Software engineerAdelaide, South Australia

The Australia guide I wish I'd had when I landed.

I'm Rashmi Ireshe. I moved from Sri Lanka, sent more than 700 applications before my first yes, and I'm now a software engineer at Qantas. This is everything that worked for finding a job, sorting my money and staying healthy, written down for whoever's next.

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Photo: running or climbing

Kilometre 11 of my first 12k

What are you working on?

Pick the problem in front of you right now. Each section starts with the one post I'd send a friend.

Career

Applications, cover letters, interviews and landing your first local job.

Money

Earn more, spend less, and invest the rest. Super, ETFs and bills.

Health

Running, climbing and fitting training around a full-time job.

Visa

Skilled visas in plain English, plus the explainer tool I'm building.

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Now, October 2026

Software engineer at Qantas
Training for a December half marathon
Investing in ETFs every pay
Finishing a skilled-visa explainer