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Dear Cory, I think this is the most precious article on living in a country on the entire Internet. We were fantasising about walking on a beach somewhere and eating fresh fruits. Everyone did something about it. It was a strange experience. Some of these guys were around in the 80's and were punks back then (the non racist kind). But I can assure you, we love our life in the North and we are seriously considering going further up, to Scotland. They still believe in the purity of Japanese blood and parents discourage mixed marriage. This is a wonderful piece. I must also take a moment to express my gratitude towards your concern for my wellbeing. British values Yes, I disagree with Brexit, but that is the nature of democracy. It has been the sheer scale of.people that have come and changed the original culture and landscape of the working world in the uk. We need more people such as yourself, who realise that indeed, the UK needs immigrants to keep certain parts of the country afloat. I used to feel safe in the UK, but for a while now, I am afraid to go around at night. I voted to Remain but even I know the EU has undermined democracy. [28] Writer Owen Jones also criticised the use of the term in his book Chavs: The Demonization of the Working Class. Politicians are liars (we've been promised more money for academia and the NHS). You feel that just because you have "spotted dick" you have better cuisine than Eastern Europeans? Honestly though, what do we have to do and who do we have to vote for to get these unwanted immigrants and their allies the hell out of our land? I cannot tell you if Romania is better, or the UK, or any other country for that matter. I could NEVER find work here. It's not all political jibber jabber lies, it's equations and facts! Overcrowded and filling rapidly with alien cultures hostile to their host. It's fab that you can learn so much because we have open borders. But obviously you're biased because you're an immigrant so you're never gonna understand me. At least in comparison to other European countries. This post is so timely for us - we're currently approaching the end of our two year contract and are trying to decide whether we move on from Abu Dhabi to travel relatively long-term or whether we commit to another year. You will struggle to find even 5, because this country purely relies on selling services rather than impacting products and innovative results. They married Chinese wives or Chinese husbands and now they have to take them out of their very reserved culture and environment to adapt to something new all because the foreigner doesn't like living in China anymore? A person making an average salary probably doesn't work in an expensive area and the other way around. Thank you Cory for expressing your experience in the UK. If that happened in the UK, there would be an international outcry. Ive lived here all my life, 40 years. You find people studying geography, english literature, philosophy and human sciences way more than any other country! It would be good if we could connect and talk. I identify as immigrant as I'm British Naturalised and recently returned home from spending most of the last decade living overseas in Asia-Pac (Australia and Singapore). The UK didn't. Good luck with your new adventure - it sounds like you've got a lot to look forward to! Always. I cannot afford to stay here. Because I promise you are! English culture is a thing, it has been for centuries, changing with time, adapting to new ways of life. Since we are freelancers and we are location independent, we realised there are better places more suitable for our current lifestyle. It's beautiful that your kids can go to Hungary and learn the language, or visit Romania and learn how to cook traditional meals. I will go further and suggest there is a lot of naivety amongst younger generations around the world. I have even found happiness in giving up my life as the career city girl for a stay at home mom and have never been happier. I know many foreigners who are happy in the UK and live well. Home is where your heart is. There are new ideas on the market all the time, and inventors are trying hard to come up with ideas on how to push the UK further. Nicer weather, a little more affordable than London, and here I feel home (although I'm not from here originally). I have a diploma in counter terrorism policy. You'll find that these places are a run down, uncared for mess many thanks to previous govenments who actually ignore the North and instead focus only on London. Having lived abroad for so long, we've learnt a lot of things about ourselves, other countries and the UK. Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and lots of National Trust locations for wonderful days out. Our last update reflects that we chose to move back to the UK. I grew up in the countryside and fell more and more in love with my country with every passing year. I think it needs more historical perspective though. 