Thank you for doing the right thing when it's easier to stay quiet. It was also the uneducated, the "lower class" if you will (I can say that because on paper that's me haha). My partner whom I love much doesn't seem to understand this. As a Brit, I can say that most of what you say is true. We loved exchanging views on politics and weekly debates were something I looked forward to. Before, I used to think that no restaurant in the UK can match the quality and brilliance of the food we experienced abroad. I contributed to this country well more than an average Brit who still believes is superior to me despite his qualifications being 4 GCSEs . why assume Philip de Bose is French? Its not credible to suggest El Salvador is safer than the US. Honestly though, what do we have to do and who do we have to vote for to get these unwanted immigrants and their allies the hell out of our land? It's interesting. Apparently, I wrote, "Stacy" instead of "Stacey" on a reminder post-it which has nothing to do with official documentation, appointment book or customer-facing paperwork. Despite the handful of people who try hard to make xenophobia go away, there are so many who still claim immigrants are bad for this country. I went to uk last month and fell in love with portsmouth seaview and brighton, and my boyfriend told after the trip we wants to go to UK! Thank you for being so honest, sharing your feelings, and writing this post. The other problem is that this country has relied too much on purely service industry and literally no manufacturing. I used to think most of my life that happiness was found in places and thought that running to a foreign country would help me deal with my feelings of unfulfillment but it never did. I tried all sorts of clubs and activities but the sense of community that I longed for was just never there. This helped me feel not so alone <3. Please don't be afraid of the UK! I'm currently temporarily living in the UK (my boyfriend is English) and I feel you! The cool Britannia era and the political discourse around equal opportunities, positive discrimination and multiculturalism gradually over a long period of time became completely replaced with an anti immigration narrative which reached a crescendo with Brexit and ripped a massive great hole through the country and I honestly don't believe we can ever be the same again. There is more hope for a limpet sucking the tits off the sun than the UK you fell in love with as a boy returns . So what went wrong? When you're in trouble, first people who are able to help you are your neighbors. I also hope your partner will learn to agree with you and understand you, if nothing else. -Weather- No comments needed here. :). London is a fantastic place full of opportunities, it just needs to match your own requirements. Here I was living this dream, envied by friends and family yet felt the most unhappy in my life.I was more than happy to give everything up including my great city job when my husband was offered a job oversees close to my home country. I personally think that is more noble. The bank need to ensure that the account is not been used for proceeds from crime or they can face heavy fines, this obviously takes more verification for foreign nationals. We need visionaries such as Tony Benn. I didn't read the whole thing - but as someone who was born here 42 years ago, and regularly goes abroad to escape when everything gets 'too british', I have just returned from a 2 month stint in New York, and I'm finding it really difficult to adjust to the country again. I'm not quite at the point where I'm ready to leave yet, but I do know I don't want to "settle" there, and I can definitely understand your urge to leave. Thank you, Cory, for this honest and heartfelt review of your time living in the UK. Sometimes it's nice to come back and see it all through the eyes of a spectator. I guess it's a "grass is always greener" situation for all of us lately. Anyone who would kick you out for "bad spelling" must be crazy. People now are insular and small minded, dogmatic and unfriendly. I know Australia is very expensive, and I am glad to hear the UK has better prices. I guess the point of my comment is that I just wanted to tell you that you should have NEVER been treated the way you were here and I know that there is a massive percentage of brits that would agree. The girls commonly wear clothing which exposes their midriff. Countries like Japan are very friendly to tourists, but they would never let foreigners rise to a high level in politics or business. I am now back in the UK as a 24 year old business undergrad, sacrificing the next 3+ years of my life in order to obtain a degree and hopefully get sponsored and immigrate to Aus/Nz. I don't complain about the process, due to the fact that I understand why any country would only want skilled migrants and high-quality citizens. Except the rain; everyone hates the rain haha. I hope you enjoy it and I hope we have better days in Europe! People are lovely, but the drinking culture is a bit over the top for me. The Fabian Society have been highly critical of the BBC in using the term in broadcasts. I know I am not perfect, but I am trying hard to become better at it. You are from Romania but you don't want to live there? It is interesting hearing these thoughts coming from someone that has immigrated to the UK, tried to integrate to your best ability and come to terms with the fundamental problems this country faces - even down to the petty and subjective nature of these things, like how you spell "Stacy". Nevertheless, UK like other places needs a new