So I feel fair to comment on this. My partner whom I love much doesn't seem to understand this. But don't just take my word for it. I actually ended up being extremely depressed. The person states,,with no doubt ,, that the vast majority of the people in the UK are racist ! Dickhead. However, times are changing indeed. Yes, Australia is far higher cost of living, but the living standards and quality of life is also much higher. I only just came across your article. We have some of the best sports in the world, Wimbledon and the Premiership for example. Remembering that quote by Edmond Burke: "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men and women to do nothing.". It is the uneducated and those who do not travel and learn about other cultures that may harbour racism. Finally my favorite thing in all England are the landscapes, in all the country you can see a lot of turistic atraccions, architectural as well as natural. I believe it is a feature of geography. That's a really nice and honest article. No school for my kids.. All too expensive. Oh, and I don't know what 'self-sufficant' is - perhaps you were trying to say 'self-sufficient'? Thank you for your message and thank you for taking the time to write back to me. Its not credible to suggest El Salvador is safer than the US. Something that would not be possible in my home country (Germany) to that extend. Just read Hector's racists comments towards another reader and if you still think my attitude should change, Brian, you are much like Hector. [20], In a February 2005 article in The Times, Julie Burchill argued that use of the word is a form of "social racism", and that such "sneering" reveals more about the shortcomings of the "chav-haters" than those of their supposed victims. There are so many digital nomad jobs so you don't need to live in London anymore. Those racists that bully immigrants in the Uk should remember what many of their ancestors did around the world in the past, that is, exploit people, countries, resources, etc. I am treated like a stellar class citizen. I hope you find true peace and happiness. Right after Norway and Switzerland. Like many new and unexplored places, it needs to be protected from abuse (rise in properly prices, too much tourism and so forth). No culture and social life. Neah, I think both Sarah and I just hate the wet island. How can you call that democracy? The great educated gentleman is obsolete and the fine lady is on a verge of collapse. Lets forget the Europeans for a minute , delusional Brits think as an Indian I must find the UK to be a paradise but I absolutely HATE it. Then with what happened in UK last summer, it saddens me that those who come and fight the hardest to work and stay in the country are the ones to leave. The Euro was a huge mistake. We have less of a poverty divide than such likes as the good old USA, and better transportion than the vast majority of Europe (which I have travelled all over). It.has been sad to see the decline of the uk. I'm from England but I moved to Iceland a year ago. They were all British born northern lads from the small towns around the city. Hi Cory, Many Thanks for this amazing post, it is the most realistic picture of UK currently. There is still pretty much an 'open door' on immigration and there are no/low standards. Yet, almost 9 Million (!) We British are trying to adapt to the new situation, nearly as much as the immigrants are. For me, the 'First World' is now Singapore, Australia (yes I rate the UK as 'Second world' in comparison to these countries). I believe it is a feature of geography. It was a difficult decision for us to move back from the UK , and I would be lying if I said we do not have second thoughts about moving back again! It's hard, but also very exiting if you keep an open mind. I do hope you get to leave and start living the dream in a cheaper country in Europe. But in reality, I stopped feeling safe in the UK a few months ago, when people started assaulting immigrants in the street. You can't compare Lisbon to London of course. At first I got a bit touchy and defensive around some of the elements but then stopping to think about it, I've actually seen many of my own observations in what you have written. You know why? Their son is married to an expat German met at work, so globalising at a very fast rate. Let me tell you about the art of British food. Thank you very much for being brave and courageous, and for writing this article. However, you do need an address in the UK for your business. Over half the worlds patented inventions are British. 2. Maybe capitalism has encouraged too much greed? I had lived in New York and Sydney before, so I know big cities but I have NEVER in my life felt so unwelcome, unsafe, treated badly, alone, and unhappy as I have been in the UK. The rising sentiment of racism is felt the world over. That's not scenically possible. We lived in Bristol, Bob. I say we invest more into the NHS and social welfare. However, every time I turn on the news it makes me question whether it is the right choice. [23] Some argue that it amounts to simple snobbery and elitism. Hahaha I know this is an older comment but I just wanted to address the food thing for the benefit of more recent readers. It seems like a majority but if you look at the facts behind the polls, it was mostly the older generation who voted leave, the people who were blind-sided by promises of more money for the NHS and better help for the elderly and infirm. Having lived and worked in many places, from