3) Live somewhere else where you can actually LIVE and not simply EXIST. I cannot find decent veggies and fruit that do not cost a fortune most times. It seems like you're a fighter and I get that because you will still fight for a better life ; even if it means moving back to the UK ! Or notice that Spain anaisd other places are full of Brit expats.Should people bully them too? - Houses- I have seen bigger matchboxes. Ive been to India, and well to be honest its also a shithole to quote you! [32] Lauren Socha, the actress who portrays Kelly, has described the character as being "a bit chavvy". Anyway, I hope you come back. If everyone (irrespective of their country, race, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, profession) treated each other with cruelty, then we've pretty much lost our humanity. [1] ". The appalling racism, the hateful attitudes to foreigners, how difficult it is to find a (permanent, full-time) job, the unjust visa system - all of it is so difficult. The Euro was a huge mistake. just told me that I will never be English (nor I would like to be). The weather is better but their governments are destroying both. I do believe though that what is happening in the Uk is happening all over the world (in terms of the standard or quality of life ). Would you see a non-ethnic Chinese being the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the CCP in China? His family is super conservative (they voted leave) and it's quite surprising to see how people are close-minded and so patriotic. The social services cannot cope with a high population of low-paid people, British and immigrant. Me and my wife have lived in many places around the UK, going up the property ladder, creating a small property portfolio, opening businesses and going up also the corporate ladder. We have a long way to go before we can live in a borderless world, where are all welcome anywhere and everywhere. To further reassure myself that my English level was adequate enough for me to get a job, I went to University and took a language exam. How's that logical? great article, summarises all I ended up thinking about the UK four years after moving here. less than in any other country in Europe. Are you feeling excited about moving around a bit more? Can you even have produce GROWING without sunshine? Think carefully. Not likely to anyway. From my experience the world has a habit of reminding people about the best things in the UK. They want working age people who can contribute to their economy and integrate into their society. As time went by, things started to change a little. Safety: the UK has one of the lowest homicide rates in the entire world The global peace index is NOT a good representation of safety, it takes a lot of other factors into account, for instance, the fact that the UK has atomic bombs and most other countries don't. my visa expires in few weeks (and will get 2 years extension) and i have decided to make a move to EU country on long term residency visa (probably Portugal or Germany), i absolutely felt gutted to see the direction of things going on, wondering what would be the outcome of this Brexit uncertainty. I learnt Pubjabi to chat to my new neighbours and Mandarin to talk to the Chinese students living nearby. I know it's unusual for you to grasp that. Us British have enough problems with American and Russ. [21] The writer John Harris argued along similar lines in a 2007 article in The Guardian. I do hope you move to Barcelona soon! Mass immigration destroys societies, creates division and problems, immigration of few people and more controlled, where only the best can become English is what UK has to do. As you know, I am a foodie as I wrote about magical street food in Tokyo or the French cuisine in Nice. London is unaffordable because everyone and their dog wants to be here. Iceland is meant to be a very expensive place to live but in Reykjavik I worked 30 hours a week in a minimum wage job, payed my rent, bills, transport and food and still had more than half of my wages left over! Now living in Egypt is not without its problems but look at these prices: Cinema: 2, Restaurant: 5, Cultural Events: many are free, Internal travel: very cheap along with accommodation, gas and electricity being much cheaper than the UK or the EU and dont forget the Red Sea for a holiday. There are so many wonderful things about Britain! We have been in the UK for almost 3 years now and even bought a house, but we never truly felt welcome. I tried all sorts of clubs and activities but the sense of community that I longed for was just never there. I asked for proof to see what I spelt wrong and on how many occasions. I found it. Rent prices are high, and when you add utilities, the internet, council tax and all the rest, you end up with most of your salary gone. I've been trying to move to the UK for years but as an "immigrant" from the US, the Tier2 visa rules have prevented me from doing so. I cant afford anything! I might be back to UK to visit Stratford but not sure when, and I hope the situation will get much better during my return trip. 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As a small island, the UK has and always will be expensive, but this is the same as all other developed small islands, Iceland, Bahamas, Singapore, New Zealand etc. Excellent read! There are many wonderful things that I love about the British culture and I am glad that I spent a chunk of my childhood there, but there are also many aspects that repel me and that I even find quite appalling. I respect your opinion. I am treated like a stellar class citizen. :). I personally think that is more noble. Immigrants are the people who are willing to give up their rights, liberties and cultures, in order to work for the sake of your government, your country, your society and your benefits. Lovely. Romania is a beautiful country. Although we need more motorways, there are well-maintained roads in the country. Dear Emma, I am glad you found your way in the world. Such an interesting perspective. Of course, as a foreigner, I understood my limitations, yet spelling was never a major issue. Countries like Japan are very friendly to tourists of course, but they would never let foreigners rise to a high level in politics or business. Stories of betrayal. I