vision. The jet engine you use to travel the world yes, British too.. Overcrowded and filling rapidly with alien cultures hostile to their host. Used as a backdrop to clips of - primarily . What a disgusting attitude. We learned that the vast majority of people in this country is racist. Absolutely nobody wants to be english. Sure, the in the average pub food isnt so amazing here. We have no problem with immigrants who a) arrive legally and contribute by working and b) the UK has a very strong economy that rewards creative, hard working and intelligent people. Make sense, Carla! I knew from day one, that a vote for out was going to win. We left for 6 years, living in Australia and France but recently returned for 6 weeks. I hope things get better here but I dont think they will any time soon. I have never lived in UK. The current North/South divide was very much a product of Thatchers efforts to limit worker rights. No democratic decision is bad, only a lack of democracy is bad. It's like someone has brought all my thought and captured it in a well written text! In an ideal world none of these things should matter. Very interesting! Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds, and Wakefield all contribute to this high level of crime, and violence and sexual offenses are prevalent crimes, with over 100,000 crimes reported each year. I came to the UK probably at the same time when you came and I mostly agree with the change that has happened to this country. That changed everything. Bristol is in the South and theoretically doesn't get as much as rain as Manchester. [7] This interpretation of the word was used in a 2012 public statement by rapper Plan B as he spoke out to oppose the use of the term.[13]. British people *know* their country is in decline. We are much happier out of the uk as it is now over populated in general. ), and the always fast pace. After Brexit, I really didn't want to be here any more. It makes me laugh that immigrants come over and then complain about high cost of housing and transport. All the best and happy travels to you too. This is one of the oldest political strategies. In any case the more I travel the more I learn and I have met so many great people over the years who are prepared to look beyond where one comes from. So, since citizens of the world, are citizens of nowhere my advice is: 1) Keep your UK investments and properties and join the rentiers class Try to help your community and form connections because it's the only way to fight the bad. That's not scenically possible. [8], The word in its current pejorative usage is recorded by the Oxford English Dictionary as first used in a Usenet forum in 1998 and first used in a newspaper in 2002. Our neighbours have been fantastic and really welcoming. Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and lots of National Trust locations for wonderful days out. 10) Blackburn. This means that you pay for parking everywhere, house prices goes up and MORE IMPORTANTLY, access to nature is RESTRICTED. The Weather There are a lot of benefits to having so much rain in the UK. Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 154. Plus I wouldn't want to negate your experience anyway. Try to set up the equivalent of a Ltd. company in Spain, Portugal, Italy, France and you are getting into a storm of bureucracy and taxes. I dont think British food even begins to compare, and I actually like some British food. I think he'd be interested in staying if Scotland becomes independent. Both Toronto and Vancouver are my favorite Canadian cities, and the road trip from Alberta to BC is very beautiful. I think most people in London are quite lonely but they are so convinced London is the best city in the world that they choose to ignore it..I could not understand why in such a city use of the internet was so popular for both dating and making friends. I respect your opinion. I have come to realise that home is where the heart is, and it really does not matter where one lives if they are happy there. So which country is the worst then? But the weather, transport, lack of culture and food contribute to why I've spent the majority of my adult live in New Zealand. Their main issue are Eastern Europeans and Balkan people, as well as non-white migrants and Muslim people. And frightening. I'm an Autumn lover so basically, I get to enjoy a constant state of Autumn. And guess what? I loved them and loved my job. British values The food is good in places if you know where to eat. [3] In Canada, in the province of British Columbia they're known as "Surrey jacks". I came back due to family, but Im itching to get the hell out of here and go travelling again, and head back to Australia. I don't blame them. Many people don't have a voice but you gave them a voice. Well, let's look closer. High standards, high expectations, high quality living. Nicer weather, a little more affordable than London, and here I feel home (although I'm not from here originally). https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/magazine/how-i-learnt-to-loathe-england It feels like the majority of the population hate being alive, and the infamous make-do and stiff-upper-lip attitude gets to me. It all started a few years back when we were walking through the rain on those British rolling hills. They have Netflix, the internet, consumerism, vacations abroad etc just as we do. I even learned the slang, so I feel one of "them". Thanks for sharing! I can bet on that! I really hate how the UK has become, especially over the last few years, and Brexit was the final straw for me. This is not to say that England (or the rest of the UK) is not a good place to live. In general, the climate here is very mild and comfortable, no hurricanes, droughts or deep freezes. Just because the UK was unable to tighten the system in regards to NHS and benefits access. You wont find any other country that can joke about itself like the Brits. Anyway I wish you guys all the best for your future wherever it may be. My Portuguese friend said the Portuguese just want to live in the beach, but the Brits try to be something more than they are. Accommodation: yeah, pretty expensive to be fair :). I am glad to hear you settled in Germany. We have a better technological infrastructure than most of Europe as well. I wish you and your husband the best of luck on your travels and next adventure in life!!! Their son is married to an expat German met at work, so globalising at a very fast rate. Think carefully. Hi Ella, thank you for your warm comment. James, you're saying that it's not as simple as a lot of the press talks about Brexit but I find your opinion full of hypocrisy because you LIVE in Germany, promote your business in Germany, and have the nerve to talk about how the UK is better yet The thing is all the time that was just beneath the surface. Then throughout the 00's until present day the fascist tabloids managed take away what we had gained. History is clear on how this works. This way people can live everywhere and not depend on the city which is too expensive. I had lived in New York and Sydney before, so I know big cities but I have NEVER in my life felt so unwelcome, unsafe, treated badly, alone, and unhappy as I have been in the UK. Can you believe that it was because of Harry Potter that I wanted to move to the UK? Maybe capitalism has encouraged too much greed? I miss how it made me feel. Oooh believe me! You will struggle to find even 5, because this country purely relies on selling services rather than impacting products and innovative results. I loved reading this post. I still remember, I was in the exam rooms in University and would imagine that I am in a special exam room in Hogwarts. You are laughable, John! I live in Norfolk, so I cannot agree with the rain problem (we occasionally have drought issues here) but otherwise I think you have touched upon all the issue that I cannot come to terms with. They still believe in the purity of Japanese blood and parents discourage mixed marriage. I've been back 18 months and I can see these issues, without any dogma of ideology. It sounds like it, my friend. In this groundbreaking investigation, Owen Jones . It doesnt Always rain ! She has visited hundreds of destinations and has lived in 7 different countries. [1] ". I know the feeling of no sunshine. We lived in Bristol, Bob. [18], In 2005 the fashion house Burberry, whilst deriding chavs, claimed that the widespread fashion in the UK of chavs wearing its branded style (Burberry check) was due to the widespread availability of cheaper counterfeit versions. You hit the nail on the head for me. Perhaps! Why dont you go and live there then? That's a lot, isn't it? I wish you all the best, MJ. That would be denigrating for a Brit, wouldn't it, to be an immigrant? We have something called tigaie picanta or spicy stir-fry and piperchi which is a spicy red pepper stew. I came from Italy to do my bachelor and master degree, not because of lack of an excellent (albeit very bureaucracy reliant) university system in my country. The enchanting cottage, you're right, is not cosy at all when humidity and rain are constant. One . It gets to you when you realise you can't buy t-shirts because, in reality, you need sweaters, thermals and raincoats. There is just one catch. Switzerland recently voted to restrict Islamic mosques. Lets forget the Europeans for a minute , delusional Brits think as an Indian I must find the UK to be a paradise but I absolutely HATE it. The Fabian Society considers the term to be offensive and regards it as "sneering and patronising" to a largely voiceless group. I remember went to a restaurant asking for water(with an American accent) and the guy at work corrected me with British accent. The weather is better but their governments are destroying both. Sure there are a few who give a bad name to people coming here to live, a few who are just in it for the benefits. Nobody is going to vote "leave" and nobody is going to vote for "Trump". We actually left two days before the Brexit vote. I'm beginning to feel incredibly out of place and more at home when I'm on my own whether I've locked myself up in a room at my parents, or traveling solo around the world. This results in you learning to cook a variety of world dishes. indeed. Honestly its all in how you phrase it, lovely. They married Chinese wives or Chinese husbands and now they have to take them out of their very reserved culture and environment to adapt to something new all because the foreigner doesn't like living in China anymore? But I very much defend the English when they say that they do not want to have more immigrants, no one likes to have mass immigration, no country wants it, and that must be respected. My cousin is laughing that she has a better lifestyle, travels the world as much (for work and play) and is not trapped in a miserable terminally depressed island. The UK has more international communities than any other country in the world. Thank you for posting this. I've always lived here and there's lots to be grateful for but well, I find it just a little bit depressing. We actually find it so much cheaper living here than back home in Melbourne, Australia though. How crazy is that! Home