Five years ago, I left the NHS in the UK and moved to Australia to work as a doctor. You’ve probably seen plenty of “moving to Australia” first-impressions videos… but what’s life really like five years on?

In this episode of The Life Lab, I share the honest truth about my journey as a UK doctor in Australia: the lifestyle, the work, the money, the challenges, and whether I’d still make the move today. Expect a no-BS pros and cons list, comparisons to the NHS, and what I’ve learned about designing a life that actually fits.

👉 Thinking about moving to Australia as a doctor? This is what you need to know.

Timestamps
00:10 intro
00:42 expectation vs reality
03:54 work, pay, hours & culture as a doctor
07:27 pros vs cons
09:09 who should do it?

This is Ep. 19/40 of The Life Lab - I’m back to medicine after a year off, experimenting with how to balance work, health, and freedom.
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