Is moving back to the UK the right move.
May 27th 2011, 7:13 am
#46
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Re: Is moving back to the UK the right move.
Hey everyone,
Just wanted to say that I've lived in Canada,for over 20 years;I'm going back home, and not soon enough, I wish that I'd done 'it' ten years ago;Canada was great when I was younger (for various reasons) but now and hasn't been for many years now; I'm sick n tired of the ridiculous winters, the massive snowfalls & frigid temperatures ---- why in hell would any human being actually want to 'live' in such extremes? There is no history, no culture here, etc.........anyway I'm not gonna bitchslap the country; it's been good to me;I've gained much work n life experience here & met some good people.I have a great job right now but you know what.........I'm giving it all up to return HOME!!!!
Just wanted to say that I've lived in Canada,for over 20 years;I'm going back home, and not soon enough, I wish that I'd done 'it' ten years ago;Canada was great when I was younger (for various reasons) but now and hasn't been for many years now; I'm sick n tired of the ridiculous winters, the massive snowfalls & frigid temperatures ---- why in hell would any human being actually want to 'live' in such extremes? There is no history, no culture here, etc.........anyway I'm not gonna bitchslap the country; it's been good to me;I've gained much work n life experience here & met some good people.I have a great job right now but you know what.........I'm giving it all up to return HOME!!!!
May 28th 2011, 11:06 pm
#47
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Re: Is moving back to the UK the right move.
Hey everyone,
Just wanted to say that I've lived in Canada,for over 20 years;I'm going back home, and not soon enough, I wish that I'd done 'it' ten years ago;Canada was great when I was younger (for various reasons) but now and hasn't been for many years now; I'm sick n tired of the ridiculous winters, the massive snowfalls & frigid temperatures ---- why in hell would any human being actually want to 'live' in such extremes? There is no history, no culture here, etc.........anyway I'm not gonna bitchslap the country; it's been good to me;I've gained much work n life experience here & met some good people.I have a great job right now but you know what.........I'm giving it all up to return HOME!!!!
Just wanted to say that I've lived in Canada,for over 20 years;I'm going back home, and not soon enough, I wish that I'd done 'it' ten years ago;Canada was great when I was younger (for various reasons) but now and hasn't been for many years now; I'm sick n tired of the ridiculous winters, the massive snowfalls & frigid temperatures ---- why in hell would any human being actually want to 'live' in such extremes? There is no history, no culture here, etc.........anyway I'm not gonna bitchslap the country; it's been good to me;I've gained much work n life experience here & met some good people.I have a great job right now but you know what.........I'm giving it all up to return HOME!!!!
May 30th 2011, 4:50 am
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Re: Is moving back to the UK the right move.
Cheers Welshie82
May 30th 2011, 2:07 pm
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Re: Is moving back to the UK the right move.
Hi, Is there anybody on here, having come back from NZ? I've slowly but surely fallen out of love with NZ. To my mind it is going backwards at a rate of knots.
I'm tempted to come back home, although also rather scared what I may find! 
I would be very interested in hearing an exNz expat's view on the differences.
I'm tempted to come back home, although also rather scared what I may find! I would be very interested in hearing an exNz expat's view on the differences.
May 30th 2011, 2:48 pm
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Re: Is moving back to the UK the right move.
Hi, Is there anybody on here, having come back from NZ? I've slowly but surely fallen out of love with NZ. To my mind it is going backwards at a rate of knots. I'm tempted to come back home, although also rather scared what I may find! I would be very interested in hearing an exNz expat's view on the differences.
I'm tempted to come back home, although also rather scared what I may find! I would be very interested in hearing an exNz expat's view on the differences.We were toying with the idea of trying New Zealand, but wonder if we'd just be exchanging one set of problems for another.
I wish we could move back sooner, but for many reasons we have to wait until next Spring
We have got very used to being isolated and on our own though, so I wonder how we'll deal with 'people' again?
