Why I left Trinidad and Tobago (April 2017)

Trinidad and Tobago is an oil and gas economy and given recent global trends, I just felt that they were not well positioned to deal with the coming contractions in the global energy market.
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[@shadisaconnell1104]

Trinidad is getting even worst. This crime rate have me scared 😖

[@kimora122]

What?

[@matthewn7753]

When I lived in Trinidad life was hard. After graduating from university I found work in a bank that paid so little I wasn’t able to move out of my parents home. I was so frustrated because there was no opportunities without links and the cost of living rose year on year while salaries stayed the same. As much as I love Trinidad, I had no choice but to leave if wanted a better life. I moved to the U.K. in 2019 and I was the best decision I’ve made. I’m not going to lie, it was hard at first because I had to work at the entry level and London is expensive. Regardless, I was grateful for the job opportunity. 2 years later I got promoted 3 times and I am very very comfortable financially and looking at buying my 1st home.

[@BrookPotterUk]

Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@matthiasrambally1899]

Hey im looking to go to UK too did you have the job offer in UK already before you left ? And how would you describe the difficulty of getting a job there ? I'm an ACCA qualified accountant with some experience

[@zionash4813]

Congratulations Matthew great inspiration you are bro

[@markmoh2]

We have the potential to be a manufacturing powerhouse in the Caribbean, but there is little to no investment in this industry.

[@BrookPotterUk]

Mark Mohammed I discuss that fact in the video about trinidad and entrepreneurs. About how the state has generally had an anti business and anti divestment attitude towards various industries.

[@ruscot9061]

Crooked leadership.

[@happyinlove.8097]

I am a Canadian born to Trinidadian parents and I love Trinidad and Tobago. Please prayer for Trinidad and Tobago.

[@strangeperson700]

Some Trinidadians are like strict parents, they don't like to hear about other Trinis migrating, "if you leave this house then don't come back!" Hahahah.

[@BrookPotterUk]

Lol oh yes. There are some people who cant help themselves. It's part of the KZbin lifestyle. Thanks for watching.

[@ruscot9061]

Not every trinidadian has the means to leave. Everyone's situation is different and don't have the luxury to easily migrate.

[@jacquelineshockness3207]

Am a trini love it to the bone nah leaving dont matter what cant take money gas oil to heaven but am still free people love to bad talk and them same people cant live nowhere they dont belong to nothing patriotic they are not just give me give me pitach only talk

[@andrewwilliams2193]

My family and I moved to Canada in 1990 and I still remember that day like it was yesterday. My parents were retired primary school teachers, my dad was a primary school principal, I was fresh out of secondary school. My sister had a job at the TDSB and my brother was going to college on a student visa. I eventually went to college, I did Early Childhood Education and then Travel Counselling. I worked for a while in Travel, but when things took a downward turn, I was one of the many casualties due to downsizing. Today I work as an Industrial Cleaner. I love visiting my family in T&T and I love spending time in Tobago (great place to decompress and the beaches are pristine). I would like to eventually go back to Trinidad and Tobago once I retire, because the winters here are brutal at times and who wants to be stuck inside for 3 or 4 months a year?

[@lanawallace2964]

Hey fellow Trini here too 🙌🏽 🇹🇹 (I’m born in London but lived Trini from 6-14 yrs of age) I love sweet T&T, and had the best upbringing there. It is a shame the state of the economy in Trinidad and it seems even back then, you called it right with Venezuela’s economic crisis too. I’m settled here in Scotland for a decade now and hope one day to retire partially between sweet T&T and Scotland, so I pray that our islands economic issues change for the better, especially for our Trini’s actually living there now 🙏🏽❤️

[@BrookPotterUk]

Always good to connect with fellow trinis. Thanks for watching.

[@debbiespencer4363]

Trinidad and Tobago is my country and I will never speak bad about it. I love traveling to other countries. Say what you want about Americans I love them because they love their country. That is how people should love countries.

[@lanawallace2964]

Me too I’m a Trini via my dad who’s born there. And in my decades on this Earth, I’ve travelled to some amazing countries, met some wonderful people, from lovely cultures, but no where as AMAZING as sweet T&T. From Tobago’s stunning beaches to Trinidad’s pitch lake, I have an immense love for T&T….even though my birth certificate is U.K, Trinidad is home and where my heart belongs🇹🇹❤️🙌🏽

[@marktheshark7588]

I like the way you mentioned that you'll never speak bad about T&T.Cuz I don't have no problem with trinis going away to seek better opportunities for themselves.The thing that does annoy me is that some trinis will go away and just bad talk T&T.That does be my pet peeve.

[@naomibeckles5899]

I am from Trinidad and I do not want to diss this country but I am looking to leave as well because this country is full of crime for a small population of 1.3 million and the cost of living is like insanely high for instance a large Starbucks drink cost 42 ttd while in the US it's only 5 bucks and a family size pizza at hut cost 100-300 ttd while that only cost 20 bucks in the us, cheese cost 45 ttd while in Canada 10 dollars skinless breast cost 45 ttd while in USA 5 bucks for the most.

