What to pack for migration?
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Sooner or later, I'll have to start packing for my big move to Aussieland!!
I'm a forward-planner, so I just wanna get some opinions and suggestions from those of you who have moved overseas, either for work or studies.
What did you wish you had packed in your luggage for the move? What did you regret not bringing along? What's available here that we take for granted, but is not available at all, or hard to find overseas?
Thanks in advance for your help!
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Did anyone pack stuff like 'hong yew' (medicated oil) or boh chai yun (those little brown pills packed in little plastic tubes for diarrhoea and indigestion)? :
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Yes I did when I was studying...Originally posted by Rhonda:Did anyone pack stuff like 'hong yew' (medicated oil) or boh chai yun (those little brown pills packed in little plastic tubes for diarrhoea and indigestion)? : -
don't pack too much Rhonda .... especially clothes .... you can get everything there anyways ....Originally posted by Rhonda:Sooner or later, I'll have to start packing for my big move to Aussieland!!
I'm a forward-planner, so I just wanna get some opinions and suggestions from those of you who have moved overseas, either for work or studies.
What did you wish you had packed in your luggage for the move? What did you regret not bringing along? What's available here that we take for granted, but is not available at all, or hard to find overseas?
Thanks in advance for your help!
I managed to dump everything i need into an 85litre backpack .... -
you might want to open this thread over at Singaporeans overseas too ...
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That will be called spamming.Originally posted by Fatum:you might want to open this thread over at Singaporeans overseas too ...
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*Gasp*Originally posted by sbst275:Yes I did when I was studying...
Sbst studied in Australia? -
Man, I'm somewhat a pack rat. It's going to be hard for me to dump or give away lotsa lotsa stuff.
But somehow, I think that's going to be inevitable. -
Originally posted by charlize:*Gasp*
Sbst studied in Australia?
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I'm actually thinking of renting a small personal storage space.
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Yea me too! My Mum had all sorts of medication packed for me but I never got to use most of them.Originally posted by Rhonda:Did anyone pack stuff like 'hong yew' (medicated oil) or boh chai yun (those little brown pills packed in little plastic tubes for diarrhoea and indigestion)? :
What I regret not bringing
More pictures of families and friends.
What I regret bringing
Winter wear. They are actually cheaper in Australia than they are in Singapore.
My CD collection. They are just collecting dust now and way too heavy to bring back.
Excessive amount of clothes. -
Wondering too... what's the cheapest way to send stuff over to Australia?
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book a container ? ...Originally posted by Rhonda:Wondering too... what's the cheapest way to send stuff over to Australia?
no i'm serious ... i know lots of expats who have to relocate back home or wherever simply book a whole shipping container and empty everything including the kitchen sink in ....... -
Originally posted by ^spidee^:
Hmm... actually, stuff like hong yew and boh chai yun, are they readily available in Australia?
Yea me too! My Mum had all sorts of medication packed for me but I never got to use most of them.
[b]What I regret not bringing
More pictures of families and friends.
What I regret bringing
Winter wear. They are actually cheaper in Australia than they are in Singapore.
My CD collection. They are just collecting dust now and way too heavy to bring back.
Excessive amount of clothes.
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I'm going to take more photos of my friends and family now that you mentioned it. I usually put the photos up online for easy access.
Noted about the winterwear. I've only got a couple of thermal underwear still in their original packaging because at one stage, I thought I'd be in the US in winter. Guess I'll purchase my winterwear in Australia now! Thanks! BTW, are they cheaper only during the off-season sales?
Clothes... hmm... will try to shave down the wardrobe. It shall be a good thing though - chu2 jiu4 bu4 xing1! (Clear the old, make way for the new!) Got excuse to shop!!
spidee, thanks for the info! -
Well, they're well-off or the container's a perk paid for by their employer, part of their relocation package.Originally posted by Fatum:book a container ? ...
no i'm serious ... i know lots of expats who have to relocate back home or wherever simply book a whole shipping container and empty everything including the kitchen sink in .......
Me, I'm stand-alone. Darnit... should've tried for the US where a few agencies DO provide relocation benefits of some sort. 
I heard that containers are like upwards of $3K! Besides, I don't think I wanna start a new life there with THAT much old 'baggage', excuse the pun!
