Preferences
Since I have some time before i have to leave for my lesson, i shall try to write some stuff here.
Ever since i came to Melbourne to study, many people in both Singapore and Australia have been shooting me this same question. Are you going to be staying in Australia for good? Do you prefer Melbourne or Singapore. From Singaporeans, the chinese, old friends in australia, old friends from singapore.
Both countries definitely have its pros and cons. And as they say Grass always seem greener on the other side. Some prefer the weather in melbourne but hey!! i don't think the weather is a good enough reason for leaving your home country. But ok lets start the pros & cons of down under......from my view.
Lets start with....the pros of Down under compared to Singapore.
Now the cons of down under
And some more....lazy to think. But as you can see, the pros of what australia over singapore has are only mostly the tangible stuff, not that money does not matter to me. I don't think i will ever leave my home just because of those reasons. Why stay in Singapore? You have your food, the coffee places that are open till late. And not forgetting those people that have been with me always, my loved ones, family members & friends.
And what would make me want to leave Singapore then? Unless i am looking for something new, maybe when i really want to live away from my famuily. Maybe when i want to get away from everything. Where there is there for me in Singapore, then maybe i will leave.
Ever since i came to Melbourne to study, many people in both Singapore and Australia have been shooting me this same question. Are you going to be staying in Australia for good? Do you prefer Melbourne or Singapore. From Singaporeans, the chinese, old friends in australia, old friends from singapore.
Both countries definitely have its pros and cons. And as they say Grass always seem greener on the other side. Some prefer the weather in melbourne but hey!! i don't think the weather is a good enough reason for leaving your home country. But ok lets start the pros & cons of down under......from my view.
Lets start with....the pros of Down under compared to Singapore.
- Cheaper Cars
- Cheaper houses
- Golf is cheaper definitely!
- A more relaxed pace of life(applies to some people only. Some may prefer the hustle bustle of singapore)
- More liberal society
Now the cons of down under
- Lets face it. There will always be some cases of prejudice against the immigrants
- Higher cost of living(may not equal to higher standard)
- Higher tax
- Shops closes early
- Lousy public transport(it can be another topic by itself)
And some more....lazy to think. But as you can see, the pros of what australia over singapore has are only mostly the tangible stuff, not that money does not matter to me. I don't think i will ever leave my home just because of those reasons. Why stay in Singapore? You have your food, the coffee places that are open till late. And not forgetting those people that have been with me always, my loved ones, family members & friends.
And what would make me want to leave Singapore then? Unless i am looking for something new, maybe when i really want to live away from my famuily. Maybe when i want to get away from everything. Where there is there for me in Singapore, then maybe i will leave.
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