england is depressing and full of chavs

Do you have any questions or suggestions? Its refreshing to see the honesty of the article. Maybe surprising to you but I voted for Brexit.let me explain why because I promise you, 17 million of us are not uneducated racists who believe everything The Sun and the Daily Express writes. if you ever come to the UK, go to Scotland, you will love it up there. I don't know, Si. The Fabian Society have been highly critical of the BBC in using the term in broadcasts. Portugal is fantastic, and Morocco and Albania? What happens when you publicly turn your back on your neighbors and put them down? Well, maths and sciences requires thinking and bright individuals. The English are well known cowards, always having someone else fight their wars. That is very sweet of you. They showed me a name. I'm out of here in a few months, heading back home to the sun, soca music, and lovely people, but I'm truly sad for those who have to stay here for whatever reason, being told daily they have faces that don't "fit", and living in fear, and festering in anger over daily dealings with racists. Anyway, I hope I have explained rationally that it's not as simple as how a lot of the press talks about Brexit :-). And the weather, sadly, it's true :(. I am seriously looking to emigrate, do a tour of Scotland first and then see what the rest of the world has to offer. Sigh. It's a hiker's paradise, there's so much green, with ancient woodlands, rocky formations and medieval villages. I prefer many countries abroad - and hope to relocate - good luck with your travels . Because I was a Law student whereby language skills were paramount. We have something called tigaie picanta or spicy stir-fry and piperchi which is a spicy red pepper stew. [9][10] By 2005 the term had become widespread in its use as to refer to a type of anti-social, uncultured youth, who wear excessive flashy jewellery, white athletic shoes, baseball caps, and sham designer clothes. The hardship will still be there just in a slightly different way (ie:through the spouse that will need to adapt to change and the support needed with it). In saying all the above and I agree with what I've written my family and I chose to.leave the uk to give our children a better life. 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). It's the only country in Europe, except maybe Ireland, which has a great entrepreneurial spirit instead of paper-pushing bureaucrats sucking the lifeblood out of the economy. The entitlement culture that pervades is really shocking. The non-whites you do have in YOUR government are actively working against their own people's interests (Patel and Sunak come to mind) and they are highly xenophobic. :). Every other day Im in a ball on my bathroom floor wishing I didnt have to do it all again tomorrow. I asked for proof to see what I spelt wrong and on how many occasions. I was robbed in broad daylight too on another occasion. xx Morgan. Enjoy your sovereignty, Mark. Good luck with your move. Why? I still remember, I was in the exam rooms in University and would imagine that I am in a special exam room in Hogwarts. First, the British are NOT RACIST. There is so much wrong with it I wouldn't know where to begin in pointing out the almost endless flaws. Accommodation: yeah, pretty expensive to be fair :). This makes your comment about separating rubbish as a frustration a little lacking in historical context. Sometimes it's nice to come back and see it all through the eyes of a spectator. "Chav is an utterly misunderstood term. Britain is the binge-drinking capital of Europe, with 12 per cent of the population admitting they have up to ten drinks in a single night out. The negatives are playing out on the world stage. I can probably tell you something fantastic about a lot of them. [3] In Canada, in the province of British Columbia they're known as "Surrey jacks". Most ordinary British people outside of the chattering classes in liberal metropolitan London know they are the Jones who can no longer keep up with their richer Aussie Jones cousins or the Singaporean and Hong Kong Tans. Please read again . Since we are talking about culture, I must touch base on the food. But usually I live in Scotland with my British partner and we've discussed leaving the UK in a few years for all the reasons you mentioned. Politicians havent listened to the people on this issue and Brexit was a cry for help. TAIWAN is great if you can make living there. In addition, I think there are other significant and perhaps more substantial factors that are playing into this hostility, namely, the rise of religious fanaticism, fundamentalism and its debate in Britain. I'm an immigrant to the UK - welll technically not right now as I'm yet in the midst of another visa application - mostly due to Brexit delays. I wish you good luck. -Cuisine- LOL. This country in terms of its media and even statesman speed by the government have made it very hostile place towards people like myself. I do believe though that what is happening in the Uk is happening all over the world (in terms of the standard or quality of life ). She has visited hundreds of destinations and has lived in 7 different countries. But spending all your life covering up your origins because of racism at school means you are living a lie. I found it. What an informative post! 