is where your heart is. And it's great that we can drive from A to B without being stopped at the borders for passport controls. I think the only city I like during my entire UK trip is Edinburgh, the architecture there is just so stunning and it is completely different culture from England. Same elsewhere. As time went by, things started to change a little. He was an inspiration to us all. 30 for petrol is not accounting for car insurance, depreciation on the car, your time spent driving rather than working/reading/sleeping on the train etc. But it's starting to pop up again, with quite a few creators on TikTok and other platforms making videos that take the mick out of. On the other hand education and public health work much better than in Chile, this is very good because people can access good services regardless of their economic situation. For all of the previous eras' racism, the opportunities and quality of life were much higher for the fewer immigrants that came here. If you published that about any other people and country, you would have the police at your door for inciting racial hatred. I cycle to work and yes it does rain at times, but much less than elsewhere and often times it only rains a little bit, so you don't actually get really wet. Acronyms, such as "Council Housed and Vile" have sprung up to explain the. Having moved into a city I realise reading your article that I have started to be ground down by the same things that have bothered you and your husband. Did I? Your comment deserved a huge round of applause. I worked hard, I had some great opportunities and despite being born in another country, I am very grateful for all the opportunities the UK has given me. That so many immigrants come to the UKcomplain about itgo country hopping and then come back, says a lot about Britain, British culture.. and those people. Were not all like that though! Please read again . Anyone who moans about food options in the modern UK must be very, very insular and live in a little bubble or is a spoiled idiot with myopia. It has changed from a land of invention and innovation to that of bloated consumer. Then she moves back because Theres no place like Home !! All thanks to the naive and ignorant older generation. But as I say it never really went away it was always there. We lived there 40+ years. I know exactly how you feel as me & my husband are going through the same. Hi!! My parents came here to give, not just take - as my ex-husband and I did in Australia and Singapore. No immigrant wants to be here let that sink in, This article is everything! You, Philip de Bose, are a piece of sh*t. Ah, yeah and we probably have more teeth than you, you snivelling little turd. Compared to Italy, Germany and most other EU countries schools and universities are really easy, not in depth and way too expensive for the quality they offer. We have plenty of black and Muslim politicians in the UK, and other EU countries have none that I know of. [23] Some argue that it amounts to simple snobbery and elitism. I have a diploma in counter terrorism policy. There is so much wrong with it I wouldn't know where to begin in pointing out the almost endless flaws. I still remember talking to my husband the previous night, saying that the world is not that stupid. Not just weather, lifestyle or even landscape. And you know what? Like Vinz said below, let THIS sink in too mate. You say your family is with you, if nothing else, I hope that offers you the comfort you need to have a decent life. No, they make a very fair point. The freedom, no constraints, no obligations and no stress. I learnt Pubjabi to chat to my new neighbours and Mandarin to talk to the Chinese students living nearby. It's a quid pro quo, no? I hated the weather, the lack of sunshine (sunsets at 3 PM????? You've actually encapsulated so much of what I have been thinking without realising it. Furthermore, fun fact, but did you know the UK is the third-safest country to drive? Below I will explain some of the factors we took into account when we made our decision. I agree with every sentiment you expressed and I wish you all the best outside of Britain. I can cook Cantonese, Japanese (my favourite), Thai, Indian, French, Italian, Spanish and what not! Great post other than the politics! Why were you searching for topics related to moving away from the UK? Its nice to be able to relate to someone once in a while, and for that, Im eternally greatful. Public transport is expensive in the UK, but it is because our planning laws are tough and protect the delicate environment here and peoples wishes. Or how we enjoyed some seriously nice Italian meal. I could not understand how you could be surrounded by millions of people yet feel so lonely. The best years were probably (economically and socially) from mid 1990's, 1993 until 2008 (esp the boom Blair years). Lovely. I want to take this opportunity to wish you well, wherever you two decide to settle. Politics aside, I hope it gets better here, but I dont see it happening anytime soon. For every ignorant comment, there is a kind person who welcomes foreigners. Now it's obsessed with 'poverty' (can't afford food but can fags and false nails) and banal debates about identity. A small number of people are racist, the rest are stupid and selfish. In the 25 yrs since we started University, my cousin who came from tropical island, studied here - and shocked the family by returning home, visited recently (on business). I grew up in 'Middle England' Home Counties and have lived in the Midlands and Yorks so have a fair view of Britain, England (vs London) and consider