england is depressing and full of chavs
A socialist government will. The good news is that we live in a time when remote working is becoming more and more accessible. As an example of how the problem was always there yet less visible I worked in a digital agency for a while where it was only British people who worked there and all of the women were de facto secretaries for the men, even though their roles were much more complex than this. These are very difficult questions and there are very few genuinely enlightened people because of the whitewashing of Hollywood and the fact that over the years most successful actors had to change their names in order to succeed. The weather of the UK is the best of anywhere in the world. Nobody is claiming anybody's job. I checked some pictures and it looks sooo beautiful! The Weather There are a lot of benefits to having so much rain in the UK. Perhaps, the main reason I loved these, was because we were all like-minded young individuals, who dreamt of a true democratic UK which had the Labour party at the core. 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. The UK welcomed 625,000 immigrants to the last year, even after Brexit, and more than any other EU nation. I could NEVER find work here. Hope you will make it to Canada someday. 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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 social services cannot cope with a high population of low-paid people, British and immigrant. For example from london eye to Stonehenge, are very different places but both beautiful. The food quality both in restaurants and in supermarkets is awful, but a Brit friend explained me that's because most people eat to survive not to actually enjoy the meal. to fruit to chocolate. Seriously, who compared the UK with Romania? A very powerful piece and interesting from my perspective as a Canadian who left Canada to travel for many of the same reasons. But I'm not shocked. There are idiots on both sides, but probably many more thoughtful and intelligent people on both sides as well. I am so glad I left that world. James, I'm sure you never heard of Carl Schmitt even though you're living in Germany who was a political philosopher. What !!!!??? The Fabian Society have been highly critical of the BBC in using the term in broadcasts. I cycle to work and yes it does rain at times, but much less than elsewhere and often times it only rains a little bit, so you don't actually get really wet. It takes a lot of courage to recognize when it's time to move on. As a writer, I thrived during rainy days as melancholia hit. I was robbed in broad daylight too on another occasion. The economy is still favourite for young entrepreneurs, hungry consumerists and investors. In all my years in the UK I never paid for a taxi in London because I could not afford it yet in Cairo I can go for a half an hour taxi ride and pay under 3. I gracefully think they are blinded by some terrible political campaign and inability to see the bigger picture. But the point is I don't feel British any more and I know a lot of people who feel the same. You, Philip de Bose, are a piece of sh*t. Ah, yeah and we probably have more teeth than you, you snivelling little turd. I'm British. Are used to see my country as a liberal looking and pleasant place. ), they ran taxi firms and corner shops etc. It's interesting. 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?! I have a partner and were happy but other than that relationship I have no fulfilment. Education is in a terrible state in the UK. It seems like you're a fighter and I get that because you will still fight for a better life ; even if it means moving back to the UK ! Enjoy your sovereignty, Mark. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. In the 9 months Ive been back, I have been diagnosed with depression. We've left again. We are the first of the G7 countries to require zero CO2 emission by law. [1] "Chavette" is a related term referring to female chavs, and the adjectives "chavvy", "chavvish", and "chavtastic" are used to describe things associated with chavs, such as fashion, slang, etc. I have been to over 85 countries, so I have some context. I was born in the UK and have never been made to feel alienated, but even I find this country ignorant and hateful at the best of times. Perhaps! I learnt the language and am well integrated (except for German TV, which is truly awful so I have Freesat!) Thank you for your comment. I don't like the sunshine so no, I didn't expect wall to wall sunshine. Any advice is really welcomed Weirdly, a small percentage of those were not born British so the picture is complex ! I've been an expat but tbh happy to call myself immigrant too (as I once was to Britain as a 2yr old!). I was a covard and I even lied to myself for a good 3 years before that. My parents came here to give, not just take - as my ex-husband and I did in Australia and Singapore. The rising sentiment of racism is felt the world over. Not for Muslims it isn't. It wasn't all bells and whistles because it took me jumping through a lot of hoops to be able to obtain what back then was called a Yellow Card. According to CWJobs the average salary for Professional jobs in London is 52,500. Well, England has gotten less safe because of the mass invasion of fighting age males from overpopulated Muslim countries. I know that's not the most mature position to take, and I wish I were big enough to stay and work on it for the greater good, but I just don't think I can. Tough! When I first came to the country, I said to my British friend. I see that you have just joined this forum and reading your answers you seem to be from the UK. They are more racist Im afraid, albeit in a passive way. Cory, this was a brave and honest article, and it's good that there are brave people willing to stand up for human rights while many hide and do nothing. They say they hate the French, but its not French immigrants they have an issue with. Wasn't uni education free at one point? Sometimes foreigners dont understand this and confuse our ambition and drive with anger. Of course, as a foreigner, I understood my limitations, yet spelling was never a major issue. The entitlement culture that pervades is really shocking. I hope we find a place with the values we cherish, too. I'm surprised by how much better the food has gotten. This along with the supposed 1 million violent crimes committed due to alcohol per year and the 25% increase in liver diseases, suggests we can't handle our drink either. This isn't really a new thing. The one that had the vote or the ones that didnt get the chance? Violent, dirty cities. I just could not understand why the land of my dreams was not working for me. Im born and bread British and I hate it! They just dont get to vote. I never felt 2nd class at school and teachers pushed me to excel. We have been in the UK for almost 3 years now and even bought a house, but we never truly felt welcome. Good luck x. I think the major reason I want to leave (and I think my husband is feeling it, too)) is the amount of work you have to do to earn a normal living, even with professional skills, and the animosity that is spreading throughout the country. I hope to God, James, that you get the taste of your own medicine. Really fantastic article, very important to share different perspectives on the state of the UK at the moment. And you know what? Dear Cory, How can you call that democracy? We learned that the vast majority of people in this country is racist. Thats a huge number for a small country. You're so much better than those who dared to vote Leave or god forbid for Trump, aren't you? Eg. Do you mean British people with British passports who write articles about the UK? There are a lot of pros and cons when it comes to living in the UK and for the sake of objectivity, I would like to tackle all points in this article. Another of my favorite things of England are the diversity that you can see on in the people who lives her. :). Best Wishes! It's beautiful that your kids can go to Hungary and learn the language, or visit Romania and learn how to cook traditional meals. The weather is better but their governments are destroying both. They don't respect or understand that to settle, build a future and integrate into a country takes a lot of hard work and humility. I want to thank you from all my heart that you took the time to tell us we are welcome. It is the term Chav that is uncommon to me. But seriously, I'm sad that you don't feel safe anymore. I am Indian (ethnically) but not from the subcontinent (haha British Colonialism made immigration in my DNA!). if I will not have children was really easy but now ??!! Hes the triumph of style (if youre shallow enough to consider him stylish) over function. I know some will agree, whilst others won't. I'm British born and I'm leaving the UK because of Brexit. Then pop over to Lincolnshire to Scunthorpe, Barton on Humber, Grimsby and Cleethorpes. I live in the UK right now (Scotland), but I'm not a citizen. My name is Josefa Ubilla, i`m fourteen years old, and i live in Chile. I want to thank you very much for taking the time to explain your point of view. It is used in envy by the lily livered, privileged, pale, besuited bank clerk who sees people dressed up to the nines and going to the West End." It's no. Because you don't seem to have widen your horizons much We truly hope you stay in the UK because Europe is so much better off without people like you. 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