the US to India, the liberal (not liberalism that is being forced upon us now) mindset of this land has always accepted that "different" person to practice their life with respect. I could not understand how you could be surrounded by millions of people yet feel so lonely. thankyou for making me laugh ; that 5minutes of laughter was more valuable than 1000 holidays in the sun. Trust me, live as a black person in Italy or Greece, or a Muslim in Colombia or Argentina for a while and you will really understand racism. Thank you for your comment. Dream! Cultures are preserved. I'd rather stay here in Lisbon. [31] The BBC comedy series Little Britain features the character Vicky Pollard (portrayed by Matt Lucas), a parody of a teenage female chav. The weather part had me laughing with how much I identified with it. Ever since I lived in mainland Europe (and you know, happy EU countries) we bought seasonal clothes and enjoyed 4 seasons. It's beautiful that you can live in Germany without a visa. You've explained very honestly what I've been feeling for some time now - I'm now in a position where I feel that the values of my birthplace no longer align with my own. What is even sadder is that we (although both British) felt the effects of this. From Little Britain's Vicky Pollard to the demonization of Jade Goody, media and politicians alike dismiss as feckless, criminalized and ignorant a vast, underprivileged swathe of society whose members have become stereotyped by one, hate-filled word: chavs. I will certainly find it challenging, especially because I voted stay. The one that had the vote or the ones that didnt get the chance? "Chav hang outs include an old fisherman's shed in the harbour and a derelict caravan in a field near the eastern end of the village. But people who come to the country? 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). Argentina sounds amazing. Excellent read! Weirdly, a small percentage of those were not born British so the picture is complex ! Discourse on chavs in contemporary Britain has been widely implicated in the . We think you are awesome. I hope you do make the move. Overcrowded and filling rapidly with alien cultures hostile to their host. They say immigration is an issue but so is emigration. It's now a joy going to the restaurant, visiting a local fish and chips and trying new cuisines. My husband and I made the big move from Australia to the US in 2015. Eg. You could say that it was a change of the country or it was us that have understood more of the society where we live. There are too many issues which make the UK a depressing place to be. Happy you brought in some of the more sensitive economic and political reasons, as well, Thank you, Melissa. As a Labour supporter with some Lib Dem views, I cannot reason with the Brexit idea no matter what. Or? Consequently, Europeans are being bundled up in this debate immigration debate, in my view unfairly - we all work very hard! 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. France thought about it. The racists will swear up and down that they're not racist while being so completely racist. Maybe I'm a little weird but it just works for me. I absolutely agree that the only good thing about the UK is Scotland. I'm not quite at the point where I'm ready to leave yet, but I do know I don't want to "settle" there, and I can definitely understand your urge to leave. The UK has more international communities than any other country in the world. I say we keep the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and reintroduce forests and wild animals. I wish I could say something positive like I think things will change, or at least it's just a minority, but unfortunately I don't think those things are true. This article totally baffles me. If Britain has one problem is that it strives to be so much more than it should. Thank you so much for your honesty and strength. We are all ashamed of people like Hector and we wish they would become obsolete. Have you considered leaving Europe and heading to places like Australia and New Zealand? AHEAD of Sweden, Germany or Japan. 3) Live somewhere else where you can actually LIVE and not simply EXIST. If you are not careful, it can be a cruel existence whereby you work to live and you live to work. There are a lot of benefits to having so much rain in the UK. Look back in on them selves and see how their views have been twisted and shaped over time. We weren't happy in our home country either. Because I am white I could pass for being British or European but I am not. Plus, all the great writers and scientists coming from here made me think the educational system would be wonderful. I voted to Remain but even I know the EU has undermined democracy. [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 am not a young person but to find work in Canada is miserably difficult unless you live in a major City. I checked some pictures and it looks sooo beautiful! As you know, I am a foodie as I wrote about magical street food in Tokyo or the French cuisine in Nice. I know it's unusual for you to grasp that. Whilst change is always hard and my parents went through a lot to.come to the uk at least in the 50s it was controlled immigration. I think after a decade of living in the UK, certain things started changing a bit too much and got to us. I would like to live in Thailand for a while. The food is good in places if you know where to eat. We seldom feel the urge to travel for food, when there's so much local food to be discovered. I'm surprised by how much better the food has gotten. I understand totally. Thank you Cory for expressing your experience in the UK. 