Why this French woman has given up on living in Australia after just three weeks
A TikToker and French expat looking for work in Australia has announced she’s moving to Bali while she continues to apply for jobs down under. The “overqualified” jobseeker known as Madeleine said that after three weeks in Melbourne, the cost of living is so expensive that she cannot afford to live there before finding a job. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: French expat who can’t afford to apply for jobs in Australia moves to Bali. Watch the latest News on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >> “It’s official, I’m giving up, I’m leaving Melbourne,” Madeleine said on TikTok. “I’m not someone who is ready to give up but I think I did my best.” The TikToker chalked up the move to the unaffordable cost of living, and relocated to Bali in mid-December where she will continue to apply for jobs in Australia. “Life is pretty expensive here if you don’t have a job,” she said. “So I can’t afford to live here.” Madeleine appeared to be baffled by the lack of employer responses, and cited her un...