The person states,,with no doubt ,, that the vast majority of the people in the UK are racist ! You may be from Scotland Wales or Northern Ireland which would make your question laughable. Used as a backdrop to clips of - primarily . The weather of the UK is the best of anywhere in the world. After Brexit, I really didn't want to be here any more. The British summer is terribly wet and cold. If anything, people are genuinely interested where I'm from and then proceed to tell me my home country is better than Britain as that's the British way - complaining :D. Weather: Especially the South East and London actually have less rain than most places in Europe and much less rain than New York or Seattle for instance (according to statistics). We think you are awesome. The culture of 'fair go,' work hard and play hard, and mostly, gratitude. Following university and moving into our careers, my wife and I have both enjoyed the fruits of our labour with work. Well, let's look closer. Yes, I disagree with Brexit, but that is the nature of democracy. For more than a year we are still trying to find our home. Margaret Thatcher's legacy lives on. After living in 7 different countries, including sunny Spain and Portugal, or temperate Germany, I still love the British weather the most. I have a feeling we'll do OK. If only life in the UK would be a magical world. Anyway I wish you guys all the best for your future wherever it may be. The UK would benefit from taking in 10 million hard working immigrants and sending morons like you to Rwanda to spread your vitriol. Alas, we did it! This helped me feel not so alone <3. Ever since I lived in mainland Europe (and you know, happy EU countries) we bought seasonal clothes and enjoyed 4 seasons. Plus I wouldn't want to negate your experience anyway. And since the article is not about this, I'm going to refrain from further comments. It's interesting. Lets forget the Europeans for a minute , delusional Brits think as an Indian I must find the UK to be a paradise but I absolutely HATE it. We both worked hard to build a decent life for ourselves and formed a company. In the UK there was always immigration but it was controlled and little, only the best and most suitable immigrants can enter. Culture, craft, innovative ideas are bought from elsewhere in the world because the UK can afford it, but cannot create it itself. UK for years has failed to create policies to protect its border, its benefits and health system to be abused by anyone and everyone. I am not intolerant towards your opinions. Do you have any questions or suggestions? So I feel fair to comment on this. The English are well known cowards, always having someone else fight their wars. We are at the stage of "Where to now?" It is the term Chav that is uncommon to me. Hello Faith, thank you for your comment. Apparently, I wrote, "Stacy" instead of "Stacey" on a reminder post-it which has nothing to do with official documentation, appointment book or customer-facing paperwork. In fact, I am in the market for a new European car (which allows me to drive on the right-hand side) and the equivalent of the car I am selling here, is 5 times the price in any other European country. Why? I love how this article is so well structured. I have watched it decline as I grow older. But this is something new. Travelling doesn't come cheap in the UK. I don't know where I'm going with this, so will leave it there. I moved back from the UK to India (which is where I am from) 6 years ago after living there for over 10 years. The term floated about beforehand, but in the 2000s it was on steroids. Now foreigners or people of colour get beaten up again and regularly so for being who they are. I want to take this opportunity to wish you well, wherever you two decide to settle. No offence, but millennials tend to romanticise the far left. Because they expect Engineering to be taken care of bu foreign workforce! Someone is always in a hurry. English culture is a thing, it has been for centuries, changing with time, adapting to new ways of life. No conservative party will help us in this regard. It was a dream but reality is so different. Honestly though, what do we have to do and who do we have to vote for to get these unwanted immigrants and their allies the hell out of our land? It is the immigrants who maintain Britain afloat, and it is because of the immigrants that we have good doctors, dedicated teachers and hard-working baristas in the local cafes. Andy: The word 'chav' was in the news again last year following the England riots during an interview on Newsnight when David Starkey said that a substantial section of chavs had become black in terms of the culture they adopt and the way they speak and he got in quite a lot of trouble for saying it. They married Chinese wives or Chinese husbands and now they have to take them out of their very reserved culture and environment to adapt to something new all because the foreigner doesn't like living in China anymore? In general, the climate here is very mild and comfortable, no hurricanes, droughts or deep freezes. Immigrants are permanent migrants. Now living in Egypt is not without its problems but look at these prices: Cinema: 2, Restaurant: 5, Cultural Events: many are free, Internal travel: very cheap along with accommodation, gas and electricity being much cheaper than the UK or the EU and dont forget the Red Sea for a holiday. There are pros and cons to this. 