As a Labour supporter with some Lib Dem views, I cannot reason with the Brexit idea no matter what. Italians and Greeks will never "tick" the same as the Germans, Austrians and Dutch. The weather can be a bit daunting, right? Comfortable in winter AND summer. Obviously! Macron says the French would vote to leave the EU if they had the chance and Italy is more anti-EU than the UK. As a writer, I thrived during rainy days as melancholia hit. This puts us into conflict with other countries that want to keep us in our place and some people find this a shock to the system compared to their home country. I loved them and loved my job. Hi Melissa, There was a culture years ago and no denying that there are some very creative people that have come from England. Europe has Merkel, Tusk and Juncker. I am an Indian immigrant living in the UK for 15 odd years. I think people come to the UK and expect a paradise. You have NO IDEA that you have written exactly what I feel. Maybe I'm a little weird but it just works for me. A birth country that doesn't fully accept me because I speak different, act different, live differently than the majority. Just because the UK was unable to tighten the system in regards to NHS and benefits access. Violent, dirty cities. So anyone who voted leave has to live with the consequences of their actions and they have to ask them selves some pretty serious questions about the nature of their views and what they are rooted in. Since Thatcher, weve moved away from this, making education a major financial burden in a marked departure from the policies of other, more far-sighted Northern countries. Thank you for being so honest, sharing your feelings, and writing this post. The British summer is terribly wet and cold. Any advice is really welcomed Canada is so high on our bucket list. That's a pretty sad position to be in. If you are willing to do it, you are better than the rest and are happy with the salary, then the job is yours. As I said before, once you leave home, settle, then leave home again, the word "home" becomes so relative, elusive almost. Yes, Nicola Sturgeon's Scotland wants more immigrants. I think the major reason I want to leave (and I think my husband is feeling it, too)) is the amount of work you have to do to earn a normal living, even with professional skills, and the animosity that is spreading throughout the country. Answer (1 of 23): An answer to this obviously hugely depends on where (and whether, given we're asking the rest of the UK in this question too) you live/visit in England, and also has to take on the idea of whether or not 'everyone else' finds England depressing. Adulthood showed me the REAL England. So, the tribalism, is everywhere in the world and the UK is still one of the most open and tolerant countries in the world. Nevertheless, UK like other places needs a new vision. I'm always asked whether or not I would move back and honestly, especially as a result of recent events and where things seem to be headed, I wouldn't. I might be back to UK to visit Stratford but not sure when, and I hope the situation will get much better during my return trip. Bigoted and biased review based on the views of an immigrant who has disgracefully described most British people as being racist simply because they do not like the organisation called the EU. This is not the case in the UK. I lived in the UK for 37 years until 2015 and moved back to Egypt. Were not all like that though! What do you describe in terms of the hate towards foreigners and outright xenophobia you have faced its home to me now in a way I fully understand. I was born there and had to put up with the place for forty years. Nobody is going to vote "leave" and nobody is going to vote for "Trump". Lol. 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. YUM YUM. 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. Its not what I remember as a child. if you ever come to the UK, go to Scotland, you will love it up there. Get a grip! Will be beneficial to sell my home here and move back ?? my heart is there , my heart is here .. Following the results of the 2019 election Ive found myself looking at how to leave the UK. However, it is shocking to still hear people moaning about immigrants coming to Britain for the sake of benefits, whereby it is the vast majority of immigrants who pay the most taxes. Cory, thanks for your article. We seldom feel the urge to travel for food, when there's so much local food to be discovered. I've been an expat but tbh happy to call myself immigrant too (as I once was to Britain as a 2yr old!). :). [1] ". . UK is a wonderful country and the best country in the world for people looking for a better life, I live in usa and is not easy here is a tough country but because we are British things are easier for us that is the honest truth but is tough country. I know the English think they are similar to Australians but how many people (pom ping-pongs, they're called) come back from Australia because they are UNWANTED? Im so worried and upset that Im stuck here and it feels like hell nearly every day. I got lost several times and people don't even bother to help after I asked for directions. I do hope you move to Barcelona soon! I don't blame them. It seems like a majority but if you look at the facts behind the polls, it was mostly the older generation who voted leave, the people who were blind-sided by promises of more money for