How difficult would it be to...

CommunistWithAGun

<div class="IPBDescription">Move from the US to the UK</div>It's something I've always really thought about intently and after a few things I've done lately (good things, fear not) I am seriously considering the move. Anyone know?

remi

If you can find a job there prior to going... not hard. Otherwise, you might have to go through a lot of hassle.
I don't know for sure... But there are lots of immigrants in London so it can't be that bad!

Shockeh

<!--quoteo(post=1731193:date=Oct 7 2009, 07:56 AM:name=CommunistWithAGun)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CommunistWithAGun @ Oct 7 2009, 07:56 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1731193"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->It's something I've always really thought about intently and after a few things I've done lately (good things, fear not) I am seriously considering the move. Anyone know?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I've no idea why you would do such a thing to yourself.

sheena_yanai

leaving the sinking ship? :p

lolfighter

Moving to greyer, rainier pastures?

Scythe

Yes, I can't imagine why anyone would move to the UK. Unless you like a populace of poncy snobs and eternally grey skies and being on camera wherever you go and chavs like shockwave.

Come to Australia, it's safer* here.

--Scythe--

*Safer than a pit of angry acid snakes attached to time bombs.

whoppaXXL

But they got no Oktoberfest!



Look for Information about your Thought and when you're ready the decision is not hard to make.

Shockeh

<!--quoteo(post=1731206:date=Oct 7 2009, 11:47 AM:name=Scythe)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Scythe @ Oct 7 2009, 11:47 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1731206"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Yes, I can't imagine why anyone would move to the UK. Unless you like a populace of poncy snobs and eternally grey skies and being on camera wherever you go and chavs like shockwave.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
*Ahem* Considering the dual nationality, given the choice, I'd be in Australia. Alas, family.

lolfighter

Nobody except the bavarians cares about Oktoberfest. Go to anywhere else in Germany, where people actually speak german!

Thansal

<!--quoteo(post=1731206:date=Oct 7 2009, 06:47 AM:name=Scythe)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Scythe @ Oct 7 2009, 06:47 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1731206"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Yes, I can't imagine why anyone would move to the UK. Unless you like a populace of poncy snobs and eternally grey skies and being on camera wherever you go and chavs like shockwave.

Come to Australia, it's safer* here.

--Scythe--

*Safer than a pit of angry acid snakes attached to time bombs.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Scythe is a misleading bastd. He 'neglected' to mention that Shockwave is there a good portion of time also.

X_Stickman

<!--quoteo(post=1731206:date=Oct 7 2009, 11:47 AM:name=Scythe)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Scythe @ Oct 7 2009, 11:47 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1731206"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Yes, I can't imagine why anyone would move to the UK. Unless you like a populace of poncy snobs and eternally grey skies and being on camera wherever you go and chavs like shockwave.

Come to Australia, it's safer* here.

--Scythe--

*Safer than a pit of angry acid snakes attached to time bombs.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->


I think making sweeping judgements on an entire country based on a few outdated stereotypes is the sign of a small, undereducated mind.


Which makes sense since Australia is basically a big dumping ground for criminals, who are often intellectually subnormal.

Sub_zer0

If you are thinking about it you could try volunteering in the uk you normally get to travel about the uk experience some of the better sides of it as well as get to help others, just a thought.

Drfuzzy

<!--quoteo(post=1731202:date=Oct 7 2009, 04:39 AM:name=sheena_yanai)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (sheena_yanai @ Oct 7 2009, 04:39 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1731202"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->leaving the sinking ship? :p<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
XD

PaladinDude

<!--quoteo(post=1731290:date=Oct 7 2009, 08:39 PM:name=Sub_zer0)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Sub_zer0 @ Oct 7 2009, 08:39 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1731290"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->If you are thinking about it you could try volunteering in the uk you normally get to travel about the uk experience some of the better sides of it as well as get to help others, just a thought.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
The first sensible reply in this thread!

Yes I am from the UK and no I'm not going to get sucked into a muck slinging match, however if anyone wants any real world information about what it's like to actually live here then let me know.

P.S. I have been to an Oktoberfest here in the UK, but prefer to go to these things we call beer festivals ;)

CommunistWithAGun

Yeah, fleeing the sinking ship is a pretty good reason. I just think it would be a better place for me than the states. I don't really like it here, the internet sucks, the people are ignorant, health care is a joke, and its becoming a police state. I'm basically looking for alternatives...

I'm curious what it's actually like though firstly before I make any solid thoughts or plans..

Thaldarin

That almost sounded like you were looking for a country that will baby you, pamper you and nanny you. Naturally... you thought Britain..

Abra

I thought about going to the UK or the US, but going to the US for a longer periode of time. Don't know which country to choose.

Scythe

<!--quoteo(post=1731295:date=Oct 8 2009, 07:02 AM:name=CommunistWithAGun)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CommunistWithAGun @ Oct 8 2009, 07:02 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1731295"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->... I don't really like it here, the internet sucks...<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

The only place in the world you'll find better internet is South Korea.

--Scythe--

CommunistWithAGun

Baby me? What? Please.

TychoCelchuuu

<!--quoteo(post=1731295:date=Oct 7 2009, 04:02 PM:name=CommunistWithAGun)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CommunistWithAGun @ Oct 7 2009, 04:02 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1731295"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Yeah, fleeing the sinking ship is a pretty good reason. I just think it would be a better place for me than the states. I don't really like it here, the internet sucks, the people are ignorant, health care is a joke, and its becoming a police state. I'm basically looking for alternatives...

