england is depressing and full of chavs
But we live to achieve in the UK, not to enjoy good food and wine. This is middle class hatred of the white working class, pure and simple. Hi Cory. I guess Einstein was right after all..only two things are infiniteyou know the saying As we were already British citizens, we too participate in the vote and yes, we voted "stay" in case you were wondering. Not all immigrants and migrants are equal in their eyes. Any economist will tell you that. No school for my kids.. All too expensive. Think why that is. The UK didn't. No life. 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 ). The people are very filthy, rarely bathe nor brush their teeth. Schools are over crowded NHS at breaking point, road traffic down south mostly at a stand still and violent crime on the rise. 'Avant-garde fashion and full of chavs' - Lincolnshire described in vicious online write-ups. Thanks for sharing. Well, England has gotten less safe because of the mass invasion of fighting age males from overpopulated Muslim countries. There are so many digital nomad jobs so you don't need to live in London anymore. 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. Meanwhile, Brexit 2 years on from your article and as you know, is just soul destroying for so many reasons. I'm from England but I moved to Iceland a year ago. 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. I always strive to do better. Thanks to the withdrawal agreement my degree is worth less in the EU compare to what it used to be. It's always one to take the blame. It is no wonder people feel miserable. Learn more. [2][7] The word "chavvy" has existed since at least the 19th century; lexicographer Eric Partridge mentions it in his 1950 dictionary of slang and unconventional English, giving its date of origin as c. Also, if Brexit is such a good idea, why not let Northern Ireland secede and let Scotland have its independence? I'm so sorry you've felt victimised by negative attitudes, it's never acceptable to be anti 'other'. I'm going to start by saying that it wasn't always like this. 02/05/2012 12:25pm BST. The UK welcomed 625,000 immigrants to the last year, even after Brexit, and more than any other EU nation. Or at least it was before the Brexit idea, but more on this a later in this article. Then in work I'm working with a bunch of northern white guys who all wanted that to happen. Then she moves back because Theres no place like Home !! But no one wants to live in Scotland! Not for Muslims it isn't. I found it. 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've lived in 6 different countries, and in my opinion, the UK offer the worst quality of life. I wrote an article about a similar topic a month ago. I still had responsibilities, I still had bad days but it was all worth it. You know why? Maybe we didn't find our space in the South. When I first came to the country, I said to my British friend. Please don't be afraid of the UK! My Portuguese friend said the Portuguese just want to live in the beach, but the Brits try to be something more than they are. Reread if you didn't get it the first time. Such an interesting perspective. Trust me, live as a black person in Italy or Greece, or a Muslim in Colombia or Argentina for a while and you will really understand racism. I have come to realise that home is where the heart is, and it really does not matter where one lives if they are happy there. We thought we needed to give them some respect and have decided to trademark our sweets. Dude, seriously, you're really shooting yourself in the foot here. -Weather- No comments needed here. It makes me so sad to see where we have ended up. 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. We live in a gorgeous house with good insulation, stunning views, great friends, good food fit for human consumption and are surrounded by lovely people who accept and appreciate other cultures. Just read her response to Hector to read what a superior and condescending attitude she has. Chilling by the pool exploring the hotel's cultural hotspots? You can rent a PO box for your business and move it there. I grew up in the 80s and 90s, with my formative years being surrounded by garage and house music, multiculturalism, brilliant Saturday night TV, and the Notting Hill carnival. I propose that you go and visit the UK for 1-2 weeks before you decide to commit and move there. Most working Brits are counting the days to retirement and escape from this violent slum. Perhaps! I was bummed I didn't get to see as much of the UK as I had hoped! But most of all your pathetic comment is the type of bitter weasly crap typical of someone who is a real coward, and a disgusting affront to those who lost their lives in WWI and WWII, in the former many being just 16-18 years old, barely knowing what they were going into, before being torn to shreds for their country. Then millions on renegotiating deals with countries who don't need the UK. I absolutely agree that the only good thing about the UK is Scotland. Whether we're talking about comparatively deprived areas such as Jaywick, which one resident memorably described as 'like a Brazilian favela' or a posher market town such as Torquay - a town where, according to one disenchanted local "chavs . We are at the stage of "Where to now?" The internet was flooded with articles about where should the Brits move now that the Brexit happened. Going south helps, but the salaries are way too low to afford it too often. Am I wrong? This is sad. So although Britain has a limited amount of dishes, it comes with a great variety of ingredients. Please do not come back. But there are a damnsight more British born citizens abusing the system in the same way. Before the big crash in 2008 I felt a sort of charm about the UK that was such a huge part of my identity. I learnt Pubjabi to chat to my new neighbours and Mandarin to talk to the Chinese students living nearby. Enjoy: Thank you for posting this. Try to own more than one property in many countries and you will really feel the heat from the taxman. For more than a year we are still trying to find our home. chav definition: 1. an insulting word for someone, usually a young person, whose way of dressing, speaking, and. The perception is Britain 'easy' - do what you want, whatevers. Make it like in the past, the author says that the past was better. I moved to London 6 months ago from another wealthy Western European country, in search of better work opportunities, to further my career and basically to build a life. Nonetheless, the dark side usually has cookies :), I can imagine you want to escape the rain. The people there are immensely proud of their long history and are well aware of what is going on in Europe. Biased review - well yeah, I mean it is my site. The level of racism in Continental European football matches for example is shocking. I moved away from the UK last year too, for similar reasons. The term is used to describe an anti-social lower-class youth dressed in sportswear. But it's problem is it deals with that with 'abacus economics' of just letting anyone in, mostly unskilled and low-paid. Very nice post! I say we invest more into the NHS and social welfare. Oooh believe me! They are more racist Im afraid, albeit in a passive way. I say we bring fibre internet across the country and we create better infrastructure. My living abroad was