the NHS and better help for the elderly and infirm. WOW. We're also seeing increasing radicalisation in right wing politics because this process is a feedback loop. Then in work I'm working with a bunch of northern white guys who all wanted that to happen. Rest assured, we are doing wonderful. This means an average British person has a wardrobe full of Autumn clothing and about 10 different types of wellies. It's a hiker's paradise, there's so much green, with ancient woodlands, rocky formations and medieval villages. It is no wonder people feel miserable. "[19], A BBC TV documentary suggested that chav culture is an evolution of previous working-class youth subcultures associated with particular commercial clothing styles, such as mods, skinheads, and casuals. The UK gets judged to a higher standard than other countries because of our history. I definitely feel you on this, although maybe not to the extent that you do as I am an American who lives in Prague and has lived in Wales and France. This is a great comment which brings a lot more perspective. "Chav hang outs include an old fisherman's shed in the harbour and a derelict caravan in a field near the eastern end of the village. You insult our country and our people. Cultures are preserved. This results in you learning to cook a variety of world dishes. I want to thank you from all my heart that you took the time to tell us we are welcome. We adapted, changed and integrated into British society. This is what British society has lost. I didnt complain, I didnt dwell, I always gave out positive energy. It sucks that you can't wear a dress unless you go on holiday. After having lived in Canada (citizen), USA (Green Card) worked across the world including Australia, Middle East, most countries in the EU visited many other countries, it is my opinion that the UK is crap. This way people can live everywhere and not depend on the city which is too expensive. Look at the buffoon in power now. These people come here and claim free medical care. In a few years, it will probably be legal to self-identify as as a cat or dog. Perhaps, instead of crying into your beer over a past that only ever existed between the pages of the Daily Mail, you might instead seek to learn a little something about current technology. If you are not careful, it can be a cruel existence whereby you work to live and you live to work. I'm also a British citizen but I was born there and left around the same time that you came. my visa expires in few weeks (and will get 2 years extension) and i have decided to make a move to EU country on long term residency visa (probably Portugal or Germany), i absolutely felt gutted to see the direction of things going on, wondering what would be the outcome of this Brexit uncertainty. I have a chance to go to NY again, and I'm going to go for it. [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]. I hope you find a new place you will call home. I would like to live in Thailand for a while. To be honest honest there is no credibility in your post, as all youve done is made a great realised, narrow minded view of a nation of 60 million people! 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. The person states,,with no doubt ,, that the vast majority of the people in the UK are racist ! The Brits also call themselves "expats" and not immigrants. I get it, nobody likes foreigners. Im not alone. I truly do hope you come back, just as much as I hope the UK I fell in love with as a boy returns with time. They still believe in the purity of Japanese blood and parents discourage mixed marriage. Ever since I lived in mainland Europe (and you know, happy EU countries) we bought seasonal clothes and enjoyed 4 seasons. After Brexit, I really didn't want to be here any more. My living abroad was more a lesson for personal growth than it was for achieving happiness. Tough! Yes, Australia is far higher cost of living, but the living standards and quality of life is also much higher. It's not as simple though that everyone voting leave agrees with Farage and Boris. 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. This is a wonderful piece. It sounds like a great option for digital nomads, so why not? I was alive when Tony Benn was in government and the UK had a 3-day week power shortage and no rubbish collection. I really enjoyed reading your blog. We have massive mixed grills, meat and cold platters. What you are supporting is an idea that the UK needs to stand alone economically, which is a cute idea yet impossible (because not even you support yourself and need help earning money) -- and you also support vile, and viscous ideas of THE OTHER, of xenophobia, and of racism, and hatred, and UKIP, all of which started talks of Brexit. And she hates the Rain (by the way the weather in the UK is as she would know if she had paid attention unpredictable ,,that means it may rain for periods and then suddenly be sunny for long stretches too ) . In saying all the above and I agree with what I've written my family and I chose to.leave the uk to give our children a better life. There are pros and cons to this. I am half Spanish but raised and born in the uk. You can enjoy all four seasons! She travels full time with her husband and is passionate about creating in-depth travel guides. Very brave and I can't wait to see what comes next! We lived in Bristol, Bob. 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