[@BrookPotterUk]

I never bad talked the country. I just stated somethings that would have a big impact on the country. There is nothing wrong in seeking a better life for yourself somewhere else.

[@paquefeal2385]

@ Naomi, with your examples, you should’ve given the conversion rate for US, and TT $ as well as UK £. It would help to see the difference.

[@paquefeal2385]

42 ttd = 6.19 usd. 100ttd = 14.74 usd. 300ttd = 44.22 usd ...

[@dariuscorlette3652]

There currency higher obviously our currency would have been almost high as them but people in government just robbing the country

[@tamiajackson]

I told alot of people here in my country what is going on with Venezuela,and that it can happen to us.. and nobody wants to listen to me..now look at what happened, the crash of Petrotrin.. hmm over 2000 people lost their jobs..and other engineering companies started firing workers.. Trinidadians are very ignorant towards what is going on with the state of the economy..

[@MrTechnics]

As a Entrepunuer Living here In Trinidad and Tobago, most of my business is out the country... Our island is anti SMALL business, but welcomes big business or international interests as long as its alligned with the corrupted politics. We have so much potential but we lose talent every year because we don't appriciate our own due to the goverenment agenda also to be frank, racism and tribalism. Recently they sold petrotrin and its a mess because it was sold to be sold again to someone who is the prime ministers friend *allegedly* Currently myself and my business partners are tying to start up something major in our island but smh.. tbh If it wasnt for that i would of been gone already cause this place sickens me to my core and soul.... This video made me a subscriber ty for saying the TRUTH nothing you said is a lie.

[@BrookPotterUk]

Thanks for watching and subscribing. This is an older video now, but I share your concerns on the issues. I was a business development officer in Trinidad and tried to encourage support for the entrepreneurial class. I know the struggles of starting new businesses in Trinidad with the many funding and technical challenges. I do hope your venture is a success.

[@MrTechnics]

@@BrookPotterUk Thanks for the reply didn't need to but its appreciated still!! keep bringing the quality content for I will be watching!! If you're in the isle again once i'm here ill link you a cold one!

[@BrookPotterUk]

@@MrTechnics I'll keep you posted. Best connect with me on other Social Media. As I don't announce my trips here, given some of the threats etc in the comments.

[@MrTechnics]

Brook Potter I’ll look for you on social media

[@designerelise]

People, this is a Trinidadian speaking about Trinidad and Trinidadians as "they" and "them"...this is self-hatred that you are seeing. He does not view himself as a Trini. He is not a man who can create opportunity, he has to attach himself to opportunities that already exits. I too packed myself up sir, and moved to TnT from USA. All I see is opportunity...and a chance for my son to NOT be discriminated against...or shot by the racist police because he is black, 6'5" and just a teen...glad you are happy where you are but your country is not a host, it is your homeland and needs solidarity, commitment and a return of its talent that leaves to "pursue opportunity"...just stupid.

[@ms3173]

If you’re son looks like you, he is NOT black

[@fresh2def525]

Afro...Elise how are u liking T&T? I want to move there someday.

[@kimahector9781]

Bitch did you understand the video? If you had then your comment would not have been biased.

[@donnakbideshi3991]

He just know the truth The country is deteriorate things slowly but surely

[@brigitteleviel8893]

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[@user-mm1yd2pu5o]

I does wonder how the hell racism started in Trinidad and Tobago and who started it

[@la397]

See slavery

[@lynettebailey5128]

Racism is a world problem.

[@beyourself2444]

It’s a combination of politicians and certain people’s jealousy towards another race…

[@richardramfire3971]

Trinidad is a paradise in many ways especially if your stay is short. Trinidad’s cuisine is the best in the Caribbean, there are nice beaches are in the north and are now more accessible. It’s vibrant, lively and has many first world amenities like shopping malls, night clubs but the crime, corruption, human trafficking etc is way too high for a small place.

[@marktheshark7588]

But the thing is it also have crime,corruption etc in places like America,UK,Canada.

[@randyneil6161]

you are right to leave Trinidad and Tobago because the wealth is not being distributed equally

[@BrookPotterUk]

Politicians likes to make the idea of income inequality a problem when it's a natural by product of a free society. History has shown us that a country can either have unequal distribution wealth or equal poverty for all. Every attempt to "fix" the wealth distribution has lead to the economic collapse. I touch on what is the real issue in my other video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGbTh3SemJuhb6s

good samaritan Talk for yourself its the same thing all over the World Its all about wealth and who is in Control Its no difference anywhere else.

good samaritan So you think the Grass will be Greener on the other side Search High and Low

[@WordPressU]

Please tell me where this equal distribution of wealth IS happening?

[@KromeDragon]

If a person starts am honest business from sacrificing and accepting the loss and risk of business by not spending their money on fetes, smartphones, designer clothes and short terms desires, they deserve to be wealthy. Once they pay their taxes and treat their employees fairly, and do not look down on others,I see nothing wrong with them having more money and inequal wealth.

[@azammohammed9567]

I hope to leave T'n'T too in the future. Trinidad & Tobago may collapse in the future.

