Apparently people are leaving the UK like rats off a sinking ship, but do you think that emigrating will make people happier or does unhappiness follow people around?
I'm tempted to think that people's problems follow them where ever they go, but there does seem to be an awful lot of miserable people in this country and maybe getting out is the answer. What do you think?
2007-04-20 06:28:54 · 11 answers · asked by Princess Paradox 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Misery goes wherever the individual goes. However, there are environmental influences that can make one feel better. Human beings are social creatures and thus, where there is a good social support, they tend to be happier.
2007-04-20 07:03:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends what kind of problems you have. If you have debts, or suffer from depression etc. then maybe emigration won't help.
I think it helps a lot of people in terms of thinking about their children's future. When I have kids I want them to have the best education but mostly grow up in a respectful culture...depending where you live, that's not always so easy in the UK.
I am actually thinking of Japan for the best education and extremely respectful people, or Singapore. I mean at the end of the day, you still have to tidy up and do the chores but it's much nicer when the sun is shining, people say hello to you in the street and you not too scared to wonder around after 9pm.
2007-04-20 20:11:08 · answer #2 · answered by Cherrypink 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many times people are able to find job or business opportunities abroad that they do not have at home, so often emigration can be helpful.
Both the U.K. and the U.S. are societies that allow a great deal of freedom, both political and religious. Tis is not true in many countries. Thus, people sometimes emigrate from their country to one which offers greater freedom.
In my own case, I emigrated from the United States to Mexico because my true love lived in Mexico.
So yes, sometimes emigration provides an answer.
2007-04-20 13:58:17 · answer #3 · answered by dirty t 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think emigrating won't necessary make you happy, you can just take your unhappiness with you, you have to make yourself happy no matter where you live.
However, I am hoping to emigrate, I am unhappy living in Britain, and think that I will have a much happier life abroad.
2007-04-20 15:35:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I emigrated a long time ago. After a few months or years, it is not as exciting as it seems. It doesn't matter where you live. People still have everyday tasks to fulfil, washing, cooking, cleaning...
2007-04-20 13:35:29 · answer #5 · answered by Ginny Jin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I got out of england, not because I wasnt happy, but because I love egypt, which is where I emigrated to.
People can think the grass is always greener but there are always problems in life, whereever you are, it is ourselves that need to change and face challenges
2007-04-20 15:16:49 · answer #6 · answered by nymaatra_horakte 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unhappiness is in the person, not the place. And it, like trouble will follow them wherever they go.
2007-04-20 18:54:17 · answer #7 · answered by dr. shan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here in Bush-land, emigration has its appeals, too.
It depends on circumstances as well as personality. I know Brits here who love living in the USA, and they say they have opportunities here they wouldn't have back home.
2007-04-20 13:33:19 · answer #8 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i think it will depend on your plans, and how well you know the area you are going to.
but i would be quite happy moving somewhere warmer and having a better standard of living
2007-04-20 13:33:36 · answer #9 · answered by homemanager22 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does if you are fleeing a criminal record.
In your case, I'd say stand your ground and fight. You can't run forever, so take a stand.
2007-04-20 13:42:48 · answer #10 · answered by REV. JESSE LEE PETERSON 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