Which country would you recommend to emigrate to from England?

Question

i work full time as a civil servant so will be self sufficient!!
im thinking about australia but have no idea how to go about it. as the world is becoming trapped with big brother and the new world order i want to save myself from orwells 1984

Answer 1

New Zealand or Australia would be your best bet.
More info:::
http://www.immigration.govt.nz
http://www.immi.gov.au

http://www.workingin-newzealand.com
http://www.workingin-australia.com

Best of luck what ever you choose.

Answer 2

I havnt been to the UK but have heaps of relatives that have and from what i understand yes UK the income is higher but cost of living is to and rent is high to for what you get and small.....so it all works out i would say....now regarding government jobs well they pay ok but its usually a set award rate....but it doesnt matter because if that doesnt suit you..you could always find something else all experience is good....and depending where you live see that has a lot to do with it because rent in sydney can be expensive but as someone said there are heaps of people advertising for roommates so if you have any references thats great it would be a good help......but really i guess is why do you want to come here i mean if you think your going to make heaps of money forget it...cost of living is high and a lot of people here like to have good social lives .....but if its the weather and a friendly place and fresh air come over and maybe you might even like the country areas they can be very nice....the best ideas is maybe have a look on the internet for jobs get an idea whats available also rents and areas just see ....Tasmania is nice to small but nice anyway goodluck....maybe you could apply for a work visa for a time and work and travel i dont know anyway hope i have helped..

Answer 3

I live in western australia i came here as a young girl of 8 with my parents i went back to the uk in 1997 for a holiday it was nice but i call australia home now. not too cold in the winter it may get down to 2 or 3 but that is not very often and 16 to 18 during the day. summer can be hot but hey there is air conditioning and if you are a civil servant all offices are air conditioned i can reccomend the life style here

Answer 4

G'day,

I'm not sure what Lesroy on about. The only thing that's true is that every country has its own good and bad things. However Australia is on 240V!!

I am an immigrant and have been living in Melbourne for 16 years and never regret the move at all. I do not have Anglo-Saxon appearance, I speak English with an accent and I still feel like I am born in this country all along. My neighbors are combinations of immigrants and true blue Aussies and we are getting along very well. Racism will always be there in any country, but I definitely do not feel it here.

Now... this is what I can say about Melbourne (and most Australian capital cities):
1. First of all... some people do not like the weather in Melbourne (you can have 4 seasons in one day). However, if you read the first article from The Age newspaper, you will find out that the weather is still more preferable than the other cities. Sure you can have 42C day in summer, but almost immediately you'll get a much cooler weather pretty soon afterwards. It is very rarely that you got 2 or 3 consecutive days of hot weathers (unlike Sydney, Brisbane or Perth).
2. Melbourne is a city of diversity. If you are a newcomer, and you do not look 'Anglo-Saxon', you do not feel like an 'alien', since you can find almost every race in the world walking in the city. They are both immigrants and overseas students.
3. THE FOOD!! Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Thai, All-you-can-eat, African, Lebanese, Mexican, Sea Food... anything else? All available and lots of them in a very-very-very affordable price
4. Pretty good public transport system. With one ticket, you can switch from train, tram and bus. They do not always come on-time, but still reliable and improving (www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au).
5. SHOPPING!!! Original branded clothing sold very cheap. There are even shopping tour, where the participants are taken to retails outlets just for shopping. Big temptations for ladies.
6. Crime rates... just read the second article on the bottom.
7. Cost of Living... I'll say it's second most expensive city after Sydney. Altho I have to say that some cities in Queensland can be more expensive to live.
8. Tourist attraction. This is the area that I think Sydney is better than Melbourne, since it has most of it's attraction within its suburbs. Most Melbourne attraction are pretty much out of Melbourne, such as the gold mines in the cities of Bendigo and Ballarat, The Great Ocean Road, Lakes Entrance, Grampians, skiing in Mt. Buller etc.

I certainly hope this helps. Yes, there will be some time needed for adjustments, but there will be helps and supports along the way since Australia is built by immigrants (yes, this include the Anglo-Saxons and the Aborigines, I was told). If I can suggest, come and spend sometime to live in Australia for a few weeks and judge yourself if moving to Australia worth all the hassle ;)

Welcome to Australia and enjoy.

