Changed your mind yet?
 

Well it seems that "Angies Story" thread is still going strong. This thread of course is not the first and won't be the last detailing lots of negative thoughts and showing the downsides to moving to Canada.
We all need to hear both sides of the story to be able to make informed choices about our new life abroad so it got me thinking:

How many potential migrants have actually changed their minds since reading information on the British Expats forum?
Is there anybody who has actually decided not to bother emmigrating at all or has any one particular article made you rethink your chosen destination or even your career path.

Just interested in how much of an effect this forum has on peoples future plans.

Re: Changed your mind yet?
 

No effect whatsoever :)

Re: Changed your mind yet?
 

Everyone's experiences are different and to my mind, if you are so influenced by what you read on a forum that you will actually change your mind as a result, then surely you can not have been that convinced about going in the first place.

Re: Changed your mind yet?
 

Well not exactly changed my mind, but after reading some of the articles on here and visiting Canada, I decided to delay my applying to go, and see how things work out here. 2 years on I'm thinking about it again, but for different reasons.

Simon

Re: Changed your mind yet?
 

We haven't changed our minds and are still actively researching.

For us the forum is one source of thoughts and opinions which inconjunction with other internet research and advice from friends in Canada build up a general feel for the place.

Negative comments like Angie's where there are few specifics and little is substantiated should not put off any serious potential migrant but just make you cautious that your research is thorough (well as much as possible anyway !)

Re: Changed your mind yet?
 

It's changed our minds/plans not one jot, bring it on then we'll deal with it.:thumbup:

Re: Changed your mind yet?
 

If I'd of read this (not just Angie's story, but also the constant whining on this forum :blink:) before I'd applied, then I doubt I would of bothered applying to be honest. I know you shouldn't be put off by reading such drivel, but it's human nature for it to worry you & it MUST effect people who haven't experienced life here for themselves yet, especially the ones in the first step of the process.
Luckily I found this forum just after AOR, so it was too late. We've been here 12 months now and it's f-ing brilliant :thumbup:

Re: Changed your mind yet?
 

I don't think anything would put me off of moving to Canada. Everywhere has its issues. Its human nature to complain about things that annoy you but not to praise the things you like.

Basically if you really want to do something, the essence of the reason why you want to do it will keep you focussed on it, and any thing that might be a negative aspect to it will be at worst, distractions.

That's what I reckon anyway. It might all be a complete load of codswallop. :thumbsup:

Re: Changed your mind yet?
 

Not in the least :)

Wherever one moves there are going to be negatives.

It's the 80/20 thing.

80% of your new chosen country/home/life you are going to be happy with.

20% you are going to be unhappy with.

Concentrate on the 80% :D

Re: Changed your mind yet?
 

Nope:D

There will always be problems wherever you are. I will do as much research as I can, prepare for the potential problems I can forsee and deal with those I can't. Bring on the Great Adventure. Hey, I'm even calm and accepting of the 4 year wait now:cool:

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Oh yes, I am not taking up my job with the great company, I'm not moving over next week, I'm not going to enjoy the summer in New Brunswick, I'm ..... oh who am I kidding.

Re: Changed your mind yet?
 

Didn't put me off. In fact, this forum is great for practical advice and also gives incouragement to people in limbo that their time will come. Tells it, warts n' all. For those waiting to move to Canada, the main big thing to complain about is the processing time........ but all good things come to those who wait :D .

I often have a look around the other forums in here and 'Returning to the UK' is not for the faint-hearted.

Of course a lot of people are very excited at going home, practical advise given etc, and thats fine. Unfortunately, it is often more about slagging off the country they want to leave (usually OZ).

Some poor homesick people post a thread on there - not wise in my opinion as its best to have your spirits lifted at this difficult time with words of encouragement. Sadly I have seen replys saying that after only several months abroad they have given it 'their best' and they should come home post-haste. More worryingly, if their OH doesn't want to return just take the kids and leave him/her behind :ohmy:

Re: Changed your mind yet?
 

One of the benefits of these forums is that we are all able to express our own personal opinions. It is then up to the individual reading them to decide whether to accept/decline the information given.

I would be more inclined to "change my mind" if the forum contained only positive posts. We need to see/read the negatives so that we are better prepared should we be unfortunate enough to have to deal with them at some stage.

One post on one forum is not going to change my mind.

Lynne

Re: Changed your mind yet?
 

I'll have been here 44 years in May of this year and I was so upset by Angie's Story I'm seriously considering going home.


NOT!!!!!:eek::eek::p:rofl::rofl:

This is home.

Cheers
Steve

Re: Changed your mind yet?
 

Its a Yep from me!!!!

I have had my doubts from the start to be honest, but I have come so far now I plan to finish to process off and see how the next 2 years pan out.
My visas are due any day now and I fly out for a vacation at the end of may to get PR.

But don't plan on moving just yet and in the process of buying a new house. The way i see it, alot can change in 3 years, but if i'm happy in the UK in 3 years time then the PR will just expire......But who knows........