where is it better to live
Jun 24th 2009, 1:22 pm
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where is it better to live
MY husband is 66 and i am 50I,m a British citizen. Can you let me know where it best to live USAor the UK. I have only been in the USA for 3 years. Please advise.
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Jun 24th 2009, 5:26 pm
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Re: where is it better to live
No, Uzbekistan.
...what was the question?
Seriously, do you expect to get meaningful answers to your question? It's so broad, there's no way to even start answering. Do you want price of living comparisons? Quality of living (whatever that is)? Quality of education? Number of art galleries per head of population? Number of brothels per head of population? Average temperature? Average height? Average IQ?...
Jun 24th 2009, 5:27 pm
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Re: where is it better to live
Jun 24th 2009, 5:32 pm
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Re: where is it better to live
I agree that this is very broad. You give no details on what you are looking for in climate, population, prices, social services, employment, housing, transportation system, medical, entertainment, etc etc etc
Jun 24th 2009, 9:00 pm
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Re: where is it better to live
i'm gonna go with health and wealth as being your primary factors.... health care can be bloody costly in the States if you have any pre-existing condition, high chance of getting sick, or are sick right now... but if you're wealthy, that may not worry you....
If you're thinking about later life, then i'd say quality of life is better in the US post-retirement. again, as long as you're finances are in order.
In my opinion (and its just that) its harder to be poor in the States, than in England.
Just a few thoughts
M xx
If you're thinking about later life, then i'd say quality of life is better in the US post-retirement. again, as long as you're finances are in order.
In my opinion (and its just that) its harder to be poor in the States, than in England.
Just a few thoughts
M xx
Jun 25th 2009, 1:20 am
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Jun 25th 2009, 1:21 am
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Re: where is it better to live
Most important thing is what you think. Were you happy in the UK before you came over here? Judging by your previous posts you came over here on a K1 visa to marry a 63 year old man. Has it worked out as you'd hoped?
Jun 25th 2009, 2:55 am
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Re: where is it better to live
Canada then Australia then England, then I'll go out on a limb and suggest Florida.
But to be serious, why do you ask? What are your concerns?
But to be serious, why do you ask? What are your concerns?
Jun 25th 2009, 12:39 pm
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Re: where is it better to live
How goods your medical cover?
That'll answer your question most likely.
That'll answer your question most likely.
Jun 25th 2009, 10:10 pm
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Re: where is it better to live
Should imagine healthcare is of paramount importance, so suggest England.
Jun 26th 2009, 2:36 am
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Re: where is it better to live
I think the UK has far superior porno mags.
Jun 26th 2009, 10:14 am
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Re: where is it better to live
If I lived in America I would want to come back to Scotland every weekend. 
I'm sorry if this is trite but I've been working down here in London for the past six weeks and will be here until October at the earliest so I'm suffering a wee bit from homesickness, but I admit weekends back home in Scotland are a much easier venture from London than it would be from America I suppose.
