Ever considered emigrating ?
 

The wife announced today that she,s fed up with U.K. and wants to move to the States, California to be precise, I've been trying to persuade her for years to think about it and had given up on the idea, but its kinda thrown me, we had a look at the U.S. embassy website and tried to get a bit of info on getting out there but it,s not the easiest of places to get to. Anyway, was just wondering if anyone had considered leaving these shores, I know people often talk about it but was just curious as to who had done it.

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I'm currently in the process of emigrating to the Isle of Man :D Not that far but hey

I would like to move to Australia though. Possibly the next step

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I've given some serious thought to emigrating to Australia.

Australia has a points system, if you score high enough, you're welcomed with open arms. Factors are things like age, the type of work you can do, etc. Basically, how you'd benefit the state.

I think it's a system that works. I have enough points, it's just personal issues that prevent me from filling in the paperwork & giving it a shot. For example, family etc.

My dad has recently emigrated to America, Texas to be specific. He moved over there to be with his now wife, so it's a little bit different to you Stewie, but he's gone through the process regardless. I will say that you should expect approximately four mountains of paperwork!!

I'll have a chat with my dad, mainly to remind myself of what he went through, so feel free to ask about anything you need clarifying Stewie. If I can't answer, I might at least be able to point you in the right direction.

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I would love to move to America, if I could afford it I would.

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Cheers Dave, may well take you up on that, I know its a tough place to get into and tbh it probably wont happen, but thanks for the offer anyway ;)

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Were looking into new zealand as it goes.

Looked into the criteria and it seems were ok.
I have a trade and degree, Jenn has a couple of degrees and is heading towards her phd so it seems we may be moving sometime in the next few years.

We have both got a bit fed up with the way the UK is turning at the moment so decided to broaden our options.

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Always fancied N.Z. Know I would get a job no bother. Just very expensive to immigrate](*,)

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My brother did to NZ, had a job in Auckland, but stuck it 6 months. Apparently the Kiwi's hated the Brits working out there and he had a lot of abuse, so came back home. Shame as he's always regreated coming back, but was there on his own so felt very isolated.

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T'other half and I are in the process for NZ. I grew up there (although British) and my folks retired over there a few years ago. We're going over for 3 weeks and Xmas and provided she likes it then basically as soon as we've got the cash together to make the move comfortable -we're off. I've lived int he states as well and would happily move there if it weren't so difficult to get in.

Both fed-up with rip-off Britain.

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My sister and her family emigrated twice, once to just outside Adalaide got homesick cos she was miles from anyone. Then to a farm on Tasmaina. Similar problems, neighbours were in the next valley! My nephews were bullied at school because of their Scottish accent. So they came back again and never went back.

Someone else I knew went to NZ, but because her parents are in their 80's and not well, found that being on the other side of the world , wasn't so great.

Depends on what job you get and your personal circumstances. The grass may look greener on the other side, but there again..................?

The USA isn't so far away, even then how often are you going to see you family and friends.

But this country is in a pretty sad state at the mo :crutches: