it all over again?

      • Hardlyworkin on 23/02/2025 - 17:23

        Fair enough, why not give it a shot then. Perhaps you need a recruiter who is use to hiring overseas staff. My experiences were great probably different as I was changing every couple of years and not always working professional roles.

        With an Australian passport we can go live in many other countries with ease under working holiday visas. I feel it's a wasted opportunity to not do so. Australia is a good place to grow up and then later raise a family though for the time inbetween there is a big world to get to know.

  • GordonD on 23/02/2025 - 17:09
    +2

    An Australian who thinks America is a better place to live going there? That's the way to improve both countries. Bye.

  • tessel on 23/02/2025 - 17:22
    +2

    Not sure why all the hate posts. OP raises some good points. What's wrong with moving to the USA to maximise earnings while still going? There definitely is better pay and a lot more opportunity. Yes, this comes with trade offs but you live once and this could be a very good experience for OP. Do it if you can.

    • dcool75 on 23/02/2025 - 18:27

      Thank you and thanks for the positivity :)

  • Blargman2001 on 23/02/2025 - 17:53
    +1

    Forgot to mention the attitude of New Yorkers. I've been told 'nothing in America is free' in a not friendly way a few times by the locals when demanding tips etc.

  • GoIdDigger on 23/02/2025 - 18:55

    You’ll get a lot more help on r/Ameristralia (Reddit) than you will here (not that the bar is high). All the best!

  • yamahamoto on 23/02/2025 - 19:16

    We are trying move to Munich to be closer to my wife’s family but I have not been able to find a job. My current job is very stable, more than decent pay so it’s a big decision.

  • MessyG on 23/02/2025 - 20:03

    Do it OP - as long as you don't have to renounce your Medicare card you'll be fine. Get that sweet US money and if you get sick, get out of there ASAP. New York will be a lot of fun. If you decide to have kids you will probably want to move home for the family support so factor that in too.

  • SuperMid on 23/02/2025 - 20:46

    My view on america changed completely when a colleague who grew up very wealthy in america (showed photos of his lambo's & being chauffeured in a limo) chose to leave that lifestyle and live in Australia. He said he would never go back. Dont let all the tv shows and movies make you think its a fantastic place.

  • dogboy on 23/02/2025 - 21:45

    This has to be a troll post. No one in their right mind would move to the US right now. That place is cooked. Have you considered just moving somewhere else that isn't Sydney?

    • belongsinforums on 23/02/2025 - 21:52

      i wouldnt do it but for 3x my pay id certainly consider it

  • s1Lence on 23/02/2025 - 22:23
    +1

    Please do, we need emigration right now so every little bit helps.

  • saltysalt on 23/02/2025 - 22:25

    If you have family on the east coast I'd say go for it! NYC is an amazing place to live and work if you don't mind doing more of the latter. The work opportunities simply don't compare and if you don't plan to have kids it's hard to beat. In terms of applying for jobs it can be hard for New Yorkers to take you seriously if you aren't living there. I'd suggest going on a holiday and try and line up some interviews.

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