May 30th 2011, 6:43 pm
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Re: Is moving back to the UK the right move.
We are also in Canada, and hoping to move back to the UK next Spring. For all of the reasons that have already been said.
We were toying with the idea of trying New Zealand, but wonder if we'd just be exchanging one set of problems for another.
I wish we could move back sooner, but for many reasons we have to wait until next Spring
We have got very used to being isolated and on our own though, so I wonder how we'll deal with 'people' again?
We were toying with the idea of trying New Zealand, but wonder if we'd just be exchanging one set of problems for another.
I wish we could move back sooner, but for many reasons we have to wait until next Spring
We have got very used to being isolated and on our own though, so I wonder how we'll deal with 'people' again?
Jun 17th 2011, 1:01 am
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Re: Is moving back to the UK the right move.
My husband and son are Canadian and I'm from the north of England. I moved to Canada 30 yrs ago with my parents but have been back to the UK almost every year on holiday. I've been homesick the entire time in Canada.
Here's what I miss and wonder why I can't find it here in Canada after all these years:
-Lasting friendships with people who don't move every 2 years.
-Jobs that don't expect to be first in your life over your own family.
-Jobs that offer more than 2 weeks holiday per year.
-A cuppa with an elderly neighbour.
-A drink in a local pub where you know the people in there.
-A corner shop where the person behind the till knows you're name.
The list goes on and on and on.
My parents told me they brought me here to give me a better life yet while I've have a wonderful career, I can't really afford to go out every weekend like my friends in the UK. I go on a couple of camping trips per year with friends not trips abroad with room service.
My home is much bigger than that in which my friends in the UK live in yet my home is always empty and there's always full of company. Both my husband and I have 4 wheel drive vehicles yet the best times I've ever had have been a bunch of us girls piled into a teeny tiny vw & bombing down the road to Southport for a day out.
My priority is not a big house, 4 Wheel Drive, Wide open spaces ect... it's family, friends, company, get-togethers, rain, pubs, banter over the fence, etc.
I have talked my husband into selling up everything here and going to the UK on a 5 year plan (adventure) and while he stresses it's going to be a costly move, he's agreed!! I'm hoping it's forever!
I find Canada a very lonely place. Is it me?????
Here's what I miss and wonder why I can't find it here in Canada after all these years:
-Lasting friendships with people who don't move every 2 years.
-Jobs that don't expect to be first in your life over your own family.
-Jobs that offer more than 2 weeks holiday per year.
-A cuppa with an elderly neighbour.
-A drink in a local pub where you know the people in there.
-A corner shop where the person behind the till knows you're name.
The list goes on and on and on.
My parents told me they brought me here to give me a better life yet while I've have a wonderful career, I can't really afford to go out every weekend like my friends in the UK. I go on a couple of camping trips per year with friends not trips abroad with room service.
My home is much bigger than that in which my friends in the UK live in yet my home is always empty and there's always full of company. Both my husband and I have 4 wheel drive vehicles yet the best times I've ever had have been a bunch of us girls piled into a teeny tiny vw & bombing down the road to Southport for a day out.
My priority is not a big house, 4 Wheel Drive, Wide open spaces ect... it's family, friends, company, get-togethers, rain, pubs, banter over the fence, etc.
I have talked my husband into selling up everything here and going to the UK on a 5 year plan (adventure) and while he stresses it's going to be a costly move, he's agreed!! I'm hoping it's forever!
I find Canada a very lonely place. Is it me?????
I am still sticking it out and I have a new job starting this Monday. Its just basic Admin and lower than what I had back home but you never know where it might lead.
I in London Ontario.
Jun 17th 2011, 11:17 am
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Re: Is moving back to the UK the right move.
My husband and son are Canadian and I'm from the north of England. I moved to Canada 30 yrs ago with my parents but have been back to the UK almost every year on holiday. I've been homesick the entire time in Canada.
Here's what I miss and wonder why I can't find it here in Canada after all these years:
-Lasting friendships with people who don't move every 2 years.