[@mmcdonald1000]

My whole family is from Trinidad. My mom and stepfather left Tunapuna Trinidad in 1973 because there were no jobs in those days. They both established a working life for themselves in Queens Village NY till they died in 2006 and 2017🙏Trinidad now is very dangerous. My father's house was broken into at Arima La Horquetta. My father lives in Canada for many years and he would never go back to Trinidad to live.

[@BrookPotterUk]

I haven't been back to trinidad since covid, but many are telling me the crime is getting worse. Thanks for watching.

[@mmcdonald1000]

@@BrookPotterUk You're welcome. I haven't been to Trinidad since February 2020 b4 Covid and I caught Covid😩

[@mmcdonald1000]

@@BrookPotterUk Trinidad crime is crazy now. Only if you got money to live in the well to do areas

[@MG007.]

​@BrookPotterUk T&T is Fuqed. If you are not rich rich like the elites, you are a wage slave but more Slave than wage if you understand where I'm coming from

[@talljib]

Nice video man. Keep them coming

[@BrookPotterUk]

Thanks for watching.

[@bennettstephenson9090]

why Trinidadians don't like to here the truth? Saying. all type. of bad things about this guy for speaking the truth.

[@LukeCageforhire]

Bennett Stephenson "here the truth" man what wrong with you? Its hear*

[@douglasachaiba7885]

He was spot on with everything. We are seeing our economy continue to dwindle. Massive job cuts, the loss of the refinery, importing more fuel, collapse of Venezuela, terrible crime. Very good insight. I wish I could migrate and leave this banana republic to sink their own boat. This man was absolutely correct. I shudder to think what would be our situation in 10-20yrs. Hopefully the Lord will return before then and take His people home.

[@veyseebo8972]

Douglas Achaiba

[@linbasdeo6108]

But how can one start the process of looking for work abroad

[@pyol1]

Why did you choose the UK over Canada? I considering migrating and I need some guidance. Thanks

[@BrookPotterUk]

Jeffrey Romero for my trading and investment business, the City of London is the center of the financial universe.

[@Debssssss]

Move to USA coz cost of living is cheaper in USA vs UK or canada, try NY its your best bet for jobs and subway & bus transportation with a high percentage of trinis living in Queens.

[@forgetfulfunctor1]

Grass is always greener. I ah trini born, yankee raised and I cant quit thinking about moving

[@BrookPotterUk]

I don't think it's always greener, but in my case, it was the right move for me.

[@forgetfulfunctor1]

@@BrookPotterUk I think thats part of it, but not most for yall. Every family member I know does tell me dont move back, even though its not usually "oil investments are looking bad dont move back" its not like you're without your reasons. I see how its gotten harder to get a petrol engineering job recently though, that is the perspective of it I see

[@forgetfulfunctor1]

@@BrookPotterUk I think thats part of it, but not most for yall. Every family member I know does tell me dont move back, even though its not usually "oil investments are looking bad dont move back" its not like you're without your reasons. I see how its gotten harder to get a petrol engineering job recently though, that is the perspective of it I see

[@dadonkillem]

I want to move from Trinidad to England. I just don’t really know about jobs or anything. Any tips on advice on moving without family members or anything like that?

[@BrookPotterUk]

Check my video on the subject. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYfMhH2ajrllgrc

[@abphoto]

The issue with Trinidad is really not the lost or lack of natural oil or natural gas. The really reason for you leaving Trinidad. It's the crime In the country, always looking over your shoulder all the time. locking up your home and car with bars and alarms. Your curfew starts when the sun goes down. Please be fair and don't blame the lost of natural resources for your leaving. If Trinidad was that bad? All my friends and family will be asking for sponsor ships jumping on Planes and coming to Canada in droves. I live Canada since I was 5 yrs old and I go every year to Visit my mom and dad who retired back in T&T. 5 years now. So please do not give and impression that you left for that reason. Just say you left for a better life for you and family.

[@BrookPotterUk]

The rising crime situation is the result of the weaker economy. It is one of many byproducts of what I discussed in the video. None of that changes that fact that the root of all the problems comes from the shift in the global energy markets and the inability of the Trinidad and Tobago economy to adapt to the changing markets.

[@rafftime9831]

They won’t change they still live in the 60’s

[@tonymaxwellhatt1175]

I left Trinidad when I was about 17 years old. My mother decided to send me to Canada, I already had an uncle and aunt living out there. I was born and grew up in Couva, county Caroni. I understood very well why my mother shipped me out to Canada. I was by nature a trouble maker, of the worse type. I use to get up to some real nastiness. One time I remembered, down by railway road Couva, pushing my little step brother Johnnie, into the biggest picka-bush I ever seen. He was only about 7 at the time. Talk about bawl, he was bawling all the way to De Gannes street. I was born wicked. In a way, after all those years living in Canada, I still retained that wickedness. I am grateful I had the opportunity to leave Trinidad, especially Couva, so many narrow-minded, small-village people. The only time I miss Trinidad is when it's wintertime in Canada.

[@BrookPotterUk]

Thanks for sharing and for watching.

