Turkish Posted 17 May, 2012 Share Posted 17 May, 2012 we often here how great your lives are abroad and how it's the best move you've ever made but are there any on here that have moved and regretted it or have come back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 17 May, 2012 Share Posted 17 May, 2012 we often here how great your lives are abroad and how it's the best move you've ever made but are there any on here that have moved and regretted it or have come back? GM is the most vocal on that subject. Thing is though Turkish you guys hear about the positives, but you never get to hear the negatives and there are zillions of them (PB's thread covered quite a few from the Yanks) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 17 May, 2012 Share Posted 17 May, 2012 I'm back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 17 May, 2012 Share Posted 17 May, 2012 I had a boomerang first wife. She dragged my ass back from South Africa, Then she dragged me back from France. This time I realised what the problem was and dropped her. Been away 12 years and counting this time. Having said that, I have nothing at all against living in the UK. I love the place. I just tend to be happy wherever I am and have no fear of moving if I get curious about somewhere else, it's as simple as that, so I would never rule out a return to Blighty or another move to somewhere else when I retire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stev2001 Posted 17 May, 2012 Share Posted 17 May, 2012 Whilst travelling for 1.5 years I came to really dislike the UK as all I saw was the things better in other countries. It was only when I got home did I realise and appreciate all the things we have here that we take for granted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 17 May, 2012 Share Posted 17 May, 2012 There are lots of places I'd like to spend time in, maybe even live half the year in. Cant think of anywhere I'd rather be permanently than here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 17 May, 2012 Author Share Posted 17 May, 2012 There are lots of places I'd like to spend time in, maybe even live half the year in. Cant think of anywhere I'd rather be permanently than here It depends where in the UK but you're not wrong. I fancy the Cotswolds or North Yorkshire, have family in Harrogate and that is a lovely place to live and i a great spot. Leeds 10 miles south, York 10 miles east, The Yorkshire dales 10 miles north and the Lakes only 2 hours away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 17 May, 2012 Share Posted 17 May, 2012 There are lots of places I'd like to spend time in, maybe even live half the year in. Cant think of anywhere I'd rather be permanently than here Pretty good summing up of my feelings too. I've been to many wonderful places and love the Marche part of Italy and will end up buying a gaff out there but I love England. Yes there are issues with it but it really is a great place to live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 17 May, 2012 Share Posted 17 May, 2012 Yes, I emigrated to Australia in 1990, left here and went to change my life in Oz, until I found out the Aussie's are a bunch of C**nts, even worse than the Yanks. I just couldn't get on with most of them, it ended up in daily punch ups, arson & even broken bones, so I came home. I did manage to nail loads of women out there though, I would Aussie's are bigger slags than the Brits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 17 May, 2012 Share Posted 17 May, 2012 Yes, I emigrated to Australia in 1990, left here and went to change my life in Oz, until I found out the Aussie's are a bunch of C**nts, even worse than the Yanks. I just couldn't get on with most of them, it ended up in daily punch ups, arson & even broken bones, so I came home. I did manage to nail loads of women out there though, I would Aussie's are bigger slags than the Brits. Are you sure it was them who were the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 17 May, 2012 Share Posted 17 May, 2012 It depends where in the UK but you're not wrong. I fancy the Cotswolds or North Yorkshire, have family in Harrogate and that is a lovely place to live and i a great spot. Leeds 10 miles south, York 10 miles east, The Yorkshire dales 10 miles north and the Lakes only 2 hours away. But it's Yorkshire. Maybe it's just me, but even the nice towns have a unmistakable layer of grime on their buildings, and then there's the people (similar to scousers) with their insular dispositions. They really do think that coming from Yorkshire means they are a special race and that others are envious of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridge Saint Posted 17 May, 2012 Share Posted 17 May, 2012 Australia. Different country, same ****. Just better weather. But no proper football, decent beer or chocolate. And the average Aussie sports fan is a tattooed bogan in a wife beater who will bore you senseless about the NRL or AFL and insist that the World Game is for girls. So if you love your football, it's not the place for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 17 May, 2012 Author Share Posted 17 May, 2012 But it's Yorkshire. Maybe it's just me, but even the nice towns have a unmistakable layer of grime on their buildings, and then there's the people (similar to scousers) with their insular dispositions. They really do think that coming from Yorkshire means they are a special race and that others are envious of this. North Yorkshire people tend to be a bit different. Leeds people are an odd bunch, think Leeds is the greatest place on earth and anyone that doesn't come from there is a retard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 17 May, 2012 Share Posted 17 May, 2012 \ I did manage to nail loads of women out there though, I would Aussie's are bigger slags than the Brits. The amount of fanny about is unreal...if only I was single. Had so many opportunity's to do the naughty deed without trying to hard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 17 May, 2012 Share Posted 17 May, 2012 Are you sure it was them who were the problem? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norwaysaint Posted 17 May, 2012 Share Posted 17 May, 2012 I've seen a few people fail to settle in Norway. Nearly all of them were ones who came over without any connections here to try it out. I think you need to have a partner, some family or a good friend who's native to get into life here. They can help you find out how to really enjoy it without it costing much money. People who come without an "in" often find it expensive and find it difficult to make friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 17 May, 2012 Share Posted 17 May, 2012 Lived in Istanbul for 12 months, didn't work just stayed in my Penthouse, going to football & parties, now that was fun. All Turkish girls have to be the virgin before they get married, so 12 months of cherry popping was fun, although I struggle to get a kebab these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsland Codger Posted 18 May, 2012 Share Posted 18 May, 2012 I lived in Japan (mostly in central Tokyo, which isn't the same thing) for around 18 years (mid 70s to mid 90s). The decision to return was down to the children's education and lifestyle, but they have gone back to live there now and I travel there several times a year. It's a great place both to work and to bring up young children (very safe) but, like everywhere, there are downsides and I am grateful for coolish English summers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 18 May, 2012 Share Posted 18 May, 2012 we often here how great your lives are abroad and how it's the best move you've ever made but are there any on here that have moved and regretted it or have come back? I've worked for the EEC for about 25 years now, I get moved around from time to time but not too often nowadays.They moved me back to London once, put in for new posting after about 2 months, just couldn't hack your average uncouth Brit I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 18 May, 2012 Share Posted 18 May, 2012 I lived in Japan (mostly in central Tokyo, which isn't the same thing) for around 18 years (mid 70s to mid 90s). The decision to return was down to the children's education and lifestyle, but they have gone back to live there now and I travel there several times a year. It's a great place both to work and to bring up young children (very safe) but, like everywhere, there are downsides and I am grateful for coolish English summers. Agreed, here people seem to wish for hot weather, moaning about it all the time etc. When I was out there, one of the things I really missed was a nice cool/warm summer. You can actually go out and do stuff in the sun without worrying where your next bottle of water was going to come from and your jeans sticking to your legs (people generally don't wear shorts). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 18 May, 2012 Share Posted 18 May, 2012 I would prefer English weather to what I have here too. It can get hot and humid as hell in the summer and several feet of snow in the winter. There is certainly something to be said for a more level scenario. It would be nice to even it out a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svetigpung Posted 19 May, 2012 Share Posted 19 May, 2012 haven't planned on boomeranging yet. I dont miss the depressing high streets, all the scruffy ugly fat people, Simon ******* Cowell, The Daily Mail, people drinking Budweisser, soaps,soaps and more soaps on TV, I do miss the footy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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