Good reasons to move *TO* the UK.....

[just dave]

Give me, that is.

I'm serious here.

If I was to move, why would I want to re-locate in the UK?

If the opportunity comes, this might be an option.

This would be a business move, possibly as a start-up of an EU branch for a US company.

I may have questions about other countries later, so I can compare notes then.

Thanks,

Dave

[vixpy1]

You would'nt

[Don]

OK. So you'd be moving with "assistance" from your employer. Arriving with a job and probably even some help to find accomodation and so on.

Reason's to do it:

Earning pounds right now is great for Americans - the dollar is almost worthless (in comparison to when its strong) so if you're sending money back the US you'll be raking it in.

OK. I've finished. Can't think of any reason why you'd move here. Are you an anglophile at all? Would you find the culture interesting?

[Pigeon]

Am I correct in thinking that Montana is blazing hot (ie. well over body temperature) in summer, and under feet of snow in winter? I would find that a very good reason to move to the UK.

[just dave]

Don said:

OK. So you'd be moving with "assistance" from your employer. Arriving with a job and probably even some help to find accomodation and so on. Reason's to do it: Earning pounds right now is great for Americans - the dollar is almost worthless (in comparison to when its strong) so if you're sending money back the US you'll be raking it in. OK. I've finished. Can't think of any reason why you'd move here. Are you an anglophile at all? Would you find the culture interesting?

Don,

I think that most Americans, when asked, would say that they would like to travel to England, as I would. The UK is where most of our history, our laws and traditions start.

Think about this: I just visited one of the oldest, continuosly occupied private buildings in California. Any guesses as to how old?

How about 125 years!!

[Don]

Pigeon said:

Am I correct in thinking that Montana is blazing hot (ie. well over body temperature) in summer, and under feet of snow in winter? I would find that a very good reason to move to the UK.

Where its never too warm, never too cold but always, just slightly, too wet?

[just dave]

vixpy1 said:

You would'nt

Convince me. Really.

I do read here, I do follow DeR's views and keep up with (as best I can) UK politics,

so.....

Show me.

Dave

[BCA]

Roundabouts.







See also:
Welsh/Scottish B roads.

[srebbe64]

I can give you two very good reason to move here.

1) You will have the opportunity to tell all your new friends and neighbours how much better life is in the USA.

2) European cars are infinitely better than American cars.

[docevi1]

just dave said:

Think about this: I just visited one of the oldest, continuosly occupied private buildings in California. Any guesses as to how old? How about 125 years!!

That happened that to my parents when they were in Canada on a "tour". The guide was talking about how old this house was and that it was the oldest in the town and how great and grand it was.

Turns out the terraced house we live in was 50 years older and everyone turned and looked at my parents laughing until they explained and they were all shocked we still have prefabs from the war near us, the ones which were to last 10 years max

Reasons to move to uk:

* Most of the people are decent enough, but be prepared for an increasing amount of background racism.
* Lots of different scenery, from huge towns to tiny hamlets, from flat land to rocky outcrops, from rolling hills to expanse moorland... it's all here
* Loads of historical sites to visit, you have to pay for some however.
* A large diversity of people living in the same country with options for every religion available freely.

There are hundreds of reasons not to move to the UK, but most of the people that complain the most live down South - most Northerner's are a happy-go-lucky bunch

[just dave]

Pigeon said:

Am I correct in thinking that Montana is blazing hot (ie. well over body temperature) in summer, and under feet of snow in winter? I would find that a very good reason to move to the UK.

Summers are nice there, seldom in the 90's BUT several feet of snow, regularly, in the winter. 4x4's, SUV's are standard equipment.

I'm in California now, a bit rainy the last few days, temps. in the high 50's to low 60's, much nicer here!
Will most likely be in CA for the forseeable future.

Dave

[Don]

OK. I'll try again:

So we have some history. If you're into ancient castles, historic buildings and so on you'll have something to do most weekends for several years - join the "National Trust" and its even cheap! Tis is a good feature of the UK.

So is its relatively uninhabited bits like the Highlands in Scotland and our National Parks. Not as dramatic as the US but unique. If you like hillwalking you'll like Scotland and Wales and parts of England.

