I have been in London for over 5 years now and although I love the city I don't think that I want to live here for another 5 years and have been exploring my options on going abroad. One of the big reasons for going abroad is that you can jump up into more senior positions more easily so I look it as much as part of my business plan (although you may have to slip back to being a permie until you get yourself established) as my personal plan.
Yes and Stewart Lee is right, the prawns (Shrimp) do tend to be larger. Although the larger ones take less effort to eat though so there is an advantage there
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Originally posted by Gonzo View PostFor years?
I have, not because I wanted to but because the wife made me. I'd be on the first plane back if it was down to me but I would have to get divorced, and I don't want to get divorced.
It's not only the UK that has these issues. Over here in NZ, as fast as they can import new people from India, China and the UK, their own are leaving for Australia.
Worst ever year for Kiwi-Oz migration - Immigration - NZ Herald News
They say the grass is always greener on the other side. The truth is the grass is greener wherever you WATER THE BL**DY GRASS.
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If I was 10-15 years younger I'd have gone abroad by now. I'm too old to start again so I'm building a drawbridge and portcullis on the front lawn for when it all starts going horribly wrong over here.
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So the other 50% are what, doleys who emigrate to benidorm?
It's ok, MF will be included in *next* year's figures, which means it'll only be 49% who are professionals
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For years?
The tories were using the 'brain drain' as a reason for lowering taxes back in the early eighties if I remember correctly.
Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostAnyone here already escaped or making plans to escape?
It's not only the UK that has these issues. Over here in NZ, as fast as they can import new people from India, China and the UK, their own are leaving for Australia.
Worst ever year for Kiwi-Oz migration - Immigration - NZ Herald News
I think Stewart Lee sums up the emigrants the best.
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Originally posted by doomage View PostFinland, Finland, Finland
The country where I want to be, Pony trekking or camping, Or just watching TV
Apparently some Phd type at PermieCo is off to work at Microsoft in Seattle, after they approached him.
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How about Finland?
This is how they advertise milk:
Finland, Finland, Finland
The country where I want to be, Pony trekking or camping, Or just watching TV
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostFair enough, you stay behind and fund the 3rd World immigration wave, trillion £££ debt mountain and public sector pension pots.
Enjoy.
Is Swindon abroad?Last edited by Doggy Styles; 7 November 2012, 15:55.
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Originally posted by Scoobos View PostI did, I planned on going to Canada after living overseas in various places over a 5 year period.
Problem was, by the time I got geared up to do it the NOC list changed (entry requirement for skilled visas) and I got locked out, unless I change career.
My advice to anyone considering it , is to get on with it
Also, you don't need to revoke British citizenship or anything, you can go dual nationality.
Pressure of circumstances led me to watch the age deadline for Australia (45) and then New Zealand (55) pass me by. Still Canada was always possible, and with my fluent French I could even scrape enough points without a job offer.
Then they changed the NOC and Canada went off the picture too...
Ah, so what does that leave? The EU?
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I did, I planned on going to Canada after living overseas in various places over a 5 year period.
Problem was, by the time I got geared up to do it the NOC list changed (entry requirement for skilled visas) and I got locked out, unless I change career.
My advice to anyone considering it , is to get on with it
Also, you don't need to revoke British citizenship or anything, you can go dual nationality.
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post
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