Thinking of immigrating

[Barcon]

 

[smudgedj]

a good point, cities are ok but i was in Breakenridge on one ski trip, we were first to the lifts one morning and noticed fresh fuck off paw marks in the snow. for a split second it nearly put us off. not a chance :)

Where in Italy would you go, south of Rome for me, Frascati/Palazrina region for me or more northern, I like Cuneo and its good for the Alps

100% tuscany. its got the lot, and only 2 hours from city :)

Si puo parlare in italiano?

If not I'd start learning now; 20 mins a day should be enough.

 

[Bill]

Where in Italy would you go, south of Rome for me, Frascati/Palazrina region for me or more northern, I like Cuneo and its good for the Alps

100% tuscany. its got the lot, and only 2 hours from city :)

Si puo parlare in italiano?

If not I'd start learning now; 20 mins a day should be enough.

time yet but yep i'll be having some of that.

 

[andyhinch]

Where in Italy would you go, south of Rome for me, Frascati/Palazrina region for me or more northern, I like Cuneo and its good for the Alps

100% tuscany. its got the lot, and only 2 hours from city :)

Si puo parlare in italiano?

If not I'd start learning now; 20 mins a day should be enough.

I've been going for 30 years pointing and shouting works, they could be a bit more cosmopolitan and learn English in my view

 

[smudgedj]

100% tuscany. its got the lot, and only 2 hours from city :)

Si puo parlare in italiano?

If not I'd start learning now; 20 mins a day should be enough.

time yet but yep i'll be having some of that.

Start now mate even if it's only the numbers, he she we and them, i want i need: stuff like that.

-- Thu Feb 28, 2013 11:36 pm --

100% tuscany. its got the lot, and only 2 hours from city :)

Si puo parlare in italiano?

If not I'd start learning now; 20 mins a day should be enough.

I've been going for 30 years pointing and shouting works, they could be a bit more cosmopolitan and learn English in my view

I agree lazy fucks!

 

[The Northern Baptist]

I'm moving abroad next year. I'm getting my Yachtmaster Ocean ticket and a TEFL certificate to teach English as a fall back plan.

Spend March to October working in Europe, catch a ride on a yacht over to the Caribean for the winter season. If I dont get any work sorted there then I'll head down to Argentina to teach English.

 

[andyhinch]

Si puo parlare in italiano?

If not I'd start learning now; 20 mins a day should be enough.

time yet but yep i'll be having some of that.

Start now mate even if it's only the numbers, he she we and them, i want i need: stuff like that.

-- Thu Feb 28, 2013 11:36 pm --

Si puo parlare in italiano?

If not I'd start learning now; 20 mins a day should be enough.

I've been going for 30 years pointing and shouting works, they could be a bit more cosmopolitan and learn English in my view

I agree lazy fucks!

I think of myself as an educator, prego

 

[Bill Walker]

Wherever you go, you take yourself and your problems with you, I have known many people that have moved to different Countries and Cities, for a while whilst it's all new things are great, but most find that within a short time the problems they thought they had got away from are still there!

Just don't be under any illusions!

I came to Oz 25 years ago leaving problems behind in the UK, the biggest problem was the shite weather, I didnt want to spend my life in the rain & cold, another problem was the mean spiritedness of the UK, having to pay for everything, even for a sachet of sauce or to put air in you tyres, paying through the nose just to keep warm and fill your car with petrol, 18 mile tail backs on motorways, I realized all these things would get worse and worse.

Im much happier here, just to wake up every day to warm sunshine has a positive effect on me, whereas grey damp drizzle has the opposite.

Im always bewildered when people say 'Canada or Australia', surely with the weather being polar opposite in those places you'd know which climate you preferred to live in, do you want it to be dark 18 hours a day in winter with 8' snow drifts and minus whatever temperature or do you want sun, sand & parrots ?

 

[Anonymous]

Do it ... spent 4 years in LA as a kid, lived in Melbourne in my early 20's, and have been in Paris for 5 years now. In between spent four years back in England and honestly when I look back the least fulfilling time both professionally and personally were the last four years back in England. Felt pretty much as you did, too much crime, scant real interesting job opportunities, and frankly, the the generations below us are getting worse and worse.

For those saying Italy ... as long as the OP's white he'll be fine. Otherwise ... you're better off being poorer in England.

 

[andyhinch]

Do it ... spent 4 years in LA as a kid, lived in Melbourne in my early 20's, and have been in Paris for 5 years now. In between spent four years back in England and honestly when I look back the least fulfilling time both professionally and personally were the last four years back in England. Felt pretty much as you did, too much crime, scant real interesting job opportunities, and frankly, the the generations below us are getting worse and worse.

For those saying Italy ... as long as the OP's white he'll be fine. Otherwise ... you're better off being poorer in England.

