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In Australia you can get that $20k by working minimum wage for a year. You just need some family to provide food and shelter for that year, which might be less
by quickthrower2 9y ago
In Australia you can get that $20k by working minimum wage for a year. You just need some family to provide food and shelter for that year, which might be less of an ask. Ramen & a tent would do the trick.
- Gatsky 9y agoAnd there is decent free healthcare. But nobody really starts companies here....
- quickthrower2 9y ago?? Of course people start comapnies. Of course property investment is super popular.
- Gatsky 9y agoI mean startups. The ecosystem is poor. The Atlassian guys said they would never have started in Australia given a second chance. I have also been told that Australian venture capitalists are utterly hopeless.
- lukevdp 9y agoAlso there is a government scheme where: A) you get fortnightly welfare payments B) formal training and a tafe certificate C) access to mentors and resources If you qualify for welfare and instead of looking for a job, you choose to start a business.