UK life is on hard mode right now (I came back from China for this?)

[@thelandofmint]

Your video just popped up in my feed and i watched and subscribed..I'm a British young lady ( from an Arab descent). Lived, worked and studied in London; got 2 masters and a PhD..had great job but yet i was unable to buy a house as a single lady..so, over 10 years ago I left my rented apartment and well paid job in London UK and moved to central Italy...i drefted from farm into another learning skills on how to grow food organically, keep animals, etc using my dwindling saving untill 6 years ago when i managed to buy a very small old stone house ...now i live off grid, not even solar panels, just candlea i make, no car, no electricity, no bills, grow my food, keep chickens to sell eggs and goats for milk..no job, no money but i eat better than a queen and I'm the happiest and healthiest I've ever been. I've learnt alot from preserving my food mainly through fermenting or dehydrating, to animal husbandry using holistic methods, to grow organic food, to making soaps, candles, medicinal oils, ointments, etc.. If I, a single lady, can do it, anyone can..yes i miss the UK, it's my only home but i can't afford to have even a metre of land to live my dream.. maybe one day. Sorry for any spelling mistakes,cetc, as i use this old mobile phone with a limited access to internet..maybe when i can afford a new one i can start a KZbin channel to share my experience and knowledge. Peace and love to all ❤❤ Sue

[@alisonhoyte7608]

Proud for you well done xx

[@ET-si7rl]

❤🙏🙏😮

[@ianashton1593]

A YT channel would be amazing, be great to learn more about your life 😊

[@mamoran]

What an interesting life, you really should start a YT channel.

[@pradyumnanayak9844]

👍

[@yvonneadamski7406]

I have just turned 60 my husband retired last year. At around the same time he was diagnosed with MS . He is now in a wheelchair. All the plans we had are now gone. We've no children and no family nearby. I feel very trapped , and with the country as it is i have very little hope for the future. My point is , to anyone and everyone... don't put things off, if you can do something today do it. Take the leap. Take the risk. You never know what life will throw at you. Life is very short.

[@williamswayuk]

the MS diagnosis seems linked to his retirement... feeling loss of purpose... control etc.. why do you think there's never a root for autoimmune disorders... because they're emotional/mental... wish you all the best and hope he recovers if he's brave enough to go into the root of it :)

[@charlesbarnett2724]

Bless you both. 🙏 ❤❤. Very good advice.

[@Chanfamilymemories]

i hope you are ok and can find friends, or neighbors...some people you can connect to. i am 51 and my sister is a year younger. my parents are in their 80s. i don't really have friends as i am quite the homebody. we've no husband or kids...one day we will be alone. i can't think about it too much or it will be too depressing. But more and more i think i should retire soon, to take care of my parents and do more around the house. Just want to thank you for your comment

[@Kiraschwarze]

Good advice. Thats what my father Said to me after he moved into the Care Home with Dementia.

[@Not_A_Tourist]

Try carnivore to help deal with your MS and if you have any passive income or retirement, try relocating to South East Asia.

[@kevinvong6912]

Vladimir, I think that you are much farther along in life than you think. You traveled the world, have an education, and a child. Above all, you have a humble spirit which allows you to enjoy nature and contemplating the good life. I will enjoy watching your channel. Blessings from the United States.

[@lf6190]

The UK is an appling rentier economy where the wealthy systematically extract value from the masses. There was a period where things got better, but we are going back to pre-industrial / de-industrialised inequality in all aspects (wealth, health, education, influence, power, property, etc)

[@thenoobcannon9830]

And remember, it a good thing and we all voted for it...

[@OneandonlyQueen_Isabelle]

It's all happening because of peoples psyche. Sick, will of control over those who are weaker that is all its a Squid Game in real life. GOD will rule Justice sooner or later.

[@RandomUser25122]

This is the reality of “good old Victorian values”. Can’t say we weren’t warned - life was pretty grim for the vast majority of Victorian’s.

[@sacredbloomalchemy]

Good idea to get the romantic poetry out 😂 start the revolution

[@Mary-tj5qx]

I’m in the US and it’s the same here. And like a bunch of morns, we just put in office a man who will now strip the final components of the safety net protecting the working class and the poor from abject poverty. Don’t make the same mistake of falling for the right wing lie that a bunch of rich people will fix everything for you. Starmer is doing some good stuff. He’s unwinding a lot of neoliberal policy that created this problem, but this will take time. This is exactly what Biden was doing but the American public were snowed by the culture war tactics designed distract them from the real plan.

[@spanishjohn420]

I have a 1995 Audi estate and live in expanded ulez zone lmao £12.50 a day to drive my car out of the car park and £37.50 a day if I go into central London. It's a fucking joke. Not to mention taxes. Taxes on capital gains have fucked me. I cant sell a certain digital coin that I have held for nearly 10 years because I would have to pay the government too much and they took none of the risk.. I don't even have to work a 9-5 because I got lucky on investments in 2021 and bought a flat and even I'm still getting shafted. Can't imagine what it would be like to still have to rent in London. Last time I rented a one bed flat in 2019 it was £900, now I am sure it would be closer to £2k. It's all planned 'YOU WILL OWN NOTHING AND YOU WILL BE HAPPY'

[@paulwood4142]

Very similar to me. I will not let the UK gov get a penny of my gains, my plan is to move abroad where it is not taxed at all (currently looking at Georgia). Not yet though, there's still some serious gains to be had.

