Darren O'Hare worked as a paramedic for the Scottish Ambulance Service in the Forth Valley area for 10 years, but has since moved to Australia with his family
A Scottish paramedic has swapped the NHS for a new life in Australia, where he now enjoys playing the bagpipes on the beach beside his spacious four-bedroom home and earns significantly more in what he describes as a "happier" work setting.
His salary, excluding overtime, jumped from approximately £48,000 in Scotland to AUD 109,000 despite taking a step down from a managerial position to a "bottom level" paramedic role in Perth. "I don't like bad mouthing Scotland and I'm fiercely proud of the Scottish but a major thing for me is opening my blinds and seeing some bright, sunny skies, it lifts your mood," Darren said.
Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. In 2022, a colleague's tip-off about St John Ambulance Western Australia's search for international candidates saw their aspirations "reignited". While their house sale back in the UK is still pending, they're renting a spacious four-bedroom, two-bathroom property that boasts a large backyard and theatre room near the beach.
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