Why Everyone is Leaving the UK (& you should too...)

[@tuomaskiv]

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[@muichirotokitotokito6819]

No don't come to arab countries stay in Europe

[@SzTz100]

Great video and well presented. I agree with you but I'm stuck in London.

[@can2y]

I Lived in London for 27 years, but last year when my landlord hiked rent by 400£ I decided enough is enough .My 45K salary was just covering my bills and travelcard (I lived alone) so I packed up and left in October, but interesting thing is that the flat I was living still empty today....June 2024

[@realitytube6290]

£400 pound rent a month that nothing that is cheap.

[@davewordsworth1251]

@@realitytube6290 hiked by...........

[@MrXBuddie]

Increased by £400. Not £400 in total.

[@realitytube6290]

@@MrXBuddie Tell me about it, Landlords are taking the advantage of the situation and it’s pathetic some of these properties are not even worth it especially when it is a room and sharing with others.

[@adelestraigiene9412]

​@@realitytube6290 he try to increase by 400£ rent totalling 1500£ Not to mention that I lived in that flat for 14 years and he never had any problems with me

[@muhdiversity7409]

I left in 1996 before Tony Blair. I went back 3 weeks ago after a break of 10 years since the last time I was there. After 2 weeks it was clear to me that it is no longer my home. Listening to my friends talk about life and seeing what their children have to go through despite having degrees was beyond depressing.

[@mlgfrog27]

London is unrecognisable.

[@muhdiversity7409]

@@miamitten1123 The US.

[@missophelie3781]

So, where are you staying now?

[@muhdiversity7409]

@@missophelie3781 The US, far, from any large city.

[@knowledgeseeker5499]

UK pm pay less tax than average employees. What can you expect from such corrupt politicians and greedy rich elites of UK?? Taxes, taxes and more taxes for average joe on street. Greedy companies and extremely low salaries which doesn’t match with developed nations

[@tuomaskiv]

Not less tax, but a power percentage

[@sfactory8253]

That's exactly the problem. The UK has become a kleptocracy.

[@johngrosvenor1255]

The UK is not London. This is what irritates me about people commenting on life in the UK. I live in Scotland, have an ok job, my own house, and live fairly comfortably. There's no way I'm leaving this green grass land for a dustbowl in the Middle East to live from a laptop 🤣

[@mortaj]

Yeah the UK is not just about London and England. Scotland is a beautiful country with good people.

[@u-two]

sure other UK place are better than london, but when you check east europe 90% plus they own their flats houses by age 35, in UK or EU 80% they pay rent or mortgage age 55-60

[@Enigmatized13]

@@u-two It's not like Eastern Europe doesn't have problems. Then there is the language. Different culture. There's a lot more to consider than just upping and leaving. I doubt OP is buying a house in Dubai. He is probably renting.

[@J2897Tutorials]

Yeah, London's basically the Eurocancer of the UK. Most of them voted remain, then voted Khan back in as Mayor after what he's done to the place. We should fence it off, then charge people who want to exit for a certain period.

[@testosteronetips-cf3yq]

lol and shit hole weather 8-0 percent of the year.

[@edwardmclaughlin7935]

One thing I notice in England is a kind of blinkering going-on. There is an invisible cordon put around talking about the actual direction we are taking. I make a point of asking the simple question: 'In your estimation, will Britain be a better place or a worse place in five years?' No prizes for guessing what the 100% reply is.

[@freeleestoilet9833]

Obviously because discussing the causes of the problem is officially "hate speech".

[@stevenhull5025]

If Farage was PM I would say the former.

[@agnesphilips2714]

I'm sick of this phoney rhectoric. The country has gone to shit because the populace kept on voting the Tories in. Maggie Thatcher introduced the Right to Buy which upended housing, they also privatised everything making utilities and transport more expensive. The Cameron introduced austerity cuts which destroyed public services such as the NHS, then just to add injury to insult they introduce Brexit which has made everyone poorer, and then to really take the piss Liz Truss tanked the economy with her head banging budget which raised everyone's rents smd mortgage. None of this real life events and political choices which Brits made has anything to do with immigrants living in the country.

[@roddychristodoulou9111]

I left London England in 2006 , I could see this coming and thought it's time to get out now . I've moved to Cyprus which is far better if you're ready to retire , especially with the weather , very low crime rates , and no traffic jams whatsoever . In all my time living here I have never seen a single homeless person living on the streets .

[@Pyrrhic537]

Looking at the stats, Cyprus looks great except for low salaries, and the rent's and house prices have dramatically gone up. Plus I looked at the crime stats and over the last 30 year's they have had year's with a homicide rate of double the UKs. But there aren't the constant stabbings and muggings the UK has.

[@malachix780]

​@@Pyrrhic537 population of Cyprus is miniscule compared with the UK so hard to compare homicide rates with a nation approaching 70 million. Its generally very safe in Cyprus

[@thevalkyrie8]

I went Cyprus 15 years ago and pollution from cars was worst I have ever seen

[@joeblogs-vx4ep]

Ready to retire and have the money to completely relocate

[@PaulJones-xl6xq]

I want my country back. All the problems you speak of go with the immigrants. I know you will probably disagree as n immigrant but god didn’t create all immigrants the same and if you think he did 😅

[@jjhatch69]

I saw the writing on the wall a long time ago. I left the UK 9 years back and have been living tax free, earning 5 times my UK take home pay. I am also in the UAE but in Abu Dhabi, living by the ocean. The summer is very hot, but for 6 months of the year, the weather is like a British summer. I did not leave the UK because I did not like it. I actually love my country. I left because progression is blocked in every aspect. There are so many talented people from the UK living and working across the world, helping other countries progress, because their own country is controlled by bell ends. In Abu Dhabi I have an English Dentist and an English Doctor and many of my work colleagues are British. They are all exceptionally good at what they do because they love their job and social life. People are allowed to progress. It is a free and fair society, despite the utter garbage written about it by the UK press. Sure, the UAE has its quirks, but every society has the same. The financial people in the UK run the show and they are all about stuffing their own pockets at the expense of everyone else. Until that culture is bought in line, the UK will always be going backwards, and talented people will continue to leave. That is the long and short of it. The brain drain is real and getting worse.

[@Ryoko007]

I 100% agree. can you give more information on moving to Abu Dhabi with family?

