Would you leave the UK if you could?

[MrSpike]

MrSpike said:

v15ben said:

Thanks for that Michael. I'll have a look into it

My pleasure

Also I don't know what sites the rest of you guys use when abroad for watching tv, but I just generally download everything as sat tv is expensive and st.

I use uk nova for all the uk shows

btjunkie for movies

and watch-series for shows like csi, topgear etc

I haven't given the web address so as not break any rules, but google should see you right

[BruceV8]

Slightly different take on things: I was due to leave the army this year. There is a lot of well paid work in my field but it is nearly all in horrible sandy places where some of the people really don't like us. But its very difficult to turn down £60 - 100k tax free. Those that don't resist it end up in a strange nomadic lifestyle 'on the circuit'. I'm single with no dependants, and I know I would be tempted. So when my old dog died last year I immediately got another one - partly to make that decision to join 'the circuit' difficult for me.

Now, if someone would pay me those amounts to go somewhere nice to do what I do - and I could take my hound with me.....



Would anyone be interested in starting a bombing campaign in the seychelles?

[magic torch]

I thought I’d had enough of the UK, so when the chance came to move to Germany I took it. Would never have considered Germany before, having only ever visited the industrial areas, but this really is a beautiful part of the world. Plus the ring and Spa aren't too far away.

It can be pretty lonely, and whilst friends and family say they’ll come visit, they don’t. I hear this comment from lot of other ex-pats say this too.

18 months later I now realise what a wonderful place the UK is. I miss the diversity most of all, and whilst Germany is an hour ahead, it often feels forty years behind in other aspects.

I travel a lot for work, on average three countries a week, and whilst I enjoy visiting other places, coming back to the UK is like a tonic.*




* apart from the speed limits

[cal72]

No.
I don't even take holidays abroad unless you count wales and scotland(or a visit to bradford centre).
Was born on this island and as sometimes it may seem stty i have no intensions of leaveing.
Unless i was offered a one way ticket on a spaceship.

[Xaero]

v15ben said:

Sounds like you have the same idea as me Rob, some travelling, some periods living in different countries and generally enjoying a change.

I found 'proper' baked beans at the local supermarket and got all excited until I couldn't find any proper bread! I did find a local restaurant that does steak pie and genuine sandwiches/burgers though

I've found bread, although it only comes in 8 slice half loafs :/ Was told of a import food shop this week so will hopefully pick up some beans this weekend, woo!

Yeah, it's a nice way to live when you don't have any dependants. I'm likely to change my opinion if I get a family (although the same lifestyle is possible). I like to take advantage of the situations I get myself in and get the most out of life. I'm not bashing the UK either, it's great and definitely home for me.

Right now I live up a mountain and got a ski lift season pass for about £120. What other chance am I going to be living 15mins (free) drive away from a ski resort that I can visit daily. Compare to a holiday in the alps and that's a bargain. On the flip side I'm not allowed a car where I work which restricts my freedom and more annoyingly the roads are fantastic around here too so I'd love to drive around here for recreational reasons.

[MitchT]

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[tinman0]

muppetdave said:

Yes, yes and yes. I'd love to go to Canada, but the wife will rarely leave Essex

It was very sad that a friend of ours got married, has promotions waiting for him in Canada at the main HQ of the corporate that he works at whenever he wants, yet she refuses to even consider leaving the UK. And she then spent a great deal of time telling my wife and another friend's wife how difficult it was to change country and to be away from home, the comment "you don't know what it was like to be living in another country" nearly had the girl throw through the rear windscreen of the bus.

My wife is American and my friend's wife is South African and the conversation took place on a bus in the UK. Go figure.

[RJDM3]

If i had plenty of money in the bank and no kids i would be off to canada like a shot. But as i have kids and not what i would call enough money i guess i am staying here for now.

[GilbertGrape]

tinman0 said:

muppetdave said:

Yes, yes and yes. I'd love to go to Canada, but the wife will rarely leave Essex

It was very sad that a friend of ours got married, has promotions waiting for him in Canada at the main HQ of the corporate that he works at whenever he wants, yet she refuses to even consider leaving the UK. And she then spent a great deal of time telling my wife and another friend's wife how difficult it was to change country and to be away from home, the comment "you don't know what it was like to be living in another country" nearly had the girl throw through the rear windscreen of the bus.

My wife is American and my friend's wife is South African and the conversation took place on a bus in the UK. Go figure.

Maybe it's her family that are keeping her in the UK. If so, there's nothing wrong with that.

Edited by GilbertGrape on Thursday 18th November 23:50