[@mrnovakaneable]

it can also mean that they are trying to stop the bleeding fracking is causing.When the IPO is out details of their reserves are going to be put out there and the world is going to see what an oil behemoth looks like with their trilions of barrels of oil. This will quell or possibly stop the fracking industry dead as the cost will go down either way trinidadians should not hope for oil passing $50 again

[@AP-ei2mt]

a diversified economy is the key to survival.

[@BrookPotterUk]

Agreed. Thanks for watching.

[@patsyblack7617]

Sweet Trinidad...Every thing beautiful including organic foods. Who wants to give that up for gas and oil?.

[@user-mm1yd2pu5o]

I mean it got good places and cultures but the crime. No no no

[@naomibeckles5899]

I know right for a population of 1.3 million.

[@jovanlezama4826]

brook. you made the right decision, I'm 25 an I'm seeing that we're headed for a collapse. ❤️ from sangre grande. 🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@BrookPotterUk]

It was the right decision for me. I haven't seem much improvement in these 5 years. Thanks for watching.

[@Medical_Electronics_Horizon]

5000-6000 USD job offer is good in TnT or not. Please suggest.

[@BrookPotterUk]

Depends on the job. But yes that's good monthly salary in Trinidad.

[@phillipthethird3424]

we jammin still...

[@smchiesmch]

Nice video Brook. The strategy seems to be hunker down, be fiscally "responsible", protect the TT$ and wait it out. Unfortunately I've been saying that fossil energy rentier economies like TT's should not expect 'more of the same' - there'll be no sustained future price rise (barring war..). Unfortunately, textbook diversification strategy in rentier economies DON'T WORK. Game over.

[@brigitteleviel8893]

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[@mrladnek5858]

Is life any better in the UK as a fellow Trinidadian living in the UK for 35 years

[@BrookPotterUk]

Yes. The uk is home now. Always good to connect with a fellow trini in the UK.

[@lanawallace2964]

I think it has its pros and cons. I miss the laid back, family oriented way Trinidad is. I’m half Trini on my dads side (English mother) and when I go to Trinidad, even though I’m born in the U.K, I always feel a sense of ‘being at home’, in Trinidad ☺️My kids absolutely love Trinidad, the culture and the food plus enjoy spending time with my dads family out there. Yes we may have access to more money living and earning in the U.K. and nicer material things…..but to me Trinidad has a warm, friendly, loving vibe, that can’t be replicated anywhere else and will always be seen as home to me 🇹🇹🥰 God willing it’s where I will retire 🙏🏽

[@jasonphillips8754]

@@lanawallace2964 gosh if I could kiss you thank u I would, I would agree if someone felt to migrate to wherever as that their choice but not someone who would downgrade their country of birth because they feel they an minority I don't buy his explanation as truth T&T as every island in the Caribbean has many issue ,but there many opportunities ,T&T has 1/3 of all Caribbean national migrats residing here ,one soul left ten more will come

[@waldensmith4796]

Brooke Potter. I respect your decision to leave TT and move to Britain. Life is made of choices and your economic insights for leaving TT is well taken. My brother who was also a national Of TT British trained in oil and Gas shared the same sentiments like you before passing on. He was involved in blogging to Tdad from the Uk and suggested years ago Tdad should consider to diversify his concerns were the same on the possible down turn in the oil and gas industry as the economic engine that drives TT. Great show.

[@BrookPotterUk]

Walden Smith thank you and thanks for watching.

[@myhome354]

Gas and oil is at artificial low now, in the deregulated states you could save thousands with forward pricing for commercial accounts. Commercial accounts use mega kwh.

[@lifewithneila]

Good.luck to you out there. With the.current state of affairs here, if I did not have kids I buss out too...

[@BrookPotterUk]

Thank you.

[@mathieudefour5629]

was initially going to hate but you had some good points. Good luck out there...don't come back

[@BrookPotterUk]

Thanks for watching.

[@caroljones3405]

Mathieu De Four it is your type of mentality that has TT in the shit state that it is in now. A shit state

[@shelly_ann_661]

Carol Jones what shit state is TT in???😂👏🏾

[@shelly_ann_661]

Mathieu De Four preach it brother 😂👏🏾

[@TheDecadentDesire]

@@caroljones3405 not at all. The mentality to run away is the wrong one

[@antoinettewilliams2848]

I hear often the word "DEVELOPMENT" then my very common sense says to me, wait, this has everything to do with the human mind, because we have excess resources but we lack BRAIN MATTER TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE LETTER B AND D. And what's worst everyone is a critic. SMDH

[@CharlesJack-te4rr]

I want to leave Trinidad and go to the UK to work but I need to find a trusted source

[@BrookPotterUk]

Thanks for watching.

[@winstonseecharan5772]

i live in this country i could tell you watching the kind of cars and houses 10s of thousand own in this small country this country is much richer than the figure state

[@T1Oracle]

Last time I was there the cars were ancient and the trucks spewed thick black smoke. I went to the beach and oil from the street was pouring into the beach all the way out to the sea. It was disgusting. If Trinidad has money, they need to fix the pollution and littering.

[@aneshia8675]

How is things where u are today?

[@BrookPotterUk]

Making the move was the best decision of my life. Thanks for watching.