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. They don't care for the virtuous and preachy nonsense that London obsesses with whilst the roads get more clogged, economy tanks etc. I went to uk last month and fell in love with portsmouth seaview and brighton, and my boyfriend told after the trip we wants to go to UK! This is one of the oldest political strategies. There's only one thing Brits love more than telling people how great their home towns are, and that's complaining about their home towns. We lived there 40+ years. The best advice I can offer: follow your heart, because home is where your heart is truly happy surrounded by best friends and family you love. Returning to the UK after you had the chance to escape! But I very much defend the English when they say that they do not want to have more immigrants, no one likes to have mass immigration, no country wants it, and that must be respected. Dear Cory, I think this is the most precious article on living in a country on the entire Internet. [4] In Newfoundland, "skeet" is used in a similar way,[5] while in Australia, "eshay" or "adlay" is used. Have actually watched any of the TV? This brings me to the last point, which is safety. Watching my home country fall apart from afar is so embarrassing and upsetting. I i moved to U.K. from Italy in 2016 to 2017 and life there was too expensive and bad weather. As for Portugal and being Portuguese born, I can see that is now a fashionable place to go. "I love the British culture". 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. To my mind, Britain is the biggest dump in Europe. The typical food in England is something that is also consumed in Chile, and is one of the things that I liked more of the country, both its sweet and salty food has very good flavor and is something that could eat every day without problem. :). Staines has been summed up by one resident as "a dead-end dump full of mindless chavs and old people". Englanders are sad, fragile little people who hate to see foreigners or people who look different to them, thrive. Szilvi, Szilvi, I hope you find your corner of nature and love. Joe: He did. Im glad you are happy in North Yorkshire, its a lovely part of the country. Agreed! I have a Polish wife, and we've been increasingly travelling full-time. I love nature and feel now that I am always inside wasting my life away. It's proven that immigration is a totally positive thing for a country, and historically immigrants have contributed FAR more than they have received. What do you describe in terms of the hate towards foreigners and outright xenophobia you have faced its home to me now in a way I fully understand. I lived in the UK for 37 years until 2015 and moved back to Egypt. May I wish you both all the very best with your trip. However, now I want to start my own business and freelance, and I definitely see the benefits of the UK in this regard. History has shown us this. Same problem in Belgium! She tutted and was saddened by the crappy state of London. I voted to Remain but even I know the EU has undermined democracy. but maybe if I was Turkish it would be different. I lived in so many countries and I tend to very sociable, open and tolerant. This is middle class hatred of the white working class, pure and simple. Its sad what is happening with the world today. Sadly, the internet is full of these instances so there isn't much point me going through them. It all started a few years back when we were walking through the rain on those British rolling hills. For example from london eye to Stonehenge, are very different places but both beautiful. 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! Firstly may I compliment a well written and fascinating article! My parents came here to give, not just take - as my ex-husband and I did in Australia and Singapore. It would be good if we could connect and talk. My wife and I can't wait to leave London next year. In Germany I have never felt discriminated against as a foreigner. Nobody is claiming anybody's job. Unlike many others, we understand the importance of being part of the EU. But somehow people consider Switzerland as a safe and decent country. Dear Emma, I am glad you found your way in the world. As for the food, we have a huge mashup of all world culture based cuisine, as well as excellent cuisine of our own. Your comment deserved a huge round of applause. Did you like this article? Would you see a non-ethnic Chinese being the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the CCP in China? I cant afford anything! I say we keep the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and reintroduce forests and wild animals. Ps, I have been to over 85 countries, so I have some context. My hubby and I left the UK in 2013 for the same reasons. I hope you do make the move. And we've come to the conclusion, that there's no place like home.. Then millions on new passports. As to Philip de Boses' pathetic comment about the British being cowards - are you French by the way? But its like I've always maintained since the vote happened is that lots of people voted Brexit for many complex reasons. Would you come and live in the UK or would you rather take the road somewhere warmer? Its not credible to suggest El Salvador is safer than the US. Oh, and I don't know what 'self-sufficant' is - perhaps you were trying to say 'self-sufficient'? Below I will explain some of the factors we took into account when we made our decision. I came back due to family, but Im itching to get the hell out of here and go travelling again, and head back to Australia. An interesting article, but you lost my respect as soon as you wrote this: 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. It's beautiful that your kids can go to Hungary and learn the language, or visit Romania and learn how to cook traditional meals. Because they expect Engineering to be taken care of bu foreign workforce! Once I would have thought you were exaggerating. Politically, we are also one of the best countries in the world. But this is expected seeing how it's in their blood. 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. 