Expats

[Drewster]

I did it for the money.

You were paid to leave!!
I knew you were unpopular...... was it a CUK whip-round?

 

[Stan.goodvibes]

Born in UK, emigrated to NZ, then back to the UK, now in oz, back to UK next year.

I raise the average IQ if whichever country I happen to be in.

The reason few brits excel in oz is because once they get here they discover the sun, beach, BBQ, and laid-back aussie lifestyle and actually chill out.

The UK is handy for earning sterling which buys a lot back here, and for the easy access to europe for travel and holidays, but as for living there full-time, you gotta be kidding surely?

 

[snaw]

The reason few brits excel in oz is because once they get here they discover the sun, beach, BBQ, and laid-back aussie lifestyle and actually chill out.

Some might say that they have excelled in those circumstances ...

 

[Pickle2]

Well does it?

Does Australia have a hatful of British migrants (current generation) who have made a name for themselves in the way that Aussie migrants have done in the UK?

None of those people you are thinking of emigrated to the UK. The just moved to London.

 

[Gonzo]

I raise the average IQ if whichever country I happen to be in.

To quote Robert Muldoon correctly* it is more the case that you raise the average IQ of every country that you leave.


*Granted he was not the first to use the quote but was the most relevant to the Aus/NZ migration question.

The UK is handy for earning sterling which buys a lot back here, and for the easy access to europe for travel and holidays, but as for living there full-time, you gotta be kidding surely?

Have you seen the exchange rate recently.

 

[shaunbhoy]

Does Australia have a hatful of British migrants (current generation) who have made a name for themselves in the way that Aussie migrants have done in the UK?

One does not go to Australia to make one's name. You "make a name for yourselves" before you go, then the courts ship you there. At least that is how it used to work.
And nothing wrong with that either.

HTH

 

[SlimRick]

My great great grandpa emmigrated to Oz - made a name for himself alright...
http://www.nedkellysworld.com.au/bushrangers/bogong_jack.htm

I think I might follow in his footsteps.