more a lesson for personal growth than it was for achieving happiness. Bigoted and biased review based on the views of an immigrant who has disgracefully described most British people as being racist simply because they do not like the organisation called the EU. I'm British. Have you considered leaving Europe and heading to places like Australia and New Zealand? Vote for the party that helps people, understands and values human rights. I know many foreigners who are happy in the UK and live well. It's a quid pro quo, no? May I wish you both all the very best with your trip. It feels like the majority of the population hate being alive, and the infamous make-do and stiff-upper-lip attitude gets to me. First I want to express my appreciation. This isn't really a new thing. Stories of betrayal. The South East of England is *bursting*. my heart is there , my heart is here .. What might come as a shock is that I even loved the weather! But hey, thanks for stopping by to say hi. I saw one the other day, people said, "It's an acronym, 'chav', from 'council house and violent'"well, no, it isn't, that was made up in recent times. And finally, let me make something perfectly clear. UK is a wonderful country and the best country in the world for people looking for a better life, I live in usa and is not easy here is a tough country but because we are British things are easier for us that is the honest truth but is tough country. Say anything uncomfortable, let's scream 'racist.' I gracefully think they are blinded by some terrible political campaign and inability to see the bigger picture. Those are the people who will wonder how come that people voted Brexit? The most heartbreaking part is the attitude towards immigrants which Britain seems to have adopted. The Indian gentleman who gave up his citizenship to serve the Queen and the country forgets the hatred and racism in his own land of origin, where color of skin is a passport to success. Politics aside, I hope it gets better here, but I dont see it happening anytime soon. Really it is a daily sadness that I experience when I wake up and I think I don't recognise my country any more. Since we are talking about culture, I must touch base on the food. Let's see what food Bucharest is known for - hmmm, stuffed cabbage, Ciorba de burta (tripe soup) and roasted eggplant salad. And everything was perfect. View history. Its a hard working and ambitious country, which is not for everyone. Plus I wouldn't want to negate your experience anyway. I've contemplated getting a car dozens of times but it always turns out more expensive than not owning one. And what about the human rights of Tommy Robinson, jailed in media secrecy without due process. Seriously, who compared the UK with Romania? Cory, just out of interest, have you experienced much racism where you are living now? Why were you searching for topics related to moving away from the UK? The only thing stopping me getting a one way ticket to literally anywhere is that I cant afford it. Tolerant please don't make me laugh. 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. One other thing I learnt is where can you go in the world where you will not be the victim of racism because of your name or your origins? Also the people respect all the transit rules, in England the streets are very neater, on the contrary in Chile they`re full of traffic and disorder. "Chav is an utterly misunderstood term. This is a wonderful piece. The weather part had me laughing with how much I identified with it. Im working class under a Tory government. I explain a bit more about why I want to move away here: http://www.anestingnomad.com/2016/07/i-want-to-emigrate-to-australia.html/ and the good news that I am (visa willing) about to move is here: http://www.anestingnomad.com/2016/12/my-big-news-is.html/. Think carefully. Loved my time in London (finished my law studies in Univ too), but i guess i have to depart and start looking to bigger gateway. 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. Perhaps, instead of crying into your beer over a past that only ever existed between the pages of the Daily Mail, you might instead seek to learn a little something about current technology. Yes, Nicola Sturgeon's Scotland wants more immigrants. If there has been racist attempts, they were not obvious. She has visited hundreds of destinations and has lived in 7 different countries. I am not a young person but to find work in Canada is miserably difficult unless you live in a major City. It sucks that you can't wear a dress unless you go on holiday. I also witnessed a significant rise in social tension, not to mention all the things you refer to, such as, very poor housing, extortionate prices and a general lowering living standards across the board. It is people like you, with no allegiance or true connection with the UK, in other words pure economic migrants, nothing more, that are bring this country to its knees and have made it an awful place to live. Sadly, children and teens are already seeing England and the English for what they really are, and so to the rest of the world. Nicer weather, a little more affordable than London, and here I feel home (although I'm not from here originally). 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). Good luck with your new adventure - it sounds like you've got a lot to look forward to! Whilst change is always hard and my parents went through a lot to.come to the uk at least in the 50s it was controlled immigration. We contribute more to the country than many others. You insult our country and our people. The difference here is that a small number of bigoted people are using racist rhetoric to manipulate the masses. "Hey, yo," opens one frequently used sound clip on TikTok, "chav check.". My degree is in law and I have little experience in any commercial field. We just made positive gains as a society in how we viewed foreigners role within our society and gradually people became less extreme. The question is why is the UK so expensive including the impossibility for a young graduate to get a mortgage for a flat in London? In general, the climate here is very mild and comfortable, no hurricanes, droughts or deep freezes. Brexit will force the country to develop the regions and become less dependent on London, which in turn will reduce the pressure on housing in the South-East. We gave more money in international aid to poor countries than the all the EU combined and only second in the world after the US, and yet people still complain we are mean spirited and vote us at the lowest in Eurovision Britain is a beacon for generosity and immigrants. Racist and a bigot for stating that YOUR COUNTRY has a massive issue with foreigners and xenophobia (and especially Eastern European ones). Now foreigners or people of colour get beaten up again and regularly so for being who they are. Oh, and I don't know what 'self-sufficant' is - perhaps you were trying to say 'self-sufficient'? The great things about Britain, are the sheer amount of bright minds this country had during its history. I do hope you visit the UK. The enchanting cottage, you're right, is not cosy at all when humidity and rain are constant. I could not understand how you could be surrounded by millions of people yet feel so lonely. Dear Sarah, New Zealand truly is a wonderful place. 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