myself (and family) thoroughly British (I open my mouth and you will agree too!). Sometimes foreigners dont understand this and confuse our ambition and drive with anger. Perhaps, the main reason I loved these, was because we were all like-minded young individuals, who dreamt of a true democratic UK which had the Labour party at the core. Really interesting read and I wish you both the best of luck in your new nomadic adventure! Every other day Im in a ball on my bathroom floor wishing I didnt have to do it all again tomorrow. The food is good here if you know where to eat. Britain was a step up from the developing world for my hardworking immigrant parents. Hope you will make it to Canada someday. Well done!! Just read her response to Hector to read what a superior and condescending attitude she has. The Oxford English Dictionary defines "chav" as a "young person from the working class, usually without a high level of education." In 2004, it was announced as the Oxford Languages "Word of the Year" and entered the mainstream, appearing in documentaries and television shows. The continuous media obsession of crisis after crisis perpetuates the problem. Or is that British humour too? You can't compare the average salary with the average rent in a normal or even expensive area. -Privacy rights- Non existent in reality. As you know, I am a foodie as I wrote about magical street food in Tokyo or the French cuisine in Nice. As a writer, I thrived during rainy days as melancholia hit. So travel around the UK doesn't come cheap. Best of luck with your venture, I really enjoyed reading this article, you really nailed all the points! I am not a young person but to find work in Canada is miserably difficult unless you live in a major City. This brings me to the last point, which is safety. The weather of the UK is the best of anywhere in the world. I have been unable to find work in my field because they don't know what to do with my qualifications ('You need a UK qualification'), and the algorithm ber-usage in this country is insane. Loved my time in London (finished my law studies in Univ too), but i guess i have to depart and start looking to bigger gateway. I was born there and had to put up with the place for forty years. Since we are freelancers and we are location independent, we realised there are better places more suitable for our current lifestyle. I wrote an article about a similar topic a month ago. I have a feeling we'll do OK. Its beautiful countryside and theres good aspects to living here .. but the country sucks the life out of you eventually and you end up feeling grey and worn out just like the weather. Hey! I do not recognise this country anymore. But there's always hope. The internet you are using thats a British invention too ! The appalling racism, the hateful attitudes to foreigners, how difficult it is to find a (permanent, full-time) job, the unjust visa system - all of it is so difficult. I would have thought it's exaggerated, bitter and mean. I've been trying to move to the UK for years but as an "immigrant" from the US, the Tier2 visa rules have prevented me from doing so. So last year bought a house in a mountain town in the Sierra Nevada mountains. So what the fuck are you on about? It is the immigrants who maintain Britain afloat, and it is because of the immigrants that we have good doctors, dedicated teachers and hard-working baristas in the local cafes. As a small island, the UK has and will always be expensive, but this is the same as all other developed small islands, Iceland, Bahamas, Singapore, New Zealand etc. You could say that it was a change of the country or it was us that have understood more of the society where we live. I've witnessed how the foreigners were treated after the Brexit vote and on behalf of my country, I'm sorry. It gets to you when you can't enjoy the pub's beer garden during summer. The cost of HS2 is mainly in legal fees ! Saying that, UK has a huge potential to rebound when it breaks away from the limpets in power sucking its tits off. We contribute more to the country than many others. Or notice that Spain anaisd other places are full of Brit expats.Should people bully them too? This was an interesting read, I really enjoyed this article. In the Balkans we also have pljeskavica or plecavia which is a kebab burger. This town is by far, one of the worst places to be in the whole of Northumberland. I still love visiting friends and family in London, do some sight seeing but that's it. I still had responsibilities, I still had bad days but it was all worth it. We would love to rent a car and drive for hours. I'm so sorry you've felt victimised by negative attitudes, it's never acceptable to be anti 'other'. Her parents are aging much better than their UK siblings too, and are cheerier. Excellent read! Thank you Cory for expressing your experience in the UK. A 2006 survey by YouGov suggested 70% of TV industry professionals believed that Vicky Pollard was an accurate reflection of white working-class youth. Munich has virtually no chavs, as long as you don't hang outside the two main stations too late and go to the Kultfabrik (soon-to-be-demolished club complex outside of the centre). Britain is awful for people born British too x. Whilst I agree with 90% of this article I dont believe that the.majority of people in Britain are racist. Brexit was and will continue to be a mistake. Would never let foreigners rise to a largely voiceless group with your venture, I can cook Cantonese Japanese! Know, I used to think that no restaurant in the UK is the of! 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