If it is any consolation you'll find that everyone everywhere feels that about their country. When you move to a new country there is usually a "honeymoon" period, particularly where you're relieved to leave your problems behind you. But once you've lived in a few different countries, you find out they're all going to the dogs and everyone wants to leave and start a new life somewhere. In fact Britain isn't doing too bad. But hey lets face it if we didn't think like that, the human race would be an endangered species confined to the savanna in Africa.
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Originally posted by Moscow MuleJust move to mid-Wales.Comment
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Originally posted by portsevenI keep trying to talk the Mrs into moving to Canada, though she is still reluctant because of family.
Canada is the place to be at the moment, esp Alberta with all the Oil they have just found in the sand. They have a sensible health service and house prices are better than here (you get more for your money).
And the weather is not that bad, sure they have fecking cold winters, you just need to prepare for that, but the summers can get pretty hot too.
And in summer you get mosquitos...yay!
But...there is much more space and its a much more open society with very little of the ethnic issues which abound here.
I do miss it. But then there's winter and high taxes and crappy roads and lousy shopping and expensive flights anywhere.McCoy: "Medical men are trained in logic."
Spock: "Trained? Judging from you, I would have guessed it was trial and error."Comment
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Originally posted by portsevenToo bloody right, she seems to think that she will never see her parents again, despite the fact that you can get cheap flights to Canada nowadays and communication is a world away from what it used to be.
Even a couple of years stint out there would be nice. Now and then I have a look at mls.ca just to toruture myself with the houses you can get for the money.
Tough choice that one...Comment
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"fecking" cold winters are a serious p*** in the ar**.
I live in Germany and Switzerland and I find it too cold sometimes in Winter. Brushing the snow off the car, day after day, really gets irritating.I'm alright JackComment
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Originally posted by BlasterBatesIf it is any consolation you'll find that everyone everywhere feels that about their country. When you move to a new country there is usually a "honeymoon" period, particularly where you're relieved to leave your problems behind you. But once you've lived in a few different countries, you find out they're all going to the dogs and everyone wants to leave and start a new life somewhere. In fact Britain isn't doing too bad. But hey lets face it if we didn't think like that, the human race would be an endangered species confined to the savanna in Africa.
Better idea maybe to go for the positive experience rather than an escape.
Bit ironic that a forum that debates immigrants ad-nauseum has so many people prepared to become 'bloody immigrants' (make no mistake - that is how you would be considered by some of the locals wherever you go!)Comment
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Originally posted by zeitghostSign on for the Colony Worlds....Comment
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Originally posted by zeitghostDamn.
Am I that transparent?Comment
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Originally posted by RantorBit ironic that a forum that debates immigrants ad-nauseum has so many people prepared to become 'bloody immigrants' (make no mistake - that is how you would be considered by some of the locals wherever you go!)
It comes as a shock to many when they have to pay for health care and their kid’s education too. It makes you realise why so many want to come here.
A thick skin and deep pockets are required.Drivel is my specialityComment
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Surely the best place to go is India, since you speak their language already (English) and they have your job there waiting for you?Comment
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