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Wasted an opportunity to move abroad but still looking into other opportunities. Imo the UK is an increasingly less attractive place to live. 

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10 minutes ago, Kopfkino said:

Wasted an opportunity to move abroad but still looking into other opportunities. Imo the UK is an increasingly less attractive place to live. 

So is much of the World. I would probably move back to Italy because I know the language and have friends there but their politics is even worse than usual at the moment. I would consider moving to a big city in the US but I'd be worried about costs and personal safety. 

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17 hours ago, lifted*fox said:

literally stop at every supermache, intermarche, carrefore supermarket in france just because. 

 

they make it look like we lay out our supermarkets like ****ing idiots.

 

most of their yogurt sections are bigger than most of our entire supermarkets. 

Have you ever been in an Italian supermarket? Literally nothing frozen other than 10 rows of gelato, at least two full rows of olive oil as well.

 

If I had an opportunity for me and the other half to move to Canada on the same cash etc as here I would probably go for it.

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On 08/07/2019 at 13:01, whoareyaaa said:

I think if I was over the age of 40/50 and no dependence on kids with a mortgage paid or money in the bank etc. I would definitely look to move somewhere with a hotter climate and more relaxed atmosphere Spain or somewhere like that 100% wouldn't even cross my mind.

My parents did that. My Dad got to 48 and decided enough was enough, moved to Italy a year later. They have been there 9 years now. Live quite remote in the national park. 

 

Not really my idea of fun as very few people that far south speak English, which I find difficult especially when you require building works or maintenance works doing.

 

I fancy following suit one day, but think Ibiza would be my destination. But like you it would probably require both my kids being sorted over here 1st or they best learn Spanish and get jobs there lol

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53 minutes ago, Costock_Fox said:

Have you ever been in an Italian supermarket? Literally nothing frozen other than 10 rows of gelato, at least two full rows of olive oil as well.

 

If I had an opportunity for me and the other half to move to Canada on the same cash etc as here I would probably go for it.

There could be 1000 people in the supermarket but only ever 2 on the till. Got to the point that we vowed never to go in one again haha!  

 

Italy in the south is bonkers,.they know it as well and I swear they like to live up to that tag. Love it for a holiday mind, but not to live. That was our plan 10 years ago but it beat us, or rather the Italians beat us 

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12 minutes ago, Bayfox said:

My parents did that. My Dad got to 48 and decided enough was enough, moved to Italy a year later. They have been there 9 years now. Live quite remote in the national park. 

 

Not really my idea of fun as very few people that far south speak English, which I find difficult especially when you require building works or maintenance works doing.

 

I fancy following suit one day, but think Ibiza would be my destination. But like you it would probably require both my kids being sorted over here 1st or they best learn Spanish and get jobs there lol

Mate bravo to your parents. They must be made of strong stuff ??

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7 minutes ago, Soup said:

There could be 1000 people in the supermarket but only ever 2 on the till. Got to the point that we vowed never to go in one again haha!  

 

Italy in the south is bonkers,.they know it as well and I swear they like to live up to that tag. Love it for a holiday mind, but not to live. That was our plan 10 years ago but it beat us, or rather the Italians beat us 

I didn’t have a choice when I lived over there for 4 months but I can’t remember that ever being a problem.

 

I never made it down south as I was in Bergamo but Italians in general are a bit special. Drove to the San Siro and the toll road had a section that went from 15 lanes to 3, absolutely hilarious.

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7 minutes ago, Costock_Fox said:

I didn’t have a choice when I lived over there for 4 months but I can’t remember that ever being a problem.

 

I never made it down south as I was in Bergamo but Italians in general are a bit special. Drove to the San Siro and the toll road had a section that went from 15 lanes to 3, absolutely hilarious.

The north and south are like 2 different countries, I think the North would quite easily spilt if they could.

 

Agree on the driving,, it's mad isn't it. Used to ferry from the mainland to Sardinia a lot in my van and it was like the start of a F1 race. Total free for all. 