I'm curious what it's actually like though firstly before I make any solid thoughts or plans..<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
You want to move to Britain, the country that has cameras <i>everywhere</i> watching <i>everything</i>, because you think the <i>United States</i> is becoming a police state?

X_Stickman

Also the UK has recently taken to denying entry to people based on their opinions (i.e. Fred Phelps and Geert Wilders).

I guess they could've always been doing that, but I've only noticed recently. Still, kinda stupid.


Also yeah, moving to the UK from the US to *escape* a "police state" is fairly odd reasoning.

SentrySteve

<!--quoteo(post=1731295:date=Oct 7 2009, 05:02 PM:name=CommunistWithAGun)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CommunistWithAGun @ Oct 7 2009, 05:02 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1731295"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Yeah, fleeing the sinking ship is a pretty good reason. I just think it [The United Kingdom] would be a better place for me than the states. I don't really like it here, the internet sucks, the people are ignorant, health care is a joke, and its becoming a police state. I'm basically looking for alternatives...

I'm curious what it's actually like though firstly before I make any solid thoughts or plans..<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

###### quote of the year.

ZiGGY

In our country people die because we have free health care, in your country people die because health care isn't free.

and I guess anywhere in Australia that isn't on the coast probably doesn't qualify for speedy internets :P

spellman23

<!--quoteo(post=1731314:date=Oct 7 2009, 05:09 PM:name=TychoCelchuuu)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (TychoCelchuuu @ Oct 7 2009, 05:09 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1731314"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->You want to move to Britain, the country that has cameras <i>everywhere</i> watching <i>everything</i>, because you think the <i>United States</i> is becoming a police state?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Social Contract something something.....


Anyhow, I'm sufficiently amused by this thread so far. To continue derailing and positing random generalizations, I believe you have to enjoy tea to join the UK. And not that Asian stuff, you have to enjoy the Earl Grey with milk in it or something along those lines. Also, you have to own a fuel efficient car because gas prices are exorbitant.

Thansal

<!--quoteo(post=1731305:date=Oct 7 2009, 06:04 PM:name=Scythe)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Scythe @ Oct 7 2009, 06:04 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1731305"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->The only place in the world you'll find better internet is South Korea.

--Scythe--<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
And Japan.
And Finland
And Sweden
And France
And The Netherlands


Good number of places supposedly have better internet than us (not the UK though). Though yes, Japan and SKorea are the 2 best ones.

lolfighter

Denmark seems to have good internet. Dunno if it's better than U.S. internet, but it's certainly better than most of the stuff in Germany.

locallyunscene

Well if you want good internet you could always go to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Principality_of_Sealand" target="_blank">Sealand</a>. I suppose the fact that it's a family dictatorship isn't too appealing though.

X_Stickman

<!--quoteo(post=1731348:date=Oct 8 2009, 05:04 AM:name=spellman23)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (spellman23 @ Oct 8 2009, 05:04 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1731348"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Social Contract something something.....


Anyhow, I'm sufficiently amused by this thread so far. To continue derailing and positing random generalizations, I believe you have to enjoy tea to join the UK. And not that Asian stuff, you have to enjoy the Earl Grey with milk in it or something along those lines. Also, you have to own a fuel efficient car because gas prices are exorbitant.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->


More like PG Tips. In all my life I've only met two people who like Earl Grey (with milk), and I'm one of them.

Also "tea" in the UK can refer to either the drink itself or the last meal of the day, as Monkfish will no doubt want to point out.

Depending on the region, at least.

locallyunscene

<!--quoteo(post=1731398:date=Oct 8 2009, 11:38 AM:name=X_Stickman)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (X_Stickman @ Oct 8 2009, 11:38 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1731398"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->More like PG Tips. In all my life I've only met two people who like Earl Grey (with milk), and I'm one of them.

Also "tea" in the UK can refer to either the drink itself or the last meal of the day, as Monkfish will no doubt want to point out.

Depending on the region, at least.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Hrmm... Yes. Quite, quite.
*adjusts monocle*

PaladinDude

There's no such thing as a truly free and democratic country, anyone that thinks so is buying the propaganda. Yes there are a lot of CCTV cameras here, but that's something that's becoming common everywhere.

The UK is one of the worst offenders at putting on the airs and graces of this whilst having very dirty hands in dealings all over the world, it seems to be the nature of humans, absolute power corrupting absolutely etc...

If you can ignore all the dirty stuff going on behind the scenes and just get on with your life then the UK is fine, the weather isn't *always* grey and raining, in fact because it's such a small island we usually have several different sets of weather a day. The fuel prices are indeed exorbitant as are property prices, but then again you get paid reasonably well and it's all relative.

I would re-enforce someone else's suggestion that you come here first and try the place on for size to see how you feel living here for a month or so, getting some temp or volunteer work was a good idea, you never really know what a place is like until you've lived and worked there.

You *don't* need to drink tea all the time, we *do* have access to (and drink) coffee and don't lynch people for doing so!

Anyway, that's my opinion, I'm sure there will be many more to follow!

X_Stickman

<!--quoteo(post=1731402:date=Oct 8 2009, 05:06 PM:name=PaladinDude)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (PaladinDude @ Oct 8 2009, 05:06 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1731402"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->You *don't* need to drink tea all the time, we *do* have access to (and drink) coffee and don't lynch people for doing so!<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->


Well, maybe in whatever crazy hippy borough you live in, but here in the Black Country we regularly beat people for drinking less than 3 cups of tea a day (or two mugs, but mug owners must have a permit).