Tough! Thank you Jordan! Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds, and Wakefield all contribute to this high level of crime, and violence and sexual offenses are prevalent crimes, with over 100,000 crimes reported each year. Nothing to do with skin colour or ethnicity (as once was), it's about money and yes, class. Unfortunately there are a lot of uncultured and racist people in the UK, its so disappointing. The core of the British kitchen is the oven, as you might already know from the Great British Bake Off. My husband has been fortunate enough to find work in a multi-cultural company (French, Romanians, English and Swiss, all working harmoniously with one-another). Romania is a beautiful country. I'm a chav! Here, in Estonia, the winter is 6 months - cold, sometimes snowing, dark, wet, depressing weather. Thanks for sharing! Many of them, in fact. I'm now really worried that I may not be making the right decision by moving to the UK, and I'm really confused and even a bit afraid now. To my mind, Britain is the biggest dump in Europe. Did you like this article? 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?! Having lived abroad for so long, we've learnt a lot of things about ourselves, other countries and the UK. Yes, Nicola Sturgeon's Scotland wants more immigrants. I get it, nobody likes foreigners. Then she moves back because Theres no place like Home !! 1860. Great post. Can you believe that it was because of Harry Potter that I wanted to move to the UK? It makes me sad to read this. Not just weather, lifestyle or even landscape. For Eastern Europeans, the UK is the worst place in the world after Italy and maybe also France and Spain, This article is a good article, and basically expresses many truths of English society, I am glad that even you as an immigrant have noticed. Gloucester has been featured on a popular website dedicated to 'chav towns'. It is no wonder people feel miserable. In my case in Prague, some of these romantic ideas just never materialized the way I thought they would, or my perception has changed. Good luck with exploring the new options, looks like you have some stunning countries in mind :). Any advice is really welcomed The weather is better but their governments are destroying both. You honestly think Scotland is the best thing about the UK? I have faced racism almost everyday including in my jobs. It's very hard to leave! Thank you so much for writing this. It gets to you when you realise you can't buy t-shirts because, in reality, you need sweaters, thermals and raincoats. Youve shown me that there is hope. Thank you for your message. I am struggling in this last year or so. The Brown Bunny star clearly didn . When you get ill on your travels, take a British penicillin. With comments like this, you know,I wonder. As I said before, once you leave home, settle, then leave home again, the word "home" becomes so relative, elusive almost. If you are in need of health treatment or ill, forget it. Thank you for your comment. Sadly, children and teens are already seeing England and the English for what they really are, and so to the rest of the world. People in general seem pretty chilled. There are new ideas on the market all the time, and inventors are trying hard to come up with ideas on how to push the UK further. It's not as simple though that everyone voting leave agrees with Farage and Boris. We are the first of the G7 countries to require zero CO2 emission by law. 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. "[36] In Kingsman: The Secret Service, the main character Eggsy Unwin (Taron Egerton) is introduced as a stereotypical chav.[37]. There are myriad of inventors, writers, musicians, bands, rock stars, scientistsAll British! Im born and bread British and I hate it! Plus I wouldn't want to negate your experience anyway. For me, moving to the UK where I've traveled a few times a year for over 20 years for work and fun - is about spending time with friends and loved ones there and the opportunity to travel Europe much easier. All the talent and creativity has been sucked dry out of this placeits so dead and will continue to be dead and fall behind so many other wonderful countries in the world. You can always visit though. London is the 6th Most Michelin Starred city in the world, higher than Hong Kong or Barcelona. I had to give up my Indian nationality due to my job with Ministry of Defence which I regret now. We have massive mixed grills, meat and cold platters. Houses are tiny and cramped and almost comical in size compared to other countries, London . Yes, I disagree with Brexit, but that is the nature of democracy. I now live full-time in Germany and just enjoy the lifestyle better. This has turned into a really long political rant now - sorry haha. I believe it is a feature of geography. If you think the only "British" dishes are the Sunday roast, fish and chips, pies and bleedin toad in the hole then you're a bit of a divvy. Its not what I remember as a child. Anyway, I hope you come back. 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. No country or culture is perfect of course, but we always have to ask ourselves what we're willing to put up with and sometimes it's not worth it. [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). If you are willing to do it, you are better than the rest and are happy with the salary, then the job is yours. [30], Characters described as "chavs" have been featured in numerous British television programmes, as well as films. I wish you all the best, MJ. Or? The continuous media obsession of crisis after crisis perpetuates the problem. I do hope you get to leave and start living the dream in a cheaper country in Europe. I had the idea that the UK would be a paradise for me, and I would be able to continue my professional career over there, in London, to be specific. Do you mean British people with British passports who write articles about the UK? 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. Think beautiful places in Scotland, stunning beaches in Cornwall and romantic places in England. WOW. There were very few British born citizens working those jobs, and it's because very few British born citizens can go beyond the thinking that working in a fast food chain or as a cleaner or in a call centre for minimum wage is below them. 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. I moved to London 6 months ago from another wealthy Western European country, in search of better work opportunities, to further my career and basically to build a life. So although Britain has a limited amount of dishes, it comes with a great variety of ingredients. Good luck on your move and finding the sun. 'Chav' is a word that we heard all the time, like ten years ago! We should celebrate that and so should other countries. The one that had the vote or the ones that didnt get the chance? Cory is multilingual and an alumna from The University of Manchester. You Could Travel All Rights Reserved 2016 - 2023.Use of the content of this website for AI and ML training is prohibited.Privacy Policy | Disclaimer. Try to own more than one property in many countries and you will really feel the heat from the taxman. Yes i still travel as it is my passion but I no longer see it as the fix for life's problems.Goodluck to you all in this journey of life. It sucks that you can't wear a dress unless you go on holiday. I still remember talking to my husband the previous night, saying that the world is not that stupid. Bravo to your writing skills! Though it's not where my heart is. I am an Indian immigrant living in the UK for 15 odd years. I respect your opinion. 