You’re living overseas and enjoying life in a new country but then something happens in that country that changes everything. Not talking about war, but maybe a public debate, a new politician on the scene, a recession, or an election. Something that flipped how you see your new home. For better or worse.
For me, living in Malaysia all was going smoothly. An amazing country. But when COVID hit, non-Malaysians really became a target. You had vaccines prioritised for Malaysians and the government using the pandemic as an excuse to round up illegal migrants to deport them. Instilling more fear at a time of fear.
I have come to the conclusion that I will have negative things about every country I live in. The more you know, the more you see etc. England? still pretending past glory has anything left. housing is abysmal (often single glazing, separate hot/cold water, poor insulation, small rooms) and 15 years behind the rest of Europe. food is average, very beige. Salaries are depressed compared to other countries but housing cost is high so living quality is rather poor unless you really earn “good money”
And that’s me ingnoring the racist and anti-social government.
The weather is also crap for 10 months of the year!
meh, I used to live in Canada, the weather here is so much better. But I don’t like when it’s too warm anyway, my favourite season is Fall.
Agreed, guesswhat8. I like England’s weather, too. For me, it’s a plus. Yes, better than Canada, or a hot country like Australia. I don’t like it when it’s too warm either and my favourite season is also Autumn. When it’s hot, ugh.
It’s not THAT bad, April, May, June, July, August and most of September are fairly pleasant.
Okay, the government is one thing, but you have to admit that the UK as a nation is probably the least racist country in Europe. Due to its extremely high immigration rate, people are forced to accept