RC45 Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Following clarksons article, I just wondered where you would go if you were to emigrate, and why? linky Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hezbear Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 Still researching mate, I've been considering it for a month or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majordisorder Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 I'd be off the USA, and here's why: 1) It's big, has pretty much every type of terrain and people you might want to meet. 2) It has seasons, I couldn't move somewhere without a difference between summer and winter. 3) You can get a nice big house, some land and a couple of SUVs and still have change out of £200k (if you're not in a popular city or California) 4) You can shoot a wide variety of guns 5) People are generally a whole lot more friendly than they are here. 6) When you go to a restuarant / shop you get "good service", or at least an acknowledgement that you're in the building and not ruining their day. 7) It's not crowded or over populated. 8) There's loads of stuff to do and places to see. 9) There's spring break I could go on, but I won't................ god I hate the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 The Alaska wilderness. Live off the land and hunt for my food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeh Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 I'd be off the USA, and here's why: I could go on, but I won't................ god I hate the UK. ****** off already, we are not stopping you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC45 Posted January 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 The Alaska wilderness. Live off the land and hunt for my food. Sounds nice, but I hate winter! Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie mac Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 I could never emigrate,i am 38, i have left Ireland 4 times in my life, i just couldn't hack it anywhere else, it is greatest country on earth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 been quite a few places, and i reckon it would be a toss up between germany or some of the baltic states (i loved latvia in jan 09) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majordisorder Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 ****** off already, we are not stopping you. Like I said, people are more friendly over there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookbones Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 finland or iceland.... love the mentality of the ppl tho im secretly hoping my mrs work takes us to japan if not there then some place you can legally defend your family/self/property without doing time for it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 I could never emigrate,i am 38, i have left Ireland 4 times in my life, i just couldn't hack it anywhere else, it is greatest country on earth Your prob rite Davie Mac. Can't imagine the GAA being too good over in Alaska. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignoel Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 (edited) and i bet the GAA would still like your cash even from alaska lol lol lol Edited January 12, 2010 by bignoel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 1. Boob Island Why? Well that's self explanatry. As for leaving the UK - classic grass is always greener syndrome. Every Country has its own problems and nowhere is perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troosers Too Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 Me - I'd prefer to get my own country, Great Britain, back from the spineless socialist urban elite, the unelected european beurocrats and the ambulance chasing lawyers that seem to have taken control over us. However, even if I can't have a revolution, I guess I'll just struggle on here and do my best. Britain is a beautiful country and, despite what you read in the papers, has some fantastic people living here. New Zealand & Canada both appeal - largely because they are so underpopulated but I'm too old & too stubborn to quit on this country Oh dear I really am turning into Victor Meldrew! Cheers TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendersons Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 I would go to slovakia (my partner is slovak) the people are friendly Iwould have a good standard of living there as my money would be worth more there,and they have a very low population density so still lots of forests open spaces and masses of good hunting. nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 Canada ZB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8landy Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 Me and OH looked into emigrating. Canada was top of our list, I have worked there in the past. But it is very rarely greener on the other side, dig deeper and when people get over the rose tints the truth come out that the world over most things are the same. But maybe that is our view as we are more than happy with our life in the Uk, maybe it is where we live (nice house, a bit of land etc) good jobs, and nice life style. Yes on my drive in today the weather was dark and damp, but think about this 37 Deg C at night in Melbourne the other day, remember it costs more to keep you cool than warm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windrush Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 As for leaving the UK - classic grass is always greener syndrome. Every Country has its own problems and nowhere is perfect. Agreed, and your own demons will accompany you wherever you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 As for leaving the UK - classic grass is always greener syndrome. Every Country has its own problems and nowhere is perfect. A lot of truth in that, I would like to know the statistics for failed emergrations, I bet they are quite high. My mate upped sticks and went to Oz with his family, they did all the reseach, spent plenty of time there beforehand etc etc. They lasted just over a year and came home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 CUBA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 A lot of truth in that, I would like to know the statistics for failed emergrations, I bet they are quite high.My mate upped sticks and went to Oz with his family, they did all the reseach, spent plenty of time there beforehand etc etc. They lasted just over a year and came home. Yes, I know a few who have come home from Oz, for various reasons. Definitely doesn't sound like it's all it's cracked up to be. Some of the reasons were quite interesting and sensible. Some were just the usual "homesick - missed the family" stuff. I'd go to Saaaaarfend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJN Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 In my line of business (banking software), I've been to many countries, and stayed long enough to garner some idea of the good and bad points of those countries (these include Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Liechenstien, Italy, USA, Mexico, Singapore, Malayasia, Portugal, Kuwait,and Saudia Arabia. Where would I emigrate to if I did want to bail out of the UK and didn't have to work for a living ..... Borneo (Sabah) sod the seasons I've had enough snow to see me through. Give me the warmth and a rain forest. M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 Not that it will ever happen but I'd go to Canada I think. It's a little bit calmer than America, reasonably free and the lifestyle looks to be good. The gun control is what I would consider just right too. I'm sure the **** will hit the fan here eventually though and we will be in need of a serious re-think of how things are done. I think human rights has got a lot to answer for. OK you and me need to have rights as it keeps things fair, but if I go and rape or murder someone I really can't see how those rights can still stand? You should either be inside the law, complying with how we work and with your rights, or outside it in every way. If you can't be a team player why should the team look after you? Whos interests would it be in? Certainly not ours, which is clear to see! If someone breaks into your house what's "reasonable force"? I say if there're removed from the building back to the street they were on when they should have just kept walking instead of stopping in my house then that's ok. If they're not dead what's the issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedark Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 I think I already have, or that's the impression I got last time I went shopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 Holland - Just can't do the hills these days...... Another reason for moving to America would be that you would instantly fit into the top ten percentile intelligence wise and they don't understand the phrase "Just a small portion please" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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