Moving abroad - if so where and how ?????
12 April 2006, 06:17 PM
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America: Difficult to get in but once your there its fun. Plenty of nice looking slags about, cheap cars compared to UK and cheap cheap housing. People over there are very friendly greeting each other in streets etc. Over patriotic though in my mind. They think the US is the best thing since sliced bread and do everything the best. Can get very annoying sometimes. Avoid american cars theyre ****, well only if you used to drive mercedes and bmw's. Too many gay SUV's and fat people about. Has got a gym culture though. Nice food which gets you fat quick.
Germany: Its alright. Good food. Healthier than american. Good home cooking. Autonahn and the 'ring. German women are a bit ugly though
Jamaica: High crime in certain parts of the country(kingston). Some of the best beaches in the world. Very friendly in the tourist area. Relatively cheap. Foreigners will get ripped off though in markets. Nightlife can get repetitive for young adults/teens. Would only send kids to private schools. Expensive houses, but they are big and usually with a nice view and swimming pool. Built and priced especially for brits and americans. Easy to get a job if you have qualifications, arguably better hospital treatment than in the UK. No waiting BS. Cheap to have a maid. Not good for clothes shopping. People just jump on a plane and go over america that. 2hr trip. Japanese car galore. Locals love Evolutions. Good rally scene.
Germany: Its alright. Good food. Healthier than american. Good home cooking. Autonahn and the 'ring. German women are a bit ugly though
Jamaica: High crime in certain parts of the country(kingston). Some of the best beaches in the world. Very friendly in the tourist area. Relatively cheap. Foreigners will get ripped off though in markets. Nightlife can get repetitive for young adults/teens. Would only send kids to private schools. Expensive houses, but they are big and usually with a nice view and swimming pool. Built and priced especially for brits and americans. Easy to get a job if you have qualifications, arguably better hospital treatment than in the UK. No waiting BS. Cheap to have a maid. Not good for clothes shopping. People just jump on a plane and go over america that. 2hr trip. Japanese car galore. Locals love Evolutions. Good rally scene.
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12 April 2006, 08:44 PM
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The best place i have ever been to is ABU DHABI, nr Dubai. The standard of living is amazing and the intercomunial respect is second to none. The peeps there know their place and the place exists on Wealth. I spent a month their last year and if i could would give it all up and set up there. My nephew and niece have lived in Saudi and the UAE all their life and are sooo forward for their age.
The UK is just a pile of SH1TE.
Abu is tax free as well which is a bonus
The UK is just a pile of SH1TE.
Abu is tax free as well which is a bonus
12 April 2006, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by lightning101
Actually france would suit me fine, I like fine wines, Belgian chocolates, arrogance beyond compare and garlic in everything.
Now what are France's policies like on immigrants
Now what are France's policies like on immigrants
12 April 2006, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by KiwiGTI
It definitely is a lot greener without a doubt. Quality of life in NZ/Aus (probably Canada too) is so much better than here.
But you have to sacrifice family and friends. You will probably lose spending power to a certain degree, and depending on your stage in life and your interests you will lose a lot of the things here you take forgranted. (hard to explain but things like Europe/US for a weekend, shows, cultural events etc)
But overwhelmingly the English people I have met are a lot happier once migrated.
But you have to sacrifice family and friends. You will probably lose spending power to a certain degree, and depending on your stage in life and your interests you will lose a lot of the things here you take forgranted. (hard to explain but things like Europe/US for a weekend, shows, cultural events etc)
But overwhelmingly the English people I have met are a lot happier once migrated.
13 April 2006, 12:49 AM
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Moved to NZ a couple of years ago with family which is a gr8 place to live if you want a outdoor lifestyle!
I would ask yourself some questions first to try focus your search for new location
- What is your ideal lifestyle
- How much money do I need to earn to live your lifestyle
- What asperations do you have for you career (if you are career minded)
I would ask yourself some questions first to try focus your search for new location
- What is your ideal lifestyle
- How much money do I need to earn to live your lifestyle
- What asperations do you have for you career (if you are career minded)
13 April 2006, 03:09 AM
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I have been living away from the UK or almost 6 years now. Was in Tokyo for 5 ish years loved it. And when it came time to go back to London ....I was looking forward to the food (Indians, Monster munch ....etc...etc)
But after 6 months I couldnt stand the place..........now Im in Hong Kong and I love it.
But after 6 months I couldnt stand the place..........now Im in Hong Kong and I love it.
13 April 2006, 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by lordharding
Im retiring to the phillipines in 12 years time hopefully to live in my 5 bedroomed new villa with maidand swimming pool for 40K !!
and the women are
mmm
and the women are
mmm
13 April 2006, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by letdown
I have been living away from the UK or almost 6 years now. Was in Tokyo for 5 ish years loved it. And when it came time to go back to London ....I was looking forward to the food (Indians, Monster munch ....etc...etc)
But after 6 months I couldnt stand the place..........now Im in Hong Kong and I love it.
But after 6 months I couldnt stand the place..........now Im in Hong Kong and I love it.
How long did it take you to get in, and also, do you speak the language?
One of the mian factors would be choosing a country where you can get away with speaking english, otherwise trying to find a job etc with only a basic grasp of the language would be difficult.
Id be keen to try somewhere like Tokyo, somewhere completely different to the UK.
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13 April 2006, 12:28 PM
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I've been out of the UK for around 13 years now. Did a stint of 7 years in Zurich and am now based in sunny Holland.
I really like the cultural differences and the local idiosyncracies of doing things. For example in Switzerland a news report about an accident will sometimes start with the financial cost before mentioning the human injuries. Also, the number plate of a car is attached to the driver and not the car. There's even a directory of number plates so you can easily track down the bastid who cut you up in the rushhour - if you're that way inclined. In Holland the local council is responsible for issuing your driving licence, big chemists shops are closed on Saturdays and like in Switzerland, there aren't really any chavs. Result!
