Re: Decided not to go
 

That feeling of safety....
A sense of worth
Equivalent careers (for those prepared to work at it)
Decent summers....
Distinct seasons....
Outdoor living and so much more that I wont list as I'm sure through all of your research you managed to find some positives or why bother in the first place?

I guess another step up the old career and property ladders just makes the UK a better place and all of those social, political and economic problems that made you want out in the first place have just disappeared?

Everybody finds their home and I guess yours is the UK!!

Congrats on the promo now move on with your life, leave the negativity to those that have actually experienced life in Canada as opposed to falling at the first hurdle!!

If you fell the need to "warn" prospective immigrants then post on an immigration forum!!

JMO!!

Re: Decided not to go
 

"I have been made a director of the company I work for. Huge salary increase . we are moving to a 5 bedroomed house in the best area of town...Jacuzzi and big gardens... My eldest son has joined my company as an apprentice and is going to get a trade..new company car..six weeks paid holiday.. what more can you want?"

Well done you :zzz:

Excellent quote, if ever I need reminding about the "me" society the UK has become I can always refer to it.

In answer to the question "what more can you want?" a great deal more actually, but not neccesarily materially and I wouldn't expect you to appreciate it.

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Hear, hear. Resurrecting an old thread for target practice? Not nice! :(

Re: Decided not to go
 

Congratulations on finding happiness. I am truly pleased you have found an alternative option, as you were dealt the sh*tty end of the stick by the authorities. But was it really worth resurrecting this?