[@jjhatch69]

@@Ryoko007 My 2 kids were grown up. both were in university in the UK, so that kind of helped with the decision. I am a specialist in a very narrow field, so that also helped as I was head hunted to come out here. Having a job secured, all I had to do was get my professional documents attested in the UK and UAE before travelling. You have to obtain a UAE Visa, which lasts 3 years, so if you can secure a job in the UAE before travelling, the company PRO can do the leg work for you. If you want to come out and find a job, it can be difficult as most companies prefer to use people who already have an emirates Visa. Schools are very expensive over here. If you have kids, a company may or may not offer financial help for this. It is also important that the medical insurance is of a good level and covers all the family. Private medical over here is exceptional compared to the UK, even if the cover is at a lower level. The government/non-private hospitals are around the same level as the NHS in the UK. Companies have to provide medical insurance by law. Once you have your emirates Visa (Takes a few weeks) you are allowed to rent property. Property can be anything from a studio apartment to 8-bedroom villas, so it depends on budget. In Abu Dhabi, a 3 bedroomed Villa cost for annual rent can be anywhere from GBP 20k to GBP 50k, depending on location. Rent is usually charged annually upfront. propertyfinder.ae is a great website to assess rental costs. A company may also help in this area as well, by paying property rent directly. Salaries can be confusing as they have several categories. My wage slip has basic salary, housing, transport and a few other items. There is no income tax. There is a final salary scheme, so every year you work for a company, they will add either a week or a month of your basic salary to a pot. When you leave the company, all of the money will be paid as a final salary. An example being if you worked for a company for 5 years and they placed 1 month's basic salary in the pot for each year, your final salary will have 5 months basic pay plus what you earned for the last month. (Unless you are fired for gross misconduct). When I first came across, I travelled on my own and was out here for a couple of months until my wife travelled over. We have lived here ever since. I am now under a golden Visa, so I do not have to worry about visa renewal every 3 years. The golden Visa gives you 10 years without renewal. To get the golden Visa you either have to buy property, own a company or have professional experience to contribute to the UAE economy. I am fortunately in the latter category.

[@TavistockLiesBrainwashing]

Started in 1694 after Cromwell let them in. Well done. You got there in the end...😅

[@MeatiestKing]

i used to live in Abu Dhabi. its lovely there

[@jjhatch69]

@@Ryoko007 It is better if you can secure a job before moving over. If you have a professional qualification, you need to get your documents attested in the UK and UAE. If all goes well and you get a job, it is better to travel on your own first as it takes a few weeks to get your Visa sorted. Once the Visa is in place you can open a bank account and rent a property before bringing the family over. Companies have to provide medical insurance by law. It can vary depending on the companies' practices. If you have kids, school fees are expensive, so ensure your salary can cover rent, day to day living and school fees. A 3 bed Villa can be anywhere from GBP 30k to 50K rent per year, depending on location. Apartments are usually cheaper. Rent is the equivalent of paying tax in the UK. Despite the eye watering cost compared to the UK, you have to remember that you don't pay income tax. I am not very careful and usually have more than 50% of my salary left over at the end of the month. Something that I could only dream about in the UK.

[@oh_rhythm]

UK is in deep shit. Gotta blind to not see something is very very wrong there. Hope things will change for the better soon.

[@Matt-rw9py]

Brexzhit is wrong. The island became small and isolated like some prison so people go nuts it’s simple as that. Europeans used to go to the uk to live, work, visit, do business, etc. Now they all left and the island is completely irrelevant.

[@TavistockLiesBrainwashing]

It will just get better by itself 😅

[@stevenhull5025]

Vote Reform UK and it will

[@Matt-rw9py]

@@stevenhull5025 More isolation is gonna help UK? What an idiut hahahaha

[@WordOnTheStreet_365]

WHY IS OUR COUNTRY 'IN THE TOILET'???? EVER REALLY, TRULY THOUGHT ABOUT IT?????? WHY HASN'T THE GOVERNMENT GOT THE MONEY?????? WHO IS THE 'GOVERNMENT'?? CIVIL SERVANTS OF THE PEOPLE! (TAXES!!!!). HENCE IT IS NOT THE 'GOVERNMENT'S' MONEY!!!! TAKE A MOMENT TO CHECK OUT ALL THE, APPARENT, MASS FRAUD AND CORRUPTION UNCOVERED AT COMPANIES HOUSE UK, WITH ALL THE ILLEGALLY SET UP AND INCORPORATED LIMITED COMPANIES - WHICH INCLUDES MANY HIGH-PROFILE PEOPLE, THOSE IN POSTIONS OF TRUST, POWER, AND AUTHORITY, TRUSTED AND RESPECTED ORGANISATIONS.... INCLUDING : LAW ENFORCEMENT, COURTS/JUCICIAL SYSTEM, BANKING, PROPERTY INVESTORS/MANAGEMENT, CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES..... THE WHOLE LOT!!! SEEMINGLY, LINKING THROUGH SOME KIND OF 'NETWORK' TO CHILD TRAFFICKING.... EPSTEIIN ISLAND, MONEY LAUNDERING.... AND MUCH, MUCH WORSE!!! SOMEONE PLEASE TELL US WHY OUR VERY OWN (BILLIONAIRE) PRIME MINISTER RISHI SUNAK AND HIS LIMITED COMPANY 'INFOSY'S' ALSO APPEARS SEVERAL TIMES IN THIS UTTER VILE MESS??? AND...... HOW AND WHERE DID OUR 'MONARCHY' BECOME 'LINKED' TO THIS MESS????? SEE ALL DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE UNCOVERED BY EX UK POLICE OFFICERS, GARY WATERMAN, AT: GARY / GARYTHETRUTHSETSUSFREE (KZbin and RUMBLE). OR, GO DIRECT TO COMPANIES HOUSE UK TO VIEW AND DOWNLOAD DOCUMENTS ONLINE. YOU ARE DEFINITELY RIGHT TO SPEAK ABOUT THE '1%'! THANK YOU FOR THE 'HEADS UP' ON WHERE THOSE NOW 'RUSHING' TO DISSOLVE THESE EXPOSED LIMITED COMPANIES ARE ESCAPING TO - TO SET UP AGAIN - IN PLACES LIKE: UEA/DUBAI, SWITZERLAND.....??????

[@BritishRail60062]

The UK has gone kaput and it is very sad to admit this. I am in my 40's and I am going to another country to start over. My age is not an issue because I am going to launch a business wherever I decide to go and I will do remote work to get by if need be. Things went south for the UK when that Goblin Blair came to power in 1997 and squandered the UK's emergency fund on things that the UK didn't need or want. The UK moved most of its production jobs overseas and that was the beginning of it all. 1992 onwards, the UK has gone to pot and there is no one willing or caring enough to turn it around. If the UK gets lucky enough to get business minded leaders in charge and the change from a negative attitude to the happy go lucky positive attitude then things can turnaround. But I am not holding my breath and I am going to live somewhere tropical to start over.