[@belugaanastasia2962]

Real communism 😂

[@pebetetete]

You wil own nothing and you won't be happy. You have to be homeless, eat cheap food and bad healthcare. How can you be happy like that..?

[@helenaville5939]

You're correct that it's planned. An impoverished population is easier to control. Otherwise it's a major coincidence that all anglosphere countries are experiencing a housing crisis at the same time due to hardly any new home-building and extortionate rents and mortgage terms. There is clearly a concerted plan being implemented across a number of western countries to impoverish the masses.

[@littlerollingwheels]

the UK is now in a race to the bottom. Unless there are some big changes that happen in the next 5 years, the writing is on the wall

[@dwshbag]

I’ve only recently found your channel. Your content has helped my mindset a lot in a very short space of time I live in rural north Wales. It’s a relatively poor area that relies on the tourist industry. Wages and job opportunities and pretty minimal around here. I’m 49 and live on my own. Happily may I add! I have a decent career, but I find that I can generally just pay my bills and mortgage with my wages. I try to save, but that money usually goes when I have issues with my house or car. It’s a pretty dire situation at times. I feel like I’m just working to pay bills. But you’re content has given me a shift in mindset by making me appreciate the little joys of life. I live in a beautiful area surrounded by nature. I’ve also known what it’s like to be out of work and have sleepless nights about where my money is going to come from. So I’ve shifted my mindset to be a lot more appreciative of what I have. I have a job that I like, a roof over my head and I enjoy living in a beautiful area. I definitely think that social media has skewed my perspective about life. All is see is people post their highlight reels. Their new cars, their nice holidays etc. Constantly exposing myself to this just makes me feel that my life is lacking and that I don’t have a nice life. But it’s all about a change of perspective. Some people do get the rub of the green financially. Whereas others probably have to work hard at very stressful jobs to buy these nice things. I might not be able to get the nice house or car. But is it really worth the stress if I have to sacrifice things like my relaxing walks in nature or just chilling at home with a cup of coffee. Thank you for your content. You have genuinely helped knock me out of a spiral of self pity and feeling that my life isn’t as good as people who have the financial freedom to do more. But you can have a nice life with the most basic lifestyle with the correct mindset.

[@VladWorks]

Wow, thank you so much for sharing this-it’s a beautiful reflection, and I’m honestly humbled that my content has had such a positive impact on your mindset. It sounds like you’ve found a really meaningful perspective on life, one that many of us struggle to reach. Living in a beautiful area like rural North Wales and appreciating the small joys-like a walk in nature or a quiet moment with a coffee-truly makes all the difference. Social media can definitely distort how we see things, but it’s so refreshing to hear that you’ve been able to shift your focus to what really matters. I completely agree that sometimes the simple, peaceful moments outweigh all the stress of chasing material things. Thank you again for taking the time to write this. It’s comments like yours that keep me motivated to keep creating. Wishing you all the best, and I hope those walks in nature continue to bring you peace!

[@loisphillips3786]

Hi , You have a blessed life. Focus on what is important to you. Material goods don't bribg happiness after short time, it has been scientifically proven. Take care & enjoy yr life. 😊

[@TheQNSzzz]

Lovely comment. I will be in the Brecon Beacons tomorrow (I am there every weekend, all year). I cannot leave the UK, my heart is here and, whilst I am always bracing myself for the next expense (washing machine, shower etc all the necessary things for modern life 😊) my days in the hills fill my heart. My son is fine, working and earning well. It's all good 🙏☺️

[@marienovotna4115]

I resonate with you! Well done and keep the spirit high.

[@susannah1066]

In 1981-before social media-it was magazines that made you feel worthless. So aged 17-instead of getting teen mags-I subscribed to "The Unexplained"-about-UFO's and Cryptids etc. I don't care overly what I look like-but I'm still fascinated with the unknown. I read about Broad Haven Triangle-1977. 🐨🛸

[@Chanfamilymemories]

i lived in Hong Kong for 3 years. i am chinese born in the uk. Yes Asia seems easy, I was doing well for my job, doing a part time masters degree in the uni of hong kong, but i missed my sister and family in the UK. I missed the countryside and greenery. i know i could be successful in HK, but I came back to the uk. i know work as a contractor in central government. i am lucky i paid off my mortgage with sister, i have now rented out my whole house and live with my 80 year old parents. Working from home and taking care of my parents, i love my simple life. i really hope your youtube channel gives you a lot of success

[@colleendesnos6097]

I've just discovered your channel and I'm now a subscriber. I'm a boomer and i appreciate all that my generation has benefited from You speak so gently and with kindness and wisdom. Our country needs more young people who think like you do so I'm happy that you've chosen to stay.. Im looking forward to following you Vladimir

[@wecandothiswarriors]

Life in the UK will get much harder for everyone.

[@Briardie]

The trouble is love, people will not unite and demand change or initiate change until they get uncomfortable and they are personally affected. It is coming fast. Thank goodness. It needs to happen

[@ET-si7rl]

😮😢yes

[@tanthaman]

Londonistan

[@EugeneLorey]

Sharia law, less than five years

[@pebetetete]

Healthcare collapse is the worst thing to happen to a developed country​@@englishlearningexpert3595

[@builderbob3149]

Hi Vlad. A good thought provoking video. Life can be expensive, but peace of mind is priceless... Greetings from Ireland.

[@VladWorks]

Hi, thanks for watching and for the kind words! You’re so right-peace of mind really is priceless, and sometimes it’s the small things that help us find it. Greetings back to Ireland! How are things over there these days?