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. I have been to over 85 countries, so I have some context. we miss home but home is empty.. It was about all the things I don't understand about England. What a disgusting attitude. The one you get to see as an outsider and the one you experience once you are on the inside. We love ourselves enough to leave the place and never look back ;), Sarah, you are my hero! I guess, home is what you make of it. I worked hard, I had some great opportunities and despite being born in another country, I am very grateful for all the opportunities the UK has given me. My article is too polite if you ask me. I'm already considering buying an apartment in Tenerife - a true paradise of sunshine (good climate, great food, low cost of living). My partner is though. Typical patronising, sneering, condescending arrogant attitude of a leftie remainer voter. But there's always hope. there are times I just break down in tears thinking about how screwed I really am and I am not a dual national so I cannot leave the United Kingdom any time soon even though I desperately want to leave. How's that logical? Unless you share your accommodation, you are extremely rich or live in a partnership with someone, you can't essentially live in London. Brits live in the illusion that its great here but in reality its a shithole. As a writer, I thrived during rainy days as melancholia hit. We have some of the best sports in the world, Wimbledon and the Premiership for example. Leave a comment below. Chilling by the pool exploring the hotel's cultural hotspots? The best years were probably (economically and socially) from mid 1990's, 1993 until 2008 (esp the boom Blair years). They live off of their UK pension. Sorry Brandon but I think you are missing the point because Cory is talking about how immigrants are treated . We've left Germany for good a couple of months ago and we're now back living in England. Good luck, Cory. I think I have officially reached the point of depression due to the rain and I am absolutely desperate to leave. As you might have gathered thus far, the prices in the UK are rather high. Both children born here , is so hard , really hard . Even the communities which have not integrated over 40-50yrs (lessons learnt? Cory, are you a mind reader? Or notice that Spain anaisd other places are full of Brit expats.Should people bully them too? It's very hard to leave! If this article baffles you then install some baffle plates mate! Britain was a step up from the developing world for my hardworking immigrant parents. I left a big piece of my heart in Australia. It is an adaptive culture. I like the rush, the culture there, the weirdness of it. Half the British population has been gamed into voting against the interests of the country by an alliance of convenience between ultra-right wing fringe elements and Putin's 'interesting' approach to geopolitics. The perception is Britain 'easy' - do what you want, whatevers. But hey, thanks for stopping by to say hi. Switzerland recently voted to restrict Islamic mosques. Im so worried and upset that Im stuck here and it feels like hell nearly every day. I wrote an article about a similar topic a month ago. Im scared for the future of my children and have never been so ashamed to be british! And it was because of these bright minds that I chose to become British too. Bay Area of AMERICA itself THRIVES off of diversity and people all over the world (whether they are black, Latino, Asian or EU) -- what you're stating as facts about the USA seem like half-baked observations, because clearly you don't know how diverse US is in opinion, culture and tolerance. On describing those who use the word, the society stated that "we all know their old serviette/napkin, lounge/living room, settee/sofa tricks. Wow Cory! It gets to you when you can't enjoy the pub's beer garden during summer. The UK is such a trash country, the only reason people used to speak highly of it was because of how powerful the GBP is. Not just weather, lifestyle or even landscape. For all these things we really really really love the UK: low taxation, laissez faire and flexibility/open-mindness of the British (especially the English ) people in business and life is refreshing. Im born and bread British and I hate it! Think why that is. The word "chav", and its various synonyms and regional variations, has become a ubiquitous term of abuse for white working class subjects. Sadly, I am one of them. 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). I would have thought it's exaggerated, bitter and mean. Having said all this, it's worth mentioning that the UK is a beautiful country. I couldn't agree more. In the 25 yrs since we started University, my cousin who came from tropical island, studied here - and shocked the family by returning home, visited recently (on business). Its over ambitious maybe. [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". Travelling: 150 for a return ticket halfway across England is expensive? Its all about perspective I guess. He was an inspiration to us all. (In fact in broke my marriage that my ex husband could not understand how good our life was in Australia, hence I'm here). After the Brexit shock, more and more Brits are looking to move away from the UK. I am an Indian national who came here 3 years ago (came on Tier-1 visa) and supported a media company with investments and expanded to clients across in USA & EU. With comments like this, you know,I wonder. Dream! Without even asking for permission to stay and do that. Over half the worlds patented inventions are British. Thanks for this article, but I'd like to add my experience to counterbalance a bit. I don't like the sunshine so no, I didn't expect wall to wall sunshine. However I found people to be so friendly. Family and good friends are what make life worthwhile. 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. So travel around the UK doesn't come cheap. The weather can be a bit daunting, right? I think everyone tries to make the best out of their situation , while yearning for the differences that are experienced by others , this sadly doesn't illustrate the hardship or difficulties that come with moving abroad or staying abroad. we loved what we saw but the thing is that i feel Its not safe for us right know and Its messy with all this brexit thing. If allowed to succeed, immigrants will go above and beyond to prove themselves worthy of your acceptance. Their main issue are Eastern Europeans and Balkan people, as well as non-white migrants and Muslim people. The prices are similar across all high-income countries across North Europe. 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