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. Britain is unrecognizable from its former glory. Yes, Nicola Sturgeon's Scotland wants more immigrants. So, the tribalism, is everywhere in the world and the UK is still one of the most open and tolerant countries in the world. Lol, they have direct access to private healthcare through their kids' corporate jobs. All the best to your travels and keep us posted.x, Thank you, Ryazan. im sorry you and your husband had to go through what you did and now I see it (albeit from a different angle) how bad this country can be to people who are deemed different. I am searching for my sunny home You should visit Ghana if you can hot and amazing. -Privacy rights- Non existent in reality. Defined as "a young person characterised by brash and loutish behaviour, usually with connotations of a low social status", 'chavs' have seemingly made their return to popular culture, this time on TikTok. We have a long way to go before we can live in a borderless world, where are all welcome anywhere and everywhere. But this was short-lived because I arrived in the UK during a dark time for Romanians and Bulgarians who just joined the EU. I couldn't agree more. You write an entire article telling folk about the benefits of open borders and 'cultural enrichment', and yet you admit that your worst experiences were in the far left and immigrant-infested cities of London and Bristol, and you're happyin the conservative and very English North Yorkshire. Hey! Say anything uncomfortable, let's scream 'racist.' I'm already considering buying an apartment in Tenerife - a true paradise of sunshine (good climate, great food, low cost of living). I am glad you had the courage to leave it all behind and become the fulfilled and happy person you are today. I'm still searching for the answer but got lost somewhere along the way. I was born there and had to put up with the place for forty years. Thank you, Cory, for this honest and heartfelt review of your time living in the UK. I wish I could say something positive like I think things will change, or at least it's just a minority, but unfortunately I don't think those things are true. So travel around the UK doesn't come cheap. I am what you call a naturalised British citizen. Many greetings, Josefa! But this is expected seeing how it's in their blood. Why live like that if you don't have to! I'm currently temporarily living in the UK (my boyfriend is English) and I feel you! Great read, I stayed for a year in the UK and like reading your honest perspective on things after 10 years. And everything about th weatheryes, yes, a thousand times yes haha. HR Recruiters in this country care more that you still got GCSE qualifications than the vast amount of knowledge and experience you've picked up after fucking primary school. Vote for the party that helps people, understands and values human rights. I want to thank you from all my heart that you took the time to tell us we are welcome. Really interesting read and I wish you both the best of luck in your new nomadic adventure! Many people don't have a voice but you gave them a voice. I live in the UK right now (Scotland), but I'm not a citizen. Of course, as a foreigner, I understood my limitations, yet spelling was never a major issue. The people are very filthy, rarely bathe nor brush their teeth. For me, the 'First World' is now Singapore, Australia (yes I rate the UK as 'Second world' in comparison to these countries). I hope we find a place with the values we cherish, too. Nothing to do with skin colour or ethnicity (as once was), it's about money and yes, class. Not all immigrants and migrants are equal in their eyes. Then with what happened in UK last summer, it saddens me that those who come and fight the hardest to work and stay in the country are the ones to leave. You cant have all the decisions go your way. I like the rush, the culture there, the weirdness of it. We have some of the best sports in the world, Wimbledon and the Premiership for example. The British are tolerant. I changed my first name in order to integrate and find work. We should all be free to live a happy life everywhere. A small number of people are racist, the rest are stupid and selfish. We live in a gorgeous house with good insulation, stunning views, great friends, good food fit for human consumption and are surrounded by lovely people who accept and appreciate other cultures. YUM YUM. And the people that think this is OK: well they are next, eventually; when they figure out what is going on and decide to fight back themselves. Why? Following the results of the 2019 election Ive found myself looking at how to leave the UK. Yes, Australia is far higher cost of living, but the living standards and quality of life is also much higher. Neah, I think both Sarah and I just hate the wet island. Unfortunately there are a lot of uncultured and racist people in the UK, its so disappointing. The class system, the monopoly that the Royals hold and their ongoing theft of taxpayer funds while supported by the House of Frauds and their PR machine have destroyed the soul of the UK. You should point out it is illegal for Muslims to convert to another religion in the UAE. Where would you like to live? But that's ok, I was never afraid of hard work and long hours of study. I don't know where you've seen Brits treated like slaves. Outside brilliant minds are no longer welcome to contribute to the Great British societies and money is being invested in privatisation and corporations as opposed to a stable economy, educated, informed and healthy population. I'm an Autumn lover so basically, I get to enjoy a constant state of Autumn. Hahaha I know this is an older comment but I just wanted to address the food thing for the benefit of more recent readers. Ring any bells? As an American who used to live in Scotland, I 100% agree with you about the weather and prices (ouch with the pound/dollar!). [3] In Canada, in the province of British Columbia they're known as "Surrey jacks". Finally to the author, you praise Tony Benn who was a staunch socialist. London has less rain per annum than Bucharest, look it up. The responses are more illuminating, reminding me, a Brit, of how and why I want out.good luck with what comes your way I believe it is a feature of geography. I still remember, I was in the exam rooms in University and would imagine that I am in a special exam room in Hogwarts. The Brits also call themselves "expats" and not immigrants. Im working class under a Tory government. I've lived in both. That's not on the membership, it's on the UK's political priorities and mistakes, which are then, in turn, blamed on the EU. Portugal is the 4th safest country in Europe England used to be a nice place and I really wish we could do something to increase the safety rankings. Then millions on new passports. To be honest, the Brexit vote is hardly surprising, knowing the British people as I know now. Net migration of 300,000 per year on an island with 64 million inhabitants is unsustainable, especially when most of the population lives in a corridor between Leeds / Manchester and London. (eye roll as a Brown person). Here, in Estonia, the winter is 6 months - cold, sometimes snowing, dark, wet, depressing weather. Just read her