What Would be Your No.1 Reason for Quitting the UK?

[OwlHoot]

Being picked as a permanent settler on Mars, seriously.

They won't just choose mega-fit ex-USAF types, as they did for the Apollo program.

For a start, most of the spacecraft and terrain vehicles will be automated and larger, and thus far less of a challenge to fly and occupy. Also, with the increased radiation hazard of much longer space trips, older people are actually better because it matters less if their DNA is clobbered by cosmic rays, and they are generally more laid back and mellow and hence there is less chance of friction and conflict.

Also, for obvious reasons, older people may be more suitable for a no-return trip.

But think of the kudos of having places named after one - OwlHoot City, OwlHoot Spaceport, etc

(Actually, if human populations don't decline naturally, I reckon one day volunteering for a one-way space trip will literally be the only alternative for most old timers to avoid being "terminated" to make room on Earth for the young.)

[Zero Liability]

Definitely HMRC's aggressive attack on small businesses for me. And the government's incessant tinkering attempts at grabbing as much tax as they can.

Just doesn't seem worth the stress any more.

That, and their persistent failure in reining spending and consequently borrowing and money printing.

[d000hg]

They don't feel like the govt are constantly trying to destroy them at every turn. They feel supported and appreciated.

I don't think you lot would fit in

[DimPrawn]

Definitely HMRC's aggressive attack on small businesses for me. And the government's incessant tinkering attempts at grabbing as much tax as they can.

Just doesn't seem worth the stress any more.

I know a few people who have emigrated to NZ and Australia, and yes, you have to work and yes you have to pay tax, but the lifestyle is so much more outdoor, relaxed and social. They don't feel like the govt are constantly trying to destroy them at every turn. They feel supported and appreciated.

[ChimpMaster]

Definitely HMRC's aggressive attack on small businesses for me. And the government's incessant tinkering attempts at grabbing as much tax as they can.

Just doesn't seem worth the stress any more.

[Gumbo Robot]

I lived and worked in Madrid as a BA between 2000-2006. I wouldn't move there again unless it was to retire.

All I'll say is that the grass always looks greener (or yellower and drier in Spain's case).

I did a couple of years there & thoroughly enjoyed it (not Madrid, though).

I like the people & I like the lifestyle. It's an easy place to function.

[d000hg]

I was a student in Newcastle. My memories are of it being very bleak windy. I'm guessing Edinburgh isn't much different.

It can be pretty windy - this time of year it typically is for some reason - but I wouldn't say bleak. But then I like wind and even a bit of rain lashing down - what I don't like is when it's dark all day and misty. We don't get much mist or fog though being a little further north the days are very short for the winter months. But that's just part of having seasons... spring through autumn were lovely this year.

Different strokes, but I don't think the UK weather is anywhere as near as bad as we make out except perhaps along the west coast where the gulf stream leads to a lot of rain and drizzle and fog

[Antman]

I was a student in Newcastle. My memories are of it being very bleak windy. I'm guessing Edinburgh isn't much different.

Realistically it would be Spain for me as it's the place with the most agreeable climate where there's also some chance of earning a living. Australia doesn't appeal - not that I've ever been there.

I lived and worked in Madrid as a BA between 2000-2006. I wouldn't move there again unless it was to retire.

All I'll say is that the grass always looks greener (or yellower and drier in Spain's case).

[DimPrawn]

I won't quit whatever

Someone has got to stay here and fund the LibLabCon dream.

[MicrosoftBob]

I won't quit whatever