[@brianbraeburn4241]

I currently live in Spain and I can assure you that the reputation Spain enjoys of having good food is not justified. Many years ago Spanish food was good, now it’s the same supermarket standard as the rest of the EU. It’s poor man’s Italy for food.

[@thehardwareguy]

I'm close to leaving. As a young person with a great job and a business, I struggle to see a happy future here.

[@iryna.ionova]

Where are you thinking of going

[@gaia7240]

I'm sorry but if you are successful why on earth would you leave?

[@JamesBurdon-gu5yu]

​@@gaia7240As that sucess can be replicated elsewhere, and sucess does not matter if you get stabbed or arrested for critising the police, or cant get a home because of extreme costs, why get taxed on for people that want to kill you?

[@gaia7240]

@@JamesBurdon-gu5yu I don't think that success can be replicated

[@JamesBurdon-gu5yu]

@@gaia7240 It is. If you own a sucessfull business particularly in ecomerce it can even be managed in another region, the skills also remain

[@pipkins1972]

I'm a British born 51 year old and if i could persuade my wife to move out of the UK i would. Where to though is a different matter!

[@kego581]

Australia or Canada

[@pipkins1972]

@@kego581 after they way they dealt with convid and treated their citizens, no, never!

[@tanthaman]

​@@kego581nah Australia is cooked

[@CherishTaylor-u9k]

​@@kego581neither one of those

[@CherishTaylor-u9k]

​@@pipkins1972Australia/Canada was just has bad during covid decades ago Australia was the place to be can't buy a ecig there now 😂😂

[@SantiagoVeraLoor]

The rich and poor divide keeps getting bigger year by year. I left the UK over 20 years ago because I saw all the curruption and injustice and the double standards. It is the capital of hypocricy. It use to be a traditional country but it's all gone now, so sad. Your spiting out facts brother👍

[@lewisirvine8065]

I'm 36 I've been trying desperately to leave the uk for 3 years now im finding it impossible. I'm left feeling like I live in an open prison or some kind of cattle in uk Livestock.

[@elishevabarenbaum5319]

many places are crying out for english teachers, even if you do it as a stopgap measure, it's a route.

[@lewisirvine8065]

@elishevabarenbaum5319 if you have any info I'd be very interested in taking a look.

[@kevinbrown3593]

England bashing. Doe's he realise that UK is great before mass immigration

[@lanceatone]

It's more a critique of the current state of England and from my experience, he's spot on. It's overcrowded, balkanized and has high taxes (and some half-assed freedom of speech which keeps people from speaking their minds).

[@--Traveler--]

@@lanceatone overcrowded, MIGRATION.

[@des_smith7658]

The UK is anti Russia which is wrong

[@des_smith7658]

England is in the past

[@christomizerthemizer4128]

I agree….but as you said….before! Was! Past tense.

[@DS-vx3wf]

now every 🤡 is in Dubai. I went there and it doesn't seem good anymore. Way too crowded, heat, poor air quality. I guess it's better for people leaving the UK.

[@Kam-King213]

Qatar is one for me

[@lanceatone]

Was thinking the same. Dubai is worse, unless you don't mind having all your freedoms stripped away.

[@GhostSubstitute]

It’s kinda a ticking time bomb, plus it’s oversaturated by foreigners going there. The time for Dubai was 10+ years ago

[@spo0ny2k]

Arab states are soulless

[@alvinasun8055]

I agree, these rich arab countries are flooded by foreigners now. The competition for jobs is super high. Prices are super high.

[@indetermite]

I agree with some of what you said here but I think there's something that you missed (which is the main reason I'm leaving): the erosion of personal freedom. The UK is slowly building one of the most totalitarian countries in the entire world. Already we have a "do as your told" culture that I despise with a passion. CCTV tracks you everywhere. Restrictions on freedom are slowly creeping forward. It's sad. It's why I want to leave. This weather and culture stuff is just barking up the wrong tree for me.

[@DameHoracia]

totally agree. Real nanny state.

[@indetermite]

@@DameHoracia That's the word I was looking for.

[@gongagong]

You need that to prevent a diverse country from descending into chaos.

[@peter-coates]

Im thinking of leaving bc of that and shit salaries for engineers and to top it off high taxes

[@indetermite]

@@peter-coates Yeah. I'd understand that. Where you going, America? I'm headed for the continent.

[@scan4332]

Left the UK for Hong Kong. Best decision ever. Much higher quality of life. 7% tax amd is at the very least miles safer than the UK.

[@Hfgh564]

@@scan4332 Welcome to China I guess?

[@scan4332]

​@@Hfgh564Yup. But different system and laws. Being close to mainland China is beneficial for me because of business and investment opportunities. Until you have been there you don't realise how insanely technologically advanced they are.

[@paulnicolas172]

The uk wouldn’t be soo bad if it wasnt for the terrible weather most the time especially where it’s dark by 3pm in winter and either cloudy or raining and when it’s isn’t night - it just sooo depressing and gets me down a lot and really puts a damper on doing anything else here . I mean there are a lot of activities nice places and events but when the weather is crap it’s very hard to get the motivation to do anything . Am 55 and single and fit and healthy and live off savings and own my own house outright and this video has inspired me more to make the move which I was thinking about for a long time - I have very little family keeping me here so I might as well take the plunge - only real issue keeping me back Is trying to sell my house in an area where theres low demand or where am going to get very little for it if I want a quick sale .

[@KC-lc8dx]

Sounds like Canada now too

[@KevinTalbotTV]

I moved to Isle of Man best thing I ever did

[@danielforde-pogson]

Good but last place I'd go is Dubai, followed by Switzerland.

[@fgcpeak9591]

Exactly... Dubai is a wolf in sheep's clothing. Woe betide you if you ever speak out against anyone who is in a position of power.. Even your boss.

