When Maximo decided to move to Australia at the age of 23, he thought he would only be there for a few months, but what was supposed to be a temporary stay turned into almost three years away from Spain. at that time, Worked in places you never imagined And he met people who accompanied him on an adventure that, after turning 26, he would leave behind when he returned home, recognizing that he had come back as a very different person.
The young man shared his experience on his TikTok account (@maximobilbao). There he explains how his life has changed during this time, and confirms that the person who left at 23 is not the same person who returned at 26, but unfortunately not everyone had a good time. Maximo also speaks Difficulty living so far from home And what it means is to adapt to completely new situations. As he explained, the experience taught him three basic concepts: trusting yourself more, making mistakes and starting from scratch on more than one occasion.
Returning to Spain after three years in Australia was a personal decision
While many people decide to emigrate in search of better work opportunities, Maximo maintains that his return does not respond to any obligation: “I am not returning because I have to return, I come back because I want to“, as he explained in his video. In addition, he also admitted that he feels it’s time to start another phase and that this is one of his main lessons, as he now discovers what he wants to do with his life after being away for almost five years.
His experience coincides with a time of change for those seeking to work in Australia. In August 2026, the Australian government temporarily suspended new applications for work and holiday visas for citizens of several countries, including Spain. However, applications for Spaniards have reopened, according to official immigration data, and the program remains in place Annual quota of 3,400 first visas for Spain.
Maximo, for his part, now faces his return to discover what awaits him. El Español reports about the young man, who believes that these three years have helped him to know himself better and to decide what he wants to do from now on. For him, returning home does not mean taking a step back, but starting another step with what he learned in Australia.
Picture | maximobilbao (TikTok)
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