[@bettinahall3475]

The UK is only bad due to the criminals we have controlling it at this moment. But! when we get real intelligent people running the country, things will change for the better. England is the land and the history, it is not the bills/housing/work or any man made situation. England is the landscapes, the sea, the air, the fields, the woods, the wild life and so on but most of all the people who love her and call her their mother land..

[@hara3435]

You are correct about England. The intelligence levels of leaders however seems to be deteriorating .

[@remigiuszhildebrandt7111]

Yeah it seems like lot of people are possessed by bad spirit... maybe not possessed maybe it normal idk certainly lot of people seeming are under bad influence. Very little number of people can be judged as good ones. Don't know what's real number of all these things... bright healthy is uncommon. About finances... yeah everything's is more costly now. Yet with all this benefit increase certainly more stays in my pocket as savings than previous years.

[@Daniel-py6rd]

Due to immigration and bad breeding of natives the very people have changed. UK will never recover to what it was.

[@thejjjwils]

Lol its written in the bible, it wont, it will only get worse because those bad people are low down on the ladder, you take them out, and more move in from said ladder. Whom is at the top of the ladder is the devil, god of this world right now and for a short time. Dont get deluded in thinking there are any "good" leaders at this time

[@UkSapyy]

Said like a Londoner. Great Britain is my home. English government stole wealth from around the world and then from its own people in order to feed London. I love the North but the North isn't England, it existed before England and will exist after the corruption is gone.

[@9FatraBbits]

It’s the same in Canada! Extremely high food costs in a cold country that has short warm seasons and imports most fresh food most of the year. Lack of affordable housing - housing period. Bloated government machine with bloated debt, and not much Realistc forward thinking. But tons of nature, resources, freedom, education. There are opportunities if you work and believe in yourself. You sound determined and prepared!🐇

[@VladWorks]

Thanks for sharing-it’s crazy how similar things are in Canada! The cost of living sounds tough, but you’re so right about appreciating the nature and opportunities. Staying determined really is key. Appreciate your comment!

[@michaeladams2644]

@@9FatraBbits you hit the nail on the head , ' there are opportunities if you work '! 👍

[@MnemonicCarrier]

I lived in the UK for 20+ years. I went the other way and moved to Russia. It was very easy for me as my wife is Russian. Luckily we did this before the sanctions, so we could still transfer our money over there. We bought a patch of land near the Black Sea and built a hotel. We're now financially secure and no longer have to worry about the future of our 7 year old son. I guess we're now considered "wealthy" (even by western standards). This is the first time in my life I've felt comfortable, and it's a great feeling! If you're broke, you're not "free" (I don't care what anybody says about "freedom", I've learnt this from first hand experience). For the first time in our lives, we actually own things now (instead of owning debt, like a mortgage or car payments). I'm temporarily back in the UK right now, and I can't believe how bad it is. We still travel back to the US at least once a year to see my family and friends, and it's getting grim there too. I'd love to be able to help out my family (especially my brother and sister) financially, but it's not that easy getting money out of Russia now. We can take a certain amount out in cash per person, but we get grilled at the US or UK border every time we do - because we take out the legal limit per person, including our son. I have one friend back in New York state who's a lawyer, but drives an taxi at night!!! While my wife and I (and our son) are fine, what's happening economically still impacts us, especially when we hear/see how it affects our loved ones abroad. I'd love to believe that things will get better, but I just can't see it (yet).

[@69spook]

But you live in a war zone in Russia.

[@FelixLanzalaco]

Aren't you concerned the Russians will turn up screws on forcing more to go on meatwaves in Ukraine. They are running out of brainwashed north Koreans..after that it's Russians who will be forced to the suicide meatwaves. And they will ensure that by blocking regular Russian people from withdrawing assets or leaving Russia till the war is over

[@proxcess4946]

Nice to hear some normal and thoughtful takes on living in the UK. My KZbin feed is often filled with negative videos, people ranting and raving about failed Britain. This was a breath of fresh air. I'm on the same page as you with the walking - I live down South near Bath and the access to nature is one of my favourite things about the area, coupled with easy access to the city.

[@gabrielbear5268]

Maybe the UK is just becoming shitter?

[@VladWorks]

Absolutely, gotta love what we got. Thank you for watching !

[@gabrielbear5268]

@@VladWorks Why did you delete my comment?

[@karinturkington2455]

Walking in nature past old stone buildings is something I love too. Being around others with shared values, culture, and language means a lot. I'm watching you from Montréal, Canada where French is the official language. However, my french language skills are severely lacking despite the last seven years of daily practice and two years of french language school. The main challenge is that I'm very introverted, so I avoid too much interaction with others - self-defeating. It's exhausting learning another language in your 60's. It had always been a dream of mine to live in France, but I didn't manage to make that dream come to life. Your videos are comforting and inspiring. Thank you.

[@newworldforward1842]

You made the right choice. It's also about connecting with who you really are and what you truly value in life. I used to live in the US, also making lots of money, but decided I was European and moved back to Europe. Life is harder in the EU for me, but I feel like I'm home and not in a foreign country.

[@Lynn-nr2vk]

Thankyou for your humility and introspection. It’s the walks, nature, and simple things that fill my soul now. Helping others and a smile goes a long way. Hugs 🤗 perhaps get in touch with the woodlander initiative. It’s a great channel and bring a us Brit’s back together

[@PeterKlausRothe]

Really appreciate the honesty and I completely sympathise with your reasons for staying. It's hard to know what the future will offer long-term living in the UK, and it's also important to appreciate that we are still very lucky and privileged compared to many places in the world.