Wherever you go, just make sure you enjoy the differences and don't just complain about them like a typical expat. Worst thing to do is to hang around with the expat community and never bother to learn the language.
Oh and if you're young, free and single there's local totty galore to choose from who would love a foreign boyfriend.
Suresh,
married to a Dutch girl he met in Switzerland
I really like the cultural differences and the local idiosyncracies of doing things. For example in Switzerland a news report about an accident will sometimes start with the financial cost before mentioning the human injuries. Also, the number plate of a car is attached to the driver and not the car. There's even a directory of number plates so you can easily track down the bastid who cut you up in the rushhour - if you're that way inclined. In Holland the local council is responsible for issuing your driving licence, big chemists shops are closed on Saturdays and like in Switzerland, there aren't really any chavs. Result!
Wherever you go, just make sure you enjoy the differences and don't just complain about them like a typical expat. Worst thing to do is to hang around with the expat community and never bother to learn the language.
Oh and if you're young, free and single there's local totty galore to choose from who would love a foreign boyfriend.
Suresh,
married to a Dutch girl he met in Switzerland
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13 April 2006, 02:10 PM
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I moved to Spain last October with my wife. I'm 34 and we bought a large 3 bed house in a 'real' spanish mountain village on the Costa Del Sol out of the equity of our UK house which we'd sold.
I run a web design and search engine optimisation company so can run the business from really anywhere plus there's loads of potential here in Spain too as there's loads of Brit firms on the coast needing somebody on the ground who can help them and Spanish businesses who want to use someone who's basically 'done it before'.
Biggest problem for us in the mountains has been the luanguage issue. I do 2 hours every day at college to learn Spanish and I'm getting there slowly.
Price wise, most but not all, things are cheaper. Oh, and it's a lot warmer too
The eu does have it's benefits in that we can come here freely but most of the Brits I've met here don't pay tax which really pi$$es me off as I pay all my taxes here as I feel you should do when you live in a community and absorb all the community has to offer.
All in all it's a good move, I'm certainly happier, but you need to remember it's a lot different living here than just holidaying here...
Cheers,
Russ
I run a web design and search engine optimisation company so can run the business from really anywhere plus there's loads of potential here in Spain too as there's loads of Brit firms on the coast needing somebody on the ground who can help them and Spanish businesses who want to use someone who's basically 'done it before'.
Biggest problem for us in the mountains has been the luanguage issue. I do 2 hours every day at college to learn Spanish and I'm getting there slowly.
Price wise, most but not all, things are cheaper. Oh, and it's a lot warmer too
The eu does have it's benefits in that we can come here freely but most of the Brits I've met here don't pay tax which really pi$$es me off as I pay all my taxes here as I feel you should do when you live in a community and absorb all the community has to offer.
All in all it's a good move, I'm certainly happier, but you need to remember it's a lot different living here than just holidaying here...
Cheers,
Russ
13 April 2006, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Wurzel
Moved to Germany 6 years ago as I got offered a job there.
Company relocated me and did everything, all I had to do was drive to Germany, even then I was refunded the cost.
in the next 3 or 4 months I will be leaving Germany and moving to New Zealand again with a job.
Company relocated me and did everything, all I had to do was drive to Germany, even then I was refunded the cost.
in the next 3 or 4 months I will be leaving Germany and moving to New Zealand again with a job.
Similar to Wurzel, had 5 years in Germany and left, now living in Belgium...won't be back to the UK until at least one more country. current favorite would be Austria if only for ease of language, French currently doing my box in. However I'll get it sorted....
Best thing to come out of it...met loads of new friends , feel a bit more laid back and open minded and my 8 year old speaks 3 languages fluently and a 4th language she understands but doesn't speak, yet.
Worst things, going back, nothing seems to change. Thinking about going back is a real downer. Pension is absolutely gubbed(this can be fixed).
13 April 2006, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Suresh
I've been out of the UK for around 13 years now. Did a stint of 7 years in Zurich and am now based in sunny Holland.
I really like the cultural differences and the local idiosyncracies of doing things. For example in Switzerland a news report about an accident will sometimes start with the financial cost before mentioning the human injuries. Also, the number plate of a car is attached to the driver and not the car. There's even a directory of number plates so you can easily track down the bastid who cut you up in the rushhour - if you're that way inclined. In Holland the local council is responsible for issuing your driving licence, big chemists shops are closed on Saturdays and like in Switzerland, there aren't really any chavs. Result!
Wherever you go, just make sure you enjoy the differences and don't just complain about them like a typical expat. Worst thing to do is to hang around with the expat community and never bother to learn the language.
Oh and if you're young, free and single there's local totty galore to choose from who would love a foreign boyfriend.
Suresh,
married to a Dutch girl he met in Switzerland
I really like the cultural differences and the local idiosyncracies of doing things. For example in Switzerland a news report about an accident will sometimes start with the financial cost before mentioning the human injuries. Also, the number plate of a car is attached to the driver and not the car. There's even a directory of number plates so you can easily track down the bastid who cut you up in the rushhour - if you're that way inclined. In Holland the local council is responsible for issuing your driving licence, big chemists shops are closed on Saturdays and like in Switzerland, there aren't really any chavs. Result!
Wherever you go, just make sure you enjoy the differences and don't just complain about them like a typical expat. Worst thing to do is to hang around with the expat community and never bother to learn the language.
Oh and if you're young, free and single there's local totty galore to choose from who would love a foreign boyfriend.
Suresh,
married to a Dutch girl he met in Switzerland
you do meet a lot of no hope drunk brits though
edited to say im sure suresh is not a no hope drunk
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