In the UK John once had to do a 19.5-hour shift. He now earns £60k a year in a force with twice as many staff
A policeman has moved his entire family to Australia for work - and love it so much they don't even plan to return to the UK for a holiday. John MacDonald, 35, worked for Staffordshire police for nine years before taking a leap - and moving to Australia.
"Not only is it tiring but it affects your family life - I was missing things at home that I shouldn't have because I was at work. My wife and I always said if the opportunity came up to move to Australia or New Zealand, we would. He recalled once being on duty for 19.5 hours straight to cover staff shortages. John said he'd also often end up working alone which "made for a lonely experience" as well as being "potentially dangerous."
Police Constable John started his new role with Western Australia Police on September 25 - and within two weeks had concluded they'd made the right call. He said: "Staffing here is double what it is in the UK so there are less long shifts and more people to share the workload.
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