Just wondering why your leaving?
Jul 31st 2008, 8:13 pm
#91
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Re: Just wondering why your leaving?
What "old-world" snobbery?
I've lived in the north and the south of the UK, in France and in Belgium, so I look at the UK with a step back. Frankly, I think it's generally a great country. It has its negatives as well as its positives.
We seriously did consider emmigrating back to the UK, but fancied giving Canada a go instead.
I think, and may people on the forum express the same opinion, that those who leave the UK for its negative reasons will not necessarily be happy in Canada. For example, healthcare in Canada is not that good - it's basically the same centralised misfunctioning system as the UK. I've heard of people returning to Belgium due to the poor quality of Canadian education....
Canada is no panacea - and believe me you will find "old-world" snobs, racists, louts, gangs, badly behaved children, drug addicts - they're all there!
Finally, I've lived in the north of England, and it has its positives: great scenary, developing cities, good chip shops, near to Wales. However, I've also lived in the south and found that the people there are generally more stimulating for me. Personal taste & character - that's all. That's why I'd live in the south again if I chose to move back to the UK.
I've lived in the north and the south of the UK, in France and in Belgium, so I look at the UK with a step back. Frankly, I think it's generally a great country. It has its negatives as well as its positives.
We seriously did consider emmigrating back to the UK, but fancied giving Canada a go instead.
I think, and may people on the forum express the same opinion, that those who leave the UK for its negative reasons will not necessarily be happy in Canada. For example, healthcare in Canada is not that good - it's basically the same centralised misfunctioning system as the UK. I've heard of people returning to Belgium due to the poor quality of Canadian education....
Canada is no panacea - and believe me you will find "old-world" snobs, racists, louts, gangs, badly behaved children, drug addicts - they're all there!
Finally, I've lived in the north of England, and it has its positives: great scenary, developing cities, good chip shops, near to Wales. However, I've also lived in the south and found that the people there are generally more stimulating for me. Personal taste & character - that's all. That's why I'd live in the south again if I chose to move back to the UK.
I do apologise if we weren't up to your lofty standards though.
Now if you excuse me I've got to go back to racing my whippet
Jul 31st 2008, 9:37 pm
#92
Wanna-be Canadian
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 176
Re: Just wondering why your leaving?
Well...
We are both in the UK but would LOVE to live in Canada.
I have never felt at home in the UK, or as if I belonged here, even though I'm white and British born.
The UK is over rated IMO, and the thing that gets to me/us most is how very wound up, self-centred and rude many people here are. That and the ridiculously high cost of living.
The dream of living in Canada gets me through the day, imagining being amongst laid back, easy going, overtly sociable people, who can buy a home for a sensible amount of money, enjoy a better life style, and who have the work-life balance much more sussed than most Brits seem too.
I realise Canada isn't the land of milk & honey and it also has its problems, but its the way that Canadians live with one another, and how they generally seem to treat people with an open, welcoming, kindness and trust that appeals to us.
We've visited twice over the last few years, and, finger's crossed & one or two miracles granted, the next time we land their, it will be using a one-way ticket to start a new better life.
Mark.
We are both in the UK but would LOVE to live in Canada.
I have never felt at home in the UK, or as if I belonged here, even though I'm white and British born.
The UK is over rated IMO, and the thing that gets to me/us most is how very wound up, self-centred and rude many people here are. That and the ridiculously high cost of living.
The dream of living in Canada gets me through the day, imagining being amongst laid back, easy going, overtly sociable people, who can buy a home for a sensible amount of money, enjoy a better life style, and who have the work-life balance much more sussed than most Brits seem too.
I realise Canada isn't the land of milk & honey and it also has its problems, but its the way that Canadians live with one another, and how they generally seem to treat people with an open, welcoming, kindness and trust that appeals to us.
We've visited twice over the last few years, and, finger's crossed & one or two miracles granted, the next time we land their, it will be using a one-way ticket to start a new better life.
Mark.
Aug 1st 2008, 2:14 am
#93
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Re: Just wondering why your leaving?
Well...
The dream of living in Canada gets me through the day, imagining being amongst laid back, easy going, overtly sociable people, who can buy a home for a sensible amount of money, enjoy a better life style, and who have the work-life balance much more sussed than most Brits seem too.
I realise Canada isn't the land of milk & honey and it also has its problems, but its the way that Canadians live with one another, and how they generally seem to treat people with an open, welcoming, kindness and trust that appeals to us.
The dream of living in Canada gets me through the day, imagining being amongst laid back, easy going, overtly sociable people, who can buy a home for a sensible amount of money, enjoy a better life style, and who have the work-life balance much more sussed than most Brits seem too.
I realise Canada isn't the land of milk & honey and it also has its problems, but its the way that Canadians live with one another, and how they generally seem to treat people with an open, welcoming, kindness and trust that appeals to us.
Aug 1st 2008, 4:29 pm
#94
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Re: Just wondering why your leaving?
R.
Aug 1st 2008, 5:48 pm
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Aug 1st 2008, 6:09 pm
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Aug 1st 2008, 6:18 pm
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Re: Just wondering why your leaving?
We still have a ton of RV's to send your way.
Nope money does not buy happiness but it's way ahead of whatever is in second place.
Not that I would know.
Aug 1st 2008, 6:23 pm
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Aug 1st 2008, 6:52 pm
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Aug 1st 2008, 7:18 pm
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Aug 1st 2008, 7:54 pm
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