Single Black American female in Sydney
聽 聽 聽This is really early but I'm thinking about moving to Sydney after I'm done with school in about three years. I'll be 24 by then and have my doctorate in Chiropractic. I want to use my degree there if possible. I was wondering how hard would it be for me to find a job and how are black Americans seen there? I hate to ask this question but sadly it is still racism over here in the U.S so I want to know what to expect. I hear people think all blacks are the stereotypical ones as seen on tv so I was a little worried about that. I'm also a christian who doesn't go to clubs or bars or anything in that nature but I do like to have fun. Would Sydney be a good fit for me? Also if so what is a good way to meet people? I'll be coming alone. Thanks for the feedback.
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Thank you,
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minimum wage is $20 per hour so if you take that into consideration, it will work out to be the same.... Plus we don't tip here, so that's a bonus...lol.. Don't lev fear stop you, explore the world. Get in touch when you come over and I will show u around!

Please visit immi.gov.au that has more information about the different visas are available to come to Australia. Since it looks like it will be about 3 yrs before you plan to go to Australia, what you see in the website will likely change in regards to the visa requirements. It seems to change often. In order to work in Australia, you must have a work visa.
The easiest one for people under 30 yrs old is called a working holiday visa (WHV). But this is only聽 available for some countries. However, this is only a temporary working visa up to a year. But you can only work for one employer no more than 6 months. Therefore, this WHV will allow you to work for two different employers.
Check out the organization in Australia that would apply to assess the skills of chiropractors. It is probably best that you have some work experience in your field after you graduate so that you would be more marketable to Australian companies that are in need of a chiropractors. If you are unable to sponsor yourself through the skilled migration program, the alternative is to get sponsored by a company in Australia.
Yes, it's true that they don't tip in Australia. However, I don't think it's quite true in the hotels with porters,etc. Just because I saw people giving tips and of course was obligated to do so.聽 I think it's mostly in restaurants and bars?聽 $20 may seem much but I wonder how much more would a person get with tips?聽 I guess it depends what type of establishment and if there are a lot of customers. To sort of compare prices to some extent. Think of those soft drinks from the vending machines. It's usually maybe $1.25 or $1.99 in the US. If you buy in Australia, that same size could be $4 depending where you buy it. Items might be more expensive since they likely have to import a lot of items from other countries.
I just wanted to post that minimum wage in Australia will be going up to $15.96/hour on the 1st of July 2012.聽 It is currently $15.51/hour.聽 聽
Also, I do tip in Australia, but ONLY if the service is good.
Regards,
Joe
Instead of having monthly bills, your bills will commonly be due weekly OR fortnightly (every two weeks).聽 If you were working full-time and making about minimum wage, and bringing home about $500 per week after tax is deducted, and you wanted to rent an apartment on your own (about $250-$450 per week) your life would be a bit of a struggle.聽
Everything you buy here costs more, but everyone here gets paid more, so it's not really an issue.聽 The cost of housing, however, is MUCH more expensive, even after you factor in that people get paid more.
Since you are not scheduled to graduate until 3 years from now. I wouldn't get worried too much about how much more expensive the housing is in Australia. It will likely not change in 3 years. I would say don't target getting minimum wage but to get a job as being a doctor which would be higher pay. I have no clue what the job market is for a chiropractor is in Australia. But it would probably be a good idea if you can get a 1-2 years of work experience in the US before you move and try to find a job in Australia. It will make you more marketable since most skilled migration visas require a specific time of work experience.
Check some Australian job websites such as mycareer.com.au and seek.com.au to see what the job market is for chiropractors in Australia and the avg pay they get depending on work experience.
D.Cstudent wrote:Thanks for the post. 15.96 is way more then 7.50 here in the U.S. Ill be a chiropractor so hopefully I can come over and practice. I just wish I knew how to go about trying to find a job there as a doctor. I noticed the housing market is fairly expensive. Is it a big deal there? It seems like I would struggle just trying to live there with the prices I've seen with buying a apartment.
Hi D.cstdudent
Dont worry about trying to find a job before you come to Australia,, there is so much work here in so many fields, chiropractor you would get a job easy, alot of bad backs over here for sure hehe, actually i recommend聽 coming here to work but relax and have a holiday and you will most deffinatley find a job when you want to when your here.
Rent is聽 very high here, but you can rent a room for 1 month at a cost of between 600-800 per month= 150-200 per week, plus bills food travel etc etc your probably talking about spending 400-500 dollars聽 per week , thats not holidaying lol your profession will most likely get you 30 dollars plus an hour ..
Feel free to ask any questions about Australia i will be happy to answer them
Cheer Eoin
I think you should do just great.I work in the Workers Compensation Industry.Rental is pretty expensive give me a call
0424693700.
Regards Damien
My email address is damienvanderwolf@yahoo.com.au
Warm Regards Damien
聽 聽 Firstly, anyone with health care qualifications, is in high demand in Sydney.Getting work will be no problem for you.
聽 聽 In response to your possible anxiety, regarding race, for example, where I live, is very multi-cultural, where people from : Vietnam, China, Korea, Lebanon,Egypt, Syria, Iraq, Somalia, Ethiopia,Sierra Leone, Senegal, Etriea,South Africa,Zimbawe, Italy, Greece, France, Spain, Portugal, Germany,England, Ireland, Scotland, Tongans, Samoans, Cook Islanders, New Zealanders,聽 and the Balkans, all seem to co-exist peacefully. The above listed nationalities are people that I know, the list obviously is far more extensive.
Currently, two out of every three Australians are not second generation. Australia, for the first half of the twentieth century, had a very rigid immigration policy, which was finally overturned in 1973 to make it illegal to deny immigration on racial grounds.
Is in most large cities of the world, various ethnic groups form enclaves in different locations throughout the greater city area. This happens in Sydney, where different ethnic groups settle. Australia has embraced multi culturalism, which has made it a very diverse country, in terms of cultures, religions etc.
Depending upon where in the States you come from, the pace of Sydney will be either fast or slow. There is substantial difference even between suburbs, so a lot depends on where you will live.
I would like to wish you the best for your future trip. I think you will be very welcome.
聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽Best Regards,
聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽Spindly
Suggested wage for a Chiropractor is usually $60-$80 for a first visit (session) thence $50 to $60 per session thereafter.聽 Medical standards in Australia are extremely high and you may need to check to see if your American qualifications are recognised here ... sometimes some overseas medical qualifications are not automatically accepted without doing a Bridging Course when you arrive.聽 I suggest you contact the Chiropractors Asscn of Australia to check this out.
Other than that, I don't think you will find the cost of living in Australia too high although rents are higher in the inner city areas of Sydney and Melbourne.聽 However, our wages here are much higher than in the UK and America so it balances out.聽 The great thing is that our quality of life (here in Australia) is unbeatable - enjoy!
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