[@judystucki8429]

Switzerland Expensive But First Class health Care 10percent taxes. And good Pension. So you Safe wen you Pension

[@vsevolodpetrolhead8689]

Hey Thomas! I'm from Ukraine and for some last time lived in Moscow and Saint Petersburg(right near Finland). And I don't know where to go. I can use only russian passport(my spouse has only that). Right now I'm considering european digital nomad visas. For Dubai, I visited in late september and it was hot as hell. The main issue with places like south asia or latin america - startup/tech networking is close to zero, there's just frugal freelancers and guys who went there for cheap s*x. London at least in top 10 startup cities. So as I approach this dynamics it makes me confused, idk where to go

[@idib1739]

I don't know your issues but i'd suggest choosing a base (like Dubai in the winter), and a secondary place to stay when it's getting too hot in the UAE for about 5 month. Malaysia could be option. Good luck!

[@aninda2457]

Go to Estonia or Vietnam

[@jeunejaegerx3458]

Go to southeast Asia until you figure it out, Luckily ukrainian passport is still a very good passport. You dont have to stay there, but countries like Philippines you can stay for up to 3 years, I think malaysia you can stay 3 months, Thailand is an option also but the immigration is a bit of a pain in the ass. Take a look at Asia, you can stay there for the time being until you figure something out, it at least gives you time and space to breathe.

[@lukebruce5234]

Stay in Russia in the summers and in Dubai in the winters.

[@raymondcooke-g9i]

STAY AND FIGHT....FOR AMERICAN OWNED UKRAINIAN LAND........

[@glennwhitlock1272]

Wow. I live in Chester, UK .Sounds like it couldn't be more different from your shitty life in London. I've got friends from Portugal who work in jobs they love, which they studied for, as in Portugal there's nothing. On one salary (slightly more than minimum wage) they can pay the rent and bills, while the second salary allows them to enjoy life and get home a couple of times a year. Another couple i know (a Syrian and a Slovak) decided to move to Australia, couldn't stand it and moved back here, then tried Dubai, hated it and have now settled back in the UK. I'm wondering, what is this "London" place you speak of. Could this be the problem?

[@stevenhull5025]

Chester is one of the best places in the UK to live. It even has the oldest racecourse in Britain, Roman walls, the river dee, cafes, bars and restaurants galore and friendly people. It is the gateway to North Wales, 45 minutes from Manchester, 25 minutes from Liverpool and just 2 hours 30 minutes to London by train.

[@dcoughla681]

You should visit London.

[@gaia7240]

Yeah I'm from Italy and people here just dream to work in the UK, I've heard some people who now live there that yeah people are more rude but more real, and the job is legal and well paid

[@cryptoniteclark]

4:16 "They have to raise taxes otherwise they will go bankrupt". I had to switch off at this point, because it shows you don't know what you're talking about. A country with a sovereign currency can never go bankrupt, because all its debts are denominated in its own currency, which it controls the supply of.

[@tuomaskiv]

I worded it slightly wrong but you can read about it online, Bank of England had to step in to stop the UK exonomy from collapsing bevause of the gov’s proposed policies

[@beepositiveforever971]

Also, heavy taxation is very much a communist trope. It appears however that the UK is going down the dangerous road of institutional Communism for decades now.

[@cryptoniteclark]

@@tuomaskiv Which time are you referring to, specifically?

[@hunchanchoc8418]

Depends how much of the country's currency is being "sent back home" by a rapidly-growing portion of the population. Also funny how "home" is not actually the UK. Telling, really. The phrase is even used on a TV advert for a money-transfer service: "For when you want to send money "back home" ".

[@peteinthepocket9208]

Liz truss' policies ​@@cryptoniteclark

[@london_TC]

I agree with a lot of what you said but I do want to ask, how much of your change in opinion was a change in you rather than a change in London?

[@Lifelongloser]

Sorry but as regards the first point that’s completely irrelevant. If the average income was as high as in the richest countries the cost of housing would be even higher than it is. So as long as you’re talented or intelligent or have a marketable skill everyone else being not doing so great is fine.

[@paddymurphy-oconnor8255]

poor english

[@PixPete]

Yup, to hell with the UK, it's a sinking ship. I started putting together plans at the end of 2020 after what went on I could see the trajectory, especially with higher taxes - and all for what? High taxes for NOTHING! Now I have a place in Cyprus but haven't committed to being there full time yet. What frustrates me is the small brained people who say stupid things like "can't move and work in another country now thanks to Brexit" - yes you can. You can go work and live in any country in the world, always have been able to, you just have to go through the correct process and the EU only counted for a tiny portion of the all the countries in the world anyway. Those are the people who won't get off their bums and actually do something, instead they will just stay in the UK and moan about it.

[@robertwoodrow9650]

Do the Greek Cypriots feel under threat from the north (Turkish-occupied area) ?

[@PixPete]

@@robertwoodrow9650 I think they are traumatised by past events and do worry but all i see now is calm and good tourism. I don’t see any real threat.

[@CryptopianX]

What are the job prospects like there in Cyprus? Looking to start over.

[@stevozrepto5558]

Rents are crazy in South Spain that many Brits Dutch scandues are moving there 😮😮😮

[@davidrobertmalcolm2967]

I left more than 40 years ago. No regrets. Escaped the taxes and low wages. A total shithole.

[@CherishTaylor-u9k]

Yep

[@ibrahimn22]

Uk in the 90s was the best After that, everything just went to shit .Too much regulation, a police state, and everything is tax tax and more .shit is way too expensive

[@gordonfernandes6873]

After the Russo - Ukraine War, The state of the UK has deteriorated further financially especially due to the war related global energy shortage & Consequent inflation 🤔 !!!

[@telchalone7115]

Totally true,that was the Tipping point I think

[@landzw]

True but it didn’t need to be that way, we could go back to buying Russian oil and things we improve, Unfortunately America a has other plans which have been on the cards for years to force us to buy American oil.

[@snowsnow4231]

@@landzw так и есть. Смешное видео, в Дубай люди едут 😂. Пустыня с пылью. Умные в Россию едут. Можно земли у озера купить 100 гектар по цене квартиры в Бирмингеме и зарабатывать на молоке и мясе. Вот это и есть свобода. А не сидеть с ноутбуком в стеклянном доме посреди пустыни 😂.

[@alvinasun8055]

the global energy shortage is not because of the war, it was created artificially through sanctions. Why would you sanction one of the major suppliers knowing you cannot replace it with something cheaper/better. This is done to make you to fall for propaganda and pay for it to make elites richer and you poorer. Remember it were western leaders shouting so loudly that they don't want gas and othe commodities from Russia. Yet they are buying from Russia now through 3rd countries at a tripple price that you are paying.

[@edwardmclaughlin7935]

At time of writing it is the 6th of June and it's cold and windy with spells of rain. Just had the heating on for an hour. The economy and the politics is worse than the weather. So it's Spain for me, bollocks to this shit.