[@curtiss744]

You hit the nail on the head you are absolutely correct

[@BrookPotterUk]

curtiss744 thank you Curtis. Of course I hope I'm wrong. But we can't come up with solutions a countries' issues if we aren't honest about the realities.

[@sajidullahsajjad910]

Brook Potter hi how are you good video i like you so please Gaid me t and t how cuntri work avelebal i am auto body repair cars need coming heare please reply me

[@nissij.c.9121]

I do not hate you, nor am i coming here to attack the valid points you made about the country. Your opinion is yours and goodluck out there.. its easy to list the problems that exist in a small society like ours and even easier to come up with solutions "on paper." However, what is anyone doing to solve these problems? For some reason people seem to think that a mixed economy means that the government does everything for the people and they are entitled to everything. With that being said thanks for listing the problems AGAIN but what we need right now is a revolution, a total upheaval of the political and economic systems because they have not worked continuously for 55 years. People that tuned in to watch this video either persecuted you or agreed. But no one is willing to go the distance to change internal affairs, typical Trinis talk talk talk. Unless anyone here is working towards doing so save your time. Dont bother to comment.

[@BrookPotterUk]

Nissi J.C. Thanks for watching, I’ve already offered some solutions in another video, which far fewer people cared to watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmOxgGyGodKIiJI

[@fresh2def525]

Nissi J.C. u sound like someone enthused about Trinidad and I need to talk to such a person. I want to move there. Is there any way I can contact u so we can talk?

[@myhome354]

The issue is the folks are not obedient, steadfast, consistent or kind. Everyone have a hand out and a scam. Why does a oil rich country have shitty roads, water and housing for regular folks. Leadership is impotent. Beautiful landscape.

[@tauceti8060]

Hi,is it possible for t&t to end up like Venezuela?

[@BrookPotterUk]

Alpha581 anything is possible. What lead to Venezuela's collapse was government price controls over foreign currency, the destruction of private property rights and the printing of money leading to hyper inflation. Any country, that follows these steps will have a crisis.

[@shivamaharaj5036]

it is very possible and I feel like it would happen to Trinidad and Tobago

[@ryanhill8886]

Well for the last year and a half or so the Government through the banks have taken steps to restrict access of citizens to foreign cash (especially US$). In addition the Government is pushing hard to implement anti-privacy legislation including a harsh property tax structure and a Revenue Agency which many observers/experts are suggesting could open up a whole world of corrupt practices. In adiition the availability of resources can become an issue with the uncontrolled influx of people from other islands, Africa, China and lately Venezuela.

[@animeweeb5825]

Nah bro. Trinidad is one of the richest countries in the Caribbean because it is on a large oil reserve

[@cocobenji6123]

Alpha581 almost there.

[@bpalmer8942]

I think you made a smart move! You are taking a proactive rather than a reactive approach. You were able to objectively review an research the factors that keep Trinidad & Tobago financially sound. I agree with you, partnering with Venezuela, while they are on the verge of collapse, is not the most advantageous move for Trinidad & Tobago to make, considering their own financial stability. If anything, T&T, should align themselves with a country that is in a position that could shore them up "fiscally" should the need arises.

[@BrookPotterUk]

Thank you for your feedback. Trinidad and Tobago need to start thinking outside the box. It's even more grim now given a potential economic collapse in China, that could result in a world wide slow down, and drop the demand for oil even further.

[@myhome354]

@@BrookPotterUk China is position all over the country world especially in Africa, they have bought land in every country. China is very discipline and consistent. They are also good savers and copy cats along with helping each other. Gun violence is low but natural disasters are high collateral counts. Trinidad needs to get classy and sharp, great roads, water supply, environmental healthy, rapid Transit, rebuilt port of Spain, underground utilities, excellent drainage systems, and energy efficient housings, pride in landscaping and trash pickup. The politicians are weak and self serving. Just my disappointment.

[@type5659]

Strength and Powers Mr. Potter 🇹🇹

[@matthewbutcher7403]

Oil n gas don't make TNT our style does.

[@markgorney3325]

Why are you wearing earbuds?

[@BrookPotterUk]

Mark Gorney lol. For better audio quality when I did the video.

[@thrifty_cherisse4814]

WoW .... stumbled upon this vid and it really shook me up... trini citizen from birth and I agree with everything u said. I walk the street of Trinidad daily n it has me feeling like am in Venezuela ... there a Venezuelan here in piles n grooves. So I see the results of your reference to Venezuela ... Gas prices here are on a steady rise which I find is ridiculous but I guess I should look into becoming a British Citizen as well ... smh #trinitodbone

[@mangojulie123]

I´ll bet you've never been to Venezuela. You have any idea what is going on there? Why are Venezuelans flocking to T&T if T&T is like Venezuela? I think you have exaggerated too much. And you agree with everything he said, yet you yourself point out the exact opposite...oil prices are STEADILY RISING, not steadily falling.

[@mangojulie123]

Brook, you leave the T&T frying pan and walk right into a hard Brexit, bro! Plus you forgot that geopolitics can drive oil prices in EITHER direction. And, you are also forgetting about the impact of the US dollar on oil prices. Yes, the long term trend/outlook for oil prices is down BUT that will only happen over many years because the world is hooked on oil. Look at the price of oil today, man! You jumped too fast.

