england is depressing and full of chavs

Hi Miranda, thank you for your comment. 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 So travel around the UK doesn't come cheap. Bye. They're some of the most hard-working, dedicated people I've ever worked with who will do ANYTHING to earn a decent, honest living. The government is doing nothing to keep this in check, and it has become "salonfhig" to be openly racist. [9], Besides referring to loutish (ill-mannered) behaviour, violence, and particular speech patterns (all of which are stereotypes), the chav stereotype includes wearing branded designer sportswear,[14] which may be accompanied by some form of flashy gold jewellery otherwise termed as "bling". I told my British friend about this and her reaction was: "Were there any foreigners working for the company?" As a writer, I thrived during rainy days as melancholia hit. 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. We came third in the Olympics. [11], It has also been suggested that the term is derived from the name of the town of Chatham, in Kent, but the Oxford English Dictionary thinks this is "probably a later rationalization". Were not all like that though! So although Britain has a limited amount of dishes, it comes with a great variety of ingredients. I see that you have just joined this forum and reading your answers you seem to be from the UK. We are English, but we left the UK just after the Tories were voted in. If you are not careful, it can be a cruel existence whereby you work to live and you live to work. With my partner we feel the same and are struggling with hate/ underestimation and xenophobia in London for a long time. Hey! Good luck finding your new base guys :) Can't wait to see where you travel to! We contribute more to the country than many others. This means that buying a great second car in the UK will cost you much (LIKE MUCH!) Dear awesome British people out there. I've always lived here and there's lots to be grateful for but well, I find it just a little bit depressing. Maybe we didn't find our space in the South. Same for BritainI left the UK because I wanted a better life for myself. Where else will you find so much freedom of choice. Very nice post! 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. This obviously all falls in line with the class society and with the fact that this is a tresure island for rentiers. But somehow people consider Switzerland as a safe and liberal country. The newspapers and the Tory party conjure up this idea that immigrants and immigration are the cause of so many of our problems (strain on social welfare, NHS, not enough housing, not enough jobs etc) to hide the true cause of those problems, which is cuts to funding and their government! I still had responsibilities, I still had bad days but it was all worth it. Romanian and other Balkan foods are perfect mixes of Turkish, Greek, German and other Eastern European countries such as Russia, Poland, and so on. I now live full-time in Germany and just enjoy the lifestyle better. I can accept Brexit and people being bored of foreginers, it's understandeable. Brits live in the illusion that its great here but in reality its a shithole. Eu membership is brilliant for immigrants like her who get immediate access to all the UK facilities, including the NHS and benefits. Thank you for doing the right thing when it's easier to stay quiet. A socialist government will. I can bet on that! It's hard, but also very exiting if you keep an open mind. I still remember wanting to go from Bristol to London and prices being close to 150 for a return ticket. 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. I lived alone in a small flat in Birmingham, my wages covered my rent and bills and nothing else. Chilling by the pool exploring the hotel's cultural hotspots? Politicians are trying to get rid of the Human Rights (read about it if you don't believe me) and without a flinch, the great British government passed "the most extreme surveillance law in the history of western democracy" (to quote Snowden). My hubby and I left the UK in 2013 for the same reasons. I guess, home is what you make of it. Throughout the years, I lived a relatively calm and happy life. Hearty breakfasts with omelettes, sausages (not bread filled sausages like British ones, as Im sure you heard of Polish kielbasa), egg, sour cream and white cheese. The governments have decided to further cut budgets for education, science and academics. This isn't really a new thing. I thought it had to do with me but the more I got to know more locals and foreigners like myself, the more I realised that was just the way life in London was. The weather is better but their governments are destroying both. I am bisexual and growing up in Romania vs UK are two different worlds - yes, Romanians were way more tolerant than British kids who physically abused and bullied me. Hello Cory Thank you for addressing that question bravely, truthfully and directly and may you and your partner have lots of luck and joy in finding your place in this world. But its like I've always maintained since the vote happened is that lots of people voted Brexit for many complex reasons. I am searching for my sunny home You should visit Ghana if you can hot and amazing. It sounds like a great option for digital nomads, so why not? Such an interesting perspective. It wasn't until the last year of University that I landed my first full-time job with Apple. The internet you are using thats a British invention too ! It's not. I still remember talking to my husband the previous night, saying that the world is not that stupid. Their main issue are Eastern Europeans and Balkan people, as well as non-white migrants and Muslim people. I do agree that Brexit is a good thing because it will force Europe to grow and be better in business and improve their own cities and cooperation without a tick such as England. You chose to live in Manchester one of the wettest and coldest parts of the UK - and yet most of Europe is colder than Manchester for most of the year. So, the tribalism, is everywhere in the world and the UK is still one of the most open and tolerant countries in the world. I thought this was also quite funny! I cant have a conversation with anyone, I dont feel like they get me. No culture and social life. :). This makes your comment about separating rubbish as a frustration a little lacking in historical context. Not for Muslims it isn't. Hi Wendy, thank you for your comment. Please bear in mind that these prices are without internet, food, transportation, clothes, personal care or any sort of entertainment. I'm lucky as I have both a New Zealand and UK passport so doors are always open to me. You will struggle to find even 5, because this country purely relies on selling services rather than impacting products and innovative results. I came from Italy to do my bachelor and master degree, not because of lack of an excellent (albeit very bureaucracy reliant) university system in my country. Is there an article of apology that I have missed? We should all be free to live a happy life everywhere. I really like your article. Because I was a Law student whereby language skills were paramount. And everything was perfect. Also the people respect all the transit rules, in England the streets are very neater, on the contrary in Chile they`re full of traffic and disorder. We were the first country to be industrialised, like most of the world now, and our parliamentary system is followed the free world over. My parents came here to give, not just take - as my ex-husband and I did in Australia and Singapore. Plus, all the great writers and scientists coming from here made me think the educational system would be wonderful. Then she moves back because Theres no place like Home !! The term is used to describe an anti-social lower-class youth dressed in sportswear. We adapted, changed and integrated into British society. I also lived and worked in Greater London. Yet, almost 9 Million (!) 