China's mental journey of emigrating to Australia after 1980s.

Different from the early coolie immigrants and the older elite skilled immigrants and investment immigrants, China is now? The fourth wave of immigration? Is it based on knowledge, ability and vision? After 80? For the new forces. What unique perspective will the post-80s generation, once known as "new and new human beings", view immigrants? How will you review the impact of immigration on your life? Let's listen to a typical "post-80 s" girl and tell her mental journey of becoming a new immigrant. Look at the introduction of 86 below:

Immigration experience: Skilled immigrants to Adelaide, Australia in 2009.

Current occupation: translator and paralegal in a law firm in Adelaide, Australia.

Year of birth: 1985

A. Fate: Starting with foreign cartoons

The first translation job brings immigration opportunities.

If you ask me why I chose to emigrate, my original intention is probably because I have been passionate about foreign culture since I was a child.

I like watching foreign cartoons since I was a child, and I am very interested in what they say that I can't understand. When I was in primary school, I first learned that this language was called English. In order to understand what they were saying, I focused all my attention on English subjects, so that I chose English as my major later, and translation naturally became my first job.

When I was translating for a client, I happened to find that I met the requirements of skilled immigrants in Australia mentioned in the translation. In this way, I took the first step of immigration!

In 2008, I submitted my application for immigration. At that time, skilled immigrants in Australia had two main requirements for applicants: work experience should be consistent with their major; The IELTS score is up to standard. For me who loved English since I was a child, this is undoubtedly an opportunity to show my strength.

In September 2009, I officially received the approval email from the Australian Immigration Bureau, but the email asked me to land in Adelaide, Australia within two months, otherwise the approval may be delayed. I was both excited and helpless at that time. I am very excited that the approval came faster than expected; Unfortunately, I don't know Australia or Adelaide. Just two months. Is that enough for me to prepare?

B. landing: hesitation after a long flight

The exotic scenery outside the window makes me dizzy.

The day of departure is coming soon. I walked into the boarding gate with my big bag in my parents' eyes. At that time, I was most worried that the local classmates who had good online communication would not wait for me at the airport as scheduled. What should I do in that strange city if she doesn't come?

After the plane bumped for nearly 10 hours, I finally arrived in Adelaide.

The first time I walked out of the airport, I saw the blue sky, and every corner was green. The air is so fresh that people can't help but want to breathe more. At this moment, a girl with a sweet smile patted me on the shoulder: "Hello, you must be Shirley and I'm Katie." The girl whose smile matches her name perfectly is a China student whom I made an appointment to receive online.

Until then, the big stone in my heart was finally put down: people here are very trustworthy, and they came as promised, without paying any deposit or other fees, but only verbally agreed.

"Come with me, I'll take you home to put your luggage, and then I'll show you around after dinner." Candy smiled and said, "It's inconvenient to have no car here. You need to get a driver's license. " The scenery outside the window makes me dizzy. In my eyes, the small downtown Adelaide is also the same straight road, and there are really not many tall buildings in the whole city. I can't help wondering, there is still a little distance from the metropolis in my mind. Does this place really suit me?

C. change: from initiative to integration into slow life

Dressed casually, I prefer to go to the supermarket to find ingredients.

After Candy made me a little familiar with the city, I began to get used to it. At first, I thought it echoed the famous online saying that "the mountains, water and loneliness abroad are all good": there are no girlfriends and friends here, and almost all domestic entertainment activities can't be carried out here, which makes me very helpless.

Fortunately, shopping in Adelaide can kill time. Cosmetics here are generally more favorable than domestic prices, and there are a lot of gifts. Domestic "big names" can be bought here at "people-friendly prices". As for dressing up, I used to be at the forefront of fashion. When I returned to China for reunion, I was criticized for being so unkempt. I can't help it People in Adelaide are so laid-back. They pay attention to comfort rather than fashion. After a few years, I also do as the Romans do, like Adelaide, and I have several pairs of flip-flops at home.

As for living expenses, as long as you have a stable job, basic expenses are not a problem. I prefer cooking, so the supermarket has become my most frequent place. The supermarket here is very clean, the ingredients are neatly arranged in different categories, and the fish is deep-sea fish, which is difficult to buy in China. Gradually, under the patient explanation of the supermarket staff, I learned to distinguish the types of saltwater fish and how to buy the best parts.

Although the pace of life here is very slow, I have begun to enjoy the happiness brought by this slow life.

D. Rooting: going to work and doing homework in class.

Make up professional English and be competent as a paralegal.

In the library in Adelaide, volunteers teach English every day. There are many new immigrants like me here. Besides learning English, they can also make new friends.

I learned on the Internet that letters of recommendation are very important when looking for a job abroad, so at first I stayed in the library as a volunteer through the introduction of a volunteer friend: I could gain work experience and help others while learning English. Why not?

Two months later, I got my first job in Adelaide-working as a paralegal in a China law firm. This is very different from domestic translation work. When I first go to work, I often get caught off guard. When you answer the phone, you are often confused by the accent-Australia is full of immigrants from all over the world.

It turned out that I thought I had a high IELTS score and graduated from English major, so it shouldn't be a problem to work in the local area. But I was wrong. Legal work needs stricter professional English. So I chose to go to TAFE, a training institution similar to China, to study English and get the relevant qualification certificate. After three months of cramming study, I gradually began to understand and get used to various accents.

During that time, I was really tired. I work under great pressure during the day. I have to go to class at night and do my homework when I get home. I don't have enough time to rest every day. Sometimes I really want to give up, but after all, this is the way I choose, and I will get through it by biting my teeth!

Finally, with the appreciation of my boss, I survived the pressure and my confidence came back. It is also because of this job that I have more friends. Every weekend, the company will organize to go to the seaside to catch "PP" (clams), or pick strawberries and cherries. In entertainment, we get to know each other and let us take care of each other in a foreign country.

New mentality

"Live a Simple Life" in Adelaide

What I want most is no longer success.

As the days passed, my life in Adelaide became more comfortable.

Here, you think more about "life" than "survival": waiters from all walks of life will smile and answer questions patiently; Every bus driver will say hello to you; Australia is full of Chinese, who want to eat Chinese food and buy domestic things. China Street has everything. There is also a local Chinese forum to share experiences in shopping, renting a house, looking for a job and bartering things.

I remember once I got sick with a cold, and my colleague Mary taught me how to go to Australia to see a doctor, which helped me really understand the medical security in Australia. Here, seeing a doctor is basically free. When you go to the hospital, you can go to the clinic to find a family doctor first. After the diagnosis, you can go to a public hospital for examination and treatment according to the recommendation letter. In addition to more standardized triage of many patients, family doctors can better understand the physique of each patient and recommend medical treatment and appropriate medical methods. These are all included in the free medical security system.

At present, I think more about the growth and education of future children. In Australia, every child has an innocent smile on his face. I hope my children can grow up in such an innocent environment. At the same time, I also consider that in Adelaide, children can enjoy more complete educational benefits, and Chinese and western cultures can be more comprehensively combined in the future.

The only thing that worries me is that I can't live with my parents, but now I'm considering applying for a multiple-entry tourist visa for my parents for three to five years after learning from local immigrants.

The decision to emigrate not only changed my life, but also changed my mentality: I tried to be perfect as a "strong woman" in China, which I think was more or less infected by Adelaide's simplicity. What I want most is not success, but a stable job, a happy family and a plain and simple life.