[@geeblock6789]

Enjoyed your perspective , atleast you are positive

[@VladWorks]

I try

[@FullaEels]

24, scotland. yeah, rents are insane, id be spending around 65% of my full time salary on rent alone if i moved out of my family's place, and close enough to work to cut out the bus cost. council tax and bills on top of that would leave me very little to actually use to build savings for my future. i feel powerless, or immature, becuse the adult milestone of moving into your own place feels unatainable for me right now

[@Daniel-py6rd]

I've been looking at apartments in Glasgow and Edinburgh. There are options for 130k or less. How is that out of reach?

[@FelixLanzalaco]

​​​@@Daniel-py6rdhere we go. He says he doesn't want to move to Glasgow. You say "but you should do whatever you have to".. substitute guilt trip clip A, B or C from guilt trip dictionary etc etc. Probably because someone said something like that to you five years ago and it had such a big effect, it bubbled and percolated in your brain transmuting slowly till this...this perfect payback moment on a random young person who is already struggling. There's f all in Glasgow anyway. You wouldn't want a mortgage with Ai looming .

[@Daniel-py6rd]

@FelixLanzalaco he didn't say anywhere that he doesn't want to go Glasgow. Read his comment. You sound a bit unhinged. I also referenced Edinburgh. Both of which are cities and so definitely have things there and there are apartments in both areas that are affordable. You are projecting a lot. I just stated a simple fact, that there are apartments within reach price wise in both cities. How you drew all those conclusions from the statement of a simple fact makes it seem you really have a screw loose.

[@FelixLanzalaco]

@@Daniel-py6rd what you say doesn't need stated...it's obvious. Who doesn't know prices in central Scotland are a fraction of elsewhere. The way you are questioning him "how is that out of reach" seems suspicious.. it's like you are questioning his perception...why do you even think that people need questioning like that ? I could be wrong but seen that line far too many times in these discussions. And the way you came back is also dodgy as. But hey maybe I am completely wrong. Am not crazy enough to think I don't get these things wrong.

[@FelixLanzalaco]

@@Daniel-py6rd but if he said "I don't want to move from my home city"... Would you be like.. "oh yeah that's cool. No problem..Some of us have stronger social needs with friends, family, our local community etc". There's common themes on these discussions and I noticed how there's always some hardwit takes great pleasure to tell someone impressionable the bitter pill 💊 they have to swallow. I.e. "be a responsible person, do what you have to ...move away if need be".... If you don't your a lesser person is always the implication

[@connorvibes648]

As a UK northerner, it was great to hear your thoughts. Keep it up :)

[@ScottChegg-b8g]

Why stay? We stay because its our home...we've been here for 10,000 years. When things aren't great, we stay and fix them back up. When things are good, we share our success with the world.

[@VladWorks]

100% agreed. Well I’m not going anywhere 🙂

[@sacredbloomalchemy]

That's how I feel. It's such a hard one to leave. Some feel they have no choice and I understand why. So I'm thinking go travelling and then see how I feel

[@Clutch-sk1if]

Cope. UK is done. Move on

[@greendragonspirit1646]

@scottchegg-b8g what do you mean by " we share out success with the world " ? You mean invading countries and stealing their wealth!

[@nickr1246]

The voter base isn’t fixing things back up though

[@ladylaois8184]

Interesting hearing you want your child educated in UK. I’m trying to persuade my daughter to get my Granddaughter out of British schools indoctrination.

[@andanssas]

Unfortunately Chinese education has literal indoctrination of CCP ideology... What kind of indoctrination did you find your children are being subjected to?

[@naylorbroughton1159]

Was offered a job in the UK. Problem was, I had to apply for the Visa (normal) but the costs of getting that Visa and delays with zero guarantees that if I took the job offer, my Visa would be ready. I had to have at least 50K in savings (had to prove this to the Home Office, didnt even have half of that). I had to prove I would have an additional 10K to cover any emergency healthcare costs. I was hit with an additional 8K in fees, taxes, processing costs. I had to find my own housing (average cost was going to be 1200 BNP) BEFORE I arrived. The job itself was a pay cut from what I was getting in the USA (about 20%) less and the position was only for a year and could be renewed or cancelled at anytime. Even having direct relatives in the UK (Uncle / Aunts / Cousins) didnt help. I had to decline the offer, and glad I did....four months later, the company folded. I would have been in a dire situation if I had proceeded.

[@ItzOvah]

The UK makes some people go through this, and then they let others basically walk in and bring their entire extended family.

[@naylorbroughton1159]

@@ItzOvah Was it because I was Welsh? lol ;-)

[@jmdyt3626]

In America they say if your rent is more than 40% of your earnings it’s not good, when in the uk let’s be honest rent is normally 90% of your wages if not more.

[@Paulg51-73]

20/25% was my situation.

[@WoTpro]

Fantastic video, I'm not from the UK, but i feel the same about my own home country (Denmark) although i feel very lucky, I work with what i love, and i get paid very well, but i wish that their would be more solidarity so we could all prosper, the equality shift we are seeing in a lot of western countries is not a good thing.

