Looking for the funny side in Australia's rental market was the key to Ting Lim's career

Born and raised in Singapore, comedian Ting Lim planned to be in Australia to study for just a year. Despite a crazy rental market and a steep learning curve, she fell in love with the landscape and culture of her new home. Ting and Suraj talk dodgy real estate agents, the impact of migration on cultural identity, and how sometimes a risk is worth taking.

Stand-up comedian Ting Lim came to Australia from Singapore to study. Credit: Monica Pronk

So when I came to Australia, I just really liked the balance. I feel like people here. There's this common knowledge that work is a means to an end. It's not your whole existence. I really like that, especially in Brisbane. So that's what made me want to stay here for longer.

Ting Lim

My First Year in Australia is hosted by comedian Suraj Kolarkar and produced by Danny Giles. Hear the stories of people who have found their feet in Australia, as they share their first impressions and the highs and lows of life in a new country.

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