Well, if I had the $$$, I would gladly book a container. -
Hmm... I think containers are only necessary if you have furniture and household stuff, right?
Otherwise, I think a crate would do. You pack your stuff up in boxes, and the shipping folks will crate it up for you. All your belongings in a crate! -
Oh man!!!
It just hit me... NO MORE monthly local mags!! No more 'Eat!' or 'Singapore Women's Weekly'!! No more Malaysian cooking mags and cookbooks!! -
I believe you can get them in Chinatown or any asian grocery.Originally posted by Rhonda:Hmm... actually, stuff like hong yew and boh chai yun, are they readily available in Australia?
I'm going to take more photos of my friends and family now that you mentioned it. I usually put the photos up online for easy access.
Noted about the winterwear. I've only got a couple of thermal underwear still in their original packaging because at one stage, I thought I'd be in the US in winter. Guess I'll purchase my winterwear in Australia now! Thanks! BTW, are they cheaper only during the off-season sales?
Clothes... hmm... will try to shave down the wardrobe. It shall be a good thing though - chu2 jiu4 bu4 xing1! (Clear the old, make way for the new!) Got excuse to shop!!
spidee, thanks for the info!
As for winterwear, yes, they should be cheaper during off-season. I'm not so sure cos I stupidly bought mine in S'pore.
Glad to be of help. I'm sure Lingos will have more to offer. -
as a missy u should noe wat kinda medicine to pack rite?
• a good laptop [u need to online once u touch down leh]!!
• tons of money!!! this will settle watever u "forgot" to bring.... -
Well, I wouldn't know what meds to pack because I wouldn't know what's readily available over there wor!Originally posted by tare:as a missy u should noe wat kinda medicine to pack rite?
• a good laptop [u need to online once u touch down leh]!!
• tons of money!!! this will settle watever u "forgot" to bring.... I wouldn't know what's available OTC at the pharmacies there because what's OTC here, may not be OTC there.
Besides, so far, what I mentioned are all chinese meds.
I think I won't be able to get online for quite a while after landing, because there would be more pressing stuff to settle first, like accommodation, setting up home, etc.
Heard from SL that Dell PC's are cheap there and also, their service is pretty good and reliable.
Tons of money? Cheh... if I have that in the first place, I wouldn't even put up this thread because I can rent an entire container to ship everything, and once I touch down, can just go on a grand shopping spree to buy whatever else is needed!
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here's what you should pack:
some clothes (give most of your clothes to the salvos.. travel light)
your certs and qualifications
a couple pairs of shoes (1 pair for each purpose)
vital medication for a month
that's it...
the rest is just extra load... -
have you been scouting for a job there Rhonda ? ... that would be your biggest worry eh .....
I dunno about Oz ... but you read about PhDs migrants driving cabs in toronto all the time .....
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hmmm
i am assuming you are planning to emigrate...
but since you are migrating ... which flock are you heading down south with ?
lol
sorry just messing with you
If you really plan on leaving SG for good.. i would suggest bring only essential personal things. furniture etc etc you can get it at your destination -
Excuse me, Fatum, I'm a Nurse.Originally posted by Fatum:have you been scouting for a job there Rhonda ? ... that would be your biggest worry eh .....
I dunno about Oz ... but you read about PhDs migrants driving cabs in toronto all the time ..... Haven't you heard, there's a worldwide demand for us.
I'll be leaving here with a job in hand. The question for me would be, 'Which job to select? Which hospital to work for?' and not 'Would I get a job?'
Sweeeeeeeet! Six years ago, I made a brave decision because I foresaw stuff that was going to happen when I was in my HR job... now, after putting in so much blood, sweat and tears, I'm going to reap the first fruits of my labour soon! Whoooooooppeeeeeee!!! -
I'm a-flocking with the 'White Angels' team!Originally posted by borgkilla:hmmm
i am assuming you are planning to emigrate...
but since you are migrating ... which flock are you heading down south with ?
lol
sorry just messing with you
If you really plan on leaving SG for good.. i would suggest bring only essential personal things. furniture etc etc you can get it at your destination
And yeah, leaving my furniture behind. Brand new start!