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What I like:
-beautiful scenery
-weather (no tornados, extreme tenos, etc like US)
-food (less gmo trash and hormones, much better eggs)
-nhs
-More straight forward income tax scheme
-better work life balance....sometimes
-less aggresive and more professional police
-its a more civilized and polite society (judges seem more fair and merciful here)
What I don't like:
-Computer says no (mindless bureaucracy at times)
-rip off prices
-low salaries
-disappointing public transport (especially in south west)
-tv license is a joke
-council tax (property tax in us is always paid by landlord)
-Lack of choice when shopping
-egregious fuel tax
Overall its a good place to live compared to the US, which I happen to believe is in serious decline.
What I like:
-beautiful scenery
-weather (no tornados, extreme tenos, etc like US)
-food (less gmo trash and hormones, much better eggs)
-nhs
-More straight forward income tax scheme
-better work life balance....sometimes
-less aggresive and more professional police
-its a more civilized and polite society (judges seem more fair and merciful here)
What I don't like:
-Computer says no (mindless bureaucracy at times)
-rip off prices
-low salaries
-disappointing public transport (especially in south west)
-tv license is a joke
-council tax (property tax in us is always paid by landlord)
-Lack of choice when shopping
-egregious fuel tax
Overall its a good place to live compared to the US, which I happen to believe is in serious decline.
You like the UK weather? You must not have been in a good part of the USA
Low salaries? Depends on your line of work
Tv License/Petrol prices/Council Tax is totally right on the not ideal in the UK list
You like the UK weather? You must not have been in a good part of the USA
Low salaries? Depends on your line of work
Tv License/Petrol prices/Council Tax is totally right on the not ideal in the UK list
Ive lived all over the USA. I'm speaking of the extreme temps, tornados, etc. In the South West the rain gets old, especially in winter, but it is so much better than a Minnesota winter! !
As for salaries, sure I suppose it depends on the industry, but many I've looked at, and certainly mine are significantly lower here.
What I like:
-beautiful scenery
-weather (no tornados, extreme tenos, etc like US)
-food (less gmo trash and hormones, much better eggs)
-nhs
-More straight forward income tax scheme
-better work life balance....sometimes
-less aggresive and more professional police
-its a more civilized and polite society (judges seem more fair and merciful here)
What I don't like:
-Computer says no (mindless bureaucracy at times)
-rip off prices
-low salaries
-disappointing public transport (especially in south west)
-tv license is a joke
-council tax (property tax in us is always paid by landlord)
-Lack of choice when shopping
-egregious fuel tax
Overall its a good place to live compared to the US, which I happen to believe is in serious decline.
Your saying British public transit is disappointing surprises me, particularly since you say it's worse in the the southwest. Really? The last time I was in the UK (admittedly, many years ago), I found public transportation to be very good.
My parents are British, I grew up in Canada, and now I live in the US.
I'm very fond of the US in MANY ways, but public transit is NOT one of them. Outside of NY, Boston, San Francisco, Chicago and LA, public transit is practically non-existent. Most Canadian cities in contrast, especially larger ones, have good, reliable public transit. That's what I'm used to.
Your saying British public transit is disappointing surprises me, particularly since you say it's worse in the the southwest. Really? The last time I was in the UK (admittedly, many years ago), I found public transportation to be very good.
My parents are British, I grew up in Canada, and now I live in the US.
I'm very fond of the US in MANY ways, but public transit is NOT one of them. Outside of NY, Boston, San Francisco, Chicago and LA, public transit is practically non-existent. Most Canadian cities in contrast, especially larger ones, have good, reliable public transit. That's what I'm used to.
Agreed, it isn't good in the US, but it is disappointing here. National rail is terribly overpriced to the point where many don't bother. I had hooed to yse the trains to explore the UK but it is unaffordable. And the SW rail line was cut off this winter due to damage to the Victorian era tracks. That's pretty sad for an EU nation. As for buses, in the East Midlands they are spot on in terms of price and service. In the SW they are shambolic.
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