What is the positive in returning to UK
#1
What is the positive in returning to UK
In my last post "England Calling" I seemed to attract a number of negative posts. I wish to flip the question to "What is the positive in returning to England ?"
Keep in mind that I have been in Canada for 58 years and I really do not know England at all except for the fact that it is my birthplace. I have always maintained my British citizenship and have never applied for a second citizenship. I could write a lengthy post as to "why", but I will refrain.
(I have a English flag in my backyard that my Irish neighbour has burned TWICE.)
As I get older I have an "yearning" to relocate to my birthplace (my home).
I have my Teflon suit on. Please provide your comments.
Keep in mind that I have been in Canada for 58 years and I really do not know England at all except for the fact that it is my birthplace. I have always maintained my British citizenship and have never applied for a second citizenship. I could write a lengthy post as to "why", but I will refrain.
(I have a English flag in my backyard that my Irish neighbour has burned TWICE.)
As I get older I have an "yearning" to relocate to my birthplace (my home).
I have my Teflon suit on. Please provide your comments.
#2
Re: What is the positive in returning to UK
Do you mean your neighbor burned on purpose?? You've got to be kidding. I'm from Northern Ireland and love my UK and Irish heritage.
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Re: What is the positive in returning to UK
Currently, the attraction for migrants is Jobs and Freebies. If that's what you seek, England should be on your short-list. But I'm not sure it would be all that much better than Canada (except that England is typically warmer in winter, cooler and wetter in summer).
You already enjoy open spaces and [relatively] low cost of living in Canada. I don't know about jobs there, but I don't recall any screaming about high Canadian unemployment.
You already enjoy open spaces and [relatively] low cost of living in Canada. I don't know about jobs there, but I don't recall any screaming about high Canadian unemployment.
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Re: What is the positive in returning to UK
I think it depends on the individual, their circumstances and interests. In your position, having spent almost all my life in Canada and already the wrong side of fifty, I would not be thinking about migrating to the UK. I think I'd find the cultural differences too great to adapt to, and I'd lose out financially because I had not built up a history of pension contributions in the UK.
I had the opposite experience, migrating to Canada in my fifties. After 8 years, I was very glad to come home again.
I had the opposite experience, migrating to Canada in my fifties. After 8 years, I was very glad to come home again.
#6
Re: What is the positive in returning to UK
While he was burning it he was mumbling something about the Royal Family.
He has now moved, for which I am grateful.
#7
Re: What is the positive in returning to UK
I think it depends on the individual, their circumstances and interests. In your position, having spent almost all my life in Canada and already the wrong side of fifty, I would not be thinking about migrating to the UK. I think I'd find the cultural differences too great to adapt to, and I'd lose out financially because I had not built up a history of pension contributions in the UK.
I had the opposite experience, migrating to Canada in my fifties. After 8 years, I was very glad to come home again.
I had the opposite experience, migrating to Canada in my fifties. After 8 years, I was very glad to come home again.
Finance is my concern also.
I have been self-employed for about 25 years and am sure I would have a tough time now looking for employment at my age. That being said, if I could earn enough for food and rent I would be satisfied.
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Re: What is the positive in returning to UK
Currently, the attraction for migrants is Jobs and Freebies. If that's what you seek, England should be on your short-list. But I'm not sure it would be all that much better than Canada (except that England is typically warmer in winter, cooler and wetter in summer).
You already enjoy open spaces and [relatively] low cost of living in Canada. I don't know about jobs there, but I don't recall any screaming about high Canadian unemployment.
You already enjoy open spaces and [relatively] low cost of living in Canada. I don't know about jobs there, but I don't recall any screaming about high Canadian unemployment.
I lived in canada for 6 years, returned in 2015. I have no regrets & don't miss very much.
The positives to UK are, IMO; the great British countryside, the variety of food and many more restaurants, the temperate weather...never too hot, never too cold, spring in February...not May, cheaper food & alcohol, the variety in landscape & with easy access to Europe, the history & historic buildings, the love of sports cars...not pick-up trucks (I know that's materialistic but I just can't get excited about a truck TBH!), and there is probably lots more.
But...If you have lived in Canada for that many years and that's basically all you know, you may struggle. It would be like emigrating to a whole new country for you. Have you even visited in that many years?
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Re: What is the positive in returning to UK
It's not clear to me how seriously you are considering moving to the UK. Is this a pipe-dream, or do you have solid plans?
#10
Re: What is the positive in returning to UK
What a load of rubbish. you obviously read the Daily Fail!
I lived in canada for 6 years, returned in 2015. I have no regrets & don't miss very much.
The positives to UK are, IMO; the great British countryside, the variety of food and many more restaurants, the temperate weather...never too hot, never too cold, spring in February...not May, cheaper food & alcohol, the variety in landscape & with easy access to Europe, the history & historic buildings, the love of sports cars...not pick-up trucks (I know that's materialistic but I just can't get excited about a truck TBH!), and there is probably lots more.
But...If you have lived in Canada for that many years and that's basically all you know, you may struggle. It would be like emigrating to a whole new country for you. Have you even visited in that many years?
I lived in canada for 6 years, returned in 2015. I have no regrets & don't miss very much.
The positives to UK are, IMO; the great British countryside, the variety of food and many more restaurants, the temperate weather...never too hot, never too cold, spring in February...not May, cheaper food & alcohol, the variety in landscape & with easy access to Europe, the history & historic buildings, the love of sports cars...not pick-up trucks (I know that's materialistic but I just can't get excited about a truck TBH!), and there is probably lots more.
But...If you have lived in Canada for that many years and that's basically all you know, you may struggle. It would be like emigrating to a whole new country for you. Have you even visited in that many years?
No, I have not visited at all but this is why it would be a whole new experience for me. If anything, it would make life "exciting" even with it's pitfalls.
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Re: What is the positive in returning to UK
I would not say it is a pipe-dream, but at the same time I do not have solid plans. I am seriously considering the move and have the wife at about 75% agreement with the move.
#12
Re: What is the positive in returning to UK
its nice to dream, its another thing to carry it through after a lifetime in Canada.
My suggestion is to take a few weeks holiday & explore, do a recce, which is what some do
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Re: What is the positive in returning to UK
I think it depends on the individual, their circumstances and interests. In your position, having spent almost all my life in Canada and already the wrong side of fifty, I would not be thinking about migrating to the UK. I think I'd find the cultural differences too great to adapt to, and I'd lose out financially because I had not built up a history of pension contributions in the UK.
Good points and we should add that, with the exchange rate, one would take a financial hit when transferring their savings and when accessing their Canadian pension.
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Re: What is the positive in returning to UK
In my last post "England Calling" I seemed to attract a number of negative posts. I wish to flip the question to "What is the positive in returning to England ?"
Keep in mind that I have been in Canada for 58 years and I really do not know England at all except for the fact that it is my birthplace. I have always maintained my British citizenship and have never applied for a second citizenship. I could write a lengthy post as to "why", but I will refrain.
(I have a English flag in my backyard that my Irish neighbour has burned TWICE.)
As I get older I have an "yearning" to relocate to my birthplace (my home).
I have my Teflon suit on. Please provide your comments.
Keep in mind that I have been in Canada for 58 years and I really do not know England at all except for the fact that it is my birthplace. I have always maintained my British citizenship and have never applied for a second citizenship. I could write a lengthy post as to "why", but I will refrain.
(I have a English flag in my backyard that my Irish neighbour has burned TWICE.)
As I get older I have an "yearning" to relocate to my birthplace (my home).
I have my Teflon suit on. Please provide your comments.
Last edited by Moses2013; Jun 22nd 2015 at 3:15 pm.