From Downton Abbey, the UK became more of a Harry Brown. So the big thing I'm thinking about is with the meteoric rise or location independent working opportunities over the last 5 to 10 years and the growing unattractiveness of British society what kind of impact is this going to have on the skills based economy of Britain over the next 10 to 20 years? We are a married couple with no children, heavily focused on work. The food is good here if you know where to eat. Just waiting for the contract on my house to run out in July. I want to thank you very much for taking the time to explain your point of view. Ridiculously so in comparison to other countries, and that is the problem. You can't have a first worldly state and have open borders. [6], Opinion is divided on the origin of the term. You know growing up in a former colony of Britain and having an English education made me idealize London. What about delicious sherry trifle, a British invention? The English are well known cowards, always having someone else fight their wars. It's a hiker's paradise, there's so much green, with ancient woodlands, rocky formations and medieval villages. "The culture in Britain has moved from brilliant to that of hate, racism and ignorance." Being English is a privilege, the UK is a good country and one of the best in the world. I will go further and suggest there is a lot of naivety amongst younger generations around the world. Thank you so much for your honesty and strength. [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. There was a time when we loved the UK, were pleased by the level of comfort this country offered. Garlicky paprika chicken stews and bakes. I have rights. Thank you for your message. Hi Kaylene, I can't wait to read more about your solo adventures. I put the blame on the U.K. government and to some extent the EU. They want working age people who can contribute to their economy and integrate into their society. Joe: He did. It's just that we wanted to experience something a little different for a while. I was always welcomed as an American, many years ago. We were the sick man of Europe in the Benn days, but now we continue to have the lowest unemployment levels in Europe, even after Brexit. Celebrity fixated zombie population. Thanks to the withdrawal agreement my degree is worth less in the EU compare to what it used to be. I i moved to U.K. from Italy in 2016 to 2017 and life there was too expensive and bad weather. I quit my job 2 years ago and became fully location independent about 7 months ago. i am Ghanaian immigrant haven grown in England this is an amazing piece you have written here,truly summing up the hush reality of living in England,the prices of housing,paying unnecessary bills just for fun, which literally takes all your salary,not that the salary is enough. I think it needs more historical perspective though. We also didn't think it would happen but were pleased that we had left after the results were announced! To be a global citizen shouldn't be a bane of existence. Whether you do OK or not, in the long run, is very much open to debate. Plus, all the great writers and scientists coming from here made me think the educational system would be wonderful. Thank you very much for being brave and courageous, and for writing this article. Stop running it down, we didn't ask you to come here and complain about everything. It's always one to take the blame. [15], In a case where a teenage woman was barred from her own home under the terms of an anti-social behaviour order in 2005, some British national newspapers branded her "the real-life Vicky Pollard" with the Daily Star running headlines reading, "Good riddance to chav scum: real life Vicky Pollard evicted",[16] both referring to a BBC comedy character (see In the media below). I still remember talking to my husband the previous night, saying that the world is not that stupid. if you ever come to the UK, go to Scotland, you will love it up there. just told me that I will never be English (nor I would like to be). Before, I used to think that no restaurant in the UK can match the quality and brilliance of the food we experienced abroad. We are the first of the G7 countries to require zero CO2 emission by law. :). I am stuck with sole British citizenship now and trying hard to get out of here. We need visionaries such as Tony Benn. I want to thank You for sharing this post as it contains a lot of details and it has been very useful, thanks a lot for sharing, I Really enjoyed the article, it was well written and So Much of what the writer wrote about British people including the racism, Brexit, political views is Very True. There are too many issues which make the UK a depressing place to be. Why? Everyone did something about it. Were not all like that though! x. I look forward to meeting some older people living abroad who maybe, indeed, kept their wits. So many people prefer going abroad when there are so many wonderful places to see within the country. Nearly 1% of the population were new immigrants every year !!! So much so that it's perfectly acceptable to them to decline someone who is educated to the highest possible standard in the UK, who wants to work for free, purely on the basis of his name. The South East of England is *bursting*. As you can imagine, there are probably many EU nationals rethinking their options after Brexit and scanning the internet for input and answers. How's that logical? 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). P.S. You're so much better than those who dared to vote Leave or god forbid for Trump, aren't you? And dozens of other things if you bothered to look it up, which you aren't. Hi! Most UK people are welcoming so please don't group us all together. Register Number: 04666380 (England and Wales), VAT No. What kind of life is that? James, why are you in Germany if you hate the EU so much? This means that buying a great second car in the UK will cost you much (LIKE MUCH!) All thanks to the naive and ignorant older generation. I dont feel like Im at home here. I have a partner and were happy but other than that relationship I have no fulfilment. 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). Accommodation: yeah, pretty expensive to be fair :). The thing is all the time that was just beneath the surface. After living in 7 different countries, including sunny Spain and Portugal, or temperate Germany, I still love the British weather the most. Of course, as a foreigner, I understood my limitations, yet spelling was never a major issue. We've also found that while Mark (who has a british passport) breezes through various application processes for banks etc, I (with a Latvian passport) struggle much, much harder to get approved. I get it, nobody likes foreigners. 806 8067 22 Registered Office: Imperial House, 2nd Floor, 40-42 Queens Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3XB I hope you have a wonderful life in your new home! In all my years in the UK I never paid for a taxi in London because I could not afford it yet in Cairo I can go for a half an hour taxi ride and pay under 3. Dickhead. Both Toronto and Vancouver are my favorite Canadian cities, and the road trip from Alberta to BC is very beautiful. Politicians are trying to get rid of the Human Rights (read about it if you don't believe me) and without a flinch, the great British government passed "the most extreme surveillance law in the history of western democracy" (to quote Snowden). Excellent read! That level of institutionalised class violence and prejudice is not something I want to be associated with. Again, they were blind-sided by empty promises of a better NHS, "more jobs" and "less immigrants". Hope you will make it to Canada someday. The above are the results of my experience and my experience alone. This is one of the oldest political strategies. How's that the EU's fault. Ive been to India, and well to be honest its also a shithole to quote you! But, my ex-husband recounts exactly all of this (or at least the economic bits - he's on board with the xenophobia) so I believe it. Not for Muslims it isn't. However, times are changing indeed. I say we build houses there. I'm really sorry as a Brit that you had negative experiences of racism, especially as someone who clearly learnt the language and integrated into the country. The thought of having to stay here for the next three years of my degree, then however long after that until I find an opportunity abroad and hopefully get sponsored - is killing me. I am now 51 and after 19 years as a teacher have the last few years become fed up of the British and my way of life. This didn't stop me, though, I persevered until I got accepted. For me, however, there have been two really important breaking points between me and England. It is nice to hear some positive stories. There are so many Brits in Spain and Portugal. I came to the UK because I wanted to experience life as it is depicted in most cultural products about this island (the cosy cottages, the misty hills and the pub folklore) ; that's how the UK is depicted abroad. There are so many digital nomad jobs so you don't need to live in London anymore. In the end, I left my job at Apple, moved to Bristol, got a new job with a digital startup, met my future husband, formed our own company, started travelling the world, became British citizens, got married and here we are. Thanks for sharing! She tutted and was saddened by the crappy state of London. The enchanting cottage, you're right, is not cosy at all when humidity and rain are constant. Dear awesome British people out there. I visited once when I was twenty and finally made the move after marrying my EU husband in my late twenties. I am an Indian immigrant living in the UK for 15 odd years. And you know what? 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