PODCAST INTERVIEW: What is it really like migrating to Australia in your 30s? In this honest and insightful conversation, Ana Asanovic shares the real experience behind relocating later in life—navigating a career change, job market realities, loneliness, and rebuilding from scratch. This episode dives into the emotional and professional challenges of starting over in a new country, and what people don’t always talk about when discussing migration. If you’re considering moving abroad or currently adjusting to life in Australia, this conversation offers clarity, reassurance, and practical insights.
This episode is a powerful reminder that career paths are rarely linear, and that finding the right advice, aligned values, and supportive community can shape not just your career but your overall experience of life in a new country. If you’re considering migrating, changing careers, or rebuilding your professional identity, this conversation offers both practical insight and reassurance that you’re not alone.
SBS NEWS: Ana speaks about migrant loneliness, storytelling for impact and connection, and shares her lived experience. The story aired on SBS on 7 August 2024.
Ana speaks on the topic “Are the doors open for professional migrants in Australia” for SBS Radio in Serbian, and provides advice for migrant women who have recently arrived to Australia. She reflects on her own migrant journey and cultural differences she still notices in her everyday life in Melbourne. The interview is in Serbian.
In this Undefeated Podcast episode, Ana shares what inspired “The Door”, how she coped with migrant loneliness and tips on finding work in Australia.
For upstart, La Trobe University’s news and media portal, Ana writes a feature on “Navigating the murky waters of internships – How do students undertaking internships protect themselves from exploitation?”
The article is based on research, personal experience, as well as multiple experiences of international students.
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