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Re: Back in the UK for 9 months and decided we made the wrong choice!
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oink is just having a good day, doing the bit of 'British sense of humour' which most in Canada lose or dont get |
Re: Back in the UK for 9 months and decided we made the wrong choice!
Originally Posted by Edo
(Post 11570325)
I don't know what you are talking about or what kind of people do you hang around with. But I left a very well paid and stable corporate position with a top British company to move to Canada. And before you mention location, yes I have lived in most big cities as well as some small towns in England. I love the country and its scenery, but I hated the growing crowdedness and where the country is heading to thanks to the politicians. Also I thought I would have to cope with less snobs if I moved elsewhere ;)
My theory is the world is big so why live in one place. Explore all while you can. Agree with the explore sentiment. |
Re: Back in the UK for 9 months and decided we made the wrong choice!
Originally Posted by Edo
(Post 11570325)
but I hated the growing crowdedness and where the country is heading to thanks to the politicians. Also I thought I would have to cope with less snobs if I moved elsewhere ;)
I'd like to get your opinion of your time since being in Canada, on the 'snob' aspect compared to the UK - do you think Canada is more a 'level playing field', folks are more middle class compared to the UK, less or more snobs, or some folks that emigrated to Canada, now have become one? I'm sure you know folks that fits the mold? |
Re: Back in the UK for 9 months and decided we made the wrong choice!
Originally Posted by Oink
(Post 11570239)
Its rare that you get someone who is successful in the UK wanting to emigrate to Canada. Most of them are leaving rubbish jobs, or trying to run away from debts or psychological troubles.
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Re: Back in the UK for 9 months and decided we made the wrong choice!
Figured i'd throw in my 2 cents here since it's rather relevant right now.
Been in Brandon, MB for nearly 18 months now. Graduated from university in 2013 and had already secured a job over here on a 2 year TWP. First year, no feeling of homesickness, didn't want to leave, found myself a lovely girlfriend. Even the absolutely horrific winter last year didn't get to me! This year things feel different. The novelty has worn off and I am starting to see things in the (very) cold light of day a little now. Got Provincial Nomination and almost ready to send my PR application off but i've been thinking about home a lot recently. I agree with some the sentiments that Canada is a ideal place for those who want to chase the immigrant dream. I am in the field (excuse the pun) of agricultural consultancy and the opportunities here are almost endless. I could actually buy my own farm here, land is still priced affordably..compared to the UK anyway. A friend of mine is also an expat and has been here quite a while with no intention of returning - but he doesn't really get on with his family, doesn't see much good in the UK and has clearly prospered far more here than he would have back home. |
Re: Back in the UK for 9 months and decided we made the wrong choice!
Originally Posted by Former Lancastrian
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:lol: This coming from a Spurs fan. I guess now we know the reason why you left the UK then from that list.
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Re: Back in the UK for 9 months and decided we made the wrong choice!
Originally Posted by not2old
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since being in Canada, on the 'snob' aspect compared to the UK - do you think Canada is more a 'level playing field', folks are more middle class compared to the UK, less or more snobs, or some folks that emigrated to Canada, now have become one?
During that time It ws quite clear there was a class structure, but much much less chance of getting 'in' with the "originals" than I thought !!! for those not too sure, two brothers from one of these families "owns" the Montreal Canadiens" |
Re: Back in the UK for 9 months and decided we made the wrong choice!
Originally Posted by BenBuzz
(Post 11570414)
I agree with some the sentiments that Canada is a ideal place for those who want to chase the immigrant dream. I am in the field (excuse the pun) of agricultural consultancy and the opportunities here are almost endless. I could actually buy my own farm here, land is still priced affordably..compared to the UK e.
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Re: Back in the UK for 9 months and decided we made the wrong choice!
It's not mandatory to like Canada, or to dislike the UK. Why can't you like or dislike both? I like both, but on the basis I am only wealthy enough to live in one of them, I've chosen Canada.
I quite like France too, but I don't live there either. |
Re: Back in the UK for 9 months and decided we made the wrong choice!
Originally Posted by Shard
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Where is it heading ?
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Re: Back in the UK for 9 months and decided we made the wrong choice!
Originally Posted by Oink
(Post 11570239)
Its rare that you get someone who is successful in the UK wanting to emigrate to Canada. Most of them are leaving rubbish jobs, or trying to run away from debts or psychological troubles.
A lot of truckers who moved here it was about the trucks but for me they are just a tool to earn a living i wanted the whole life change and to immerse myself in a new country, Being single meant it felt easier and if i failed it would be a lot easier for me to start again in the UK on my own if that makes sense ? |
Re: Back in the UK for 9 months and decided we made the wrong choice!
The point is, if you're happy and contented in the UK you aren't going to go to the expense, time and rigmarole of emigrating to Canada. You must be trying to escape something.
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Re: Back in the UK for 9 months and decided we made the wrong choice!
Originally Posted by Oink
(Post 11569451)
You're right, the people who really like Canada usually have grown up on a sink-hole council estate in the North with no prospects of a decent job etc. I suppose the endless strip malls, freezing weather and lack of culture is a small price to pay to be away from a Benefits Street type of an environment. But people who have a decent education and have come from a nice village in England probably wouldn't like it here. Its all relative to your circumstances.
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Re: Back in the UK for 9 months and decided we made the wrong choice!
Originally Posted by Oink
(Post 11570481)
The point is, if you're happy and contented in the UK you aren't going to go to the expense, time and rigmarole of emigrating to Canada. You must be trying to escape something.
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Re: Back in the UK for 9 months and decided we made the wrong choice!
Originally Posted by HGerchikov
(Post 11570504)
And the point some of the rest of us are making is that you can be quite happy in the UK and still choose to move, not running away from anything just taking an opportunity that presented itself.
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