[@vestabelt]

Definitely relate to this. I’m 25 and life gets harder day by day. I just stick to my plan and work hard everyday. Great video and you just earned a new sub

[@pacifica9718]

I agree with your point that life for locals is hard in most countries. Perspective is very sobering but I find gratitude for the little things always helps. ❤

[@guntherhendrix7028]

Im in the UK and for the last 4 years I have been rent free in my hometown in return for some minor security dervices. I was very lucky to have this arrangement but unfortunately I was not earning very much during this time so was not able to save anything. I decided to end this arrangement and get out of my hometown because the convenience of living there has kept me there too long and i want to experience the rest of the country. Im currently on state benefits and sofa surfing around the country trying to pick up work where I can but this isnt yielding too many results. I dont think I will ever be able to afford a normal lifestyle here so Im having to look into other options. I have friends who are looking at buying some land for some community focused projects and I think I might have to build myself a wooden shack there so i can live in a low cost way and save money while working in the local town. It will be interesting to see how things develop in the UK because something has to change at some point for better or for worse.

[@MrEpsilonZero]

Держись! Спасибо за позитивный настрой.

[@marianaimolihudson8369]

After 24 living in the UK, I want to come back to Italy but my daughter is only 17 years old. Her education here in the uk is important. I am struggling mentally and fisically . 57 with osteoporosis, food quality is just for the rich if you find it. Massive propaganda of junkies food and beverages disgraceful. Teenagers used to smoke, and now they vape! Terrible, I am horrified to see the decline and government are useless. It doesn't care about the British. Never mind healtcare. I know I am lucky I can fly to Italy for that. I am patient for a few years until my daughter is independent, and I can return to Italy. England is a beautiful country, and I love it so much. It gave a nice husband and daughter. But now I want to go.

[@ChinaUncleMikey]

Mate, it's interesting to watch your video, yeah, living cost in Europe is getting higher and higher, although I'm not struggling for day to day life here in Sweden. But I understand what you are talking about. Everyone should have holidays!!!

[@builderbob3149]

Hi Mikey. It's good to see you here buddy.

[@VladWorks]

Thanks for watching, mate. Honestly, holidays feel like such a luxury these days-it’s tough out here. Glad to hear you’re doing well in Sweden, though. Sounds like you’ve got things figured out!

[@ChinaUncleMikey]

@ hi nice to see you here Bob

[@welshhibby]

We’ve been struggling recently so my wife’s boyfriend has moved in with us. He keeps my wife company while I work 2 jobs. He can’t work because he’s got a bad back.

[@ln5747]

😂

[@saganspirit]

haha - polyandry is the future.........

[@jimhud134]

😂

[@calebgillett6091]

Come to the United States brother. It’s really not bad here just don’t go to the major cities. I’m making $22 an hour in Michigan and living alone and doing pretty good

[@VladWorks]

Maybe one day , never know !

[@Lleg8292]

US is crap! Sorry but we’re a mess

[@Kazzam46]

What sort of qualifications needed and jobs available?

[@AnaMinMi]

When you live somewhere which is not your home of origin, you still struggle. We have tried for 20 years and finally decided to try to live back home. It was the best decision we' ve made. Financially, family- wise, friends- wise, housing, food, travelling - after a very long period of time we could relax and start enjoying life

[@Warnz60]

I think we are all different. Although Brits our hearts lie with France as that is our way of life with so many genuine friends, unlike people in the UK.

[@ln5747]

​@@Warnz60culturally, ethnically extremely similar.

[@katec9893]

Interesting video. I don't personally believe that life needs to be hard for people. We have the money and technology and land across the world to clothe, house and feed everyone but because most of the resources are owned by a small percentage people suffer. The ruling class hoard resources to keep the masses fighting for scraps. The problem is when people accept this rather than fight to change it. Buckminster Fuller talked about this, his quote on work really sums it up. In 2025 life should not in any way shape or form be hard, especially when we still have people calling themselves royals sitting in castles whilst people can't afford to heat their homes.

[@sacredbloomalchemy]

My dad has left. My sister is planning to. I'm very torn because I love this country but it is so hard. Maybe I will go travelling for a year and see what happens.

[@VladWorks]

Do what feels right for you 🙌

[@OCCUPIEDNATION]

You have to love the great British countryside! Subscribed. 😉😁

[@Chanfamilymemories]

you are so positive and such a lovely person. The UK like many countries is becoming more difficult but your 'pull your socks up' attitude am sure will get you far. I have started a few youtube channels myself. Because of work I haven't focused on my hobbies much. But i intend to do more of what i love. I also started growing my own food during lockdown. we turned our back yard into a veg patch. it's very rough and ready but it gives me and mum so much enjoyment. we made it from free pallet wood we collect.

[@SteveinSWVA]

This is a very good, very heartfelt, video. Wishing you, and your family, the best. I’m in a much different situation. At, nearly, 65 YO, I’m in a much better, financial, situation, but, I studied a difficult subject, in university, and worked, full-time, mostly, for 47+ years. I guess I’ll just say that, in general, I admire the UK, and that I, always, have. I think you’re making the right decision, to dig in, there, and make the best, of current situation. Likely, over time, things will improve. You seem like an intelligent, well-presented, young man. 🙂 By the way, I like your walks, outdoors, in the British countryside. Enjoy your British accent, etc.

[@leojohn6702]

I will still remain. Doesn’t really matter. ❤❤ I love uk.

