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How can anyone be happy living in the UK?

  • I cant leave because i have two children with a British citizen. They were born in the US, but i still cant just go home unless i want to abandon my kids. No woman in her right mind would leave her children. Screens on windows and bathroom plugs. No screens on my windows, which promote bugs and spiders in my house, which also promote disease. Great and people wonder why others joke about the UK being a third world country. Okay well I'll deal I think. Something I can maybe take care of later in life (I Pray!) And add to that, that the cleaners aren't strong enough and antibacterial soap seems to be something never heard of but in one store. And wonder why people get food poisoning. And there are huge outbreaks. I go in to the doctor with pain and history of cancer, and ovary cysts to be put on a waiting list of 6 weeks to get an ultrasound! I'm sorry I don't care what the excuses are God forbid I ever get pregnant here! I could have been with a child for all they know and it could of been atopic pregnancy! They didn't test for that till I freakin went to the hospital and even when the doctor asked me if there was a possibly I replied "anytime you have sex there is a possibly" because there is no birth control that is 100%. There is nothing I can accept and adapt to health wise!!!!! I don't care if the healthcare is free here. It is in the states too and I don't get treated that badly! Plus the fact women don't douche and this country doesn't even make any without going to a doctor. PLUS they don't have women go to the OBGYN every year to check it out and make sure all is well. IE no cancer ECT. And it's no wonder every older woman I run into has had a hysterectomy! Just as you are to go to a dentist every 6 months you should go to an OBGYN at least once a year. I about fainted when his mother told me she had never been to one after having Paul until the time she discovered something that had to have her womb removed. How sick is that??! And I told her that too! Prejudices. I never knew the UK hated American's. And it shows too, I run into it all the time. I'm very near the point of faking the accent just so I won't be treated like crap! No power plugs in my bathroom I won't accept. And should I ever own a house here in my own right I will put a power outlet in my bathroom. Why, because it's the brightest room in the house. And where should makeup be applied? Yep in the bathroom. And that's also where hair should be done. I know the excuses of why there isn't one in there in the UK but I also know why there should be one, and the should be ones outweigh the not. And nothing anyone can say will make me not want to have a plug where one should be. Even if I die by it, I will stand by a plug in the bathroom. Not having one is the stupidest thing I have ever heard of. he system doesn't work for you, you work for it. I find that the system doesn't work for you here you work for the system. So all the people that are working for the system are you and me.. the people not getting paid by the system. Calling up checking to make sure they do the job. In essence we do the managers job. Sorry but if I'm not being paid I don't want to do it. I have my own life to live and run I can't keep checking someone else is doing his or her job. Why they let this go on I have no idea. They should speak to the managers and let them know how you have to keep checking on people all the time. I however don't plan to keep chasing people up. I don't care how important it is. As I said I won't do someone else's job. I guess they had and have to do this ever since you can remember. Why should I accept and adapt to something that unacceptable? What I just typed up is being someone else's slave. Why should you do a job someone else is being paid for? If you’re not paid and it's not your job it's either charity or slavery and perhaps you see why I want my freedom in the USA back than to live here. Harsh but true. Housing. I have to explain USA housing 1st so you can get an idea of what the hell I'm talking about. USA house. Basement, 1st level, 2nd level and attic equals 4 levels. In this 4 level house you have a dinning room, kitchen, wash room, bathroom, living room, master bedroom, bedroom 1, bedroom2, and bedroom3. And a front porch (not enclosed unless lucky) and sometimes another bedroom and maybe a den. All these rooms are nice size. Nothing so small that the only thing you can fit into it is a bed and a dresser. Also in the USA houses come with closets. To not have them is something that would of only happened in the 1800's if not the 1700's. A house as I stated in a good neighborhood with central air would cost you 120,000. With a garage, and large backyard. UK housing has one level maybe two. That's it. And on top of that you have to be attached to someone. You would have a miniature kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, living room, MAYBE a dining room, 2nd bedroom. And even then the cost wouldn't be as cheap as