left a big piece of my heart in Australia. Newbiggin is a small fishing village in Northumberland North East, crawling with dressing gown wearing teenage mums, underage smokers and drinkers, and loud rowdy locals! Dear Renee, you can't please everyone. Please do not come back. Please read again . This didn't stop me, though, I persevered until I got accepted. I love nature and feel now that I am always inside wasting my life away. Thanks for this article, but I'd like to add my experience to counterbalance a bit. Adulthood showed me the REAL England. As an American who used to live in Scotland, I 100% agree with you about the weather and prices (ouch with the pound/dollar!). For the uninitiated, 'chav' is a (often derogatory) term for those young people who typically dress in tracksuit. [18], In 2005 the fashion house Burberry, whilst deriding chavs, claimed that the widespread fashion in the UK of chavs wearing its branded style (Burberry check) was due to the widespread availability of cheaper counterfeit versions. There are two sides to the British culture. The UK blames, as you said, hard-working Poles, Romanians, and now the whole EU. What I always find hard to believe is how humans fail to learn from previous mistakes. Lots of things cost the same in Canadian dollars here that they do in pounds in the UK! Bravo to your writing skills! No life. Senility is an ugly condition. The person states,,with no doubt ,, that the vast majority of the people in the UK are racist ! The weather was so humid and I barely see the sunshine. 2) Generate positive cash flows Learn more. I guess the point of my comment is that I just wanted to tell you that you should have NEVER been treated the way you were here and I know that there is a massive percentage of brits that would agree. Am I wrong? To my mind, Britain is the biggest dump in Europe. It's very hard to leave! Australia has its problems but at least its normal there. This is one of the oldest political strategies. Happy you brought in some of the more sensitive economic and political reasons, as well, Thank you, Melissa. The UK gets judged to a higher standard than other countries because of our history. Rain makes this country green heaven, which is ideal for keeping those beautiful rolling hills everyone loves. It was about all the things I don't understand about England. It's about the people and the attitude. Staines has been summed up by one resident as "a dead-end dump full of mindless chavs and old people". This is sad. I chose to live in Manchester for University but lived for 6 years in Bristol. If I would move, it would be to Barcelona. For Eastern Europeans, the UK is the worst place in the world after Italy and maybe also France and Spain, This article is a good article, and basically expresses many truths of English society, I am glad that even you as an immigrant have noticed. I didnt complain, I didnt dwell, I always gave out positive energy. I've lived in 6 different countries, and in my opinion, the UK offer the worst quality of life. We know their views, arguments are thoughts are expired. And it was because of these bright minds that I chose to become British too. If there has been racist attempts, they were not obvious. Thank you for addressing that question bravely, truthfully and directly and may you and your partner have lots of luck and joy in finding your place in this world. As an ex-Londoner now living in Sydney, I can definitely relate to a lot of this - particularly rental prices in London. Hi Wendy, thank you for your comment. London has more recognised international communities than New York. I am so glad I left that world. We love you! It always rains. I still remember, I was in the exam rooms in University and would imagine that I am in a special exam room in Hogwarts. It.has been sad to see the decline of the uk. people do it. We are all different and I hope that what didn't work for me, will be excellent for you. This means that if you have a car, you can get pretty much anywhere around the UK. Thank you. why assume Philip de Bose is French? There are a lot of pros and cons when it comes to living in the UK and for the sake of objectivity, I would like to tackle all points in this article. I expected common decency, nice people, reasonable food , good housing, trustworthy politics and decent weather. im sorry you and your husband had to go through what you did and now I see it (albeit from a different angle) how bad this country can be to people who are deemed different. Switzerland recently voted to restrict Islamic mosques. Hope you guys are doing great in Portugal. Things have changed so much here. AHEAD of Sweden, Germany or Japan. They're not uneducated, racist or anything else that the left or the pro EU lot think which is very closed mided (In my view) if they've come to that conclusion. To think that we have regressed so much as a society is an eternal sadness. Who knows. I felt I was just paying for a handed off degree (and I was in supposedly one of the top unis). Yet, almost 9 Million (!) "[19], A BBC TV documentary suggested that chav culture is an evolution of previous working-class youth subcultures associated with particular commercial clothing styles, such as mods, skinheads, and casuals. The largest group of expats now globally are probably professional Indians, to the UK or other countries. "Chav" may have its origins in the Romani word "chavi", meaning "child". There is still pretty much an 'open door' on immigration and there are no/low standards. Since Thatcher, weve moved away from this, making education a major financial burden in a marked departure from the policies of other, more