I think having money and being white is a big advantage in most European countries, England is probably the best in that respect

 

[Anonymous]

Do it ... spent 4 years in LA as a kid, lived in Melbourne in my early 20's, and have been in Paris for 5 years now. In between spent four years back in England and honestly when I look back the least fulfilling time both professionally and personally were the last four years back in England. Felt pretty much as you did, too much crime, scant real interesting job opportunities, and frankly, the the generations below us are getting worse and worse.

For those saying Italy ... as long as the OP's white he'll be fine. Otherwise ... you're better off being poorer in England.

I think having money and being white is a big advantage in most European countries, England is probably the best in that respect

Whatever you say boss. Was just passing an opinion on. I expect that yours differs.

 

[andyhinch]

Do it ... spent 4 years in LA as a kid, lived in Melbourne in my early 20's, and have been in Paris for 5 years now. In between spent four years back in England and honestly when I look back the least fulfilling time both professionally and personally were the last four years back in England. Felt pretty much as you did, too much crime, scant real interesting job opportunities, and frankly, the the generations below us are getting worse and worse.

For those saying Italy ... as long as the OP's white he'll be fine. Otherwise ... you're better off being poorer in England.

I think having money and being white is a big advantage in most European countries, England is probably the best in that respect

Whatever you say boss. Was just passing an opinion on. I expect that yours differs.

I think I was agreeing with you, I can you know

 

[smudgedj]

Do it ... spent 4 years in LA as a kid, lived in Melbourne in my early 20's, and have been in Paris for 5 years now. In between spent four years back in England and honestly when I look back the least fulfilling time both professionally and personally were the last four years back in England. Felt pretty much as you did, too much crime, scant real interesting job opportunities, and frankly, the the generations below us are getting worse and worse.

For those saying Italy ... as long as the OP's white he'll be fine. Otherwise ... you're better off being poorer in England.

I think having money and being white is a big advantage in most European countries, England is probably the best in that respect

Being white has a major advantage over here (esp. with the girls). It also has a disadvantage people expect you to pay more (wife goes shopping it's a quid I go shopping it's a quid fifty)

 

[blimp reeny]

Good luck with your search, fella.

One thing I would advise, though. Australia and Canada aren't mystical lands of milk and honey, where people meet you at the airport and give you a job and a house. You have to work your arse off, just the same as here. The people who generally land on their feet over in these countries have sorted out work before they pitch up, and they are usually are skilled people with some savings in the bank. Also, these places aint crime free either, so scrub that illusion out of your head. They have just as many nutjobs out there as we do here.

If crime was any sort of reason for moving 11,000 miles away, then why not move to a small village in the countryside? You have to do some proper research before you jump into something like this. If you can't find someone to employ you here, why do you think that it will be easier over there? They have the same expectations as anyone else.

 

[Bill]

Good luck with your search, fella.

One thing I would advise, though. Australia and Canada aren't mystical lands of milk and honey, where people meet you at the airport and give you a job and a house. You have to work your arse off, just the same as here. The people who generally land on their feet over in these countries have sorted out work before they pitch up, and they are usually are skilled people with some savings in the bank. Also, these places aint crime free either, so scrub that illusion out of your head. They have just as many nutjobs out there as we do here.

If crime was any sort of reason for moving 11,000 miles away, then why not move to a small village in the countryside? You have to do some proper research before you jump into something like this. If you can't find someone to employ you here, why do you think that it will be easier over there? They have the same expectations as anyone else.

I said the same earlier, same crime and shit. Difference is it doesn't piss down every day.

 

[MCFC BOB]

DUR TURK UR JURBBSSS

 

[BertTrautmann'sParachute]

I was speaking to a guy at work yesterday about emigrating to canada. He lived there for a year. He would've stayed but he couldn't get his Visa renewed. He said it was mint and highly recommended it to me.

Christ, there are other credit cards....

 

[otherwise]

Looking for peoples opinions on moving away, not entirely sure where, I like Canada and Australia and feel like I'm sick of Britain, crime is sky high, eu legislations are fucking us something ridiculous, no opportunities for work so I want out.

Me and my partner are talking about it, leaving family and all is tough but I really want to do it, right now we both work full time in professional jobs, I work in marketing but don't have any qualifications for it(is this an issue?)

Anyone on here done the same, pros and cons, etc.

thanks for any help I do get

I know I'm biased but I would say Canada is great (born and raised Canadian). Calgary would probably be the best bet for a big city, maybe Edmonton too, though it has a bit more of a crime problem. (mostly gangs).

Alberta and Saskatchewan have the best economies in the country. If you don't mind living in a smaller city Saskatchewan might be a better bet, our provincial government is really encouraging immigration, espcially for skilled workers. ( you can always move later if you really don't like it here.) It's probably best if you come over for a bit of a visit first to see if you like it or not (go to a few different cities too). Also try and get a job lined up over here before you do make the move, it will be easier.