[@BrookPotterUk]

You say Hard Brexit like it's a bad thing. From my perspective, I’ve done exceedingly well over the last 2 years. Far better than I would have done in Trinidad and Tobago. From my perspective, I left at the right time. Good luck out there. Thanks for watching.

[@metalheadblues]

Ignorance is bliss , if you accept that , Trinidad is paradise.

[@iangokool1231]

Me too...

[@Steph_Said]

You. Were. Spot. On.

[@jascinthaoneil5325]

Me Too

[@angelalumwai649]

Brook, if you a Trinidadian now living in the UK , why are you trying to adopt an American accent? You are an educated man therefore, your identity should be clear . A Trinidadian accent is beautiful and unique to our island . Living in the UK , is a good place to experience the diverse variety of accents one hears ; on the radio, TV , out in the street, workplace or socially; be it regional or from another part of the world . Lighten up man.

[@BrookPotterUk]

Angela Lum Wai I served as a missionary and Christian speaker for many years. This is my public speaking voice. It’s definitely not American, but it’s clear enough for people from different countries can understand me.

[@angelalumwai649]

Thanks for your reply. No offence meant

[@BrookPotterUk]

Angela Lum Wai have you read my comments? Lol. I’m not easily offended. Thanks for watching.

[@TheBooty28]

Angela Lum Wai exactly. When you live abroad your accent changes because people will not understand you in your trini accent. It just happens when you try to speak very clearly.. Stop hating and attacking the guy.

[@triniblunt9482]

Why not lol the money ratio is 1:10 on a pound, that there is a good reason to leave trinibad

[@BrookPotterUk]

I get paid in US Dollars. Not as good as the pound. Thanks for watching.

[@triniblunt9482]

@@BrookPotterUk nice bro wish i could say the same lol 😁 i guess im just another 3rd world uneducated scrub lmao 🤣🤣 you stay motivated my good sir. Id love to leave trinidad and live somewhere like london .

[@BrookPotterUk]

@@triniblunt9482 lol. I am also a 3rd world uneducated scrub. I'm born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago. We are on the same page.

[@lloyddettering2975]

Brook Potter: You don't sound like a Trini. How come?

[@BrookPotterUk]

Lloyd Dettering I travelled for many years as a missionary. The accent got messed up living all over the world.

[@michelleramdass4906]

U don't have to sound or look like a trini to be one, we come in all shades and sound differently too, try and educate yourself instead of telling Brook all these nonsense. If u are from New York and I from Texas , would we sound the same? NO but we are both Americans. TRINIS, is time to come out of backward thinking and ideologies. Since when all trinis have d same accent?

[@Talipoop]

Made some good points. Would like to chat with you when you have time Brook. Thank you.

[@Josh-dg5tt]

I BADLY want to leave. I'd do anything for a good job in USA, Canada or the UK

[@BrookPotterUk]

I know that feeling very well.

[@iangokool1231]

Same here, left Trinidad for the same reasons and settled in the UK in 2016.

[@jasonphillips8754]

the only way I'm leaving sweet T&T is in a body bag , I'm all for new experiences but no way is better than your home

[@BrookPotterUk]

Happy for you. Thanks for watching

[@jascinthaoneil5325]

Happen Why Left Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 Grenada 🇬🇩 Pick up 🙄

[@BrookPotterUk]

Left for the work and the new life experience.

[@newone895]

These people only agree with him because of his skin color . Not all but most . No one complains about their country like Trinidad . N bro you not even born in trinidadians

[@dougaxio9923]

While I see the energy industry shrinking and all government's failing to diversify also high crime rate, we who don't have dual citizenship have to stay here . I not going to be hiding or if legal be a minority in another country which you probably was here .People like you run when things get lean and return to gain when it get better sending your children for free tertiary education, subsidies, health, gov't grant, social assistance to name a few, come back to take the high paying jobs and positions. So I guess we better off without people like you .

[@BrookPotterUk]

Thanks for taking the time to watch the video.

[@lincolndouglasii271]

lolol your actions are similar to a parasite... that's cute. suck what you can and leave when it may die... when this animal gets healthy, please, do not come back indeed

[@BrookPotterUk]

Lincoln Douglas II a parasite leaves because it's exhausted it's food sauce. I left because of foresight and planning. I wasn't born with dual citizenship. I needed another citizenship, found a way to get it and did what had to be done. Just like Trini's all over the world who left to make a better life for themselves. Thanks for watching.

[@lloyddettering2975]

Jason Peesosad: And you would do different, wouldn't you?!!!

Jason Seepersad Tell the MF Off that what its all about they are all rapist .

[@kwesiprice1971]

Are you trinidadian?

[@BrookPotterUk]

Yes.