[@155gerard]

Very interesting, informative, well done video from this articulate-with a great resonant voice, handsome, intelligent young man. Greetings from California. Relate to your enthusiasm for nature and daily walks in nature. I feel and do the same. I am a retired teacher, and having several weeks off in the summer during my working years I had the opportunity to travel to The UK and European mainland seven times in the from the early 80s up to seven years ago (Iceland Christmas trip). Loved every country I have travelled to, especially the nature in Ireland, England and Wales. My paternal ancestry is English and maternal Irish, so had lots of deja vu moments. Also I appreciate your gratitude for having a good quality education in The UK which taught you critical thinking, open mindedness and a love for life long learning. Liked and subscribed.

[@zero-lpds]

From Cornwall I share a very similar sentiment. Loved hearing your thoughts, at some points I nearly tried talking to you via the screen 😂😂

[@VladWorks]

Hahah aw well thank you! Cornwall is amazing 🤩

[@thePOWERofART-11]

I'm in Taiwan. moving to china next month. loved there before. was working in the uk in the summer. the poor attitudes and aggression. not nice.

[@VladWorks]

Sounds great!

[@travellingthesandmanway.4603]

Yes im british and suffered nothing but aggression growing up in britain!

[@teresajune11]

australia is living hard too . the cost of living of living is horrific .. so if your already vulnerable in australia your in a lot of trouble 😔

[@porkbelly872]

Seems to be a common theme in the UK, Canada and Australia

[@teresajune11]

@ indeed it is plus america

[@helenakurcewiczowna6695]

yeah but untimately in case things go very wrong and one end up on the streets its completely different experience in UK damp cold freezing winds weather and sunny hot Australian, you see....

[@BobGray-xc2he]

What a charming presence.

[@VladWorks]

🙏

[@Oldmaninthestream]

New subscriber here. The economic situation here in central California is similar to what you described. An advantage here is access to a wide variety of fruits and vegetables.

[@Steamerbeen]

Bad times has not even started yet.

[@jmdyt3626]

I hate how it feels like everyone demeans us as a country, they say we don’t have culture and our only culture is stealing from other people

[@newworldforward1842]

I really hate that as well. We can thank Britain for most of what we now call "western values", like rule of law, democracy, science, moral and ethical standards etc Unfortunately they seem to teach the kids in school these days that western countries are slave owners, racists and bigots. Even politicians like David Lammy talks about how he's a slave in the UK because he's black. Shameful!

[@stuck-in-the-80s-e5h]

​@@newworldforward1842it's all lies and gaslighting to keep people demoralized

[@thadtuiol1717]

Only leftoids do that. Stop hanging out with them

[@billdent1328]

How refresing! an intelligent, thoughtful, hard-working young man recognizing the current harsh conditions but not blaming others for his difficulties. Someone whose love for his country marks him as a true patriot, rather than the sour-faced, resentful and hate-filled false patriots who moan about how everyone is to blame for their own inadequacies.

[@LuisA-pi3ds]

Locals in China have an easier life than in the UK BY FAR. If this guyhas only been in a megacity maybe he thinks the rest of China is the same, which is not. In China you can go to smaller cities and someone working in a supermarket earns 500 pounds a month but housing , transport and food is extremely cheap, that is why 90% of chinese people own their homes. The problem in the west is that not only big cities are expensive, everywhere is very expensive, and safety is a real problem in the UK

[@imsoreetodddid9007]

And you're not allowed to own anything for self-defence, which was premeditated on behalf of the government if you ask me. They knew we would want to dismantle them by force eventually.

[@thadtuiol1717]

@@imsoreetodddid9007 Everyday I say thank you to my ancestors who stood up to you Brits in 1776 and gave me my 1a and 2a rights. Feel sorry for modern brits.

[@ln5747]

​@@thadtuiol1717 what has it saved you from?

[@triggerhappytube]

you are so right Sir and I totally feel you! on the one hand you always feel like complaining, cause in Europe we're still living a relative good live, on the other hand we can see it fade away further and further altough imho we're not striving for overweening things like a decent home, good food, good education and most important...our freedom!!. All those things getting harder and harder to obtain, but that's just my opinion man ;)

[@pigwashtroughology4235]

What's the weekly rent on those ruins?

[@MnemonicCarrier]

Good luck getting your child educated in the UK! I can't get my 7 year old into a state school, they're all full.

[@no.7593]

The easy days in Britain ended in the late 1980's when house prices became unmanageable. You would be surprised that even in 1989 it was difficult to get a small house anywhere near London as a single person even with a 'good' job. If you failed to get on the property ladder your fate was sealed i.e. you would never be on the ladder. If you had a council house and 'right to buy' you were very lucky but this was difficult in the south and in any case, it was charity. Now it is harder than ever. I hope the country you love (Britain) will give you something in return as your dedication deserves.

[@ItzOvah]

This some how turned out to be the most positive broken Britain video by the end

[@bp8220]

15:30 you said it perfectly, "It's an easier country to live in for you as an expat". The people born and raised there have to grind like all hell to maybe get to what we have in the West even with all our problems. These Passport bro youtube channels are completely blinded by the privilege of being born and educated in the West and maintain ways to make Capital in the West.

[@tzazosghost8256]

You had a child and that changes everything. Good. New life is survival New life is winning For those of us, who still live just a few miles from where our ancestors lived, worked and died, going back a very long time. Leaving, even for some other part of this country, is a hard and cruel choice. But we who have endured the centuries, of times good and bad. Must think beyond the transitory ephemera of personnel profit and loss. Always we must think of survival and if our families. We must be the unbroken link in the chain that stretches from the origin of life here, into the deep future. Do not break.