2. Learn more. Such an insightful piece of writing! Love this article all my feelings about relocating out of the UK are well articulated in this piece and as someone who lived in Scotland for 9 years and had all my kids in Aberdeen the I love Scotland part just feels like I finally met someone who completely gets me. We also didn't think it would happen but were pleased that we had left after the results were announced! Brandon, you are a delusional idi*t. I am an Indian immigrant and I would rather eat my own excrement than be English. I would have thought it's exaggerated, bitter and mean. [21] The writer John Harris argued along similar lines in a 2007 article in The Guardian. But please know that you and your husband are welcome, you are safe, and if our government ever decides to sort themselves out and stop being absolute tools, I hope you come back some day :) But in the meantime have an absolute blast in Portugal, Hungary and wherever else the wind takes you! That is what Brexit is all about: fighting back against this invasion. By the sound of things, we have improved immeasurably as a country if you've left. We just made positive gains as a society in how we viewed foreigners role within our society and gradually people became less extreme. The average British student doesn't study anything but marketing, business administration, management! Best wishes for your move. 'Avant-garde fashion and full of chavs' - Lincolnshire described in vicious online write-ups. 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 believe moving back to Romania will be beneficial but also is not a easy decision to face . I had to give up my Indian nationality due to my job with Ministry of Defence which I regret now. The UK has more international communities than any other country in the world. Why would you think the UK ought to be like Communist Hungry or Caucesescu Romania? 2) Generate positive cash flows I expected common decency, nice people, reasonable food , good housing, trustworthy politics and decent weather. I'm grateful for your honesty, I sure know it's not easy to find the courage to admit when things are not peachy. Would you come and live in the UK or would you rather take the road somewhere warmer? The difference in skin color, the way of dressing or religion is something that attract a lot of atenttion, there are very very different people living in the same country. Kind Regards. The Brown Bunny star clearly didn . My results were A for reading, writing and spelling. Pity really, the UK used to be OK. Ask any American, and apart from skinny women, castles and nice beer, the thing they love about Europe is its diversity. The negatives are playing out on the world stage. They say immigration is an issue but so is emigration. This way people can live everywhere and not depend on the city which is too expensive. Hi, I can see what you mean in your article. Because I am white I could pass for being British or European but I am not. 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 ! I do believe it should have its own independence and continue to be part of the EU as its citizens want. Then pop over to Lincolnshire to Scunthorpe, Barton on Humber, Grimsby and Cleethorpes. After the Brexit vote, people started attacking immigrants, and even immigrant looking Brits. Macron says the French would vote to leave the EU if they had the chance and Italy is more anti-EU than the UK. English culture is a thing, it has been for centuries, changing with time, adapting to new ways of life. Think beautiful places in Scotland, stunning beaches in Cornwall and romantic places in England. As a lower class Brit I can honestly say that I too am starting to feel unsafe here. my heart is there , my heart is here .. I would love to visit Prague and although I know many digital nomads pick this city to live in, I believe it's not exactly what I have in mind. The entitlement culture that pervades is really shocking. But personally I just don't think I really want to stay long term in a country without a summer lol also the drinking culture is so unhealthy. And before you jump to my neck, I am a young professional with a business, whereby I, in theory at least, should benefit from conservative promises the most. The review reads: "Staines, the very name conjures up a vision of chav-ridden, rubbish . Even the EU will effectively stop migration from the UK, we are becoming the equivalent of India and Africa with illegal migrants from the UK trying to slip into far better countries. I hope you enjoy it and I hope we have better days in Europe! We actually left two days before the Brexit vote. Can you even have produce GROWING without sunshine? Im delighted you have got out and I hope I can do the same one day. But I guess you took the right decision :/, Hi Cristina, it is very hard to leave the known and take a leap of faith into the unknown. "The culture in Britain has moved from brilliant to that of hate, racism and ignorance." I respect your opinion. We saved Europe from Nazis and agreed to defend Europe unconditionally after Brexit. Ive come across your blog and found it heartbreaking that youve been made to feel this way in great Britain. I was curious to know where have you shifted to and how has your experience been so far. Tough! Ever since I lived in mainland Europe (and you know, happy EU countries) we bought seasonal clothes and enjoyed 4 seasons. I always strive to do better. 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. Good luck with exploring the new options, looks like you have some stunning countries in mind :). I can't help but share your sentiment. We were the sick man of Europe in the Benn days, but now we continue to have the lowest unemployment levels in Europe, even after Brexit. 3) Live somewhere else where you can actually LIVE and not simply EXIST. Very interesting! Cory published her first book on Japanese customs and manners, because she's obsessed with everything Japan. A controlled immigration Program. My husband and I are also heading to that same direction, I'm keeping everything cross. Anyway, good luck How on earth can you say the roads in the Uk are well maintained????? Susie Dent's Larpers and Shroomers: The Language Report, published by the Oxford University Press, designated it as the "word of the year"[29] in 2004. 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