-Jobs that don't expect to be first in your life over your own family.
-Jobs that offer more than 2 weeks holiday per year.
-A cuppa with an elderly neighbour.
-A drink in a local pub where you know the people in there.
-A corner shop where the person behind the till knows you're name.
The list goes on and on and on.
My parents told me they brought me here to give me a better life yet while I've have a wonderful career, I can't really afford to go out every weekend like my friends in the UK. I go on a couple of camping trips per year with friends not trips abroad with room service.
My home is much bigger than that in which my friends in the UK live in yet my home is always empty and there's always full of company. Both my husband and I have 4 wheel drive vehicles yet the best times I've ever had have been a bunch of us girls piled into a teeny tiny vw & bombing down the road to Southport for a day out.
My priority is not a big house, 4 Wheel Drive, Wide open spaces ect... it's family, friends, company, get-togethers, rain, pubs, banter over the fence, etc.
I have talked my husband into selling up everything here and going to the UK on a 5 year plan (adventure) and while he stresses it's going to be a costly move, he's agreed!! I'm hoping it's forever!
I find Canada a very lonely place. Is it me?????
Here's what I miss and wonder why I can't find it here in Canada after all these years:
-Lasting friendships with people who don't move every 2 years.
-Jobs that don't expect to be first in your life over your own family.
-Jobs that offer more than 2 weeks holiday per year.
-A cuppa with an elderly neighbour.
-A drink in a local pub where you know the people in there.
-A corner shop where the person behind the till knows you're name.
The list goes on and on and on.
My parents told me they brought me here to give me a better life yet while I've have a wonderful career, I can't really afford to go out every weekend like my friends in the UK. I go on a couple of camping trips per year with friends not trips abroad with room service.
My home is much bigger than that in which my friends in the UK live in yet my home is always empty and there's always full of company. Both my husband and I have 4 wheel drive vehicles yet the best times I've ever had have been a bunch of us girls piled into a teeny tiny vw & bombing down the road to Southport for a day out.
My priority is not a big house, 4 Wheel Drive, Wide open spaces ect... it's family, friends, company, get-togethers, rain, pubs, banter over the fence, etc.
I have talked my husband into selling up everything here and going to the UK on a 5 year plan (adventure) and while he stresses it's going to be a costly move, he's agreed!! I'm hoping it's forever!
I find Canada a very lonely place. Is it me?????
Now I am ready for the move back to the UK, back home , the place where I belong - the place that can drive you mad sometimes and yet make your spirit soar, with the history that runs so deep inside.
The ancient memories that are born within us. Memories that are invoked when walking on leafy, wooded paths and imagining the people of old who have trodden those paths before us, as they made their way from village to village . (this is why I get called ramblingsue..)
Yes, I could remain here living a nice,tick-tock, comfortable, sanitary lifestyle in Canada. I have met lots of lovely people here , but we are different !
We don't have the ties of shared childhood memories, (tell me again, where is the fun in shovelling snow and spending 6 months indoors
!). I need to tone down that mickey - taking British humour so as not to offend, and people here are way too obsessed with big, fancy, modern, sterile homes.I suspect that it's because there is no really old history and old, old houses and pubs to look at and see that gosh! cracked and stained and slightly shabby is actually OK...but , I digress !
Anyway, the main thing we have said as ping pongers , is that we try to make the most of wherever we are and to have no regrets about anything ...life is way too short for that !
By the way , my hubby is Canadian too and enjoyed getting lots of attention in the UK , when we lived there.
Good luck with everything !
Jun 17th 2011, 11:42 am
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Re: Is moving back to the UK the right move.
My husband and son are Canadian and I'm from the north of England. I moved to Canada 30 yrs ago with my parents but have been back to the UK almost every year on holiday. I've been homesick the entire time in Canada.
Here's what I miss and wonder why I can't find it here in Canada after all these years:
-Lasting friendships with people who don't move every 2 years.