[@ilformaggiodidio]

Get out while you can. You'll thank yourself later in life.

[@klawlor3659]

Things are NOT going to improve. Mainly because things CAN'T improve. There's zero money in the kitty, there's an ever decreasing pool of people to pay taxes and an ever increasing amount of elderly people to splurge money on. There's poor quality services, poor quality housing, crap infrastructure and healthcare, crap jobs and conditions...definately time to leave.

[@rioperez7461]

Hahahahaha this got me creasing. Truly bollocks to this shit. Wait 9 months in a year to end up with this.

[@stevenhull5025]

The grass is not always greener somewhere else

[@edwardmclaughlin7935]

@@stevenhull5025 Yet sometimes it is.

[@TheRousler]

I left 20 years ago. My last 7 years spent in London... I had a great job, excellent pay and lived at Canary Wharf. But London is like a zoo. Nice to visit but you wouldn't want to live in one. I saw the writing on the wall.....violent crime, no go areas, religious extremists, and a sense of claustrophobia.

[@ЮлияЛ-щ9ш]

What is excellent pay in London?

[@donchu]

A lot of the issues are simply policy. In actual fact the government should focus on growth, cutting taxes, capping immigration (which strains public services). And this is where the UAE perhaps does it right. By not allowing immigrants access to public services and ruling out citizenship with strict rules on deportation both parties (the worker and the government) are very straight on what is expected from both parties. Your comments on culture are utterly laughable given your new location. I look forward your video on low tax, culturally 'rich' Dubai and the rights you receive there. Keen to hear your views on the weather and climate of the UAE too particularly during the summer months. You reference the risk taking culture of the UK. Again, some of this is culture, regulation or maybe you haven't experienced enough different industries. Finance is a disproportionately big part of the economy but you see innovation here, but like most parts of the UK economy the incentives for taking risks are evaporating, tax, regulation. Again, this is policy (a low growth policy). Also worth remembering that the British (culturally in the main) are not greedy and and don't want to fleece people. Compare that with say the UAE where everything now is a grind, from getting a taxi and avoiding requests to tip, to buying a car or property to simply just eating out. The service is poor, everyone is out to fleece once another because it is a quick-buck society (society used very loosely here). Net zero is a toxic falicy and it hurts everything. It would never benefit a country like the UK, it wouldn't benefit the world (if you subscribed to global warming doctrine). Again, this is policy and can be changed. In short, the issues are (as you correctly state) a product of poor/weak government and policies that nobody really voted for or understood. For now, the UK remains a democracy and these things can be changed. Yeah, the weather here is shocking, but when the sun does shine you see a decent lift in mood. Decent video. Many thanks.

[@beepositiveforever971]

Thank you for putting this all into a well founded perspective.

[@decem_unosquattro9538]

I agree with you! Most of the Western world is pretty much fkd. Any country that has debt is fkd. Privatisation, globalisation deregulation of the banks, outsourcing jobs, insourcing jobs and endless wars plus being a colony of USA means a parasitic relationship which of course means taxpayers are burdened with the military costs. BRICS countries are they only places left that are worth living in. USA is by far the worst. They can't pay off their debt its just too big. Any NATO appears the same. If your part of NATO you're rooted. Australia is another fkd country. People make the typical mistake of assuming things are great in my country when in fact its not. In the 50s, 60s, 70s, yes but after it headed down hill rapidly. Governments privitised everything, deregulated the banks, sold off public assets which is tantamount to stealing state assets. The foundation of any great nation is CHEAP ENERGY. If you cant get cheap energy your pretty much fkd as a country. Punitive taxes are also killing our countries. Oligarchs have gamed the system for their own benefit and thats meant we are suffering because of it.

[@g_wylde]

Thanks, and yes! So many people here blaming it all on "the UK allowing too many immigrants" as if, 1- the UK has any choice in the matter, and 2- these issues were as simple as there being more working age people in the country (which is generally a good thing) and if that simply stopped everything else would right itself. Delusion is what I call it. There are decades of political and economic decisions that led to this state in the West, the UK is just more obvious because it's a tiny non-productive country that decided to cut ties with its most important trade partner without any kind of long term plan beyond that (completely idiotic, but I guess they thought it was all down to migration too and everything would magically get better...). At the end of the day, no one can be the best forever, and once you think you're already on top it's too easy to get complacent and greedy, and things just go downhill from there. It's what we're seeing in Western Europe today, and the West as a whole to a lesser extent. I'm trying to move to Asia soon because it feels like it's the new up and coming place, where standards of living are actually increasing, new infrastructure still gets built, and innovation is still welcomed instead of feared. The Brits can keep their 200 year old decrepit buildings, lukewarm beer, shit weather, and ailing infrastructure. As long as they can have a pint, watch the footie, and "keep calm and carry on" while gossiping about their inbred royals they'll probably be satisfied enough with their lives.

[@Jewzi123]

The west is the richest part of the world ,,, while Europe was richer then the US not long ago ,,, now wealth is shifting towards the US , the US is far richer then Europe mainly thanks to the technology and manufacturing sector the resources and growing population ,,, many innovative and educated Europeans and non Europeans are immigrating to the US which naturally harms S Europe further .

[@Jewzi123]

The west is the richest part of the world ,,, while Europe was richer then the US not long ago ,,, now wealth is shifting towards the US , the US is far richer then Europe mainly thanks to the technology and manufacturing sector the resources and growing population ,,, many innovative and educated Europeans and non Europeans are immigrating to the US which naturally harms S Europe further .

[@paulkinsella6536]

Wow! All the negative comments about the U.K. and London. Is it fair? Is it someone ranting and raving, and out of order. I never lived in London but always enjoyed visiting the city. I suppose visiting and residing are two different things, but I was never bored in London.

[@Bandi2024]

Maybe not but living here is totally different. It’s a rat run.

[@katerees-williams]

Funny, you talk about how negative we are in the UK, lol, yet you speak very negatively about our country. I love the weather here in Wales. Our language, history, and culture is amazing, I mean, sure, it's not perfect but no country is, and it's why I am not leaving as I would rather stay here and fight for the land of my father.

[@tuomaskiv]

You do you

[@beepositiveforever971]

Well said.. I love our isles too👌

[@jessiewellington9377]

you do you, fight for the UK, cos look at it now, you're definitely winning the fight

[@katerees-williams]

@jessiewellington9377 I didn't say I was fighting for the UK, did I? I said, "Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau," Get your facts straight. Who is winning now.