[@PL.Borneo]

I believe the locals’ struggles in China is not proportional to the struggles of the same demographic in the western world. Rent and grocery is more affordable in China. Car and public transportation is cheaper. No/low personal income tax depending your salary. Efficient universal health care. Excellent education. And no property tax! People in China, even for those who are struggling can still afford hobbies and eating out with friends and family. So it is not unethical at all for you as an expat to earn your living in China. You have something to offer and your service is valued. A teacher in China is a very noble profession and highly regarded by Chinese culture. An English friend of mine recently closed a highly lucrative deal in China. And it is very interesting that the final decision was not based on his 30 years in top global management experience but the fact that he is a teacher. My friend is a part time teacher at Birkbeck. Even he is planning to move to Asia because it makes more sense. So go for it! We all deserve to live a happy and joyful life.

[@geeblock6789]

Yeah hardmode like on minecraft.. Feels like I'm in a wooden building with dirt features..

[@VladWorks]

🤣 Yh…. Sad

[@patmccuaig5331]

I live in Edinburgh city centre and my first flat i lived in was in the same stair as my parents when they were my age 23 at the time( 10 years ago). My rent was 790 a month for a basement 1 bed almost studio. They rented the top flat in the early 70s also a one bed and their rent was 8 pounds a month! I guess things can only get better😅✌️

[@BehonestBestitchedup]

Egglestone Abbey is a place I live near and visit regularly. I love the UK but am scared that now an anti British government is ruining everything g we hold dear it will be broken beyond repair. We need people in charge who share our love for the country as it was as we grew up. I’m not racist at all but Britain is a white country with western values. If a government does everything to fight this belief it’s going to wreck the UK. Possibly the solution is to become racist as the government and incomers are. We must be honest and unfortunately our current government is not .

[@Jstar697]

your a smart level headed kind man may God bless you more

[@jacobbaum6850]

I regret coming back from China. Social Mobility is at an all time low in the West. I have 3 degrees and don’t even dream of having a 6 figure salary or a sum saved up. Do you regret coming back?

[@VladWorks]

Yh it’s tough… I don’t regret it to be honest. Just trying to be at peace in whatever situation I’m in, but for me importantly it’s my kid, want him to grow up in UK

[@ln5747]

3 degrees is a 6 figure sum.

[@helenakurcewiczowna6695]

jacobbaum - you didnt pay attention to the video. he said actually that he didnt regret coming back to the UK

[@adreaminxy]

Great video! Meanwhile all us in USA on RedNote dreaming of China and how nice it seems there 😅

[@loisphillips3786]

Vlad, Great video again. Its especially bad in UK with costs. Its important to get skills that are in demand or a profession. Where you can get higher salary. Life maybe better in Russia now, safer and less expensive maybe. There are some great places, North Macedonia/ Montenegro, cheaper than UK. Less populated.

[@lion5352-z1s]

I would have stayed in China or flown to another Asian country like Taiwan or Japan ..to teach English. The UK is a sinking ship ..you are getting screwed if time in the UK with bills ,taxes ,general cost of living. The NHS is a disaster at the moment .. Rent is an another negative about the UK. There are plenty of nice scenery and walks you can do in these Asian countries. Take your kid and wife back to Asia! While you can ! Good luck ❤

[@cosacercononloso]

In Southern Europe we are facing this since years.. Capitalism is the dream we all are leaving 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jamiesalmonsculpture8599]

It ain't just the UK mate. Come live in Canada. Same issues!

[@VladWorks]

😔

[@andrewfarmer1127]

As a British ex-pat living in Spain, I’ve watched a lot of the UK’s-going-to-hell videos lately and I relate to almost everything they say. However, this is one of the most balanced videos on the topic I’ve seen. Perhaps we just have to accept the baby boomers were outliers and no one’s ever going to have it as good as they did. Life’s a struggle everywhere and we all just have to make the best of what we have.

[@englishpedant]

You were in China when they were taking anyone with a white face, and before all the training centres were shut down. Much harder these days, especially in the first tier cities.

[@thadtuiol1717]

Yep, the ESL gravy train has come to a halt in China, just as it did in Korea in the 2000s and Japan in the 90s. Here's a nice stat for ya: the average English teaching salary in Japan now is LOWER than it was in 1995 in both real and nominal terms!

[@HedvikaGrusova]

You are right, I was living in 4 countries now back in Scotland. People wont understand unless they lived somewhere else. I came back from Australia and I prefer UK in many ways.

[@markj7612]

The war did not make life harder for people in Europe. The absolute stupidity of European politicians, in the way that they responded to the war, made life harder for people in Europe.

[@freemenofengland2880]

Holidays in the UK can be cheap in the UK can be quite cheap if you have low expectations and want to sit on a beach every day.

[@paulsidaway4014]

I'm English, my wifes Russian. I live in Krasnagorsk, Moscow. Life in England wasn't great in 2004, just better than it is now. Not been great for years. Life's no easy wherever a working person goes in this world

[@ChrisLivingInYork]

It’s very tough especially when you have kids as the system is set up to bring you down. I also worked in China as a teacher where I met my wife and were able to buy a place in the UK and then started flipping houses and now very fortunately by a combination of luck and thinking creatively own our house outright. We don’t have kids which would have made it very difficult or impossible. China is great if your a foreigner and earn money as a teacher or you can earn money online and live here, but us tough for the locals. Your point about ethical is all good and well and it’s down to if you want to make your life suffer or not. We are not on this planet for long and I am like everyone else who wasn’t born with a silver spoon, but I won’t accept my fate and will always find a solution to make mine and my wife’s life easier.

