Dranaggio del cervello Ultimo: numero di inglesi che scelgono di muoversi in doppio
Brain drain latest: Number of Brits choosing to move abroad doubles
di tylerthe-theatre
Dranaggio del cervello Ultimo: numero di inglesi che scelgono di muoversi in doppio
Brain drain latest: Number of Brits choosing to move abroad doubles
di tylerthe-theatre
16 commenti
Its tempting. A colleague of mine has just moved to Spain (he’s full remote) and my employer has offices in Berlin and Melbourne (as well as the USA but let’s ignore that for now). My wife works in the NHS so can get a visa easily and my work would sponsor me… if it wasn’t for the kids we would have done it already.
I’m relatively ok in the housing market; I got on the ladder years ago and it’s not too bad. But for me it’s more the crumbling, hopeless nature of the country at the moment that would drive me to move. My kids are interested in the arts and starting a career in that industry in the UK without significant family wealth is almost impossible at the moment.
It really is tempting to move before Reform may take over.
It’s actually quite difficult to successfully live and work overseas. Work visa restrictions and entry criteria are just the tip of the iceberg of barriers. Most people dream of working overseas, but when they see the difficulties involved and how most people are simply not accepted by other countries for work permits, they go back to their mundane UK existence.
And remember: no matter where you go, there you are.
As someone who’s lived and worked in a few different countries, you don’t ‘escape the problems’ of where you are now, you just trade new problems in the place you move to for the problems you are facing now.
Look on the bright side – the government is getting net migration down!
I do feel there is a lot of hyperbole when discussing current events. Maybe I’m cynical of the cynicism but I feel like things aren’t that bad. Am I alone?
People always think the grass is greener, and maybe it is. But people only see what a country is like from the few week they spend their on holiday, which isnt day to day living.
If you speak to locals they often have the same issues and concerns as the UK does
Friend lives in Germany and he says local trains are worse than in the UK. They dont even inform you when they’re cancelled, they just dont turn up. But everyone outside of Germany think the train system is great
I’ve already decided that if we get to 2028/9 and it still looks like Reform is gonna win the next election, I’m leaving. No point staying on a sinking ship.
I think it’s absolutely amazing that people think they can move abroad and still get the state pension. Cut them off… That money should be spent in the UK economy.
I’m out of here ASAP. About half of the people I know have left or planning to move soon. It is getting much harder to have a decent quality of life in the UK.
If Reform win the next reception I’m pissing off abroad. I’m not prepared to wade through that much s**t.
I would if I could. I’m seeing a Reform government soon and I really don’t want to be here for that.
Unfortunately, without freedom of movement in the EU any more it’s not exactly easy or cheap any more to just up and leave.
A friend recently moved to the UAE. I don’t blame him tbh.
– Way less tax
– Extremely safe. Like, you can leave your phone on your table at dinner, leave, and it will still be there an hour later
– Childcare much more affordable
– High quality of education
And ofc the weather is way better.
I think the problem unfortunately is that most of the ‘Western / developed’ world are going through similar problems. Some things might be better in say Germany, but some things might be worse. But both countries are going through major difficulties.
What makes you think the people in other countries are happy to see you moving in & taking their high paying jobs though?
I’d leave if I could. The world is pretty shit at the moment, but this country is particularly dreadful.
I just can’t see any improvements in the short or long term.
Not to worry, we’ve imported thousands over!
All those roles will be filled and companies will experience no adverse affects to their profit margins.