Vince Green Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 My friend Gordon has had a place in Ibiza for years but says he could never stand living there permanently. He's sure thats the mistake most Brits make. They sell up everything in UK and burn their bridges, most return back to Britain after a few years disillusioned, they call them boomerang brits. Pretty much the same thing happened with Aus. I knew loads of blokes who went in their 20s, it was the thing to do back then, but they all came back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 I would plum for France like this country but there is a hell of a lot more of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 I wouldn't leave. I'd like a bundle of money to buy a second home somewhere hot, no more than 3 hours away on a plane, set up a home office and leave in the middle of November and come back middle of April. The grass isn't greener but the sunshine is brighter. Who has had a crappy day when the sun is out and shining and the skies are blue. Snap out if it, it'll all get better when the sun comes out - we are all suffering from extended winter hibernation / SAD syndrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry flashman Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 I have a pretty much open offer of a job in Singapore, which does appeal; low tax, climate, travel, decent law and order. But I know I would miss the uk too much, friends, family, and all the little things you don't appreciate when you are here. Spent a few years abroad with the army and know what it is like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 I'd like to leave because I always like coming back to my friends, family and hobbies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 I wouldn't want to live anywhere else but I sure wish lots of other people would. I want my country back. Nuff sed. from Auntie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unapalomablanca Posted March 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 I wouldn't leave. I'd like a bundle of money to buy a second home somewhere hot, no more than 3 hours away on a plane, set up a home office and leave in the middle of November and come back middle of April. The grass isn't greener but the sunshine is brighter. Who has had a crappy day when the sun is out and shining and the skies are blue. Snap out if it, it'll all get better when the sun comes out - we are all suffering from extended winter hibernation / SAD syndrome. Wise words. Ok. well i could easily do the option you suggest, 6 months canaries, 6 months britain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castletyne Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Czech Republic would be my choice sick of this country now Too many things forced upon you cannot speak your mind anymore without a label being attached Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 i would leave, then come back a year later as a immigrant. think of the benefits--- no need to work free house free n.h.s. free money sky telly pub all day no money worries etc. joys of the u.k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 ive allways wanted to live in new zealand or oz.......funds pending. You're not planning on going before June I hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 (edited) Me. Can I have your wood? Edited cos you havnt got a wood, its Stubby Edited March 27, 2013 by shaun4860 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 I looked into BC in Canada but as I would be a government employee (teacher) I would have to speak FRENCH and English. I dont speak french. Now Im too old (to get in). Its not going to happen. It is a stunning country though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynny Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 I looked into BC in Canada but as I would be a government employee (teacher) I would have to speak FRENCH and English. I dont speak french. Now Im too old (to get in). Its not going to happen. It is a stunning country though. BC Canada, that's where I'd be off too given half a chance, Atb Flynny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnerbob Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 I'd like to go anywhere to escape the overcrowding of Britain. I'm finding 1000 people per square mile is becoming insupportable, and its going to get much much worse. If that counts as running away so be it, I couldn't care less what other people think. Not bothered about weather, the economy, lifestyle, language as long as there is space and ideally a chance to shoot. I should have married my ex and stayed in Australia when I had the chance, but I was young and foolish. Like many people I lack the money or the entry requirements, and increasingly the youth necessary to move to the usual places. But something will have to give soon. I'm with you Gimlet, why can't our goverment see that as an island we have a finite land mass with imutable borders, they keep cramming people in and down goes the quality of life. I am very lucky and go to France, Brittany frequently and the uncrowded space is a joy...I certainly notice it once back home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad68 Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 I would leave tomorrow if i had the means, i would rather go to a cold place than warm though as ive never been a sun worshipper. This country is in a pretty poor state to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz2202 Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 I would love to go but I just couldn't. I am born, bred and was once proud and hope to be again one day. Cut me in half and you will find at George's cross I am sure. I will be the last man standing here if I have to be, and if I am the it will be MY United Kingdom ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 yes, would love to but havnt the start up funds america or australia, somewere hunting with dogs isnt banned, were i can shoot and fish and not get looked down at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Scholl Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Come to America. You can pick from the wide selection of AR-15's at the local Wal-Mart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyD Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Come to America. You can pick from the wide selection of AR-15's at the local Wal-Mart. It's good to hear, that they have finally restocked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybucket Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 I would love to live in America, would move tomorrow if I had a secure (as possible) job to go to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheldon Cooper Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Wet to oz on a working visa for 12 month. Met an English girl lol now waiting for her Finnish uni so we can go back. When I was thinking about going a lot of older guys kept saying to me "wish that I had gone when I was your age. You can't do it when you get kids" .... I was like **** that get gone. Was the best thing I ever did. For people that say well its alonge way are just making excuses at the end of the day it's only 24 hours away. Any one thinking of doing it DO IT. Did loads of shooting on the 90000 acres that I was working on cant wait get back out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedark Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 The more 'news' I see or read, the more I want to leave. Think its now recognised as 'white flight' - sign me up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 (edited) My best mate from Teeside moved to Sydney coming up 3 years ago. They left the UK and moved to a shire of Sydney. (That's what they call the outskirts for those who 'claim' they want to go there). They earned between them £80k and lived in a beautiful Victorian terrace in yarm. (The house sold for £350k, approx £200k in their pocket to go). They both went with jobs. They now own a flat, 2 bedroom, 30 mins on the 'metro' out of Sydney centre, they earn approx £120k between them and they class there lifestyle as going down a slight notch compared to the UK, although house size wise, a lot smaller. Baz is a surfer, he went to the north east coast, regularly, he now lives a 20 min car drive from bondi beach, he's been about 10 times since they have been there due to work, they are happy but work significantly more hours then they did in the uk, baz 5 days a week, Em's on 6 days a week, they need to, to lead the life style they have chosen, I could go on and on and argue with the 'leavers ' who are desperate for another life, my mates are happy, will stay in oz, have questioned themselves and their decisions, but decided its the right thing to do as their only family they have anything to do with are out in oz. To the OZ/NZ/US leavers, have you worked the sums/lifestyle out? Or have you just had a holiday there and your heads in the clouds? Edit FACT - It is incredibly difficult to access guns in OZ even as a land owner. Edited March 27, 2013 by markm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogone Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Come to Canada. We have lots of room. Currently the jobs really crying for workers are the trades. Welders,carpenters, mechanics etc. Journyman wages seem to be about $ 32.00 hr, although certainly goes up to over 40 fro oilfield work. You could get sponsered immigration in a heartbeat as skilled farm labor. Doesn't pay as well but often comes with housing and other benefits. Buying a busines or investing $300,000.00 (lbs 120,000) will get you fast tracked in to the province of Saskatchewan. There are several british locals in my small 300 person town and nearby. One makes semi auto Sten guns for a living. Another was a school teacher. Truck driving is popular and good money but on the road. Our best import from the old country is my warbride neighbour ,Sylvia. She came to a farm next door in 46 from London. She had never been out of the city and laughs when she says she didn't know a chicken from a cow. Her husband was a bomber pilot and spent 2 years in a POW camp, he died many years ago. Sylvia is a very special person and we all love her. She only made it back to the old country once. She will leave a big hole in our hearts when she is gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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