IT job struggle in Australia on expiring visa — what are our options?
My husband is struggling to find an IT job in Australia and we honestly don’t know what to do anymore.
We got married hoping to build a future together here. We had dreams of settling down, creating stability, and finally starting our life properly. But things have become incredibly difficult. His working visa will expire soon, and despite trying constantly, he still hasn’t been able to secure an IT role.
He’s working extremely hard and doing odd jobs just to survive, but financially it’s not enough to support both of us long term. We’re also currently in a long-distance marriage because of all this, and it’s emotionally exhausting. Watching someone you love work so hard and still feel stuck is heartbreaking.
Going back to our home country is not an option for personal reasons, so we’re trying to think realistically about what we can do from here.
Has anyone been through something similar in Australia’s current job market? Especially in tech/IT on a temporary visa? What options did you consider when things felt impossible? Career changes? Regional pathways? Further study? Networking approaches that actually helped?
We’re just trying to hold on and make smart decisions before time runs out.