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When people talk about moving abroad, they talk about:
- Dollar income
- Clean streets
- Better government
- Stable electricity
What they don’t talk about…
Is the first 90 days.
And the first 90 days can either break you or build you.
Let’s talk about the reality.
🛬 Week 1–2: The Excitement Phase
You land in Australia.
Maybe in Sydney.
Maybe Melbourne.
Maybe Brisbane.
Everything looks organized. Calm. Structured.
You’re converting prices in your head:
“$10… that’s like how much in naira again?”
You’re excited. Hopeful. Optimistic.
But reality slowly starts tapping your shoulder.
🏠 Week 3–4: The Accommodation Shock
Rent is not a joke.
You may:
- Share apartment with strangers
- Stay far from the city
- Struggle with bond + advance payment
- Compete with 20 other applicants for one room
In Nigeria, once you have money, you can secure a place easily.
In Australia? You need:
- Proof of income
- References
- Rental history
And as a newcomer, you have none.
Nobody warns you properly about this.
💼 Month 2: The Job Search Reality
You thought:
“I have experience. I’ll get a job immediately.”
But you quickly discover:
- Australian employers value “local experience”
- Your CV format might be wrong
- Networking matters more than you think
Some Nigerians swallow their pride and take casual jobs first:
- Cleaning
- Warehousing
- Kitchen hand
- Support work
It’s not failure.
It’s strategy.
The goal is stability first. Career upgrade next.
💔 The Emotional Side Nobody Talks About
This is the hardest part.
You miss:
- Your family
- Your friends
- Nigerian food
- The noise
- The familiarity
There are days you’ll question your decision.
Especially when bills start landing in your inbox.
But here’s what many Nigerians later say:
“The struggle here feels different.”
Because when you work, you see progress.
You see structure.
You see reward.
📈 Month 3: The Turning Point
Around 60–90 days, something shifts.
You:
- Understand the system better
- Improve your CV
- Start earning consistently
- Build connections
- Feel less lost
Confidence replaces confusion.
The country that felt strange begins to feel manageable.
Not easy.
Manageable.
🎯 The Real Lesson
Australia is not a miracle.
It’s a system.
If you:
- Plan properly
- Save strategically
- Manage expectations
- Stay mentally strong
The first 90 days will not destroy you.
They will prepare you.
Final Words for Xpino’s Readers
If you’re planning to move, don’t just prepare financially.
Prepare mentally.
The first 3 months are not about enjoyment.
They are about adjustment.
And adjustment is temporary.
Growth is long-term.
