Has travelling or moving abroad changed your life?
Has travelling or moving abroad changed your life?
Hi everyone
I guess I'm looking for some inspirational success stories from anyone.
I've been having such a hard time lately, one problem after another has led me to the conclusion that there's not much left for me where I am. I've toyed with the idea of travelling or even livning abroad for a long time and wondered if it would be a good idea to do it now while I have no ties or committments.
I'd just like to know if doing so has helped anyone out of a rut before, and if it changed you life for the better?
All tales greatly appreciated :)
Thank you
Ayla
Answers:
This time I've been abroad 4 years (previously just a few months at a time when I needed "out" of the UK).
I'm happy with my lot, I have a fantastic career, I've had the opportunity to learn 2 new languages and improve a 3rd. I have a far higher standard of living than in the UK despite earning "less". Believe me, on the wage I'd have in the UK in the same role I would not be living in a large country house, driving a german car and holidaying overseas for 3-6 weeks a year AND have savings...
One thing I ought to warn you about though is that the longer you're away from "home" the less home seems like home. When I leave here, it will not be back to the UK.
Answers:
I emigrated to Calgary,Canada almost one year ago.
It was very easy for me too leave the UK, Its such an expensive and overcrowded place, no one is thoughtfull and everyone is in a rush.
I love my new life here, Its a slower pace of life with a much better standard of living, the people are friendly and welcoming, I have a large home, 2 cars and lots of new friends, more than I had in the UK.
You still have the bills to pay, you still have to go to work, but it's much more pleasant to say the least.
My desire to leave the UK goes back years, and I believe that if you have a desire to leave, you will always have that desire.
I miss my family and the 2 good friends I have back home, but I will never go back to live in the UK.
Hope this helps
Rachel;)
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I moved from Australia to the UK on my own when I was 17. I was fed up with my family and not happy with the university place I was offered, and I had met the love of my life online, who was english. So here I still am 5 years later. Minus the boyfriend!
Even coming from a Westernised country like Australia for the first few years I was very homesick. I found it hard to make friends and missed everything "back home" terribly. When I got my current job things started to look up and even though I split up with the guy I moved over here for... I think I will be here for the next few years at least.
I feel like England is home now, as I have lived here all my adult life. If you do move abroad you need to be more careful than me and make sure your options stay open. I am saddled with debts and a house full of furniture now, as much as I would like to return to Australia it just isnt possible without a lot of hassle and money.
I definitely do want to go home eventually, especially if I have children! I have been back for visits twice in 5 years but with a lot of effort have stayed in very close contact with my parents and my two best friends, all of who have been to visit me at least once! I know that those friendships will last forever now.
I am very proud that I emigrated alone at such a young age, if I can do that I figure I can do anything. I built myself up from nothing and now have a whole new life.
Moving abroad takes masses of planning, its extremely expensive and gettings visas sorted is a pain in the ass! There are loads of obstacles - little things like being unable to open a bank account because you have no credit rating in that country, work restrictions, and basically just adjusting to a whole new way of life.
However it is very rewarding and something to be proud of. I am just about to apply for dual-nationality now. Despite all the hardships and hassle I dont think I would change anything. It really is amazing how that one decision has changed my life forever.
Answers:
My brother in law and sister in law moved to Ontario, Canada, around 7 years ago. They took four children (age from toddler to pre teen) and they have never been happier. Their standard of life is far superior to what they could ever have over here, and they have no plans to ever return to live in England.
Hi everyone
I guess I'm looking for some inspirational success stories from anyone.
I've been having such a hard time lately, one problem after another has led me to the conclusion that there's not much left for me where I am. I've toyed with the idea of travelling or even livning abroad for a long time and wondered if it would be a good idea to do it now while I have no ties or committments.
I'd just like to know if doing so has helped anyone out of a rut before, and if it changed you life for the better?
All tales greatly appreciated :)
Thank you
Ayla
Answers:
This time I've been abroad 4 years (previously just a few months at a time when I needed "out" of the UK).
I'm happy with my lot, I have a fantastic career, I've had the opportunity to learn 2 new languages and improve a 3rd. I have a far higher standard of living than in the UK despite earning "less". Believe me, on the wage I'd have in the UK in the same role I would not be living in a large country house, driving a german car and holidaying overseas for 3-6 weeks a year AND have savings...
One thing I ought to warn you about though is that the longer you're away from "home" the less home seems like home. When I leave here, it will not be back to the UK.
Answers:
I emigrated to Calgary,Canada almost one year ago.
It was very easy for me too leave the UK, Its such an expensive and overcrowded place, no one is thoughtfull and everyone is in a rush.
I love my new life here, Its a slower pace of life with a much better standard of living, the people are friendly and welcoming, I have a large home, 2 cars and lots of new friends, more than I had in the UK.
You still have the bills to pay, you still have to go to work, but it's much more pleasant to say the least.
My desire to leave the UK goes back years, and I believe that if you have a desire to leave, you will always have that desire.
I miss my family and the 2 good friends I have back home, but I will never go back to live in the UK.
Hope this helps
Rachel;)
Answers:
I moved from Australia to the UK on my own when I was 17. I was fed up with my family and not happy with the university place I was offered, and I had met the love of my life online, who was english. So here I still am 5 years later. Minus the boyfriend!
Even coming from a Westernised country like Australia for the first few years I was very homesick. I found it hard to make friends and missed everything "back home" terribly. When I got my current job things started to look up and even though I split up with the guy I moved over here for... I think I will be here for the next few years at least.
I feel like England is home now, as I have lived here all my adult life. If you do move abroad you need to be more careful than me and make sure your options stay open. I am saddled with debts and a house full of furniture now, as much as I would like to return to Australia it just isnt possible without a lot of hassle and money.
I definitely do want to go home eventually, especially if I have children! I have been back for visits twice in 5 years but with a lot of effort have stayed in very close contact with my parents and my two best friends, all of who have been to visit me at least once! I know that those friendships will last forever now.
I am very proud that I emigrated alone at such a young age, if I can do that I figure I can do anything. I built myself up from nothing and now have a whole new life.
Moving abroad takes masses of planning, its extremely expensive and gettings visas sorted is a pain in the ass! There are loads of obstacles - little things like being unable to open a bank account because you have no credit rating in that country, work restrictions, and basically just adjusting to a whole new way of life.
However it is very rewarding and something to be proud of. I am just about to apply for dual-nationality now. Despite all the hardships and hassle I dont think I would change anything. It really is amazing how that one decision has changed my life forever.
Answers:
My brother in law and sister in law moved to Ontario, Canada, around 7 years ago. They took four children (age from toddler to pre teen) and they have never been happier. Their standard of life is far superior to what they could ever have over here, and they have no plans to ever return to live in England.