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    I agree and disagree. First of all, every country has its flaws and benefits For the most part people are drawn to what they know. Bad things about living in Britain: -No root beer! -No plugs in bathroom, YES, this is very weird, how am I supposed to curl my hair in front of the mirror? -Drunk ladettes and teenagers stumbling down the street at 3 in the morning -Drinking culture in general is very unhealthy- I like a drink and all, but there is so much binge drinking here -Food is very unhealthy and there's a lack of available varied salads, sushi, fresh organic stuff (hey, the American midwest is the same way!). I mean, it is available, but not on the same variety and scale and low cost that it is back home. -Cost of living... wow -housing is expensive and outdated -tons of women with orange fake tans and bleached hair (this is probably more my neighborhood than anywhere, but it's still awful) -the coffee sucks. Hard. -People that have been to one part of the States, probably NYC or Florida, for less than a year and feel entitled to make sweeping statements about the US.. it's HUGE, people! I'm a born and raised american and even I can't make generalizations about it. There are great parts, terrible parts, completely different cultures.... whcih is why I'll say you can't say " X country is better than Y country" Things that I love about living here -Trains that people actually use! They're great -sweets are awesome -fish and chips, cmon -The NHS. Without insurance, in the US you are really screwed for health care. -Old and historic buildings. Thousand year old churches and walls. Incredibly ancient preserved history. You just don't get that back home. -Free museums -Boots (the store) -No SUVs -No school shootings or drive-bys (ok, there are stabbings, but still) -dry, witty sense of humor -Most people have been friendly. They haven't exactly invited me into their homes but they are polite and warm enough. There have been some incidents of anti-Americanism but hey, every country has jerks. What's my point? There are jerks and there are nice people anywhere you go. Bureacracy can seem daunting if you're not used to it but that doesn't make it any more ridiculous than the bureaucracy back home. Why will I return to the US? Same reasons as a Brit would go back home- I miss family, friends and familiarity.

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I remember you asking this question a few days ago, but it was deleted just as I spent 20 mins preparing my rant back... So, I'll try again... First off, you have no idea how much of a spoilt/over-protected baffoon you sound like. Also quite blind because a lot of the things you rant about 'us' not having, we in fact do. Bugs in the house? Everyone gets bugs in their house, it cannot be be stopped however much you'll want to wrap everything in cotton wool. It'll only become something stupid if your house is that dirty to attract too many. You say your cleaning products don't clean? Well everything I've used so far has done the trick, try out different products. Antibacterial soap in only one store? I seriously doubt that... Plugs in the bathroom? Tbh, that's the stupidest idea I've heard in a while. Sure, it's helpful.. But, to have electrics in a room which has a purpose of you sitting in a tub full of water in.. I'm sure you studied science in high school. If you want a brighter room to do your hair/make-up in... buy a lamp for goodness sake! But as you say, if you want to die standing by it.. be my guest. You're just proving your own stupidity. I agree with you on the state of our health services though. But, how can you slate a country so much, when your own is in a worse state than this one? It is - by a colossel mile - more corrupt, more in debt and some may think more de-moralised. Complaining about house prices/sizes? Yes, it's expensive.. but that's what you get for living in a high-populated (small) and rich country. Simple. ID cards? I'm not sure about ID cards for people not born in the UK, but most definitely we have them. Several different kinds... Why on earth would you want to buy a house on a credit card anyway?? If they actually allow those sort of actions in the US, I'm not surprised of the current economy crises... As for the stereotype that all English hate Americans? Absolute stupidity. It is true that some people are idiotic enough to believe in all generalisations (but you can find people as such from every country, thank you very much), and actually they usually dislike Americans because of the arrogance and ignorance they seem to have towards anything that's not 'American' (sound familiar?). Edit: Thank you Nathan, feel free to copy and paste this if you wish ;) SW - Myself I cannot say which country has the best health care system, since I've not yet been in even half the countries around the world, let alone try out the health cares. Brag all you like about your great health care, but that still doesn't hide the fact that you're ranting and complaining about all the 'bad' things in this country. You went to such a degree you began to nitpick and then even went as far as telling things that weren't even true. Also, there are actually many incidents of domestic accidents. It doesn't matter if you're 'adult enough' or not, accidents are accidents. You don't have to be a retard to knock over a drink or something off a shelf, no? As for Americans being treated badly here, I do not know where you currently live but this is the first I've ever heard of an American being treated badly enough to being hated. I've read many questions/answers on this site written by Americans saying how much they love it here, how friendly the people are. I know of Americans living in the town I live in loving the life here. I'm sorry if you're being treated so badly, but don't generalise an entire country to such a thing. Also, I never thought you were suggesting myself as a retard. I actually never read anything that seemed hypothetical either, just seemed like another rant to me. Oh and -temtem-, girls magazines? We have dozens!

Plonka

The UK does really good fish an chips... thats why i like living here...

Oyster

I zoned out after about the third line. You need to condense your rant/ramblings down if you want anyone to even consider reading it. Anyway, to answer your question, I am very happy living in the UK and think it is a wonderful place to live. If you don't like it - that's your problem, if you are going to come and live somewhere, you do the smart thing and research it first, then live there for a few months on a holiday visa to ensure that it is definitely for you. It's your stupidity that you failed to do it, so dry your eyes and be quiet.

I Say, Old Chap!