[@antoniohernandez-fz5vu]

GUYANA DOESNT HAVE ANY OIL RESERVOIR..IT IS FROM VENEZUELA..IN FACT

[@BrookPotterUk]

mobile.offshoreenergytoday.com/breaking-exxonmobil-strikes-two-more-oil-finds-offshore-guyana/

[@himkent16]

Good luck bro, Enjoy living in a box and wearing layers of warm clothing. You are not a real trini , you probably never did a days hard work as a trin while ij trini i. You coming from Bayshore says you lived an above agv lifestyle in Trini.

[@HostileLemons]

Stfu lol

[@beyourself2444]

He’s a Trini just not a patriot one. He’s a Trini in good times basically…

[@JohnMark-yf8nl]

Bet u wanna come back now in 2020

[@BrookPotterUk]

LOL. No.

[@sandraw2956]

Good move plus your girl

[@shelly_ann_661]

Trinidad may have downfalls in certain areas but that don't mean it's going to get like Venezuela 😂👏🏾

[@BrookPotterUk]

Yup, thats what i said in my next video.

[@tamiajackson]

Petrotrin is now closed..hmm..tell me if you still think the same way

[@shelly_ann_661]

@@tamiajackson petrotrin isn't close as yet boo have you watched the news they *are going to close it* you just sit down and be on the internet/watch news more often but certainly the government is shit but that's the people's fault for electing a shitty ass prime minister who doesn't know what he is doing to run this country, it's what people get for voting for pnm because all this prime minister is doing is pocketing all TnT money and spending it on useless/irrelevant things, the country was better when the former pm was around (way better) anyways idrc my comment was here for quite while and I don't live in Trinidad anymore because I study in the UK now.....

[@tamiajackson]

@@shelly_ann_661 I'm happy that you are not in the country currently and congrats on your studies I pray that all goes well for you..but do not assume anything about me honey.. I watched the entire Prime Minister's address to the nation about closing Petrotrin it's their final decision.. what is the difference if they have already fired most of their staff and is now seeking to sell all the remaining oil..the only reason they haven't officially closed is because they are trying to salvage whatever oil is remaining..and do not get me started on PNM ...or UNC...if you are no longer in this country then your mind should grow up..and stop this long ago traditional way of thinking that was forced upon us like slavery. . .. no other party ever gets elected into this government because Trinidadians are foolish.. from one party to the next they draining away all our resources.. I have been reading the papers front to back since I was four years old and when the whole of Trinidad was cheering Kamla while she was running for election I was like WTF... Seriously.. like nobody in this country have a good memory.. after all the years she was kissing Pandey ass only for she too bowl him out like he never meant anything BS.. and after Rowley make a fool of himself all these years.. and when power gone to Manning head.. bissshhh please eh... You should be learning about slavery... Not about who is the better party..cuz none of them ain't no better...ALL of them does sit down and clank dey glasses drink the finest wine and laugh at us when they are finished with every cabinet sitting... Or have you never seen that when the camera man forget to cut off..steups... Is a slave mentality this country have.. no freedom from these two parties.. none.. I feeling sorry for the new party that will ever run this country... If ever people don't wake tf up and see what really going on.. Trinidad and Tobago is NOT a democracy!!!

[@shelly_ann_661]

@@tamiajackson I don't live in Trinidad anymore boo but tbh the country was better when kamala was in power because the students of TNT use to get books, laptop etc when Kamala was in power.....what Rowley doing instead of using y'all money I'm sorry but it's the citizens fault for electing a dumb ass prime minister to run the country lmao I will come back to your country when they decide to have a better prime minister and not a wannabe man because di only thing this government doing is making y'all look like fool this is what y'all get for voting for pnm take it in yuh ass now doh complain and thank you very much my studies in the UK is going perfecrly fine ☕🐸😘😂💀

[@arthurnunez5019]

Please never ever come back ...stay right where you are forever.......out there suits you well...

[@BrookPotterUk]

Thanks for watching.

[@rmemphis3154]

He's right the country is in a mess they bad spend they pay to lil minimum ppl staving crime is at all time high the politician are just like the criminals and sum ppl dont study nun but carnival partys drink and have a time but when shit starts hitting the fan thats when they gonna understand

[@doublesnojanna1184]

Good video man, I can't say I've had as much of a knowledge base as you do...but our opinions overlap wrt many of your reasons, and you didn't even have to mention crime.

[@BrookPotterUk]

Thanks for watching.

Adrian Ahloy You talking Shit all Country Island and State have Crime to the Lowest and The Highly Cour But why everyone loke you and that Nuclkehead always talking about TNT and Crime if it was so bad How you and that Scum Bag Still Living .

And these Coolie Government that running the Island and bringing all these local whites on the island should stop the shit Bring back Government leaders like Eric Williams Now these Voolie Government in Parliment bringing all them Venezuelans into the Island which will make it worst than that Svum Bag who talking the ISLAND Bad I am advising the Government of the Island if you all are that smart Run All these MF off and don't bring them in.

[@brigitteleviel8893]

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[@personofinterest6813]

You left Trinidad for BRITAIN? Is Britain really better? I suppose now it will be with Boris, but not 2 years ago. lol

[@BrookPotterUk]

For me it was a great fit. Living my best life after 3 years here.

[@trinihammer]

standard and poor's downgraded every country not only Trinidad but also downgraded uk and france. so no big deal.