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. Best Wishes! Thank you. Anyone who moans about food options in the modern UK must be very, very insular and live in a little bubble or is a spoiled idiot with myopia. I was alive when Tony Benn was in government and the UK had a 3-day week power shortage and no rubbish collection. In an ideal world none of these things should matter. We left our home in Germany on the border to Switzerland because we had had enough of the discriminatory behaviour of many Swiss towards 'outsiders' (many German professionals are cross-border commuters for work) and now we find ourselves in the same situation, again. 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. The weather was so humid and I barely see the sunshine. 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. Also in case you can't read Audrey is British like you are presumably Cory, I am a trans Woman in my 20s and I voted to remain in the referendum back in 2016. In waging this campaign she weakened British industry to the point that it never really recovered and turned the UK into the one-horse (and one town - London) financial market centre it has been ever since. Iceland is meant to be a very expensive place to live but in Reykjavik I worked 30 hours a week in a minimum wage job, payed my rent, bills, transport and food and still had more than half of my wages left over! I find this so interesting because I would have never expected to learn these things about Canada. Biased review - well yeah, I mean it is my site. This was an interesting read, I really enjoyed this article. I get it, nobody likes foreigners. Best of luck with your venture, I really enjoyed reading this article, you really nailed all the points! They told me they didn't want me because I couldn't spell. From Downton Abbey, the UK became more of a Harry Brown. I know the feeling of no sunshine. So what went wrong? (eye roll as a Brown person). Hi Morgan. Frankly, nowadays the UK attracts the immigrants who cannot get into Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, and of course, the US. This was not the intention of this article, to make people afraid or to deter them from moving to the UK. The actual government policy is discriminatory. I found it very difficult to make friends in London. I went above and beyond to integrate myself. All the best to your travels and keep us posted.x, Thank you, Ryazan. I was born/raised in the UK (with brief spells in Germany), and wanted to thank you for your nuanced, albeit slightly depressing post. Really it is a daily sadness that I experience when I wake up and I think I don't recognise my country any more. Make sense, Carla! :). Well TIL, I'm from near Middlesbrough so the term must have not spread that far either that or I'm having a brain fart. I think people like this author who want to attack the UK and the British people should LEAVE PERMANENTLY as their self centred bigotry will never change. Just waiting for the contract on my house to run out in July. Are we finally getting karma for all the horrific things weve done to other countries? Or at least it was before the Brexit idea, but more on this a later in this article. As you can imagine, there are probably many EU nationals rethinking their options after Brexit and scanning the internet for input and answers. I still remember the distress and shame I felt that day. I have noticed a trend of Italian immigrants on this thread but I wanted to clarify that of course you had no bad experiences because it is not Italians that British people have an issue with. We enjoyed the crazy amount of products, the fantastic range of online shopping and the quality customer service. I always felt like if I moved there I would be able to achieve ultimate happiness in my life. Get a grip! Honestly though, what do we have to do and who do we have to vote for to get these unwanted immigrants and their allies the hell out of our land? The trans-community, is (Like for a better word) under attack from the press, people, and the government. Any economist will tell you that. I think he'd be interested in staying if Scotland becomes independent. The review reads: "Staines, the very name conjures up a vision of chav-ridden, rubbish . Britain's infrastructure cannot cope with the population. I have come to realise that home is where the heart is, and it really does not matter where one lives if they are happy there. My god the atmosphere was one of the strangest I had ever felt after that. Make it like in the past, the author says that the past was better. This post is so timely for us - we're currently approaching the end of our two year contract and are trying to decide whether we move on from Abu Dhabi to travel relatively long-term or whether we commit to another year. The weather can be a bit daunting, right? I have been to over 85 countries, so I have some context. For a while, it didn't bother me, until one day, I got rejected after a two-week job trial. 