I love it here and have spent 12 months living in USA too so it may well be that one is always happiest with what one knows and loves. I couldn't wait to come home!

Briallen

Didn't read your whole rant. Repatriated a year ago after 22 years in the UK. I took my Englishman and my daughter born on british soil with me. I was happier in the UK because there is the freedom to be yourself. The system fails everywhere ... just in different ways. The 20-year old that stabbed those babies in Belgium should have been sectioned but his GP blocked it. I need to have a certificate that i master the language of the country i was born in to get social housing. So does my mother. She is 66! The waiting list is 10 years minimuum. If we ever get it being on an average (below 25K) income. I was happier in the UK. My partner was happier in the UK. My 5.5 year old says she misses her friends and if it wasn't for the fact she is doing so well in school we wouldn't be staying. Belgians take themselves so terribly serious. I cold never see this being done in Brussels or Antwerp: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQ3d3KigPQM&feature=related And all you need in the UK to prove you are you .. is a full driving licence and two utility bills. Only reason i ever used my passport was for holidays.

Part Time Cynic

Jesus Christ, what negativity! I hope your not raising your kids with this. nagging all day. you are living in the UK, so you had better get used to it. If it doesn't suit you, get over it, stop living in the past and get real. a bloody plug in your bathroom... this is what is boils down to! and what for? yes it's smaller over here, and thank heavens, it is. you don't need a basement, 15 floors, and an attic. how are you going to heat all that, and why with only 4 people. you need to grow up. no body wants to hear this rant. ultimately you are being disrespectful. you are living in the UK, so you should respect the way the British live.

Neorini

If you hate the UK so much why did you come over here to live with a British citizen? Have you taken a time machine back to 1909 or something? Strong cleaners and antibacterial soap are available in all major supermarkets. Screens on windows and plugs - what are you talking about? And disease?! This isn't Nigeria for heaven's sake. The NHS has its flaws, but it's available free of charge to ALL UK citizens, not just those who can afford health care insurance. It's better than the health care available to the poorest people in the USA (have you seen Michael Moore's SICKO?) Nearly 50 million Americans have no health insurance at all. Douching is not medically necessary unless you have a vaginal infection or something. The human body is to a large extent self-cleansing, companies in the USA are expert at selling people products they don't actually need. The majority of Brits do not hate Americans. This is all about YOU, not Americans in general. If you exhibit the kind of attitude in real life that you do in this rant, it's not surprising if people are prejudiced against you. No electrical plugs in the bathroom? There are advantages and disadvantages to the UK and US electrical wiring methods for homes, one of the disadvantages of ours is that we can't safely have standard outlets in our bathrooms. You risk having 30 amps of current running through your body should you drop your shaver or hair dryer into the bath. Yes, our houses are smaller and there are fewer places to park in our cities. This is the price you pay for living on a small highly populated island. If you go to Manhattan in the USA (also a small, highly populated island!) you'll find small apartments, and a lack of free parking too. TV licensing is a whole other argument. The "free" TV stations you get in the USA, though, are diabolical compared even to ours. Commercials every 3 minutes? Give me the BBC any day. ALL COUNTRIES including the USA charge import duty on items you get sent from other countries. It's not just the UK. Yes, some things are more expensive here but stunting your child's growth? Hurting you mentally and physically? That's a ridiculous exaggeration. Regarding credit ratings and "not existing in the system", etc. - exactly the same problem exists for British and other foreign citizens who go to live in the USA. The UK isn't perfect, but come on! Be reasonable! It actually sounds as though you have serious personal issues which have nothing to do with the country you're living in.

RichB

You're lucky you live in the U.K. I want to move there very badly. It's a gorgeous country and everyone seems so friendly. Plus, there seems to be much opportunity and lots of interesting things about the place. So what if you don't have a plug in your bathroom? there are kids in China who don't have food to eat. Be thankful for what you have. And enjoy the beauty of the country you're residing in, you're the envy of many people. But I have to agree with you, the whole situation with having to wait that long for medical help is ridiculous. Something horrid could have happened. I am an artist and was raised on arts and crafts, and I think without them, I wouldn't be the same person I am today. Arts and crafts are crucial to a kid's creative growth. And I would hate to not be able to afford those things. So I have sympathy for you there. And also you shouldn't have to pay a TV tax, especially when you're already paying for channels. And paying for things at a library? that's nuts. But I still envy you, because I would love Love LOVE to be living in the UK right now. I hope everything works out for you and your family. :)

emmaleigh6041

All countries have problems, if you dont like it, then leave. If you don't want to leave, shut up about it. You are wrong about most of the things you mentioned and if you think that the USA is a better place to live than the UK, you are deluded. I would chew my own arms off not to live there.

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