Anyone ever considered emigrating?

Post by **Soupie69uk** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 2:35 pm

I am just coming up to finish my time at uni and lots of my friends are either getting a job (hopefully) like me or boing the OZ and NZ thing. I will be getting a job though as I bought a flat when at uni.

I have been thinking more and more recently about possibly emigrating. The places I have thought of are either Canada, OZ or NZ really. I think NZ seems my first choice really.

I just seem to think this country is on a bit of a downward spiral. Schools are not as good as what they one were and would have to pay for a decent education now. Houses are so expensive here and you seem to get more for your money over there.

The tax is getting pretty bad here now and you dont really seem to see where any of it goes.

Also when out or what now I definately dont feel as safe as I probably should.

Plus with all the people now moving into the UK I can only see this place getting worse.

What are your guys thoughts or anyone had any experience of this?

Post by **S4TAN** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 3:09 pm

This country is fucked mate - if you're young and you've got the chance get out while you can. NZ is the place.

Post by **Marlon** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 3:36 pm

If you've the chance then do it........mate of mine set off on a planned 12 months travelling around the world a couple of years ago, he got to Aus 5 months in and he's still there.....loves the place.

Post by **derdle** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 4:12 pm

I'd be off like a shot to NZ. I have a client who moved out there 3 or 4 years ago and he has been followed by at least one other friend of his that I know of.

Last one out - please turn off the lights.

Post by **S4TAN** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 4:52 pm

Last one out - please turn off the lights.

But then all the hordes of immigrants will be left in the dark ...

Post by **derdle** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 5:43 pm

But then all the hordes of immigrants will be left in the dark ...

But within a few years they'll all be pi**ed off too and will have gone home cos none of us will be left to pay their social security.

Post by **S4TAN** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 5:48 pm

And they'll have no <beep> cars to wash ... all the Sainsbury's and Tesco's carparks will be empty ...

Post by **chunky79** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 6:46 pm

My brother went travelling round the world 2 years ago. Got to canada middle of last year and has now got a place and a good job out there. He went on his own at 25! Wish i had the balls to do the same. This place is pretty shocking now!!!

Dunc

Post by **Blue_Thunder** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 7:00 pm

A friend of mine went travelling for 6 months, 6+ years later he's still not back and has no plans to return.

Trained as a SCUBA diving instructor in Thailand, spent a few years there, then more recently Egypt and Borneo. Lucky sod.

Post by **ZeroK66** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:21 pm

5 year plan is to migrate. I come from Zimbabwe originally and miss the lifestyle. OZ or NZ be great... if you have the chance, travel, see the world, find somewhere you feel comfortable.

Post by **s4woody** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:23 pm

I come from Zimbabwe originally and miss the lifestyle

i doubt you miss the 100,000% inflation rate...when that dictator is gone it will be a gold mine...

Post by **ZeroK66** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:51 pm

lol I jumped ship before things got overly messy!! Sorry state of affairs! Take more than my life time to come right again - if ever.

Post by **CliveH** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 10:09 pm

Anyone ever considered emigrating?

Not many weeks go by when I don't

NZ - never been, but heard good reports
Canada - superb place, but too cold for my liking for most of the year
Aus - yes, would seriously consider it
USA - yes, EVEN the States

These are the obvious, English speaking (well sort of), places that most Brits consider, but there's plenty more, especially if you're flexible and adventurous...

Post by **Soupie69uk** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 10:14 pm

Yeah were you there when was known as Rhodesia?

I have spoken to a few people who used to live there and had farms and were then forced out. I can not believe our government did not help these people instead of going into afghanistan, as lots of them were british.

And now they are saying on the news we are going to have to spend billions to help put it back right when could have just done it years ago and probably saved some money.

Post by **MEV** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 2:29 pm

Zim eh ? What a fab country, lifestyle, people ( except a certain chap called Bob!!) Nearly went there in the 90's to go into safety foot wear business. Pulled out at the last minute fortunatley would defo give Africa a go again in general appeals to me and Ill be off in a shot as soon as the cash is sorted. Failing that southern Europe still spot for my Golf and liking of the Sun.

This country not only makes me depressed but bloody angry. We have no identity any more. We are crap at Football and are best cricket player is South African. Its over crowded and everyone wants a piece of you and your hard earned cash. ( probably venting cos I had a run with one o those little hitler traffic wardens last week!! ) Its badly run and generally a Sh**T hole and Im fed up with the car owner being the easy target for that tosser in Downing street to pay for everything else. Not to mention its Aprril and f***ing snowing !!

So me and the RS are off as soon as my numbers come up!!

So do it dude especially while your young.

Good luck

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