Christian O’Connell

Christian O'Connell was the soundtrack to my morning commute to work.

I'd get in my car on dark winter mornings at 5:45 am and switch to Absolute Radio to catch the first part of the OC's show.

Christian doesn't go into depth about the day-to-day differences between living in Australia compared to the UK.

However, his story of wanting a new challenge resonates with me, and I think it will with like-minded Brits wanting something more.

Migration Status: Migrated

Christian O’Connell has made the move from the UK to Australia! As such they can speak from experience and are therefore a resource with great authority.

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Half the World Away Resource Rating!

6 out of 10

Christian O’Connell moving to Australia was a bit of an eyebrow-raiser for me at the time when he decided to make the move. He was a super successful breakfast radio DJ in the UK, and seemed like he had it all.

It’s easy to assume things about a person from the outside looking in. However, I find the bravery it must have taken to leave all that success behind and give it a go on the other side of the world very inspiring.

I hope I get to listen to an O’Connell breakfast show with a coffee again some time in the future.

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