| Actively looking to Emigrate now 11:57 - Sep 27 with 13595 views | hype313 |
Both myself and my partner have discussed it for a few years and now we are both at the point where we think its time to leave blighty, can't believe we stuck around the past 6-7 years and looking forward, it's grim, even if Labour get in in 2024.
Both kids are in early stages at school so minimal disruption there, the only thing I'll miss is going to PR every other week, but that's it, and certainly not a strong enough pull to keep us here.
Sad state of affairs, but just can't see a promising future in this country for us or our children. |  |
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| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 11:57 - Sep 27 with 5219 views | unbelievablue |
Where to? |  |
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| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 11:59 - Sep 27 with 5193 views | DanTheMan |
I've definitely thought about it. I think I'd miss quite a few of my friends and family a bit too much but the scales are evening up the longer this goes on.
Thankfully I work in a job where I could do it from practically anywhere and live fairly comfortably. My partner is hoping to do a doctorate soon so might have to wait for that.
I'm hoping this is just the death throes of this Government rather than the country though. I'm still fairly angry about everything from the past 10 years or so. |  |
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| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 11:59 - Sep 27 with 5196 views | itfcjoe |
My situation just doesn't allow for it, but can see why people would be looking to do it now |  |
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| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 12:01 - Sep 27 with 5194 views | hype313 |
| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 11:57 - Sep 27 by unbelievablue |
Where to? |
We both work for organisations that have offices in Singapore, Canada, Australia, and have had positive initial discussion with all three offices.
Won't be an overnight move, but we're putting plans together. | |
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| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 12:07 - Sep 27 with 5118 views | SitfcB |
I like the thought of it but just don’t think I could do it, could emigrate to New Zealand tomorrow if I wanted to. |  |
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| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 12:08 - Sep 27 with 5100 views | chicoazul |
Just remember; wherever you go, you’ll still be you. |  |
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| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 12:10 - Sep 27 with 5066 views | Swansea_Blue |
| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 11:57 - Sep 27 by unbelievablue |
Where to? |
Essex. Time to break free of the constraints of Suffolk and spread those wings. |  |
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| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 12:10 - Sep 27 with 5059 views | Ryorry |
Friends of mine 12 years ago very presciently saw the direction things were going in here, and moved to NZ with their very large family, including parents, kids & grandkids.
If I'd been still working age & fitter, I'd have considered joining them. Am even more jealous but happy for them now of course. They've no regrets, are absolutely loving it. |  |
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| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 12:11 - Sep 27 with 5053 views | hype313 |
| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 12:08 - Sep 27 by chicoazul |
Just remember; wherever you go, you’ll still be you. |
Deep. | |
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| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 12:11 - Sep 27 with 5053 views | WD19 |
I hear Norway is nice. |  | | |
| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 12:12 - Sep 27 with 5024 views | Swansea_Blue |
| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 12:01 - Sep 27 by hype313 |
We both work for organisations that have offices in Singapore, Canada, Australia, and have had positive initial discussion with all three offices.
Won't be an overnight move, but we're putting plans together. |
They're all long haul destinations, so it probably will be an overnight move 
If it was me, depending on where the offices were, I'd be looking at:
1) Canada
2) Oz
3) Singapore
But I suppose it depends on the city. | |
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| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 12:15 - Sep 27 with 4979 views | clive_baker |
Not to p1ss on your chips as I agree with your sentiment, but think carefully about where you go. I'm fortunate to have lived in different countries through work, and the grass isn't always greener to a home bird like me. So many things I hate about the UK but a lot I love too, and missed deeply. Not least family & friends, certain elements of our culture etc. There's a lot of countries going to sh1t, not just ours!
That's not to say it might not be right for you of course, just do your homework and try before you buy would be my advice.
Good luck. |  |
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| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 12:17 - Sep 27 with 4955 views | hype313 |
| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 12:12 - Sep 27 by Swansea_Blue |
They're all long haul destinations, so it probably will be an overnight move
If it was me, depending on where the offices were, I'd be looking at:
1) Canada
2) Oz
3) Singapore
But I suppose it depends on the city. |
I know that most countries, if not all, have their issues, but having lived in Oz previously and with lots of family there, it would make the move/change a little easier and giving our children a great life.
I just can't see a promising future here, the country is tied up in knots, so much anger and division everywhere you turn. | |
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| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 12:19 - Sep 27 with 4939 views | lowhouseblue |
which particular aspects of the uk are you looking to escape? |  |
| And so as the loose-bowelled pigeon of time swoops low over the unsuspecting tourist of destiny, and the flatulent skunk of fate wanders into the air-conditioning system of eternity, I notice it's the end of the show |
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| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 12:19 - Sep 27 with 4938 views | BlueNomad |
| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 12:12 - Sep 27 by Swansea_Blue |
They're all long haul destinations, so it probably will be an overnight move
If it was me, depending on where the offices were, I'd be looking at:
1) Canada
2) Oz
3) Singapore
But I suppose it depends on the city. |
1) - Vancouver area? Great quality of life.