[@jessiewellington9377]

@@katerees-williams what the hell are you talking about, get your head on straight

[@351yt]

If our "guests" leave then things will improve overnight.

[@ilformaggiodidio]

An absolute lie. The UK is set up for the rich and the elites. If you're neither. You're going to struggle. The rich and elites love middle and working classes blaming immigrants. You should research in to how the UK Government and Middle/Working classes are losing assets at levels not seen since the Victorians. And here's a hint: the assets and capital aren't going to the immigrants.

[@kayflip2233]

Not really, the UK is mainly in trouble from an economic standpoint. Getting rid of all of the Arab and Black people isn't going to fix that.

[@klawlor3659]

The UK is actually in an economic and demographic death spiral. Not enough Brits having children, combined with a huge needy elderly population and humongous government economic mismanagement. Brexit wasn't going to change that (the EU has similar issues) and the UK isn't going to change for the better anytime soon.

[@--Traveler--]

@@klawlor3659 hence why it's a sinking ship. even if the migrants were conquered and deported. the country is really in a spot of bother. hence why people are jumping ship. I jumped ship to europe from africa and even im heading off again. THATS how bad it's gotten in the last 10 years.

[@klawlor3659]

@@charlieleedham5265 That's good to know. So what's the statistics of Muslims having kids v people over 55?

[@gg-ux8kj]

Leaving uk is good for old people who have money.What can young people who have nothing can do with

[@Pyrrhic537]

The young used to immigrate to the new world. Difficult today.

[@flyhi2773]

Increasingly the smart ones live as digital nomads, travelling, renting with online businesses they can operate from anywhere in the world.

[@SantiagoVeraLoor]

The young could live to the developing world where the pound is powerful and goes far

[@MikeHunt-rh1rp]

Prostitution?

[@gregmurphy2691]

​@@MikeHunt-rh1rpcome on mate, it's onlyfans these days 😉

[@ilformaggiodidio]

I think you make a few good points. For me, I see growing discontent and apathy with the young people in the UK. They are giving up hope. They can't afford a house so will become rent slaves, they can't save so they take on debt. They're paying the highest taxes since WW2 but infrastructure is failing and falling apart. Schools, Police, Roads, NHS are all falling apart. Everyone must be wondering where their taxes are going. The middle and working classes are losing assets to the wealthy at rates not seen since Victorian times. To believe in Capitalism, young people need to belive the can accumulate capital. This is not happening in the UK, so why should they stay there? The UK is a great country if you're in the elite and can dodge taxation and hoard assets. (Look at Sunaks wife for a good example). But if you're not rich or in a position of power to influence the rich. There really is not a lot left in the UK.

[@VaughnGeorge]

Absolutely agree! I left the UK last year and I am a much better person as a result!

[@Tommyttm]

I use to back year’s ago wanted to LIVE in the UK but not NO MORE… seems like NOW EASTERN EUROPE LOOKS BETTER…

[@antoniodellemonache9008]

Looking forward to next video! I live in London but I'm planning to move to Dubai by the end of September! See you soon Bruv!

[@bookinsights1092]

Crime is high and rising and nobody does anything to prevent it. Also, a lot of crime is due to the uncontrolled immigration and loads of illegal immigration from third world countries that is also increasing.

[@g_wylde]

actually I'd dare say most crime is due to increased poverty since people with no options and nothing to lose will act out like that. Illegal migrants in the UK are being kept under watch in buildings while cases are processed, they aren't jumping out the barred windows to go commit a spot of crime on the street and then come back to hear if they can get papers or not. Most of the crime is, as usual everywhere, young men from low income backgrounds, who feel they have nothing to lose so commit violent crime, or are broke with no job prospects so commit economic crime.

[@--Traveler--]

there is no point in preventing crime, because migration isnt stopping. no point in stopping the crime, the invasion is worse.

[@telliturna4998]

the two eleven years old kids with machette must have the same idea...

[@SujhbujhWali]

Your British ancestors had looted everything from so-called third world which used to be rich....now just face the reality of running out of money

[@jkfd97]

You're not allowed to prevent it because women decided to vote you into prison for life if you do.

[@Inspector-Chisholm]

I'm English and I'm staying here for better or for worse. If citizens of anywhere want to leave then there's the door, try not to let it hit your arse on the way out.

[@tuomaskiv]

If you want to waste your one life trying to save a country, be my guest

[@Westlec]

@@tuomaskiv I’m so thankful, as you should be as a European, my grandad who fought at Normandy didn't have this attitude, but then your not English are you 💁

[@klawlor3659]

​@@WestlecI'm a Brit and had relatives that fought in WW2. I'm glad my grandparents on both sides aren't alive to see what a corrupt miserable shithole this country is today. Corruption, abysmal infrastructure, rubbish quality of life, unaccountable bureaucrats/politicians. The worst decision I made was returning to this craphole.

[@GeoffreySutherland]

This guy is an idiot, there are 70,000,000 people in the UK, approximately 5% are millionaires, that’s 3,500,000 so 3,200 is less than 0.1% I don’t think that’s everyone leaving, probably more millionaires entering the UK 😂 chatting rubbish

[@ndlugani2008]

​@Westlec He may not be English but his comment is still valid. There were 27 Million Russians who gave their lives fighting the Nazis and WON the war. Should Russian people still stay in Russia today to fight a unjustified war in Ukraine because their ancestors didn't run before??

[@KotBlini]

"Rome became a desert. The few who still held power in the West took their rods and scepters and transferred them to the new capital, leaving Rome to the plebs and slaves." --Procopius

[@Stormer-Europa]

Yep. The coin clippers with their debt and usury

[@verttikoo2052]

Who would ever want to move to Dubai?? 🙄

[@stevenhull5025]

Those who think money is a God

[@verttikoo2052]

Or who wants sand in their pums and everywhere 🤔

[@kego581]

Yeah their culture is questionable

[@bengraham5699]

Oil/gas prices gone up >> therefore everything else also gone up in price. Additionally the expenses increased (Ukraine war) for the government. They are raising taxes now to get more money out of the people.

[@johnmorton7385]

Need to remember that the UK is not just London. Expand your horizons and look outside it.

[@bluedeskfan2754]

please don't. it'll just ruin the few nice spots left

[@moonraker124]

Try Bognor.................

