rob13

I have spoken to quite a lot of people over the last 6 months or so who really seem to be seriously thinking about leaving this country to set up elsewhere. It seems odd that I have only really experienced this in this short period of time, and Im sure people have their reasons for leaving, most popular being amount of tax/chavs and our increasing financial burdens. Most are seeking a better way of life in warmer climes. New Zealand has been the place of choice for most of those who I have talked to and some have been given "golden tickets" to move there.

I have considered this on a few occasions, however dont think I could take myself away from my parents at this time, neither could my Fiance take herself away from her family. I would probably be swayed but she is pretty adamant that she's staying.

The problem is that I really love this country for the finer things that it has, wonderful countryside, a lot of good hardworking genuine people and I love the British sense of humour, however cant help feeling fed up when looking at what im faced with every day at work, looking at my pay packet & deductions (and even more taxation on products) and then walking around town which is like dawn of the dead.

Is Britain bust as a nation? Are we trying to keep a sinking ship afloat?