If you are well paid and can afford a nice house in a leafy suburb there is nowhere more civilised than the Southern Counties of England. The weather is warmer and more comfortable than the rest of the UK. But be warned - this will come at a high price in comparison to US costs for somewhere similar.

London - although I personally cannot stand the place - has a huge amount to offer as a cultural experience. There again so has New York. But its there and from the Southern Counties its easy to travel to.

You will find motoring ludicrously expensive in comparison to the US and our driving style utterly terrifying to start with. We drive very quickly indeed and we drive smaller manouverable cars...many Americans find it daunting at first. Especially with the change in which side of the road you drive on!

Our traffic levels even outside of the cities will be higher than you are used to - but nothing in comparison to New York.

If you do it on a temporary bases (i.e. for a few years in the knowledge you are going home) I would thoroughly recommend coming here to experience it. I would not advise coming here planning on settling forever without trying it for a year or two.

Americans I've known have pined for the US and gone home more often than they've decided to stay...

All the best in any case. If you DO decide to come you'll find a wealth of people here on PH to answer your questions.

[968]

just dave said:

Give me, that is. I'm serious here. If I was to move, why would I want to re-locate in the UK? If the opportunity comes, this might be an option. This would be a business move, possibly as a start-up of an EU branch for a US company. I may have questions about other countries later, so I can compare notes then. Thanks, Dave

Well, London is perhaps one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, in my opinion, moreso than New York (I visit there every few weeks)..... As a result the potential cultural experiences you might encounter are enormous, some positive, some negative.

Another good reason has been covered here before, the amount of history is incredible, the stories behind each city or historical place is fascinating.

One curious reason, to come to London is that it's incredibly easy to travel to Europe and the rest of the world, it's also cheap. So the cultural experience is multiplied by the huge number of european cities.

As a matter of fact, in January, my other half is coming to settle here, probably permanently, from New York.....

[just dave]

los angeles said:

E-mail me with your thoughts if you want, Dave.

I just did, asking for your contribution to the thread!

I may do that, if I get time.

Thanks for the offer,

Dave

[pwig]

The Roads!

[hammerwerfer]

Check out the corporate tax rate in Ireland if you are looking to locate into the EU.

Then look to Germany if you are looking for a mainland base, and don't worry about the language problem. The educated ones are all fluent English speakers.

I'd give the UK a pass...no offense guys!

[spicy]

British women go for the american accent/being different thing. Less chance of being sued but we are catching up. Less gun crime. Less obesity - perhaps because we no longer have Dunkin Donuts. A change of scenery/culture is refreshing. You don't need to learn a whole new language just a few modifications - depending on the area you move to. The things that drive us mad will probably endear you.

Hope you will be happy wherever you choose to live.

[alfaman]

I have several American friends who visit over here regularly - they love it.

Good points :

Pubs

Real beer with real flavour

London is great , very cosmopolitan with lots of history , massive choice of eating / drinking / entertainment establishments.

You are on the doorstep of Europe - lots of cheap flights for weekend breaks to Paris , Prague , Barcelona etc.

You can access a very wide range of quite stunning scenery quickly in the UK - : Wales , Scotland , Lake District , Cotswolds , Yorkshire , Peak District and many other areas.


Crime rates are low , virtually nobody owns guns.

We speak your language ( well sort of )

The media is MUCH less introspective than in the USA - you get a broad range of views on national and international issues.

The political spectrum and discussion is wider

It doesn't get to -40 F in the winter

It doesn't get to +100 F in the summer , except 2003 ( cough)

Much fewer nasty biting insects , mosquitos etc. than many areas of the US

You are much less likely to be sued for hurting someones feelings / giving them a cup of hot coffee / forgetting to advise them them of obvious risks etc.

[Fatboy]

968 said:

One curious reason, to come to London is that it's incredibly easy to travel to Europe and the rest of the world, it's also cheap. So the cultural experience is multiplied by the huge number of european cities.

There are many words I would use to describe London, but chep is definately not one of them...

[968]

Fatboy said:

968 said: One curious reason, to come to London is that it's incredibly easy to travel to Europe and the rest of the world, it's also cheap. So the cultural experience is multiplied by the huge number of european cities. There are many words I would use to describe London, but chep is definately not one of them...

oops not concentrating, I meant it's cheap to travel to other european cities.....