Originally Posted by king kong

Hes a traitor to his country ,he does nothing but critizise everything about the uk and yet the country and its people have given him the self perceived wealth to make the decision to leave .Hes probably a bully boy who has been riding on the back of the working masses for too long now and yet he most likely criticizes all the polish migrants and alike who only want what he says he has.
He focuses on the cost of living in the uk as if it is the be all of everything and yet he states he is middle class and as such should be able to afford a decent life in the uk ,he has taken from the country but wants to give nothing in return a typical boss attitude and it shows with his arrogance and contempt for other posters .
I for one dont believe a single word of his rhetoric and believe iits just sour grapes because people in his locale know him and despise him for what he represents .All i can say is good by to bad rubbish the uk dont doesnt need blood suckers anymore ,it wants hard workers who appreciate living in acountry with democracy ,beautiful countryside ,low bottomline tax rate ,history ,terrific social life ,fairness to all etc etc .

Originally Posted by Kath & Graham

..........If you really hate what everyone says on here why do you keep having to reply to most things on here....???

Originally Posted by seasprite

I know that none of you can tell me what I should do but I would appreciate any sort of feedback, perhaps some of you can relate to this feeling

Originally Posted by asher

I am still in the UK going to Oz lurking here to find out why people come back.
Big Pete I don't agree!
I love England and like the life here. I have an interesting career, good friends a nice house, and lots of adventurous things to do nice places to go.


I have lived in Italy, Germany and Holland and enjoyed them as well.

My husband has a job opportunity in Oz which is why we are going.

Stop knocking the UK it just sounds as though you are trying to convince yourself that you are doing the right thing in leaving.

we all have to make our own minds up as to what is right for us and trying to scare others is mean.


Kim

Originally Posted by bramblebush

Me too !!

Originally Posted by bobologo

Well we left to try to "improve our lives" and our childrens future (and because we could..) although did not dislike anything about the Uk per se. Of course we would like some things improved upon here, but nowhere is perfect. We were quite shocked by how bland and limiting our future looked in Australia and much prefer being in England. I only had the limbo feeling for a while, but that was becuase my heart was screaming out to get back home and my head was trying so hard to make it work in Oz. Limbo ceased once we made a decision.
Do you think France is really any better than Uk or just different? Perhaps you could try a small rural part of the Uk?! I don't know...

Originally Posted by m100

We too think Australia is Bland, where were you in aus and how long did you stay?

Originally Posted by bramblebush

Just popped in to check the boards and the first one I came across was big Petes comments on the Uk.

As I read through his list I found myself saying 'oh dear' 'oh no' 'oh shit' that sort of thing, you get the picture.

By the time I read to the end of it I began to fear for the family and friends left behind in this terrible country. What can I do to persuade them to leave

Then I carried on to read all the POSITIVE responses and I my faith has been restored.

Yesterday OH and I had come to a 85% decision to return to the UK

Today after reading here, I am now not sure if I am ready to return, if I was so easily put off by Big Petes list of negativity, I am concerned that if I return to blightly then it will be only a short time before I am scared shitless and want to run away again.

I need to keep telling myself that it is England not one of these war torn countries where people are forced to flea because it is just not safe to stay.

Decisions, Decisions...........

Originally Posted by yanH

Hi, we moved to Oz around 6 months ago and are enjoying life here although we are still in the process of settling in. I have noticed a few people in this forum describe Oz as being bland. In what way do you find Oz bland? Is it the lack of historical things etc or is it more to do with the way of life? Just curious.

Cheers

Ian

Originally Posted by jad n rich

I think many people are giving up really good lives there and they know that deep down, they have to justify leaving by clutching at any old reason no matter how silly it is.

Originally Posted by BadgeIsBack

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I think people should migrate because of the pull not the push and not worry about the Daily Mail or politics. If politics is an issue well there's nothing more we can say and do.

Originally Posted by yanH

Hi, we moved to Oz around 6 months ago and are enjoying life here although we are still in the process of settling in. I have noticed a few people in this forum describe Oz as being bland. In what way do you find Oz bland? Is it the lack of historical things etc or is it more to do with the way of life? Just curious.

Cheers

Ian

Originally Posted by polarbearmum

We are considering a move back to the UK from Canada, not because we dislike Canada, but for family reasons, long term retirement plans and to allow my OH to live one of his dreams.

My OH was a little scared off by news reports from the UK about the crime etc and my dad hasn't helped with his 'why would you want to come back here' comments but as we point out to all, millions of others live, work and enjoy the UK why should we be able to. It is all about what you put into it and your levels of expectations.

Family in Canada are a little disparaging as well, but then they are basing their comments also on CNN news reports they have never lived in the UK. I think also they are a little upset that we will be taking the boys with us. It does make me angry to get these comments all the time from people that dont really know what they are talking about. I do appreciate advice though from those out there who have been through it all. Thank you