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US Immigrant looking for advice (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
submitted 5 months ago by mjsaber@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/newzealand@lemmy.nz
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Hi, apologies if this isn't allowed. I'm a US citizen looking to move to NZ. I have all the technical stuff taken care of, just waiting on my documents to be processed and approved.

Basically I am looking for groups I can reach out to to help me get build a social group, and hear what others think about different areas of the country. I am LGBTQ, so it seems like Auckland or Wellington will be my best bet. If I'm in a big city, I would prefer not to have a car.

I'm a nurse, and it looks like salaries are good but not great (between 70-90k/year is what I seem to be finding).

Is this reasonable? Is NZ easy to settle into? Any other expats that can offer advice? Am I going to be broke all the time (I also have a cat I am bringing unless I am physically unable to)?

I did some research prior to applying, but I find more and more opposing views on where the country is headed. I guess I am just looking for some folks that had a similar situation to see how it worked out for them. I had a fair bit of options in where I could go, but the culture in New Zealand just seemed like the best fit. Thanks for taking the time to read or reply.

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[–] mjsaber@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

This is the second time I've heard Australia is the better option for nursing. Any reason for this? I went with New Zealand because the climate and culture seemed more my speed, but that won't matter much if I can't find a job.

[–] Venator@lemmy.nz 4 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

You'll be able to find a job, but the hours and pay are better for nurses in Australia than in NZ. The current government is busy doing a lot of austerity at the moment, so all the hospitals are understaffed, underpay and demand crazy hours(the previous government weren't doing a great job either, but current one is way worse).