Finally It's time to leave the UK

[d000hg]

But lots is quite backward. Their view was to think of it as the UK 50 years ago. That level of infrastructure and technology.

Again, what's the catch

[edison]

I've worked in several European countries and been lucky to travel a lot in most parts of the world and for all of its faults, IMHO the UK is a decent country to live in (weather aside.)

Of all the countries I've visited, only three have really been on my radar to move to. Loved NZ, it almost felt more English than England but it was 15 years behind. I wasn't a big fan of Australia, the number of shall we say, very uncouth people, I met was off putting, never mind some worrying levels of racism.

I'm debating becoming a part time teleworker in 7-8 years and if so, my preferred destination is Asia and probably Thailand. I would live out there for 3-6 months a year.

[OwlHoot]

Rockall is nice.

Bit small though. Jan Mayen island north of Iceland is just right.

On Google maps: Google Maps

[Lance]

Why can'y you go to Switzerland on account of Brexit? It isn't in the EU.

But it is in Schengen. Therefore people from plague island can’t go there.

[GhostofTarbera]

After the government's handling of covid, IR35 changes in April and Brexit, the penny has finally dropped and I'm looking at an exit strategy.

I may continue to work in the UK market but living in the UK is becoming extremely untenable.

My options right now:
- Switzerland: Thanks to brexit we can't go there right now for a contract but I'm hoping this changes in the next few months as there is demand for highly qualified professionals in my area of work.
- Dubai: Set myself up there, pay corp tax here and zero income tax in Dubai. Sure I'll have to pay for medical insurance and other services but with NHS waiting lists does it even matter?

Can't think of any other options at present?

Digitas?


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[AtW]

The ways things go you can just stay put for a bit and there won’t be UK anymore.

Pre-emptively move closer to border with Scotland and you’ll make a killing in the future with an “import/export” type of business...

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

Can't help on the advice front but if you need help moving to speed up the process we'd be happy to help.

Please do send details :-)

[BrilloPad]

Not exactly the world's fastest thinker.

A bit like a Jewish chap thinking in 1948 "you know I think it's time to leave Germany, things aren't that great"

Good you compare the UK to Germany in 1948. Heading for mega growth.

[Scoobos]

If only we had the war damage and the government financial backing geared towards "full employment" being the golden ticket and not "maximising GDP" . GDP means sod all to most of us, even us here, the 5% . We've absolutely nothing to gain from GDP increases.

[AtW]

Can't think of any other options at present?

Why won't you go to Russia since you like it so much?

They've got flat rate 13% income tax.

Just don't take any jobs that involve the Embassy