[@andrewmalley4717]

Left 30 years ago and on contemplation it’s best decision I ever made .You should though mention moving after Brexit into the EU is no automatic process. It’s a catch 22 situation for most as you can’t move there without significant means or proper employment and you can’t get employment if you don’t have residency and work permit, which takes if you tick all the boxes a minimum of 6 months .

[@Pqj613]

Okay , I m not in UK but still gonna leave if you say so.

[@brianfretwell3886]

If everyone is leavinghow come we still need to "Stop the boats" full of people trying to get in!!!!! there is a great nett incoming immigration!!!

[@--Traveler--]

there are more people coming in than leaving. it's the MILLIONNARES they are worried about. because they contribute boatloads of tax. migRATS are 9x more likely to claim benefits.

[@bertross9727]

The people with brains are leaving, those entering on boats are adding nothing to GDP per capita, but they are filling some rich people bags all the same.

[@brianfretwell3886]

@@bertross9727 Then why not say so in the title? That is still not "Everyone"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TallTravels]

Leaving the UK is one thing, but leaving the UK for Dubai? Never! Eastern Europe for me

[@atilla4352]

1:30 ai will take those high end jobs and only leave the trade skills

[@عبدالله-ن6ه2ص]

Businessmen will definitely go to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, and I think one of the most important reasons is that there is no income tax, and also many investment sectors are in the blue ocean, that is, without real competition, especially in the industrial sector, new technologies, etc.. Tuomas, I will give you examples of why some businessmen want to invest in Saudi Arabia. Firstly, Saudi Arabia is rich in natural resources such as oil, gas and minerals, and Vision 2030 focuses on manufacturing industries. Therefore, these created great investment opportunities in investing in medium and manufacturing industries, most of which are in the blue ocean. The second advantage is that Saudi Arabia is in the middle of the world. That is, easy access to global markets, as well as the cost of transportation from the mines to the intermediate factories and then the final factories. The transportation cost will be cheaper. The Industrial Fund also lends money to foreign and national factories for the success of their projects, with many incentives for their success, such as the cost of fees and cheap services, such as the cost of electricity, water, etc. The Saudi government will support their success because it is consistent with Vision 2030. I saw a lot of British companies wanting to invest in Saudi Arabia with the visit of the British Deputy Prime Minister to Saudi Arabia, and I believe that Britain and Saudi Arabia are interested in investing in the investment opportunities available to the two countries. The education, training, tourism, entertainment, sports, hospitality and industry sectors are considered among the areas in which the British can succeed by investing in Saudi Arabia because they have long experience in these sectors. I think Dubai is most successful with digital companies that work remotely because I think the Dubai government does not impose a large tax on companies.

[@Dani20240]

You are absolutely right,

[@HenryKing679]

The whole of UK is a Tax Prison and London is the Epi Center of it.Those that manage to leave are the lukcy ones,those that a stuck behind in UK are the ones paying for the King to enjoy his lifestyle plus those arriving by boat on a daily basis. Good luck trying to get an NHS apppoitment or surgery.

[@SpiritualRoyality]

A lot of people say same stuff your saying in USA, I realize there is good, bad and in between in EVERY country. Do your best to enjoy your life exactly how it is. Tomorrow is never guaranteed. BTW im in USA.

[@WNL2013]

This has been a topic on KZbin for while now … 🤔 🤔 🤔 🇬🇧

[@irishroverandthecrew]

Excellent video ! Says it all, what we all think ! Crime rampant worse than 3rd world countries, social isolation of non-English, class system and extreme gap between rich and poor, rock bottom job opportunities, rip off council tax, most expensive energy bills in the worst, grim weather, zero safety on the streets, no justice for victims, worst and most expensive housing in the world, subzero disposable income etc. etc. It's effectively hell on Earth.

[@rulebritannia1553]

I left in 07 It’s been on a decline for decades It’s becoming a 3rd world nation Luckily they are letting the 3rd World nation in Well done 👍 to the Government past and present

[@londonslife2024]

What did I miss? London seems pretty good for me 😅

[@robertwoodrow9650]

😆😅😂😂

[@kevinbrown3593]

Why does he not say immigration

[@rudituesday.822]

Because he an immigrant. A ungrateful one.

[@--Traveler--]

because he is a normie.

[@jkfd97]

He is one.

[@VintageCars]

At last an immigrant trying to get people to leave the UK, thank you, well done.

[@adm58]

All of the European countries I have looked at have higher taxes than the UK. Most UK citizens aren't eligible to move to many countries, especially those outside Europe. Also, all of the UK is not the same, it's not all London. Clearly plenty of people do want to live here, as can be evidenced by the immigration demand.

[@RichDeane-dj4pg]

Yes, but I don't consider it a good thing that some (not all) immigrants come here to exploit out stupidly generous benefits system. Its also worth noting that a huge amount of the immigrants come from India which is a developing country with a very poor standard of living, so of course the UK will seem like an upgrade compared to India. Saying the UK is attractive to people from places like India is not really a glowing compliment.

[@--Traveler--]

you can move to most countries if you have a wife that's from there. hence most young mens plans are moving oversees.

[@jkfd97]

They want to live here so long as the government handouts keep flowing.

[@Nass69693]

I live in Lyon in France and I must say that if I become rich I will move directly to the south so the millionaires I can't imagine them staying in a country where it rains every day I have already gone to Lille and the bad weather every day ended up depressing me so even more at the top it's scary xD

[@hogyndrwg6253]

Have you ever thought of setting up a business as a de-motivational speaker?

[@whirled_peas]

Starting your analysis with a comparison between UK salaries and Swiss salaries was pretty poor. Switzerland salaries are roughly double what they are in the UK, yes. But everything from food to housing costs double too.

[@tuomaskiv]

If you do the math, you are much better off in Swissy net after tax and costs

[@des_smith7658]

We just lack the right management

[@judystucki8429]

Correct

[@TheEvert182]

Is the netherlands not something for you? We are very direct

[@ChickpeatheTortie]

I used to like London because it was so incredibly safe - not anymore though. I'm 70, my health is not good and I don't have pots of money so I'm stuck -

[@Phucket24]

Tuomas my question to you is Where you born in the UK ?

[@beepositiveforever971]

Any body would think he was payed to push propaganda against the UK, that's what Soviet agents do. Anyway, it's laughable that a foreigner to a country, who came for a better life is now telling people to leave.. I smell a rat.!

[@johnsmith-ht3sy]

Not with that accent.

[@RemofRenaissance]

Bloody good advice!

[@neilburns8869]

I have no real intention of leaving the UK. But I have no real wish to go near London for the foreseeable future? either. Nothing to do with Sir Keir Starmer.

