A sudden relocation to australia..a weeks notice..what would you do?

I would turn down the position, as my husband has an excellent position now. He has only 4 more years to retire with full retirement pay, so this would cost my family a lot of money. Last year, I was offered a position making more than twice the money I'm making right now and I turned it down, as it wasn't in Southern California. You didn't tell us if the person is married or single? Does the person have any children? Other issues to consider would your family be able to visit you or you visit them? I wouldn't accept a position, if my family won't be able to see me for three years. My family doesn't live in this area; however, I can get on an airplane and visit them easily. I don't know how easy it is to fly in and out of Australia. My family is military, so I can pack fast when its necessary, so having a short notice would not be a problem for me. We spent one year living out of boxes, as knew we were moving again. You mentioned college and I do think getting a second degree is important; however, if you really need the money and are the only person bringing in income, then you might have to wait to complete more schooling. I really would need more information, as what one of us should do is not the same as somebody else. We clearly don't have enough information to help the person you have mentioned. One more question for you now. How old is the person?

Hi Liranlgo, Wow, this is a tough one! An international move, especially to such a great place as Australia, could be truly life altering. There are many plusses to this scenario. There are also some pretty powerful disincentives. I don't think it's at all feasible to make an international relocation with one week's notice. Just a few things to consider: How would one sell or rent their home out with only a weeks notice? How would one get travel doc's, like a passport in such a short time frame. It generally takes six weeks to get a passport, let alone work doc's in the new country. It generally takes several weeks to get educational transcripts: the person's and their children's (if there are any children, that is). I could go on, and on. If it were me, I would seriously consider the move only if there was more time to prepare. If the "one week" was hard and fast, then I'd have to say "no". There was a time, many years ago when I was 'footloose and fancy free', and probably would have jumped on the offer. Of course, that was then, and this is now. Meaning, when I didn't own a home, and a whole house full of belongings, have non-work related commitments, familial obligations etc..., I would have been much more inclined to take the job offer. Sadly, I do not know how old you the person is, whether or not they have children, and their current national residency. I think the decision will ultimately depend on the persons age, marital & parental status, and their willingess to take risks. Three years isn't forever. But, those three years could have a fabulous life-long effect. I personally believe that immersion in a culture other than our own is both humbling and maturing. Whether or not it all goes smoothly, I still see the positives as outweighing the negatives ... for the right person: the adventurous spirit who is both strong and adaptable.

I think I would turn it down. First reason, my education is more important than this overseas position at this time in my life. Second reason, if my boss is only giving me a weeks notice then he is being very inconsiderate of my feelings and this is not enough time to make all the necesssary plans to make a big move like this. Third reason, my family, which is very important to me, I would not be able to leave feeling comfortable especially in such short notice. I would thank him for the opportunity but I would turn down the position.

A relocation of my job to a place like Australia will awesome as the place is nice and the salary will be much more than what i am earning.....because if u are relocated to a different place,most of the time either u are promoted of u get a salary hike...

Every steps there is always some good and bad. Evalute it. Disuss with you well wishes. decide. All the best.

Go ahead....all the best...

I think that is a decision only the person involved can make. Some factors to consider might be: 1) Vacation time--would they be able to come and visit their family and country at least once or twice a year? 2) Pay--are they getting reimbursed for moving expenses, maybe a raise or bonus for having to radically alter their life on short notice? 3) Job prospects--if they were to turn this down, could they find another good job in their own country? 4) education--would they lose a lot of money if they've already paid the tuition for this semester in the master's program? Is there a way they could continue their education in Australia maybe? Personally, I've always wanted to visit Australia, and it's only for three years, not forever, so I would probably go for it. But, again, there are all sorts of factors to consider. I wish your friend all the best in making this difficult decision.

I'll go ahead and take it. I assume wherever in Australia is OK. But it depends on where you are now, can you easily go back to your family whenever you need to? About the study, you can either do it later, or continue it in Australia, they have good universities down there as well.. For me, the challenging part of working in the new area, meeting new people is already exciting...