-Jobs that don't expect to be first in your life over your own family.
-Jobs that offer more than 2 weeks holiday per year.
-A cuppa with an elderly neighbour.
-A drink in a local pub where you know the people in there.
-A corner shop where the person behind the till knows you're name.
The list goes on and on and on.
My parents told me they brought me here to give me a better life yet while I've have a wonderful career, I can't really afford to go out every weekend like my friends in the UK. I go on a couple of camping trips per year with friends not trips abroad with room service.
My home is much bigger than that in which my friends in the UK live in yet my home is always empty and there's always full of company. Both my husband and I have 4 wheel drive vehicles yet the best times I've ever had have been a bunch of us girls piled into a teeny tiny vw & bombing down the road to Southport for a day out.
My priority is not a big house, 4 Wheel Drive, Wide open spaces ect... it's family, friends, company, get-togethers, rain, pubs, banter over the fence, etc.
I have talked my husband into selling up everything here and going to the UK on a 5 year plan (adventure) and while he stresses it's going to be a costly move, he's agreed!! I'm hoping it's forever!
I find Canada a very lonely place. Is it me?????
Here's what I miss and wonder why I can't find it here in Canada after all these years:
-Lasting friendships with people who don't move every 2 years.
-Jobs that don't expect to be first in your life over your own family.
-Jobs that offer more than 2 weeks holiday per year.
-A cuppa with an elderly neighbour.
-A drink in a local pub where you know the people in there.
-A corner shop where the person behind the till knows you're name.
The list goes on and on and on.
My parents told me they brought me here to give me a better life yet while I've have a wonderful career, I can't really afford to go out every weekend like my friends in the UK. I go on a couple of camping trips per year with friends not trips abroad with room service.
My home is much bigger than that in which my friends in the UK live in yet my home is always empty and there's always full of company. Both my husband and I have 4 wheel drive vehicles yet the best times I've ever had have been a bunch of us girls piled into a teeny tiny vw & bombing down the road to Southport for a day out.
My priority is not a big house, 4 Wheel Drive, Wide open spaces ect... it's family, friends, company, get-togethers, rain, pubs, banter over the fence, etc.
I have talked my husband into selling up everything here and going to the UK on a 5 year plan (adventure) and while he stresses it's going to be a costly move, he's agreed!! I'm hoping it's forever!
I find Canada a very lonely place. Is it me?????
Jun 17th 2011, 1:50 pm
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Re: Is moving back to the UK the right move.
Look at this clip. Is this what happened to England? Is this what you envision finding in England? Is this why English people are moving away?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...shire-13782878
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...shire-13782878
Jun 17th 2011, 1:59 pm
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Re: Is moving back to the UK the right move.
Actually less people are leaving.
Jun 17th 2011, 7:04 pm
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Re: Is moving back to the UK the right move.
Look at this clip. Is this what happened to England? Is this what you envision finding in England? Is this why English people are moving away?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...shire-13782878
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...shire-13782878
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Jun 17th 2011, 11:16 pm
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Re: Is moving back to the UK the right move.
It depends were you are and how secure you are. At the moment Europe is facing an economic meldtdown. Greece is on the verge of bankruptcy which is affecting or will affect other European countries, including Britain. Ireland is not far behind. In Britain the government is making cuts here there and everywhere. Utility charges are shooting up and the general cost of living is climbing. Not a great time to be moving back. 
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Jun 18th 2011, 1:13 am
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Re: Is moving back to the UK the right move.
It depends were you are and how secure you are. At the moment Europe is facing an economic meldtdown. Greece is on the verge of bankruptcy which is affecting or will affect other European countries, including Britain. Ireland is not far behind. In Britain the government is making cuts here there and everywhere. Utility charges are shooting up and the general cost of living is climbing. Not a great time to be moving back.
Brits don't have a clue how lucky they are. Their society after all the austerity measures is one hundred times more generous than it is here.
Last edited by sallysimmons; Jun 18th 2011 at 1:15 am.