Why do people leave?

atlast · #1 (**permalink**) 31st May 2007, 01:27 PM

What do you think are the primary reasons that people move abroad with the intention of staying permanently, then leave after a couple of years?

ellenjoan · #2 (**permalink**) 17th June 2007, 09:02 AM

I left Belgium because of the bad weather there.

Am now 4 years in Spain and it s paradise as long as I stay on my beautifull property (> 200.000 m² big house, swimmingpool, horses,seaview, mountainviews, silence, nature at it's best...)

But as soon as I go out, i'm confronted with the lack of respect in every way(lack of respect for nature, animals, humans).

So I've decided that I do not want to stay here another 30 years.
As I just turned 40 I said to myself I beter start now looking out where I would want to life in future.

Ellenjoan

atlast · #3 (**permalink**) 20th June 2007, 06:27 PM

That makes me wonder if having this wonderful big property has isolated you so much from the country that you haven't had enough exposure to adjust. Sort of like my fear of driving here. I don't do it very often, and as other people on the forum have pointed out, I need to drive every day in order to adapt.

ellenjoan · #4 (**permalink**) 21st June 2007, 01:30 PM

Ow no, not at all...I've just worked too long for people with problems...was a lawyer in belgium...for the little guy in the street...divorces;;roadaccidents and s.o., problems all the time..when they have problems they call you all the time...when you resolve their problems...they are happy and forget...I never forgot...
I've regulized all the problems of my neighbours with their land here, most for free,...but I m just sick of the way my ...work here in Spain...so slow...what's the hury...

Enough, enough

Destination Spain · #5 (**permalink**) 21st June 2007, 04:28 PM

A number of reasons I have found in my experience. Work, language, culture and the kids not settling into school. I learnt the language and I am happy here and so is my son. It is not an easy language to learn but worth the effort if you really want to make it in Spain. I believe life in places such as Malaga would be easier as it is hard to find a Spaniard there that doesn't speak English!

atlast · #6 (**permalink**) 21st June 2007, 08:11 PM

Do you think having false expectations has a lot to do with it?

Big Pete · #7 (**permalink**) 7th August 2007, 08:31 PM

I should think only money worries would drive someone to get out of Spain , Unless they chose the wrong area ?

Stravinsky · #8 (**permalink**) 13th August 2007, 07:51 AM

Not being able to get work I guess, causing financial troubles. But Spain doesn't suit everybody cos its such a different way of life, work ethic, different language etc

richie3487 · #9 (**permalink**) 19th August 2007, 06:46 PM

Is it hard to find work there then, i am a plumber & tiler and was hoping to move there and find work.

Big Pete · #10 (**permalink**) 19th August 2007, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by richie3487

Is it hard to find work there then, i am a plumber & tiler and was hoping to move there and find work.

You may have to get over do something menial just to keep you going while you find a plumbing or tiling job , which i am sure you will find ..
But it will be a case of putting your name about etc, dont think it will just appear overnight.