response to Hector to read what a superior and condescending attitude she has. It's not all political jibber jabber lies, it's equations and facts! Well, England has gotten less safe because of the mass invasion of fighting age males from overpopulated Muslim countries. Is it because you're desperately trying to get away, and you can't? Meanwhile, Brexit 2 years on from your article and as you know, is just soul destroying for so many reasons. I wish you and your husband the best of luck on your travels and next adventure in life!!! I was robbed in broad daylight too on another occasion. They were all British born northern lads from the small towns around the city. This is one of the oldest political strategies. Whether we're talking about comparatively deprived areas such as Jaywick, which one resident memorably described as 'like a Brazilian favela' or a posher market town such as Torquay - a town where, according to one disenchanted local "chavs . Name something, chances are its better in any different European country. We have been in the UK for almost 3 years now and even bought a house, but we never truly felt welcome. One of the biggest differens that i saw are the streets, in England they are very clean, and in Chile you can finde a lot of garbage. The government is doing nothing to keep this in check, and it has become "salonfhig" to be openly racist. There are lots of things that could be better in the UK, like the NHS funding, but overall it's a fantastic country to live in and even though I'm a foreigner, I felt obliged to step in and add my 2 cents :). Adopted countries I've lived in were always a ticking reminder that I don't belong and that I'm just a temporary alien working or studying there for a limited time. It sounds like it, my friend. In the Balkans we also have pljeskavica or plecavia which is a kebab burger. Cory Varga - Cory is a published travel writer and award-winning photographer. As you can imagine, there are probably many EU nationals rethinking their options after Brexit and scanning the internet for input and answers. I got lost several times and people don't even bother to help after I asked for directions. Hi Cory. Good luck to you in the future, wherever life takes you! Paris is wetter than London..south of England gets more sunshine than the Low Countries..what were you expecting when you moved here wall to wall sunshine?! That's a really nice and honest article. I don't blame you at all for wanting to leave. For a while, it didn't bother me, until one day, I got rejected after a two-week job trial. Thank you for your comment. I planned to stay and study there with my family for six months before moving somewhere more sunny and exotic, (precisely for that injection of British 'culture' and 'opportunity' ), but was worried about the current Brexit climate. In the British television series Misfits, the character of Kelly Bailey is presented as a stereotypical chav. One other thing I learnt is where can you go in the world where you will not be the victim of racism because of your name or your origins? The "immigrants who are here to steal the jobs"? I have rights. We need visionaries such as Tony Benn. Thank you Jordan! Who knows. On the contrary, the positive is that now I value Italy so so much more and I understand how brainwashed I was about British culture (my English friends were laughing about my naivety as well). Sadly, children and teens are already seeing England and the English for what they really are, and so to the rest of the world. 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 guess Einstein was right after all..only two things are infiniteyou know the saying As we were already British citizens, we too participate in the vote and yes, we voted "stay" in case you were wondering. I used to think most of my life that happiness was found in places and thought that running to a foreign country would help me deal with my feelings of unfulfillment but it never did. I have been unable to find work in my field because they don't know what to do with my qualifications ('You need a UK qualification'), and the algorithm ber-usage in this country is insane. Maybe not your cup of tea. Finally my favorite thing in all England are the landscapes, in all the country you can see a lot of turistic atraccions, architectural as well as natural. Joris. Travelling: 150 for a return ticket halfway across England is expensive? Seriously, who compared the UK with Romania? I really enjoyed reading your blog. Hi Miranda, thank you for your comment. We weren't happy in our home country either. If you have good infrastructure, it costs money to build and maintain it. Very brave and I can't wait to see what comes next! We are both honest people, law-abiding citizens who pay taxes as individuals and as a company. I lived in the UK for 37 years until 2015 and moved back to Egypt. So I now have around eight more months and just one more English winter to endure then its mountain guiding and airbnb for me. Except the rain; everyone hates the rain haha. Argentina sounds amazing. In modern Britain, the working class has become an object of fear and ridicule. I mean I left Romania because I didn't like it and wanted a better life for myself. I gave it to my manager and he just read his name at the top. Hi Melissa, I felt I was just paying for a handed off degree (and I was in supposedly one of the top unis). You have NO IDEA that you have written exactly what I feel. This got me thinking. P.S Stacy/Stacey could be both spellings. I wouldn't want that much disdain on my doorstep. You see, all these were just normal things in the UK. You do not need an address in the UK for yourself. ), they ran taxi firms and corner shops etc. I'm from England but I moved to Iceland a year ago. The most heartbreaking part is the attitude towards immigrants which Britain seems to have adopted. We're fed up with the extortionate rents for crappy flats, awful food (although the British think they have the best cuisine in the world now, but then, they think they're the best at everything), Brexit animosity towards foreigners, holier than thou, superior attitude, poor social rights for citizens (British retirees get the worst pension in Europe), expensive schools, expensive everything, really stupid TV, bad weather and the list goes on. 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