far-sighted Northern countries. On describing those who use the word, the society stated that "we all know their old serviette/napkin, lounge/living room, settee/sofa tricks. That level of institutionalised class violence and prejudice is not something I want to be associated with. Both Toronto and Vancouver are my favorite Canadian cities, and the road trip from Alberta to BC is very beautiful. The UK welcomed 625,000 immigrants to the last year, even after Brexit, and more than any other EU nation. I am glad you have found a place in Germany where you feel welcomed and integrated. I loved reading this post. You chose to live in Manchester one of the wettest and coldest parts of the UK - and yet most of Europe is colder than Manchester for most of the year. I think most people in London are quite lonely but they are so convinced London is the best city in the world that they choose to ignore it..I could not understand why in such a city use of the internet was so popular for both dating and making friends. I love how this article is so well structured. Lets forget the Europeans for a minute , delusional Brits think as an Indian I must find the UK to be a paradise but I absolutely HATE it. Not to say travel in the UK was so expensive, not to mention living there. I find it comic you mention Elon Musk aiding Trump because Musk is an immigrant who IS born in Pretoria, South Africa who grew up in Canada (again, not America) and THEN came to America. The funny thing is we have recently moved to London (it's been 6 months) and we don't seem to be happy at all. I'm beginning to feel incredibly out of place and more at home when I'm on my own whether I've locked myself up in a room at my parents, or traveling solo around the world. Furthermore, I respect the people who in my mind, made Britain awesome (Like Mick Jagger, David Attenborough or Maggie Smith). Mass immigration or controlled immigration will not change the way a Briton chooses whether to invite a foreigner for a cup of tea or shepherd's pie. Then millions on renegotiating deals with countries who don't need the UK. What an informative post! I got approached by a Greek man who had a PHD and wanted to try and find ways to use it in a commercial context and he wanted to work for us for free to get some experience. Same for BritainI left the UK because I wanted a better life for myself. I am very sorry to hear about your experience in the UK, but it has become all too common these days. As a Labour supporter with some Lib Dem views, I cannot reason with the Brexit idea no matter what. But there are a damnsight more British born citizens abusing the system in the same way. Even though I think the political climate in Scotland is slightly different than in England - especially in Glasgow, where we live - there is no denying that the overall situation sucks. Im working class under a Tory government. Eu membership is brilliant for immigrants like her who get immediate access to all the UK facilities, including the NHS and benefits. Sorry I'm late to the party, but I'll post anyway. Britain is the best example of what it's like to have a split personality. How is it fairer for a British national to claim free education, free social care, free medical from Spain but is not ok to offer the same to another who wants to make a life for themselves in the UK? This town is by far, one of the worst places to be in the whole of Northumberland. The governments have decided to further cut budgets for education, science and academics. Every other day Im in a ball on my bathroom floor wishing I didnt have to do it all again tomorrow. Please bear in mind that these prices are without internet, food, transportation, clothes, personal care or any sort of entertainment. This was a great read and it made me think a lot. The only thing stopping me getting a one way ticket to literally anywhere is that I cant afford it. I have faced racism almost everyday including in my jobs. I really appreciate your explanation and I am truly glad to hear an argument from the other side of the debate. Stay safe! I too admired the great minds that had achieved many great (and terrible) things around the world in our history and wanted to emulate the elements of the "British Gentleman". But its like I've always maintained since the vote happened is that lots of people voted Brexit for many complex reasons. What a disgusting attitude. So, I can fully understand your decision to move away. It's merely a route to (SE) England. Your candour proves me wrong about you racist, poor, thick bits. Britain is the binge-drinking capital of Europe, with 12 per cent of the population admitting they have up to ten drinks in a single night out. As a Brit, I can say that most of what you say is true. I do not recognise this country anymore. Furthermore, fun fact, but did you know the UK is the third-safest country to drive? My partner whom I love much doesn't seem to understand this. [22] The widespread use of the "chav" stereotype has been criticised. Dear awesome British people out there. I dont think British food even begins to compare, and I actually like some British food. [33] The Times has referred to the character as "[a] chavvish girl",[34] and the character has been said to possess a "chav accent". In this groundbreaking investigation, Owen Jones . Trust me, live as a black person in Italy or Greece, a Muslim in Colombia or Argentina, or a Jew in the Middle East for a while and you will really understand racism. In 2013 linguist David Crystal said on BBC Learning English: People talk about "chav behaviour" or "chav insults" and that sort of thing. It has good food, great climate, culture, sea,.. and