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Lived in England for two years 2010/11... shithole, full of rude ignorant pricks. employers treat people like dirt and show no respect.

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1 hour ago, Soup said:

Mate bravo to your parents. They must be made of strong stuff ??

Dad's just a bit mental and likes his own company. So it suits him. They live up a hill. There's 3 houses. There's, 1 holiday home and a small b&b lol

 

Pretty sure he will die alone out there mad fool and the mafia will take hold of the house before me and my sister can get our hands on it.

 

But he seems happy so **** it. Shame they don't have a pool else it would be lovely, on a clear day you can see the amalfi coast to the north and across to Palermo.

 

 

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2 hours ago, Bayfox said:

My parents did that. My Dad got to 48 and decided enough was enough, moved to Italy a year later. They have been there 9 years now. Live quite remote in the national park. 

 

Not really my idea of fun as very few people that far south speak English, which I find difficult especially when you require building works or maintenance works doing.

 

I fancy following suit one day, but think Ibiza would be my destination. But like you it would probably require both my kids being sorted over here 1st or they best learn Spanish and get jobs there lol

Italy when people don’t speak English isn’t much fun, fair play for staying out there for that long.

Posted
2 hours ago, Jon the Hat said:

Moving to Australia when we can sell the house.

Just watch out for that anti-english Muppet @ozleicester when you're there :thumbup:

Posted
2 hours ago, lavrentis said:

Anyone been in Asia?


I've got some horror stories from Japanese bosses/companies. Comical style of management lol

Yup..loved it..I never compare,I am the one who has to adapt,when I go into a new land...So nothing phased me over the years. Either at normal employee level,or answerable positions,instructor or technical management.

I worked and travelled to learn..not to tell others their faults and how weird they are!!

I spent majority of life has a tech-troubleshooter .so it's best to integrate,before jumping on the divides

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My best mate moved over to Vancouver the other year and me and the Mrs went to visit this year. Amazing quality of life and seems much better than living here. I would consider it if things were different for me here. However England still has some positives. 

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18 minutes ago, Unabomber said:

My best mate moved over to Vancouver the other year and me and the Mrs went to visit this year. Amazing quality of life and seems much better than living here. I would consider it if things were different for me here. However England still has some positives. 

Once my family responsibilities are over, im moving to Vancouver, Incan earn more then double, property is about the same price but lifestyle is excellent

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39 minutes ago, Dr The Singh said:

Once my family responsibilities are over, im moving to Vancouver, Incan earn more then double, property is about the same price but lifestyle is excellent

The problem is that everyone loves it there so it’s difficult to get over there and I think property in Vancouver is much more expensive then Leicestershire.

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3 minutes ago, Costock_Fox said:

The problem is that everyone loves it there so it’s difficult to get over there and I think property in Vancouver is much more expensive then Leicestershire.

I know mate, btw I don't live in Leicester or Leicestershire, plus being a Dr, I'm wanted all over the world.

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Live in Canada-  greater toronto area and would never leave. If i was rich would own homes in Leicester  area (so ive got somewhere to stay when i visit to watch city games) and probably somewhere warm (Caribbean island somewhere).

Posted
8 hours ago, lavrentis said:

Anyone been in Asia?


I've got some horror stories from Japanese bosses/companies. Comical style of management lol

Korea over here.

 

I've got some similar horror stories about management and workplace style from this side of the East Sea, but that being said there are just as many where the manager is totally sound - like the place I'm working at right now.

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Born and raised in a sunny warm place abroad, moved to the UK initially for uni and then work. I love the UK so much more I never want to leave. Much better quality of life, better human rights, and also because I detest the sun/heat lol

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5 minutes ago, brucey said:

Born and raised in a sunny warm place abroad, moved to the UK initially for uni and then work. I love the UK so much more I never want to leave. Much better quality of life, better human rights, and also because I detest the sun/heat lol

 

Good to have ya mate

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At the university courses that I’m looking at I will he offered a year out to go to a whacky place, for example, South Korea/ Mexico / Canada. I think I’ll take the opportunity 

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