[@TheDecadentDesire]

The poor? Lol either you have colonized mind or you are white

[@personofinterest6813]

But it upgraded Jamaica and other places as well.

[@a_force2breckonedwith365]

Could've carried me😂

[@patsyblack7617]

Does not sound like a Trinidadian.

[@waynekimkeran1581]

Crime and corruption is high

[@BrookPotterUk]

Yeah its got worse I hear. Thanks for watching.

[@newone895]

At least you could have a car to worry about gas some people when they don't live around carribean people it's be hard to get a job so how can you get a car to worry about a car lol

[@antgambino7021]

Guyana is the fastest growing economy in the world...and the hottest eco tourism destination in the world

[@personofinterest6813]

Guyana has lots of nature, but the brown water is going to be a huge problem.

[@terencemillet9813]

Great decision...I do not plan on living the rest of my life here.

[@v12record26]

Terence Millet bro watsup

[@denysemark9706]

Good for you my friend.Hope you make it out there.

[@brigitteleviel8893]

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[@btsblackpinkforevereternit6231]

Same bro

[@donnakbideshi3991]

You just know the truth Because there is no money there anymore You all pull out already

[@brigitteleviel8893]

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[@irfanshah]

Hello

[@leslieassang494]

If I could I would leave trinidad immediately!

[@jarrodbutts716]

Same.

[@crazyhandshands9028]

U.K the worse place to live Trinidad way better because i can go by a river and cook a duck without being charged.

[@BrookPotterUk]

thanks for watching.

[@crazyhandshands9028]

Trinidad is an always be the best place to live no other Island beats Trinidad besides we have the best woman and beer.

[@hiltonkanhoye8574]

You made the right decesion Bro

[@chieftain5391]

Good video with a lot of truth. TNT is no paradise. When I was a boy I loved it because I knew no better. Now I live in Florida where it is warm, no crime in a gated community, and fabulous beaches with white sand and blue water. I am retired, teach part-time at the University, have friends who are white black and brown with no overt racism and with whom I can have lunch and intellectual conversation. My children have great jobs and live nearby. What else do I need?

[@brigitteleviel8893]

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[@kimahector9781]

You made the right choice sir. Well done.

[@jeffjeffersons4640]

Tooo MUch racism here and Discrimination destroyed Trinidad and Crimes to the Max jails overexausted with Prisioners and too much ignorant Tyre Burning road disorder and mayhem good thing you left Bro

[@jacquelineshockness3207]

Whole fricking world is racism trini is mouth racist but dont do noone shit but outside they will kill you for being black and is that

[@stefansantokhie2513]

Trinidad and Tobago is now a joke. Racism and stupidity has completely destroyed T and T. I looking to roll out from here as well. Good, erudite and well researched and structured points brother. Keep it up. Bless up to you and yours.

[@shelly_ann_661]

Stefan Santokhie not only in Trinidad there is racism, racism is all over the world most in the foreign countries

[@TheDecadentDesire]

@Gypsyscotty9 thank you!!! Someone finally said it.

[@naomibeckles5899]

There is racism all over the world you cannot get away from it.

[@strangeperson700]

Racism is everywhere, your best bet is to go to a place where your race is in the higher two-thirds majority at least.

[@aliciabeckles6434]

@@strangeperson700 but you can still experience colorism tho.

[@antoniosimpson5687]

Why U leave to the UK simple the UK is for better than Trinidad

[@BrookPotterUk]

Different. I have a whole new set of problems here.

[@antoniosimpson5687]

@@BrookPotterUk move to Jamaica it's the best place to do business

[@BrookPotterUk]

@@antoniosimpson5687 thanks for advice.

[@paulwinner6704]

Yeah u stay dey biggs yh wasnt stating nothing any ways

[@martelmatisse5609]

Great video. Agreed on ALL points. I've played these exact arguments onto deaf ears.Ignore the trolls here,let them sink with the ship.

[@patsyblack7617]

No ifs and buts. All Trini knows another Trini

[@alltheworldsastage4785]

And Trinidad is even worse now.

[@BrookPotterUk]

Thanks for watching.

[@theexorcist8685]

All about the Money

[@elizabethk3238]

Trinidad, however, has very high incidence of HIV, violent crimes, and narrowmindedness, just to name a few. Belief in God is not necessarily a positive thing.

[@rdeentx]

King David bitch please you even been there

[@rdeentx]

I made this a month ago I changed a lot

[@TheDecadentDesire]

@King David the majority of the island is ignorant. They don't even know what the reality is.

[@neville411]

Whatever

[@bigsmoke4568]

Lol this video aged like fine milk 😄

[@BrookPotterUk]

... not sure what you mean. the video is about why I left trinidad in 2016. All the reasons were valid and proved right to make that decision in 2016. Since then, trinidad growth has slowed, petrotrin had to be sold, the energy sector has been in decline, globally not that long ago west texas crude prices went negative and now Guyana is coming online to bring even more oil to the market. I'd say not bad for a forecast from 2016 that's been right for almost 6 years. The downward trend has been temporarily interupted now, due to a conflict that no one saw coming in 2016. None the less, thanks for watching.