Level 655, just unlocked Nigeria. Can't do anything there. Have to be 660 to do the first outbreak. So I guess just redo stuff in Australia??? Really??? Why the 5 level gap? I actually had to redo a lot in Australia anyhow just to get to the required levels to do the work. I would finish an outbreak and not be able to start the next. I think the level requirements need to be revisited.
I haven´t had that problem yet, but that´s because it usually takes me 5 levels or more to finish the last outbreak LOL! Maybe you put too much into energy. I do agree some jobs need a higher energy cost though.
Everyone has the same thing and I dont see it as a problem...I believe its a great help to you / it allows you to see whats coming and gives you time to adjust your gameplay if you so wish.