To the outside world, Australia is the land of plenty. Laid-back people, picturesque beaches, blue skies — the world’s smallest continent has it all. However, this is for many Australians just the postcard stereotype many foreign visitors envision, one that Bari Weiss fell for in her Jan. 8 opinion piece headlined “Australians have more fun.” For people living here, life is not the constant indulgence in fun she portrays. Making ends meet here can be just as hard as in America.

If you are a temporary visitor, you may think Australia is the best place to live — universal healthcare, an overly generous welfare system, a decent education system — the country would be a great place to start a new life.