What do you like and don't like about the UK?

[subhuman]

can you tell me, whats good and bad about Britain,
for those who lived or moved there

[subhuman]

lots of lookin, but no one answering

[jilkfree1978]

it depends where you live in uk! all towns citys and villages are different!! some areas high crime rate! some areas low crome rate! some areas have many things to do! some dont!

[jlms]

Why are you asking?

[jojo]

I'm from the south of England and now live in Spain. I didnt like the UK cos it was overcrowded, too many cars, too many people, too many people sponging off the state, too many buildings, few open spaces, nanny state, grey weather, grey people and grey buildings, too much PCness....... I cant think of anything particularly good about it, apart from the road markings, they seem to be very clear and easy to see, especially at night!?!

Jo xxx

[Bevdeforges]

Likes and dislikes for any country depend alot on where you are coming from and what your situation is. I know I loved living in the UK when I was there, in large part because I had a super job and worked with a really great bunch of people at the time. I also made out like a bandit, because I had an expat package that was excellent - and also kept me out of most of the political/tax issues that seem to annoy most folks there these days.

The weather is probably one of the big minuses - lots of rain and clouds, though I'm told London gets more total days of sun in a year than Paris does.

Another factor is probably that I grew up in New England, where the culture is similar in many ways to that of "Old England" - so it wasn't much of a culture shock.
Cheers,
Bev

[subhuman]

i've been to New England, MA, Cape Cod, if its like that, I'd love it!
Ppl were great there

[subhuman]

Originally Posted by jlms

Why are you asking?

im lookin for a perfect country
and ive never been there.

[Suenneil]

Originally Posted by subhuman

im lookin for a perfect country
and ive never been there.

I dont think there is one !!! Countries are like people .... even the best ones have some flaws ..... but it might be nice travelling around the World just trying to find one.

Sue

[US to Maidenhead]

Bevdeforges, can you elaborate on this quote a little more? I am starting to negotiate the specifics of my relocation package and any advice would help.....especially in the tax arena.

Thanks!