It's a good point indeed. I don't live in a place such as that and the Australian lifestyle is, and has been, completely different which I suppose is where I'm coming from considering I was born and raised, and live, here.
It's quite sad though I think, the scenarios you mention, if people are in those situations - I'm glad I'm not. I'll never go to Shanghai, no desire to, and cities of 30 million plus are not my thing...but I can certainly understand the situations you suggest.
You ain't missing much lol. We've been trying to leave to the UK for a long time but... we just need that Shanghai money, cause we ain't gonna be getting it in the UK (but we will be more likely to pursue even an inkling of the life you describe here if we're lucky)
Yeah, I recall you saying you'd like our and back the UK, I hope it happens.
I can't even imagine what 30 million people would be like...or not having wide open spaces. I've travelled around the world and obviously to massive cities but big sky country is what I need and want.
Anyway, I hope you make it out...hell, if you've got skills Australia might have you. My ancestors were sent out here from the UK as convicts in the early 1800's, you won't have to come in chains, Qantas will bring you. Lol.
Hahaha, for sure it's tempting, as a 15-year long teacher I'm pretty sure there's some demand there and a better time zone for the wife to stay in touch with family. But I have cats which I think renders the whole thing functionally impossible - but maybe once they've peacefully faded away!
Loads of teaching jobs here, or so I'm told. The cost of living is high but a couple both with jobs can have a reasonable life.