[@helenakurcewiczowna6695]

its because like the Word of God says Satan is the ruler of this world as Jesus said, and the only wealth in this world are children that's why Satan's minions set it all up in such a way to make it very hard and harder for people with children. Do you think is coincidence that trend "two incomes no kids" slogans, or this massive push towards replacing children with dogs. Its all by design.

[@hilaryporter7841]

Love your philosophical slant on life. Can see you are a deep thinker and can weigh up the pros and cons. There are many young people such as you in our country at the moment making the same calculations, adding in the pros that cannot be calculated by money alone. If they didn't do that they would have left a decade ago. All these millionaires threatening to leave if their taxes rise haven't been as wise as you to take into the calculation that which cannot be costed.

[@helenakurcewiczowna6695]

Thats his Slavic trait. We are like that Russians and Polish alike, that philosophical slant on life is very prevalent is Slavic countries and its called "slavic soul" back home.

[@leeklass3907]

I live in the fifth most expensive part of the UK houses cost from £425,0000 becasue it's within an hour traveling by train to London. When I told somoeone from the North East they were gob smacked . Like you I recognise we live a volatile word and can see where you are coming from on having children my Mum who's in her late seventies says the same thing. The other week I found myself thinking once my parents are no longer alive I will have the feadom to move elseware. My only other other family lives 40 Miles away with his partner. I see where with the grass is greaner on the otherside about moving. Keep up the videos I like your prospective .

[@milolouis]

I always say 2008 was when it all went fucked.

[@lukestevens4374]

You're a smart guy, you should be getting a much better income in a professional job in the UK. Easier said than done but you have to think outside the box and hustle opportunities. True there is a big disconnect between getting an education and getting a decent career which needs to be improved. But this happens in a lot of countries

[@T0NYEVANS]

You need to be single, no children to afford life in the UK. That is why the population is declining.

[@thadtuiol1717]

Doesn't seem to stop a certain demographic avergaing 6 kids a family

[@hara3435]

I miss the English countryside ❤ blackbirds .

[@Suttisan78]

I would love to live back in the UK but my wife is foreign and I need 88,500 pounds in the bank to get her a visa plus 4k for the visa sticker.

[@joesoy9185]

I suppose the millions of Brits who are quite happy living in the UK never post on channels like this. It´s easy to bash the UK, and I understand that many people want to leave, but often, the dream turns into a nightmare. I only hope that the ones who want to leave do their homework thoroughly and weigh up the pros and cons before finally breaking the ties they have in the UK. The good news is that they can always come back like you did.

[@lairdkilbarchan]

I love the UK. By exploiting all the current weaknesses in the general population's thinking and the state induced malaise, my family and I have made ourselves incredibly wealthy. As for the rest of you? Good luck, everybody 👍🏻

[@ldn876]

You must be living in a different UK to everybody else.

[@jmdyt3626]

I get what you mean man, I wasn’t rich but as a college student I worked part time and ended up spending like 5k that now I wish I saved

[@EvaDraconis]

Beautiful British weather there today

[@theguy9067]

What is your profession? Seems quite important to mention

[@MoreCowBellBBQ]

From my understanding of teaching English, there is less and less as many use the net to learn for free, also there are 1000s more heading in hopes in all competing for the dwindling English teaching jobs, I am from America, Florida, and I immigrated to the UK in 2016, earned my right to remain in July 2023 and my full residency /passport July 2024, 99% of the people I meet in the UK have very little chance in making it in America, the work rules in the red right to work states is brutal, they can fire you for anything and refuse unemployment payments, I worked dust till dawn, hand to mouth all my life, why should it be any different for the other generations, stop worrying about a "holiday" and focus on a house, there 80k fixer uppers all over the midlands, we got one cash sale and pour all our earnings into fixing it up, we get an easy 40k profit on resale over a 5 years plan, and even if housing prices drop, we still have a house to live in only paying council tax, power, gas, net |(under 500 a month), it took us 8 years of working multi jobs to save up the money to buy it, but as a team 2 people can do it if you focus.

[@helenaville5939]

You are comparing life in the Uk to life in China, so naturally you will think the Uk is great. You need to visit other countries apart from China and the UK. Then you will see how terrible the UK really is. And the experts tell us the worst is yet to come for the Uk. Get out while your child is still young and will easily adjust. Wishing you the best. ❤

[@mike2561]

Gravy train is over. Economic opportunists gambled and failed. It’s over

[@teresajune11]

you speak so many truths down to earth. i have no romantic partne i can’t get by . and have an 11 year old boy my ex husband abandoned us

[@karayaziband]

because corporations and billionaires need more billions, that why we have to live with less money

[@gabrielkailash9113]

Hey mate, I'm studying mandarin and was thinking about going to China to improve it, however how to maintain myself is the issue, I thought about teaching English, you've mention there's a huge market in teaching English. Could you tell me how much they pay average to teachers that?

[@queentantrumofficial]

Back in UK four years, thanks to Covid and my industry shut down. Can't afford to leave again, thanks to Brexit rules. Very much miss our life in Spain.

[@marienovotna4115]

Hi, I am living in London for 20 years but originally from Czech republic. Where your mum is from? You look like my cousin in Brno.

[@NiceTryGuvnah]

I live in the north east too and my wife is also Chinese. we have much in common. Haha

[@OneandonlyQueen_Isabelle]

Bro I am not blaming you, it's not hard mode it's psycho mode. 😂 True story from French Canadian person. 😂