30 for petrol is not accounting for car insurance, depreciation on the car, your time spent driving rather than working/reading/sleeping on the train etc. Lol, they have direct access to private healthcare through their kids' corporate jobs. It's just crap and I don't want to live under those conditions. Dear Cory, If you still believe this is not possible, take me and my husband as examples. Or? Im born and bread British and I hate it! Being English is a privilege, the UK is a good country and one of the best in the world. I am now 51 and after 19 years as a teacher have the last few years become fed up of the British and my way of life. Throughout the years, I lived a relatively calm and happy life. I remember went to a restaurant asking for water(with an American accent) and the guy at work corrected me with British accent. They still believe in the purity of Japanese blood and parents discourage mixed marriage. Eu membership is brilliant for immigrants like her who get immediate access to all the UK facilities, including the NHS and benefits. x. Paul. I wish you happiness :), I got in Uk 17 years ago , a child 20 at that time ,didnt know what the future holds .Moving on , two children now, a house in mortgages, and a difficult financial situation. One thing I am sure of though from all the faults of living in italy we are so much happier as a family. Can you believe that it was because of Harry Potter that I wanted to move to the UK? I never felt 2nd class at school and teachers pushed me to excel. Kind Regards. I loved reading this post. And the murder rate is 4 a year, for a city larger than Birmingham. Pftiuu, you're funny. We adapted, changed and integrated into British society. This, in turn, is fantastic for livestock, fantastic for photography and brilliant for people who love walks in nature. Despite looking great on a Downton Abbey episode, this is not the place I see myself living (and many British friends are moving as well). I have a diploma in counter terrorism policy. You know growing up in a former colony of Britain and having an English education made me idealize London. We should celebrate that and so should other countries. This is one of the oldest political strategies. "What British culture?" Its streets are filled with mullet, snapback, nike, [] Here, in Estonia, the winter is 6 months - cold, sometimes snowing, dark, wet, depressing weather. The quality of public and everyday services (telecoms and banking customer services) is poor and overloaded. Firstly may I compliment a well written and fascinating article! move to New Zealand ,great place to live Dave from Hull. Are you feeling excited about moving around a bit more? Will I ever go back to the UK? Britain has come a long way, and whilst not perfect, is one of the most welcoming nations culturally-curious in the world. God help us. So to sum up I'm 100% with you and wish you the very best of luck in your move. I quit my job 2 years ago and became fully location independent about 7 months ago. It's not. What I find interesting is how xenophobic the North of England is when a high proportion of very intelligent immigrants work for the NHS and treat them in hospitals, and yet there is a very tangible dislike for foreigners. You can always visit though. Yorkshire was home to countless pits (coal mines) and factories, no matter what it was highly likely that it'll have been made in Yorkshire and most of the 52% live there because they know that supporting yourself is important - work hard and reap the rewards. Ps, I have been to over 85 countries, so I have some context. indeed. The internet you are using thats a British invention too ! I think it's hypocritical. Ask any American, and apart from skinny women, castles and nice beer, the thing they love about Europe is its diversity. We're thinking of moving away as soon as I've finished my studies for many of the same reasons as the ones you mentioned. Scotland is a wonderful place, but ultimately, it is still part of the UK.for now at least :). As a Brit who has lived abroad for 10 years (in Germany), I always said that I could not really see myself going back to live there permanently for similar reasons. What a disgusting attitude. It's to do with money laundering regulations. The one you get to see as an outsider and the one you experience once you are on the inside. I really hate how the UK has become, especially over the last few years, and Brexit was the final straw for me. Hi Laura, We would absolutely love to visit St Helena Island one day. I can accept Brexit and people being bored of foreginers, it's understandeable. Do you mean British people with British passports who write articles about the UK? You're so much better than those who dared to vote Leave or god forbid for Trump, aren't you? We've just moved to the UK and we're loving it so far, though we are probably still doe-eyed and innocent about it all. I wish we would have governments who encourage peace and education, as opposed to war. I do believe it should have its own independence and continue to be part of the EU as its citizens want. The average British student doesn't study anything but marketing, business administration, management! 