Answer 5

If you're thinking about coming to Australia - give it a go.
It's easier for a native British person to immigrate that it is for others. You won't have any language problems.
Don't believe everything lesroys wrote - for example: you might get here with nearly no furniture, so what? You can rent a flat fully furnished or share a flat with mates - no problem at all.
And last but not least: Like England Australia is on 240 volts and not on 110 volts (this were countries such as the USA and Canada)

Answer 6

I to use to think like you and i no a lot more people think the same.
I for one love my country and will never leave.
Ive been lucky enough to live in many countrys for a few month at a time and can report that england is the best country in the world.
Unless you want to live in rich areas in the usa FORGET IT.
Walk 5 minutes down the road at night and you will be gunned down in some areas.
Canada is lovely but you will freeze to death in the winter.
-2o toronto -40 calgari.For 4 months in 3 foot of snow.
Canadian jobs for expats are hard to come by.
And you will find the culture, to much and canada boring.
No local shops nearby and canadian t.v. is shocking.
The same goes for austrailia and zew zealand.
Don't get me wrong the people are very nice but i no what im talking about.
THE U.K. has everything and more choice than anyware else.
I suggest taking long holidays over the winter months and maybe a career change.Find a hobby or a fella for no strings fun.Trust me england is great.

Answer 7

There are some factors which one must bear in mind when contemplating emigration.

If you are a person with material possessions (you know, DVD players, espresso machines and the like), I always say weigh up what you want to take with you or whether you want to sell up and start from scratch. Bear in mind you will not get much for second-hand goods (unless they are antiques) and that in other countries, the cost of replacing goods like for like can be much higher or lower. If you find that you have to pay and arm and a leg to replace your beloved Le Creuset cookware or your Villeroy & Boch china in Australia (which you do!), you may want to take it with you. Then you would need to factor in the transportation costs, but also if you send your items by container ship, how long you'd have to be without them. Then there is the expense and hassle of customs clearances. With electrical items, your TV may not work in other countries, and you'd have to at least replace the plugs on all the rest - and you must also take into account whether the country you are relocating to is on the same electrical supply (Australia is on 110V; the UK is 240V).

Somehow from your post I get the impression you are a young person who does not own a stick of furniture or even much more than a coffee mug, and probably rents a fully-equipped flat (or you live with your parents), so the above will probably not be a consideration.

In terms of ease, cost and common electrical supplies, continental Europe is ideal. But then, you'd have to learn the local language to truly get along.

One thing that people who idealise about relocating to foreign climes forget is that they are leaving friends and family behind. You will need to make new friends. You will also have to bear in mind what you would do if something happened to a close family member back in England. A colleague of mine who emigrated to England from Australia is going through that right now. Death of a relative is an unpleasant subject, but it happens. If your mother got sick, how difficult/expensive would it be for you to visit her? And when your grandmother dies - do you forego the funeral or put yourself into significant debt to get a last-minute plane ticket to attend the funeral?

I'm not quite sure how working as a civil servant in the UK makes you "self-sufficient". Are you saying that the government would give you a post in a diplomatic mission of your choice anywhere in the world? I have to say, I find that a little hard to believe. Otherwise, there would be no civil servants left in dreary old Britain!

For Down Under: I haven't been to Australia in a while, so of course I will take your word for it on the 110V/220/240V question. However, I know lots of Europeans/British who have emigrated to Australia, as well as lots of Australians who have emigrated to the UK.

We're not all totally possession-less kids who could fit our entire lives into a small backpack, although you overlooked what I said about moving expenses not being a consideration if you are a "zen teenager", i.e. have never lived anywhere but at home with your Mum or in a rented fully-furnished flat. The more important point is, since I assume you're Australian, I also have to assume your parents and grandparents live in Australia. The questioner is English, and presumably her parents/grandparents live in the UK. You also conveniently forget that average Australians make a lot less money than people in the UK doing the same job. Some people don't mind that, but at least people should be aware of it before they move to the other side of the world. Ask any Australian why they emigrated to the UK, and they will equally tell you it was for the money, as well as job experience. It sure as hell isn't for the climate.

You never know - the questioner might be of the impression that because Australia is an island nation you can drive from Sydney to Perth on the weekend. You need to tell her that although there are good beaches near to Sydney, if she wants to travel further afield that takes lots of time and a good deal of money. I'll leave it to you to update us on the cost of internal flights in Australia - when I was there, they were very expensive.

It's true many Australians enjoy a good lifestyle, and overall the Australians are great people. But if somebody's moving there, surely they should have all the facts and know the downside as well as the upside? You've got to realise that no matter how wonderful Australia is, nowhere is perfect, and not everybody is the same age/has the same lifestyle/situation/life ambitions as you.

Answer 8

I know nothing about emigration, but if I decided to emigrate I would consider Canada, New Zealand or Australia.

Answer 9

Australia
Canada
New Zealand
Dubai
Spain
Italy

Answer 10

Tasmania

here is why. A. there are a lot of govt jobs
B. some jobs even pay money to have people move there
C. weather is nice
D. Air is clean
E. Tasmania is awesome!