[@ashasandhiasingaram3900]

Great video content spewing out truths about the UK.

[@lloydfrancis9149]

If London raised you don't give up on London. ❤ Pray for England

[@Nellia..]

It is too expensive and overcrowded.

[@christopher9727]

Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@michaelwhite8031]

Glad you're gone, don't come back !

[@informeducateself]

Spread the truth. Don't fear the Keir.

[@cbbcbb6803]

What happens if people stop buying middle eastern oil?

[@DavidMaharaj-rm1td]

My Trini uncle lives in Luton and he always complains how shitty it is to live in Luton. He always complains amd talks shit about the town and he says he wants ti move out but he doesn't at the same time. I am not going to lie, England has a lot of rules and they're kind of strict you know.

[@richarddorstewitz3762]

Also Britain never really got rid of the massive class divide.

[@rallara]

Omg re the culture, you are spot on!! Passive aggressive at its best, toxic humour and they get absolutely shocked if you are direct??😮 like... talk about promoting a liar mentality! I'm from eastern europe so very used to german direct way of dealing with things and got shot down so many times at work etc... honestly 😐

[@mdcclxxvl5790]

Where are you from in the UK? What country?

[@afrofy2431]

People can leave but people can’t come 🫣

[@xMythicalSnowqueenx]

I want to leave

[@tomservo75]

Let's talk gasoline (or petrol). Put this in perspective, it was shocking even to me. In 2021, when U.S. average gas prices went above $5 a gallon, people (rightfully) went apeshit over it. Prices skyrocketed, it was a disaster. Now, the current petrol price in the UK as I write this is about 1.50 pound/L. If you do the conversion, that's $7.83 per gallon! It's outrageous, how do people stand for that? Even for people who don't drive, higher fuel prices affect the cost for everything, all goods, services that have to be transported. Buses run on fuel, so do airplanes. Even electric trains, and cars, how do people think the electricity is generated? At least in the U.S. the electricity for EVs is provided by coal-fired power plants. oops.

[@growler5678]

Tories: "We really made a mess of things over the last 14 years". Labour: "Hold my beer"

[@ilformaggiodidio]

Well Labour really fucked things up 2007-2009 in the financial crash. In 8 years time people will be eading how Labour has fucked things up and Tory is the only vote. Rinse and repeat. UK is fucked either way.

[@barrybarry6592]

Unfortunately the opportunities have been removed with leaving the EU. It might seem this was part of a plan to remove mobility and retain cheap labour but who knows. All I can say is nothing is what it might seem when comes to governance of the UK its not self determining at all

[@HairByJamesAnnabel]

I currently live in Australia, I have the opportunity to immigrate to New York 🇺🇸 or London 🇬🇧. Where would you choose ?!

[@petermoore2700]

Stay where you are i am british and migrated here 53 years ago its the best country in the world oi oi oi❤️❤️😁😁🇦🇺

[@jendrizzyy]

Australia or NY, definitely not London lol

[@Matt-rw9py]

Go where the weather is great and where you’ve got sea and nature near. And if it’s a fun place during weekends with good food then it’s a plus.

[@vernaculadracula]

Neither. NY is a basket case already...London is only on its way yet. Stay in Oz.

[@HairByJamesAnnabel]

@@vernaculadracula Thanks

[@richardsandy6080]

The UK is a great place to live - as long as you own your own property and have a flexible enough job to accommodate living outside of London

[@Yhu4]

Apologies, for the long post. I really agree here. I'm glad others are seeing it. Makes me feel a bit saner! I'm leaving in 5 months this year, to Thailand. Firstly, really hope things improve for the UK especially England which is faring worse. People deserve so much better than this. A bit like you, I have very little in common with the vibe here, and was born here! Agreed. The pay is so bad and to top that off a huge chunk of people are blunted by antidepressants to fight the tsunami of situational depression that the few GPs left have no idea what to do with. You can't vent or complain or have productive conversation either, its "Oh the grass is always greener" Or "That's just how things are" "Get therapy to feel better about the incessant gloom" It's so defeatist. No one feels interested in art or creative pursuits. It's boring. What's more, the bitterness! Don't tell anyone, people can't stand it if you get out even for a bit, lose weight, get fit or develop your skills. This country really wants to dampen your spirit, you to sit inside and rot in front of the television with poor nutrition until your health finally deteriorates. It's not in the imagination. So I figured if I'm going to be poor either way, might as well be in the beautiful jungle with the rainfrogs right? That said, there are a suprising number of options outside of dead-end bitter UK in "underdeveloped" countries it takes a positive attitude to attract them though. ❤ And If anyone reading feels stuck, having been in the frustrating place of being paid well below average wages all my life and feeling very trapped, I can confirm escape is very possible! I've seen people on low wages do it with 2 infants and in their 40's and 50's beyond as well. There are beautiful places out there and kind people that'll find your story interesting. Good luck.

[@arilevine5910]

Left to the U.S 10 years ago best decision of my life never going back

[@marchudson1693]

we need visas and stuff like that, we cant just jump on a boat pick a nice country and get a free hotel

[@tuomaskiv]

no shit

[@HB-vd4zu]

London is not the Uk by the way … and if you want to trade safety for freedom, mild weather for scorching heat ! I think KSA will be the better option moving forward 👍🏽

[@Goodman849]

I moved to the Netherlands but also disappointed . Come back to the uk and see many issues. Now looking at uae

[@DenBlackburn]

Harold Macmillan, "You've never had it so good", he was so right, he kickstarted the economy by having social housing built, 90% of everything can be made in Britain again, that puts people in jobs, from the bricks to the carpets, then people can afford to move into the new social houses, they will then need paints, furniture, everything to fit your house out, ok this does not last forever but its at least a 20-30 years and thats a bloody good kick up the arse for BRITISH companies and not imports, and while the copanies are growing, start exporting fantastic goods, British steel was the best in the world, and could be again, the stainless in Sheffield was out of this world, I still have Made in Britain stainless cutlery, its 40 years old and still in perfect codition and used daily, and while this is going on, nationalise our main companies again, gas, electric, water and so on, then profit goes back into the companies and not shareholders pockets, bettering the companies. No its not the solution to everything but at least it would be a start, as I see it now if something is not done soon then Britain will hit the point of no return.

[@NapodstawieBiblii]

I AGREE ABOUT THE UK BUT WOULDNT GO TO MUSLIM COUNTRY FROM A CHRISTIAN COUNTRY...ILLOGICAL