As for the weather there is a lot more sun, and in the summer it gets hotter than the UK.
While people may make fun of me for suggesting Saskatchewan, it really is a nice place with lots of open space and a lot of recreational activities to do, it's also a pretty laid back lifestyle. It's not that expensive to live here, espcially compared to the UK. Though EU regulations still manage to cause problems here too.

I'm not sure about your lack of qualifications, at least you have some experience which should count for something.

If you have questions about life in Canada I'd be happy to answer them as best I can.

I came to Oz 25 years ago leaving problems behind in the UK, the biggest problem was the shite weather, I didnt want to spend my life in the rain & cold, another problem was the mean spiritedness of the UK, having to pay for everything, even for a sachet of sauce or to put air in you tyres, paying through the nose just to keep warm and fill your car with petrol, 18 mile tail backs on motorways, I realized all these things would get worse and worse.

Im much happier here, just to wake up every day to warm sunshine has a positive effect on me, whereas grey damp drizzle has the opposite.

Im always bewildered when people say 'Canada or Australia', surely with the weather being polar opposite in those places you'd know which climate you preferred to live in, do you want it to be dark 18 hours a day in winter with 8' snow drifts and minus whatever temperature or do you want sun, sand & parrots ?[/]

There are no 8' drifts and it's only -5 today. It was also sunny and there is sand on most of the roads. There aren't parrots here and I'm happy about that. :)

I was speaking to a guy at work yesterday about emigrating to canada. He lived there for a year. He would've stayed but he couldn't get his Visa renewed. He said it was mint and highly recommended it to me.

What part of Canada was he living in?

 

[Bill Walker]

Looking for peoples opinions on moving away, not entirely sure where, I like Canada and Australia and feel like I'm sick of Britain, crime is sky high, eu legislations are fucking us something ridiculous, no opportunities for work so I want out.

Me and my partner are talking about it, leaving family and all is tough but I really want to do it, right now we both work full time in professional jobs, I work in marketing but don't have any qualifications for it(is this an issue?)

Anyone on here done the same, pros and cons, etc.

thanks for any help I do get

I know I'm biased but I would say Canada is great (born and raised Canadian). Calgary would probably be the best bet for a big city, maybe Edmonton too, though it has a bit more of a crime problem. (mostly gangs).

Alberta and Saskatchewan have the best economies in the country. If you don't mind living in a smaller city Saskatchewan might be a better bet, our provincial government is really encouraging immigration, espcially for skilled workers. ( you can always move later if you really don't like it here.) It's probably best if you come over for a bit of a visit first to see if you like it or not (go to a few different cities too). Also try and get a job lined up over here before you do make the move, it will be easier.

As for the weather there is a lot more sun, and in the summer it gets hotter than the UK.
While people may make fun of me for suggesting Saskatchewan, it really is a nice place with lots of open space and a lot of recreational activities to do, it's also a pretty laid back lifestyle. It's not that expensive to live here, espcially compared to the UK. Though EU regulations still manage to cause problems here too.

I'm not sure about your lack of qualifications, at least you have some experience which should count for something.

If you have questions about life in Canada I'd be happy to answer them as best I can.

I came to Oz 25 years ago leaving problems behind in the UK, the biggest problem was the shite weather, I didnt want to spend my life in the rain & cold, another problem was the mean spiritedness of the UK, having to pay for everything, even for a sachet of sauce or to put air in you tyres, paying through the nose just to keep warm and fill your car with petrol, 18 mile tail backs on motorways, I realized all these things would get worse and worse.

Im much happier here, just to wake up every day to warm sunshine has a positive effect on me, whereas grey damp drizzle has the opposite.

Im always bewildered when people say 'Canada or Australia', surely with the weather being polar opposite in those places you'd know which climate you preferred to live in, do you want it to be dark 18 hours a day in winter with 8' snow drifts and minus whatever temperature or do you want sun, sand & parrots ?[/]

There are no 8' drifts and it's only -5 today. It was also sunny and there is sand on most of the roads. There aren't parrots here and I'm happy about that. :)

I was speaking to a guy at work yesterday about emigrating to canada. He lived there for a year. He would've stayed but he couldn't get his Visa renewed. He said it was mint and highly recommended it to me.

What part of Canada was he living in?

too cold for snow then :)

I know Im generalising but my point is does the OP like it cold or warm ? when he decides that will narrow it down 50%..........I just couldnt live in the cold, hell I couldnt even live in Melbourne nowadays so soft I have become, give me the lovely warm tropics and my shorts :)

 

[tweetstreet]

I've probably mentioned before but if any Aussie blues have any comtacts in the oil and gas industry I'd love to hear from u, I've had a visa in place just been looking for the job offer.

I'd give a limb for a life in oz