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. Wow, this was an incredibly interesting read. I tried all sorts of clubs and activities but the sense of community that I longed for was just never there. I agree with Cory 100% im English myself but i really hate living near London the people are violent , too many are on very serious drugs or are junkies and again i agree you cant walk the streets at night safely , In my situation im a transgender woman and too many men in the UK have very homophobic views towards people like me , ive been abused and beaten up in my past and i really just want out of this country now as i am a hard working woman i dont sponge or claim benefits and can live independently in any country as long as im accepted by the local community , I think i will move to Denmark as there people are civilised unlike the UK where they seem to be stuck in the 1950s. Get your free Top 10 Luxury Hotels in the World ebook. My wife and I can't wait to leave London next year. I still remember, I was in the exam rooms in University and would imagine that I am in a special exam room in Hogwarts. 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. The great things about Britain, are the sheer amount of bright minds this country had during its history. Switzerland recently voted to restrict Islamic mosques. Here I am, ten years later, puzzled by the same question. Hi Laura, We would absolutely love to visit St Helena Island one day. -Tv - Crap and, you need A PAID LICENSE to tolerate that crap. Its why we work so hard and sometimes come across as stressed and cold. I wish the world would be more open, patient, loving. The Euro was a huge mistake. Hi Wendy, thank you for your comment. To give an idea of the divide on the Brexit vote night my Italian neighbours who I had never met before invited me around for a party so I was getting drunk with about 15 Italians before we found out the result. That changed everything. Anyway I wish you guys all the best for your future wherever it may be. 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. One . Australia is pretty great, I am not surprised you miss it! No life. In Ontario (particularly in Toronto), the term is "hoodman", an equivalent of the term "roadman" used in England. I'm lucky as I have both a New Zealand and UK passport so doors are always open to me. The culture in Britain has moved from brilliant to that of hate, racism and ignorance. We came third in the Olympics. I didn't read the whole thing - but as someone who was born here 42 years ago, and regularly goes abroad to escape when everything gets 'too british', I have just returned from a 2 month stint in New York, and I'm finding it really difficult to adjust to the country again. Look back in on them selves and see how their views have been twisted and shaped over time. Education is in a terrible state in the UK. This town is by far, one of the worst places to be in the whole of Northumberland. How is that fair? Countries like Japan are very friendly to tourists of course, but they would never let foreigners rise to a high level in politics or business. Im scared for the future of my children and have never been so ashamed to be british! I am glad you have found a place in Germany where you feel welcomed and integrated. What an informative post! Being English is a privilege, the UK is a good country and one of the best in the world. Am I wrong? However I'm not sure if the uk will ever be the same. For the uninitiated, 'chav' is a (often derogatory) term for those young people who typically dress in tracksuit. However it was one of the most dissapointing moves in my life. These are the people who if we invite here and we teach them how to adapt, are going to work hard to pay taxes, and maintain the lifestyle which every born and bred British citizen believes they deserve. The great educated gentleman is obsolete and the fine lady is on a verge of collapse. And everything was perfect. There are two sides to the British culture. Mass immigration destroys societies, creates division and problems, immigration of few people and more controlled, where only the best can become English is what UK has to do. I have a Polish wife, and we've been increasingly travelling full-time. Our last update reflects that we chose to move back to the UK. I learnt Pubjabi to chat to my new neighbours and Mandarin to talk to the Chinese students living nearby. I voted to Remain but even I know the EU has undermined democracy. People today in Britain are upset at the uncontrolled immigration. Of course when no one studies or shows interest in Engineering or medicine, they country will be deprived of innovative, intelligent workforce. Answer (1 of 9): Hello Ian Kent and welcome to Quora. Meanwhile, Brexit 2 years on from your article and as you know, is just soul destroying for so many reasons. I will go further and suggest there is a lot of naivety amongst younger generations around the world. we enjoyed our Jobs We contribute more to the country than many others. Definitely not a bigot, my friend. You've actually encapsulated so much of what I have been thinking without realising it. We're able to save a lot of money every month and are homeowners. Cory Varga - Cory is a published travel writer and award-winning photographer. There is a lot of incentive for young entrepreneurs to start a new business here and we took full advantage of this. This, sadly, has to be the most ludicrous, ill informed, nonsensical piece of writing I have ever had the misfortune to read. That so many immigrants come to the UKcomplain about itgo country hopping and then come back, says a lot about Britain, British culture.. and those people. I don't know where you've seen Brits treated like slaves. Being born in Europe and now a British national, I also chose to move away from the UK. Name something, chances are its better in any different European country. Furthermore, I respect the people who in my mind, made Britain awesome (Like Mick Jagger, David Attenborough or Maggie Smith). As an ex-Londoner now living in Sydney, I can definitely relate to a lot of this - particularly rental prices in London. Being British born myself I have seen how Britain has changed for the worst over the last decade or so and am now trying to convince my husband for us to move abroad somewhere where we can have hotter weather, more reasonable housing and public transport costs, a salary which accurately reflects the amount of work and education that goes into your job and an overall better lifestyle. So which country is the worst then? They don't care for the virtuous and preachy nonsense that London obsesses with whilst the roads get more clogged, economy tanks etc. The problem with Britain is that it bends over backwards too much, and does not do enough - paradoxically, at the same time. According to Expatistan here are some things you have to take into account: Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area 2,391 Hes the triumph of style (if youre shallow enough to consider him stylish) over function. 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