One third of British Expats return to the UK earlier than they planned
May 28th 2013, 10:29 am
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One third of British Expats return to the UK earlier than they planned
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/exp...ming-back.html
The Telegraph has a survey today about returning expats who came back to the UK earlier than they planned.
The Telegraph has a survey today about returning expats who came back to the UK earlier than they planned.
The top five explanations given by those polled - who were allowed to choose multiple reasons - were financial difficulties (62 per cent) homesickness (47 per cent), cultural differences (44 per cent), visa expiration (39 per cent) and lack of social interaction (27 per cent).
May 28th 2013, 10:56 am
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Re: One third of British Expats return to the UK earlier than they planned
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/exp...ming-back.html
The Telegraph has a survey today about returning expats who came back to the UK earlier than they planned.
The Telegraph has a survey today about returning expats who came back to the UK earlier than they planned.
The top five explanations given by those polled - who were allowed to choose multiple reasons - were financial difficulties (62 per cent) homesickness (47 per cent), cultural differences (44 per cent), visa expiration (39 per cent) and lack of social interaction (27 per cent).
Most of them returned to the UK because their families were homesick.
I have now been in the US 30 years and have only been back to the UK briefly, 4 times.
I am now a US citizen with an American wife.
My perception of moving to the States is you either love it or hate it - not much in the middle.
May 28th 2013, 11:21 am
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Re: One third of British Expats return to the UK earlier than they planned
When I left the UK in 82, to work in Canada, of the 12 engineers hired along with me, 6 went back to the UK before the end of 12 months.
Most of them returned to the UK because their families were homesick.
I have now been in the US 30 years and have only been back to the UK briefly, 4 times.
I am now a US citizen with an American wife.
My perception of moving to the States is you either love it or hate it - not much in the middle.
Most of them returned to the UK because their families were homesick.
I have now been in the US 30 years and have only been back to the UK briefly, 4 times.
I am now a US citizen with an American wife.
My perception of moving to the States is you either love it or hate it - not much in the middle.
May 28th 2013, 12:48 pm
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Re: One third of British Expats return to the UK earlier than they planned
I would like a US Healthcare system, but not like the NHS.
I do like you can defend yourself.
I do like you can defend yourself.
May 28th 2013, 12:49 pm
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Re: One third of British Expats return to the UK earlier than they planned
Although if you get shot, you could go bankrupt...assuming you don't die first. And if you defend yourself, you could get arrested and/or sued.
May 28th 2013, 2:23 pm
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There is of course always the prospect of the latter. A friend of mine was told to bury the body and avoid the hassle by the local Sheriff.
May 28th 2013, 2:35 pm
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Re: One third of British Expats return to the UK earlier than they planned
Well I'm one of those people who intended to go home after 1 or 2 years...but somehow I got stuck here. I am another in the middle...some things I like...somethings I don't.
May 28th 2013, 3:47 pm
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I also stayed longer than my 3 year Posrt Doc. I've been in the US for 25 years, but there are places in the US that I could not live and I'm now cynical enough to feel that they'll always be good and bad in every place. I could easily live in the UK again, but I'd get annoyed at all the small minded xenophobia and censorship that i see in the UK right now, but then again I hate the US gun culture and the Ayn Rand mentality that is becoming the norm.
May 28th 2013, 4:29 pm
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Re: One third of British Expats return to the UK earlier than they planned
So, presumably, two thirds stayed for as long as, or longer, than they planned ...
May 28th 2013, 4:51 pm
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Telegraph reader comment:
I only wish those who come to the UK, not finding themselves at ease with OUR culture, would likewise do a U-turn - even sponsored !
We came 'forever' but want to go back.
I only wish those who come to the UK, not finding themselves at ease with OUR culture, would likewise do a U-turn - even sponsored !
We came 'forever' but want to go back.
May 28th 2013, 5:38 pm
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You can not go back, things change.
May 29th 2013, 11:38 am
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I wish Telegraph readers would stop confirming the stereotype I have of them, it's very depressing.
May 29th 2013, 1:51 pm
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I prefer the Guardian on line, but the Telegraph in print.
Comments on line seems similar.
Comments on line seems similar.
May 29th 2013, 2:06 pm
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Re: One third of British Expats return to the UK earlier than they planned
I'm a returning expat. i don't hate it here but the older I get, the more homesick I get and the harder it is to leave every time I go for a visit.