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over a year ago
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Been there, done it, got the tshirt.....
Made fantastic friends, had a ball and experienced some amazing things....but then there lots of things we take for granted (health care etc....)in England that you don't get elsewhere and met so many who've needed it...
So for me its a case of enjoy the best of both worlds if you can.......
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Other than immediate family and work I have no commitments so it wouldn't be a thing really.
The biggest challenge would be me embracing another culture. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Family is the only reason we have stayed here. We moved abroad twenty three years ago (USA then Oz) but Ju got awfully homesick. Every spare bit of time we have we go off on our travels. I love England but I could quite easily live elsewhere. |
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over a year ago
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"could you leave your family if you had the offer of a better life in another country I had the offer years ago to go to the usa but said no "
my family are my three kids and my bf if they could come me I would move away yes. |
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Im off to oz in march, all on my own, decided I wanted an adventure, scrimped and saved my ass off to afford it, Im leaving behind my family, friends, a great flat and job and stepping into the unknown, terrified yes but ive always wanted to go for it, better to have tried and failed than think what if x just hope theres fabbers out there |
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As much as I hate this country, I couldn't even cope with moving up North. We have an extremely close-knit family and 200miles made me dreadfully homesick to the point of depression. If I could take my entire family with me, I'd do it in a heartbeat.
- Amy. x |
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"As much as I hate this country, I couldn't even cope with moving up North. We have an extremely close-knit family and 200miles made me dreadfully homesick to the point of depression. If I could take my entire family with me, I'd do it in a heartbeat.
- Amy. x"
It's good ooop norf. We have a good sense of humour |
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"As much as I hate this country, I couldn't even cope with moving up North. We have an extremely close-knit family and 200miles made me dreadfully homesick to the point of depression. If I could take my entire family with me, I'd do it in a heartbeat.
- Amy. x
It's good ooop norf. We have a good sense of humour "
It was nice... Greenery, the area was up and coming, the locals were friendly... It just wasn't MY cup of tea. The weather was worse (which doesn't help my S.A.D), my ex became a selfish, lazy prick and work pretty much made it impossible for me to visit home and see my family.
As I said, I'd love to move (somewhere HOT though) but my family would have to come with me. |
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"could you leave your family if you had the offer of a better life in another country I had the offer years ago to go to the usa but said no "
yep , already done it twice Tenerife , then spain. going back in april for good, Our daughter lives in Plymouth and its quicker and cheaper to fly there from murcia than it is to drive or get a train from here, the worlds a small place now !!  |
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"could you leave your family if you had the offer of a better life in another country I had the offer years ago to go to the usa but said no "
Had a brill opportunity yrs ago and didn't take it due to young kids wish we'd have taken it now, we have a good life here but just wish we'd have took it when it was on a plate x
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I'm off at the end of the month to NYC. I have the job but no relocation so it's not the cheapest place to move to. However I don't think there is much in the UK I'll be missing and it's an opportunity to travel the US extensively. I've got an ex wife and 2 teenage kids I'm leaving here so that's tough, but the opportunity is too good to pass up |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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having worked away in many parts of the world including the far east and south amercia i would move straight away although my favourite place is germany i know its not far away however its the country i would choose.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"do you think England has anything to offer us now?
Sod all.....otherwise known as "cameron and osborne"  "
ironically all this talk about closing doors on immigration which is ridiculous the tit for tat that would follow would mean no one could emigrate. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"could you leave your family if you had the offer of a better life in another country I had the offer years ago to go to the usa but said no "
yup
am working to a plan here and aiming for hawaii |
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"I've done the opposite and left family and friends to move to the UK 10 years ago. Would never move back, only been back to visit.
It is amazing how many people take this country for granted."
From an 'outsiders' point of view, what do you see that is good about it? |
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"could you leave your family if you had the offer of a better life in another country I had the offer years ago to go to the usa but said no "
My sister did when she was 19: moved to Italy and is living the dream. My children are adults living their lives and I'd miss them more than they'd miss me, but I'll retire in the next couple of years and I'm considering my options. |
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"could you leave your family if you had the offer of a better life in another country I had the offer years ago to go to the usa but said no "
The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own.
No apologies, no excuses,
No one lean on, rely on, or blame.
The gift is yours - it is an amazing journey - and you alone are responsible for the quality of it.
This is the day your life really begins.
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I (Mr) did it ten years ago.
Moved to Spain to escape the Bliar/Brown socialist hell hole that Britain had become, then after a few months (and the Madrid bombings) Spain elected Mr Bean's socialist twin brother
Thankfully I met my wonderful German lady and we now split our time between Germany and Spain.
Would I move back to Britain? No. When I go back on visits I'm always happier leaving than arriving.
The only mistake I made was not getting out of the EU altogether. |
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"could you leave your family if you had the offer of a better life in another country I had the offer years ago to go to the usa but said no "
I did that 17 years ago and moved to the UK. No regrets! |
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"could you leave your family if you had the offer of a better life in another country I had the offer years ago to go to the usa but said no
The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own.
No apologies, no excuses,
No one lean on, rely on, or blame.
The gift is yours - it is an amazing journey - and you alone are responsible for the quality of it.
This is the day your life really begins.
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Here here |
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I ran away to sea when 14yrs old,loved my life made me grow up quickly.My ex an I could of lived in Oz but she didn't want to at the time because of her mum... now she wishes we had gone an maybe things would of been different. |
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"I lived in Hong Kong for nearly 3 years and then Germany for 5 so yep I would again if I ever got chance. "
We got a house in Hong Kong that we love to live there for the winter and back in England for the summer when we retire |
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"Oh yes.... It's part of my dream, that will come reality
Where are you thinking of going?
I'm coming to visit! "
I've always like Spain, but who knows maybe Australia?
You have an invite, for sure |
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Without question . As much as I love certain things about this country . Our freedom . Healthcare and erm let me think ... Weather ? No that's not it . Our government ... No not that ! .. Anyway the answer for me is simple
I'd go in a heartbeat !
My plan for the future (next 15 - 18) years is to buy a little condo in Thailand . Retire and lead a simple life . With an aim of doing some charity work ... I'll come back to the uk for 2 weeks every year have my medical checks say hi to friends .. Then bye to friends ! |
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"could you leave your family if you had the offer of a better life in another country I had the offer years ago to go to the usa but said no
The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own.
No apologies, no excuses,
No one lean on, rely on, or blame.
The gift is yours - it is an amazing journey - and you alone are responsible for the quality of it.
This is the day your life really begins.
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Absolutely LOVE this! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I lived away for 6 years (3 in S. Korea and 3 in China) and it was amazing. I had a much better quality of life in terms of disposable income (hello 3 holidays a year!) and was living pretty much stress free. I missed my family and friends but I made some awesome new friends from all around the world.
Would def recommend people give it a try... you can always come home if you hate it! |
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"I lived in Hong Kong for nearly 3 years and then Germany for 5 so yep I would again if I ever got chance.
We got a house in Hong Kong that we love to live there for the winter and back in England for the summer when we retire"
Where about in Hong Kong ? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I most definitely would go but admit it can't be an easy thing to do as my family (parents) are getting older. I know they would fully respect and support my wishes though and want me to go and carve my own niche in life no matter where that takes me.
Warmer climate a bonus. |
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"I lived in Hong Kong for nearly 3 years and then Germany for 5 so yep I would again if I ever got chance.
We got a house in Hong Kong that we love to live there for the winter and back in England for the summer when we retire
Where about in Hong Kong ? "
It's in the. New territories |
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