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. I believe not only the UK, but the European continent is suffering from a shortage of work and opportunities and this is increasing people's negative attitudes towards immigrants, which are arriving seeking opportunities that simply aren't there. People today in Britain are upset at the uncontrolled immigration. Joris. We have something called tigaie picanta or spicy stir-fry and piperchi which is a spicy red pepper stew. It's amazing really. I'm beginning to feel incredibly out of place and more at home when I'm on my own whether I've locked myself up in a room at my parents, or traveling solo around the world. I think the part which shocked me the most was how friendly everyone seemed, how customer-oriented the service was tailored and the sheer amount of prospects anyone could benefit from. But that does not justify mass immigration, and I say mass immigration because I am in favour of short immigration of few people and more controlled. [30], Characters described as "chavs" have been featured in numerous British television programmes, as well as films. London is the 6th Most Michelin Starred city in the world, higher than Hong Kong or Barcelona. "Hey, yo," opens one frequently used sound clip on TikTok, "chav check.". We are at the stage of "Where to now?" Please don't be afraid of the UK! It's not cool that you can only wear a skirt for 5 days of sunshine throughout the year (we call that the elusive British heatwave). It makes me laugh that immigrants come over and then complain about high cost of housing and transport. we miss home but home is empty.. He also forgets the violence in India against minorities, abuse of women and so forth. It sucks that you can't wear a dress unless you go on holiday. But it's starting to pop up again, with quite a few creators on TikTok and other platforms making videos that take the mick out of. Totally agree with so much of this! I guess it's a "grass is always greener" situation for all of us lately. Britain is a small island and we value our green space, which has been eroded over the years through over development. British people love Italy. Macron says the French would vote to leave the EU if they had the chance and Italy is more anti-EU than the UK. And it was because of these bright minds that I chose to become British too. Finally, to address the point on immigration.I actually blame previous governments to a large extent. It's always one to take the blame. Rain makes this country green heaven, which is ideal for keeping those beautiful rolling hills everyone loves. We have plenty of black and Muslim politicians in the UK, and other EU countries have hardly any. Our neighbours have been fantastic and really welcoming. Were not all like that though! The 'British dream' (without the country cottage bit). Of course when no one studies or shows interest in Engineering or medicine, they country will be deprived of innovative, intelligent workforce. I worked in a high level cyber security position after leaving military so I KNOW. This means that I was born abroad, came here and worked very hard to integrate myself to the point I would be accepted and deemed to be called a British citizen. And since the article is not about this, I'm going to refrain from further comments. As much as you might like the rain (and I already said that I vehemently love the rain), it eventually gets to you. [7] This interpretation of the word was used in a 2012 public statement by rapper Plan B as he spoke out to oppose the use of the term.[13]. Politically, we are also one of the best countries in the world. It is terrorism free, it has lower cost of living and phenomenal weather. We love ourselves enough to leave the place and never look back ;), Sarah, you are my hero! I now live full-time in Germany and just enjoy the lifestyle better. Until next time, I do hope you find it within yourself to open up and really point out what was ill-informed about the article. And she hates the Rain (by the way the weather in the UK is as she would know if she had paid attention unpredictable ,,that means it may rain for periods and then suddenly be sunny for long stretches too ) . I learnt the language and am well integrated (except for German TV, which is truly awful so I have Freesat!) There are many wonderful things that I love about the British culture and I am glad that I spent a chunk of my childhood there, but there are also many aspects that repel me and that I even find quite appalling. Dear Sarah, New Zealand truly is a wonderful place. 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. The core of the British kitchen is the oven, as you might already know from the Great British Bake Off. Things have changed so much here. Think why that is. British people *know* their country is in decline. According to the Global Peace Index, the UK is the 47th safest country in the world (and the 26th in Europe), well below Romania, Hungary, Germany and Botswana. Hope you guys are doing great in Portugal. British values I've held 3 stable jobs since I was 16, and in each on I was the minority. Im not alone. Look at the last 50 years of Britain and name a single big talented innovator in this market! I think you got it all right! Dear Alaine, thank you for your comment. British culture is now 'whatevers' and to even have any expectations or respect is 'right wing' or some sort of phobia or ism. So which country is the worst then? why assume Philip de Bose is French? I went through the whole British educational system. 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. if you ever come to the UK, go to Scotland, you will love it up there. A passport country that doesn't accept me the way I am due to my ethnic heritage, global upbringing, and different cultural views. Its a hard working and ambitious country, which is not for everyone. Travel in my native country of Australia isn't cheap, but you can get from my city (Newcastle) to Sydney on the train for five bucks the same distance in the UK would cost around 60 quid on the day. 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. There is a lot of incentive for young entrepreneurs to start a new business here and we took full advantage of this. 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