<blockquote class="Quote" rel="caratroti">Good morning,
I think there are several things I can tell you. I have lived in Canberra for over 6 years now and I really don't regret it, it is a very charming city.
May I ask what sector you work in? it's a pretty important decision to move to an unknown country.
If I can reassure you, people are very welcoming here, always happy to meet strangers and help them settle in. The streets are very clean, the city is peaceful with lots of green space and very beautiful.
As far as housing is concerned, I can advise you a few neighbourhoods, take a look on the internet when you have time: Redhill, Yarramula, Manuka, Deakin, Kingston and Barton. These are areas in high demand, with a large concentration of expatriates.
As far as Visas are concerned, I know that there has been some change this year for work visas so the best thing to do is to inform you directly at your embassy. Ask your company, they can help you.
You have a date set for your departure?
Do not hesitate to ask me for more information, it is with pleasure
Have a nice day
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First things first: thank you for your answer. Thank you too Williamsons.
Your description of the city is pretty reassuring 😉
I'll be working as an IT Manager for an Italian company.
Thanks for the areas recommendations. I'll have a look at it. Where do you live? I mean which one of the areas you recommended lol?
Yeah, I think my company will handle it for me, but it seems like I have to do part of the job myself. But you are right, maybe I'm better off asking directly to the embassy, for updated and accurate information.
Can't wait to get there, even though I'm not sure what I should expect.
As for my arrival there, I'm not sure yet... But I should arrive around late September/October.
I have no idea about how I should organize my arrival there, how I should move my stuff, etc. My company doesn't provide any assistance with it... How about you? How did you handle it?
Any tips would be appreciated 😃