1. Nasty racists
The existence of a racist population trumps all
other reasons to prove why Australia isn’t a place worth traveling to. They’re
present in abundance - right from the under qualified bimbo supervising the local
Priceline store, and the denigrating cashier at Coles to the sickeningly polite
HR person who showers you with unnecessary spite despite intending to turn you
down regardless. The only pleasant company tends to consist of thieving scum,
perverts or better yet, chatty sales personnel.
One would rather be well off studying in developing countries than
having to put up with shit from a bunch of degenerates.
2. Weather
Don’t even get me started on the
weather; it’s just as unpredictable and senseless as the inhabitants. I’d like
for an enormous tsunami to swallow the place whole, along with its racist
population. There’s little to no summer in
certain parts of the country. The climate comprises a perennial winter, with intermittently
depressing spells of rain and a weak sun; even in the cities. If you’re still
convinced that Australia is worth a visit, be prepared to transform into a walking
human weather vane for all to see. Better still, immerse yourself in your new
role and carry with you a spike-tipped umbrella to club the
racists with.
3. Not safe
Life in Australia is far from
ideal. The standard of living there
isn’t as high as a lot of other countries I’ve lived in. A vast majority of the
population still chooses to commit horrendously unspeakable crimes in the face
of unemployment (making their ancestors proud); citing job-stealing immigrants
as a reason for their plight. The culprit is in fact their arrogance and indiscipline,
coupled with a lack of drive/intellect and hence the inability to use the bountiful
incentives and resources provided to them, sometimes free of charge. Those with
criminal records are allowed to enroll in prepaid short-term courses, but prefer
to succumb to the temptations of drugs, booze, sex and fast food. In addition, the strongest of individuals tend to succumb to life-threatening respiratory illnesses such as asthma and a range of allergies as a result of the weird pollen/dust flying around. So, not only are the surroundings and criminal population deadly, the fauna is out to get you too.
4. Few natives left
If you’re planning on traveling with the sole
purpose of learning about Australia’s past and encountering
indigenous Australians, you’re hanging onto a sad illusion for the most part. The
natives have long been marginalized and almost eliminated from modern
Australian society. If that’s not disappointing enough, the remaining few live
in despicable conditions and are viewed upon as outsiders, in what was
originally their land by birthright. To this day, they complain of racial
attacks on their dwindling numbers and resulting high suicide rates among them.
5. Universities are not multicultural
Intelligence is taken for granted
in Australia; with unhealthy addictions to reality TV shows and quick buck schemes taking the
place of vital learning. Woe betide those who fall prey to the antics of Australian
university reps abroad, for the cultivated experts are brilliant at painting alluring images of
multicultural campuses with (seemingly) unlimited career opportunities dropping
out of the sky. False advertising on websites is the most popular bait used to
lure international students to overly priced courses that most Aussies
themselves cannot afford. All you’re
left with in the end, are uninspiring lecturers who glare
menacingly when asked for references, racist taunts from fellow nasties
and an empty savings account.
6. Poor healthcare
Contrary to what most Aussies
think, their Medicare system isn't all that. Medical professionals in Australia
are shitty at what they do, making you wonder how they were permitted to
specialize in their profession in the first place. I’ve known of a GP who
misdiagnosed a friend’s condition as a sinus problem. It turns out he nearly died of stroke three
days prior. No kidding. It really is that bad. Doctors in Australia try to
swindle you of atrocious amounts of cash on the pretext of conducting fancy tests, thereby succeeding in wasting your time with unnecessary appointments. If you do
decide to attend, you are offered meaningless advice and prescription pills that
fuck your body up, leaving you worse off than before. It doesn’t make a
difference which insurance plan you choose, doctors there are criminally
incompetent swindlers. Is it even surprising that they offer incentives for expensive
treatment?
7. No jobs
Immigrants that travel to Australia for work are exploited, ridiculed and
underpaid, while all the while being extracted of their savings. Whole cities in
Australia are kept afloat as a result of revenue coming in from overseas, which
the economically backward morons fail to understand. I’ve met a lot of them
abroad, taking up jobs that are not theirs to rightfully take, while spewing
hateful and ignorant remarks about races and cultures different to their own.
Australians are rarely nice to anyone, unless they’re selling you something or
paid to put on a pleasant facade. There, people of color are specifically
chosen to take up door knocking sales or retail part-time jobs, and are paid very
poorly if at all, based on certain shady criteria. This amount isn’t enough
reimbursement for transport costs, let alone living expenses. I’ve been
required to work for free and volunteer my time; while facing mistreatment on
several occasions. Housing is equally horrendous and the most affordable
suburbs tend to be rundown, cockroach-infested hellholes strewn with IV
needles, used condoms, animal/human excreta and urine splattered objects.
8. Everything is over priced
I’ve mentioned this a dozen times
already. I would advise against buying clothes and souvenirs, because they’re
most probably disposable made-in-China goods that are priced at triple the
actual rate. Aussies love their little op-shops, which basically stock and sell
second hand goods of low quality. These clothes just tend to dissipate into
thin air after just a few months of wear and tear. Similarly, beware of what you eat and where
you buy it from. Salmonella poisoning is prevalent and lurking where you least
expect it.
9. History
What can you possibly expect from
the notorious spawn of criminals that looted, raped, brutally tortured and alienated the
original settlers into a secluded corner of the country, but no longer want to
be held responsible for horrid repercussions from the past? Mind you, some of
them work hard to keep this cruel legacy alive till this very day, and indulge
in a lot of name calling and hate crimes against people from overseas with
backgrounds even remotely different from their own. Australians are not a
tolerant or friendly bunch of people, however much they might try to hide this vile
secret from the rest of the world.
10. Tourist attractions
Think twice before you feel
tempted to pay for visits to the zoos, museums and fairs. This is the sort of country
that makes you pay to feed its native birds. Failure to do so can land you with
a hefty fine. It’s not enough that you have to pay for transport and food to
visit these pretentious sites. There’s Hosier Lane located in Melbourne CBD
that’s known for its graffiti ‘masterpieces’. Upon getting there, you’re
welcomed by a hoard of homeless druggies, condoms and urine splattered walls. A
ride on the Melbourne Ferris wheel is $50 per person, with tickets for an Old
Melbourne Jail tour charged at $25 for a single adult. Oh, the irony of it all
- descendants of thieves and convicts, who’ve taken to charming gullible
tourists with promises of ghost sightings, amidst the backdrop of prison cells.
Tourist attractions all over the country have the same quality to them. They’re
all over hyped and elaborate money-making scams, designed to trick clueless and jet lagged tourists, into paying for something that isn’t worth a dime.
