Would I be happy in the UK?
Jun 2nd 2015, 11:44 pm
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Re: Would I be happy in the UK?
and the onions.
Jun 2nd 2015, 11:48 pm
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Re: Would I be happy in the UK?
Sadly I can just remember French onion sellers.
Jun 2nd 2015, 11:51 pm
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Jun 4th 2015, 6:02 am
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Re: Would I be happy in the UK?
There is. Even though I have a disability that's been diagnosed, I have to constantly submit paperwork to continue to get the checks each month. It's very stressful because I never know when they may pull the plug, or how I'd cope if they do.
Jun 4th 2015, 7:14 am
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Re: Would I be happy in the UK?
I haven't read the whole thread, but I believe Americans are generally nicer to Brits than they are to fellow Americans, so we can't really judge how friendly American people are.
Jun 4th 2015, 9:49 am
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Re: Would I be happy in the UK?
A lot of the friendly Americans could also be German (over 50 Million)
Jun 4th 2015, 1:14 pm
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Re: Would I be happy in the UK?
To be honest, from what you've said I don't think you'd be particularly happy anywhere. From what you've said you seem to perceive the world as unfriendly and difficult to navigate, and I think you will continue to struggle wherever you live.
What is your disability?
What is your disability?
Jun 5th 2015, 6:41 pm
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Re: Would I be happy in the UK?
I agree, a change of country wouldn't necessarily resolve your problems.
A lot of this is your attitude to things - you need to determine what your strengths are, and what you want out of life, rather than running away from your problems.
Also ... you are 26 ... you are still young; you could do a course to improve your employability and attend careers workshops to learn how to network more effectively. Yes, once you start earning enough the disability checks will likely stop. That is scary I understand - so set an appointment with a financial planner/debt counseling service, to get an exit/transition plan in place ... work out what your financial goals are to get you out of poverty.
Additionally - I am sure not everyone is unfriendly ... you just need to find your tribe and bring a positive attitude. Maybe a meetup group with an interest of yours?
Good luck!
Hoffage
A lot of this is your attitude to things - you need to determine what your strengths are, and what you want out of life, rather than running away from your problems.
Also ... you are 26 ... you are still young; you could do a course to improve your employability and attend careers workshops to learn how to network more effectively. Yes, once you start earning enough the disability checks will likely stop. That is scary I understand - so set an appointment with a financial planner/debt counseling service, to get an exit/transition plan in place ... work out what your financial goals are to get you out of poverty.
Additionally - I am sure not everyone is unfriendly ... you just need to find your tribe and bring a positive attitude. Maybe a meetup group with an interest of yours?
Good luck!
Hoffage