Is the weak £ a barrier to emigrating at the moment? |  | | |
| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 12:21 - Sep 27 with 4904 views | Ryorry |
| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 12:17 - Sep 27 by hype313 |
I know that most countries, if not all, have their issues, but having lived in Oz previously and with lots of family there, it would make the move/change a little easier and giving our children a great life.
I just can't see a promising future here, the country is tied up in knots, so much anger and division everywhere you turn. |
Whereabouts in Aus would be key methinks. On top of the usual considerations, climates in different parts increasing whatever pattern they previously had, sad to say. | |
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| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 12:22 - Sep 27 with 4915 views | Illinoisblue |
“Minimum disruption” is doing some heavy lifting there. Not saying kids aren’t adaptable but new country, new school, making new friends… not sure it’s easy for anyone. |  |
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| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 12:24 - Sep 27 with 4878 views | noggin |
| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 12:11 - Sep 27 by WD19 |
I hear Norway is nice. |
We don't want you lot spoiling the peace over here. |  |
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| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 12:25 - Sep 27 with 4846 views | PhilTWTD |
An old friend of mine moved to Malta post-Brexit. |  | | |
| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 12:47 - Sep 27 with 4665 views | blueasfook |
If I was going to emigrate anywhere, it would be NZ.
Cousin of mine moved there about 10 years ago and he loves it. |  |
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| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 12:50 - Sep 27 with 4632 views | ElephantintheRoom |
Do it sooner rather than later would be my advice. Personally I wouldn’t touch Australia with a barge pole, nor Singapore unless working short term - but my sister went to Vancouver and never regretted it for an instant. If your Canadian office is in Toronto etc you might want to think twice - hellishly humid in summer and perishingly cold in winter.
If you can work from home you might want to consider somewhere closer and more civilised - France for example |  |
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| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 12:51 - Sep 27 with 4625 views | urbanblue |
| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 12:17 - Sep 27 by hype313 |
I know that most countries, if not all, have their issues, but having lived in Oz previously and with lots of family there, it would make the move/change a little easier and giving our children a great life.
I just can't see a promising future here, the country is tied up in knots, so much anger and division everywhere you turn. |
Not sure when you lived in Australia, but things have changed here a lot over the past few years too, and not for the better. I'm sure your family here will have kept you updated on things though.
Then again, there are problems all over the world at the moment.
I have to say some of the stuff going on in Canada sounds far worse. |  | | |
| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 12:52 - Sep 27 with 4611 views | urbanblue |
| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 11:59 - Sep 27 by itfcjoe |
My situation just doesn't allow for it, but can see why people would be looking to do it now |
I can understand that Joe. Blue Monday has to take priority for sure. | | | |
| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 12:54 - Sep 27 with 4581 views | giant_stow |
| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 12:51 - Sep 27 by urbanblue |
Not sure when you lived in Australia, but things have changed here a lot over the past few years too, and not for the better. I'm sure your family here will have kept you updated on things though.
Then again, there are problems all over the world at the moment.
I have to say some of the stuff going on in Canada sounds far worse. |
I thought Australia was going great guns - what's happened? |  |
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| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 12:57 - Sep 27 with 4551 views | clive_baker |
| Actively looking to Emigrate now on 12:50 - Sep 27 by ElephantintheRoom |
Do it sooner rather than later would be my advice. Personally I wouldn’t touch Australia with a barge pole, nor Singapore unless working short term - but my sister went to Vancouver and never regretted it for an instant. If your Canadian office is in Toronto etc you might want to think twice - hellishly humid in summer and perishingly cold in winter.
If you can work from home you might want to consider somewhere closer and more civilised - France for example |
There isn't a cat in hells chance I would live in Toronto. Expensive, horrible climate, busy, nothing particularly notable about it culturally, not especially nice to look at. Would sooner live in Montreal if you're that side of Canada but wouldn't move there either.
I missed British climate for sure, love having 4 distinct seasons and seeing them change. Missed our pub culture too, in any of those seasons. Can't beat a nice old pub, fire lit, few pints, days at the football etc. Or beer garden vibes in summer.
Agree France might be an option but Paris is horrible in parts now. Get down South and you might be on to a winner, also easy to visit the UK.
Maybe a move to a different part of the UK might help the OP. Friend of mine has recently gone up to Scotland and is enjoying it. | |
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