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where do i find info on the rules regs and experiances of people who have moved to canada and NZ ?

Can't say I blame you Neil. This country hasn't much to offer.

This might help http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/BritonsLivingA...Jobs/DG_4014676

my friend moved to canada (but he was born there) so was easy for him. But it took over a year for his missus to be allowed to work etc etc

thats i can help you with.

Search for expat, Telegraph has an expat section with some useful info on NI etc. theres probably some forums out there..

Its 20 years since I jumped ship.. but look at it with a jaded eye, grass is always greener etc. It strikes me that most visitors here only see the good things, cheap food, cheap fuel and hot weather, Not the helthcare and Education costs, High insurance because they are all suing each other, and the airconditioner bill.

I have obviously stuck with it, on balance I am probably better off though my pokey litle house I had in Burton-on Trent is worth more than this house!! At this point in my life I will probably stay here, though I'll always be a Brit.. No going native by this boy.

Having said that my kids are on the dark side!!

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I left UK when I was 2 and lived in Australia for 15 years, now I am back here again. To be honest I like it here and I loved it in OZ also (I am a dual citizen which is nice). But as Tel says there is always good and bad points to every country (although it's hard to imagine what they are until your there a few years).

The problem is for most (but not all) home is where you were from inititally and you will always be leaving something or someone behind that you may end up missing a lot (not matter how crummy you think it or they are now). My problem is I am left mixed up as I have memories, friends, famly etc in two different places and no matter where I live I will always be without or missing something or someone.

Youve brought a tear to my eye mate.

Good point tho.

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I didn't mean for that to be soppy! I'm happy here and I get back to OZ every 2-3 years to see the bro and catch up with the craic over there. I don't regret growing up overseas and I never will. But I just think there are a lot of people that will do anything to get out of the UK (not meaning wolfie, just talking generally) and many that do really start to miss stuff they never thought they would miss. Plus palm trees, 40C heat, blue skies, sea breezes, white sand, crystal waters etc can become as mediocre as the rain, rust, cold you left behind. Well not quite but you get the point!

Edited by Jay#2 on 26th Feb, 2008.

way i see it is you dont know what you will like till you try it

Jeeze Jay we seem to be on the same wavelength

I actually get to the UK or Germany in the Autumn. see the dark grey clouds scudding accross the sky real low, wind blowing the trees around and by God I feel at home.. You just don't get that where I live.. Lasts about a couple of days then I want the sun back!!

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Makes 2 of us Wolfie.
I was born in Bonnie Scotland and my parents brought me over to Malta when I was 5 (on my lucky birthday too:( ).I've come to like this place well enough to tolerate it and sometimes I truly love it,but other times I feel almost sick when I think of what I still call Home.The Highlands,Edinburgh,Joppa where I grew up,the sweet Scottish rain. . . . ..Someone get me a Kleenex.

I would love to go back,even if it means leaving behind all my mates and family,maybe even a girl.
But money is always a problem and finding work is not easy.
But I don't want to kick the bucket in Malta without having at least tried to get over there.

Sorry I can't really help,but my advice is get out there and try it.

And if you think the UK has nothing to offer you oughta try Malta out for size!!

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Just have a look at what a misery TurboDave's life has become Wolfie. Burgers, big ugly cars, guns under the bedroom pillow, republican wife... Is that what you want Wolfie?

Wolfie,

If you reach a stage in your life that you feel something must happen, then you HAVE to make it happen - but MUST have a think about how hard you want it to happen... All i knew, is i didn't want to be sat in the same chair, in the same office, doing the same kind of job when i was 40...

Now, my experience is with the USA - as is Tels... Grass being greener is totally the right way to look at it.

I miss England, but the ability to call my mates and shout jokey abuse down the phone at them, and send them crap emails rarely makes things very bearable... Curry? Yes - there are two good places near me. The local Pub? Don't have one anymore - but I don't miss it. Marmite / custard / licourice allsorts / etc - that is what a postal service is for...


Plane tickets are pretty cheap for the odd times I do want to re-visit - but I just look at the UK and think 'OUCH' whenever i look at how much to rent a car for a week, or put fuel in the tank.

Given a choice - Right now - I'd look at Canada as the first option. USA is still up there as a good option - and I do believe it is better than the UK if you are in a position of education such that you will be able to get a good job. Please Note that last sentence well - because I'd hate to be 'poor' in the USA, knowing that i'm in the sh*t if I don't have (and need) medical insurance...


Maybe you just need a change? How about a 90-day holiday? You don't need a visa for that to come to the USA (or Canada i think) - maybe that is enough to leave things alone in the UK, re-charge the batteries, and see the good - and bad - things that different countries have to offer...


Oh - there are pikeys and thieves in the USA; but there are also a massive percentage of folks who religiously go to church on a sunday and will help each other out no matter what.

I still always lock my car when filling up with petrol, Always bolt the front door when cutting the grass in the back yard, still beep / lock the cars on my drive - but I am probably the only one on my part of the road that does...

I wouldn't dream of not doing any of these where i lived in England - in an area of about the same 'standard and style' as where i lived in England (i.e - I'm not comparing the country to the metropolis)...

Another way of looking at it - I've never, ever, seen anyone else with a DiscLok. I have one, and always disclok my mini when i take it out, or my truck if i've got the mini or somet valuble on the trailer.
In England, you even need a DiscLok for a bog-standard Fiesta.

Suffice to say, If you wanted to visit the USA - you'll be welcome to stop here. I've also heard MadMatt in Oz offering a similar gesture in Oz before...


Wherever you go, there are folks all around the world who would probably put you up FOC in return for a little time assisting with whatever (house repairs / renovation / etc). That can make for a very cheap - and enjoyable vacation.

Edited by turbodave16v on 26th Feb, 2008.

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imagin that travling the world having free keep in return for restoring peoples mini's

David.

i moved out to california when i was 18,stayed with a friend from school for a 2 week's for my birthday loved every minute of it.....
so i cam back sold my car and oter junk i had and went back out the next month,the plan was stay for another 3 weeks and see how it went,after the weeks were up i decided to stay and find a job,that took a few weeks but i got one through a friend and ended up traveling all over the US with him fitting kitchens best job i ever had

so for 3 years i was out there loving it making plans,one of which was to stay for 7 years and go for a citezenship test so i could legally stay out there,

then i got news of my brother dying and it hit home that i wasnt there with my family ,so i had to fly back from mexico city in order for me tobe able to go back at some point in the future,
which ive not not got round to doing at all,
but all in all i think you have to try it before you knock it...
Moz

my sister recently moved to NZ and as far as i know she is loving it. she said she was bored out of her mind when she was waiting for a job but as the is a nurse it only took her about 2 months.

not really of much help but just thought i would add something to the situation

there you go wolfie,get your nurses kit on.

lol

If you live with parents, should be an easy thing to do moving & working abroad.
It must take some serious balls otherwise though. Especially if you have kids etc.
Hats off to anyone that does it, even for a short time. Better to know than always asking yourself....what if? :)

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well ive made over 100k in my present house so thats a good start where ever you go ... apart from the uk and iceland lol