it's nog too far from "Home". Our education system definitely needs an upgrade so British people stop being so ignorant about our history. Think why that is. Then throughout the 00's until present day the fascist tabloids managed take away what we had gained. Finally to the author, you praise Tony Benn who was a staunch socialist. Whether you do OK or not, in the long run, is very much open to debate. Imagine not having power for your computer. The one that had the vote or the ones that didnt get the chance? Plus I wouldn't want to negate your experience anyway. After 7 years we would like to move somewhere else. Since we are talking about culture, I must touch base on the food. It makes me laugh that immigrants come over and then complain about high cost of housing and transport. Because I think its going to be quite a negative one and to be honest that we have had our time in the premiere league and unfortunately we relegated out selves with an own goal, in classic British style! It gets to you when you need to ride your bike home whilst getting wet to the bones. Dear Cory, But this is something new. British people love Italy. Why were you searching for topics related to moving away from the UK? Im not alone. In the British television series Misfits, the character of Kelly Bailey is presented as a stereotypical chav. What has made this country an awful place to live is intolerant arseholes like you who are too uneducated to embrace what different nationalities and viewpoints have to offer. It is nice to hear some positive stories. Accommodation: yeah, pretty expensive to be fair :). Ive come across your blog and found it heartbreaking that youve been made to feel this way in great Britain. I grew up in the 1980s and had real racist abuse (P*** word etc).However, for every racist, there was *always* 4-5 kids, adults etc berating them and defending me. Good luck and raise your children somewhere away from violent xenophobic thugs ( and thats just the tory party). [11], It has also been suggested that the term is derived from the name of the town of Chatham, in Kent, but the Oxford English Dictionary thinks this is "probably a later rationalization". Make it like in the past, the author says that the past was better. I wish you good luck. I have been unable to find work in my field because they don't know what to do with my qualifications ('You need a UK qualification'), and the algorithm ber-usage in this country is insane. [31] The BBC comedy series Little Britain features the character Vicky Pollard (portrayed by Matt Lucas), a parody of a teenage female chav. 02/05/2012 12:25pm BST. Watching my home country fall apart from afar is so embarrassing and upsetting. I definitely feel you on this, although maybe not to the extent that you do as I am an American who lives in Prague and has lived in Wales and France. Reread if you didn't get it the first time. I have been to over 85 countries, so I have some context. Its a hard working and ambitious country, which is not for everyone. But there's always hope. Thank you for your message. Dream! I was getting a little agitated reading the political part of this post as it puts anyone who voted brexit into one racist/moronic box. Try to set up the equivalent of a Ltd. company in Spain, Portugal, Italy, France and you are getting into a storm of bureucracy and taxes. Its all about perspective I guess. Hey! I believe not only the UK, but the European continent is suffering from a shortage of work and opportunities and this is increasing people's negative attitudes towards immigrants, which are arriving seeking opportunities that simply aren't there. If Britain has one problem is that it strives to be so much more than it should. [3] In Canada, in the province of British Columbia they're known as "Surrey jacks". I had the idea that the UK would be a paradise for me, and I would be able to continue my professional career over there, in London, to be specific. Very nice post! The UK is such a trash country, the only reason people used to speak highly of it was because of how powerful the GBP is. I'm not surprised at all that you're leaving the UK! Hi Cory. Its not credible to suggest El Salvador is safer than the US. According to CWJobs the average salary for Professional jobs in London is 52,500. No democratic decision is bad, only a lack of democracy is bad. You can live in a place like Bristol for example, where the cost of living is much more affordable, thus enabling you to have a decent life in the UK. The thing is all the time that was just beneath the surface. Hi Kaylene, I can't wait to read more about your solo adventures. The 'British dream' (without the country cottage bit). The term is used to describe an anti-social lower-class youth dressed in sportswear. When you get ill on your travels, take a British penicillin. I am originally from the UK, but have been living in Australia for the past 4 years and have been debating whether to make the move back to the UK due to wanting to be near family. The 52% of those who voted to leave the EU, did so as the EU is a dictatorship that hates free enterprise and anyone who wants to individually succeed - the EU wants total control of everyone inculding those who run small to medium sized businesses. I do hope you get to leave and start living the dream in a cheaper country in Europe. Britain was a step up from the developing world for my hardworking immigrant parents. Its beautiful countryside and theres good aspects to living here .. but the country sucks the life out of you eventually and you end up feeling grey and worn out just like the weather. 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