US vs UK: Which country would you live in?

Question

If u have another country in mind, please tell me..what are the pros and cons in your opinion... Which country would you live in? Thanks, ciao.

Answer 1

OMG I am a brit living in the US and to be honest I think I would prefer to live in the UK...I am a hard worker and actually have a degrre with honors from Cambridge Uni in Electronics and Management. I was in employment in the Uk but chose to move because of marriage..I now live near Galveston TX.
Since my arrival 3 years ago I have found it frustrating because I cannot find a stable full time position and have had to take on two part time positions..one with Carnival Cruise Lines and the other as a sales assossiate with Walmart..mmmmmmm so exciting...lol
Unfortunately my wife has been at her company for 9 years and when she hits the big 10 years mark she gets a substantial bonus rewardso I really don't wish todeprive her of that.
I have also recently suffered with an inner ear infection and because I have no insurrance it has cost me close to $500 to get it rectified.....whoever said that the US have the best Doctors/GP's I think was exagerating as I had to go three times before I was cured whereas i suffered the same ailment in the UK approximately 10 years ago and was cured within a week and it din't cost me more the $10 (6 UKP).
I think we could argue until we are blue in the face about the pro's and cons of a socialised health system. I believe it works, when run properly...it has taken the UK 50 years and it still doesn't run smoothly at times but is much better than having to fork out huge insurance premiums and medication costs.
Car insurance for me in the Uk was only 180 UKP a year (approx $300) and my house insurance was only 8.15 UKP a month (approx $15 )..whereas my car insurance is approx $3200 a year and house insurance is approx $400+.
So I believe it is much more expensive over here..although I just cant fault the weather...I love the TX heat...getting a great tan.

If you were to emmigrate to the Uk and start work in your current position, I know that your starting vacation entitlement after the first year will be between 5-7 weeks plus all public and bank holidays....ALL PAID

The UK does have its faults, yes the health service is a godsend, but you may have to wait up to 6 months or maybe longer if you required a hip replacement, but obviously if you had a heart attack or broke your arm/leg then you get to see a doctor in the hospital immediately...But how often are you going to need a hip replacement in the UK or in the USA.

I was a highly qualified soccer coach and referee and was paid around 25 UKP ($45) per game I refereed and the signing on fee to the county was 10 UKP per season...over here in the US it is so governed by finance that I have literally given up because it costs to much to register and get involved within the system...such a shame as I really enjoyed refereeing and coaching at all levels.

The Uk suffers from severe overcrowding, and a 30 mile car journey can take up to 1.5 hours...probably the same as Galveston to Houston.

Apart from the weather and the nice friendly texan people (although some can be a bit strange) I haven't seen much to really shout about...although once again this could all change if I were to get a good well paid job with benifits etc.

Anyway I think I'v gone on enough at the moment but if anybody wishes to email me asking any questions or with job offers then please feel free to do so, that includes fellow ex pats who can give me some positives to keep me here.

So why don't I go back?

I can't afford to...the air fare to get over here was 150 UKP whereas the fare to get back is close to $600.00..and with wifey thats $1200.00

So its really not as easy as people think

Answer 2

i have been in both countries. and both have their ups and down. US average iq is not as strong as uk and do not have much culture and most important the politicians. but is the land of opportunity and there are many possiblities finacially, athethically, etc.
in the uk it rains all the time and the quality of girls sucks. on the plus side ppl are much more laid back and is close to many great countries like france and netherland.

both countries are stuck up in their own respected way. but if i had to make a choice i would say the U.K. simply because the Us is war ridden and im from canada where all we know is peace girls hockey and beer.

Answer 3

theg UK is made up of 4 countries, England,Wales ,Scotland and Northern Ireland,each has it's own flay and a flag incorperated into the National flag,commonly called the Union Jack.the UK has a better medical care and the benifits for the poor and needy are very good,of course as in Ameriica there are places that are unsavoury but by and large it is safe to wander and our Our ordinary Police force are not armed >It is a little more slower living in the UK .Try it you may like it.

Answer 4

US And obviously those in UK feel the same as much more immigrants from the UK than there are Americans moving to the UK> America has 5 times as many immigrants per year as the UK> What does that tell you?

Answer 5

Never been to the U.K. but I live in the U.S. and its great, I don't have a problem with living here [except some politicians but that's everywhere! :) ]. I would really like to visit the U.K. though!

Answer 6

UK, drinking age is waaaaaaaaaay lower

Answer 7

def the uk!