Advantages & disadvantages of living in Britain?

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Part Time Cynic

Advantages of Britain ...
- the weather in the south east is mild compared to what it is in northern Belgium where i am a lot more restricted as to what I can grow in the garden.
- there are a lot more sunshine hours down the English south coast than in Belgium.
- Compared to Australia there are less poisonous creatures that roam the gardens especially snakes and spiders.

Disadvantages of living in Britain ...

If i stick to the subjects of natural disasters and weather there are no disadvantages to Britain as far as I'm concerned.

We emigrated a year ago ...

Rozz.Star

Well in England there is not many natural disasters often also the people who live there are nice some disadvantages is that it rains quite a lot and isn't that hot there also are not very many interesting animals

taxi4jesus

I would say it is safe, well better than most places!

Jennifer D

I was watching something earlier today about how dangerous australia is, they have like freak weather and jellyfish and stuff like that
Anyways, the weathers better here :) I think in anyways
Plus all the greenness, and the lake district is lovely
Plus we have a queen :P
Sorry this probably hasn't helped.

Scandolous

I live in probably the most multi-cultural borough in the whole of Britain. It's a place called Stratford in London, and you would all know it coz its where the olympics are being held. So there it is! British have great opportunities, have many multicultural people that actually get along (I think), and lets face it, british weather aint great, but I rather prefer this anyday than face constant tornodas, landslides and volcanic eruptions compared to the rest of the world. And there's freedom and human rights, that many countries probably don't have!
This probably hasn't helped u with the australia bit, since australia is simialr to britain, but u can point out that so far british pounds are higher than australian dollars (unless im wrong on that)....

Angel

Britain is England, Scotland & Wales,

The UK is England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland,

Advantages,

History,
Culture,
Countryside,
Hummour,
Football,
Music,
TV,
West End,
I like it that we have seasons in England, ( Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter )
Pubs,
Clubs,

Foghorn

Advantages - nil.

Disadvantages -

1) The formation of an underclass (by Government policy- past and present) [Chav/Charva culture] living quite richly on welfare. Marx would describe this culture as the 'lumpenproletariat'; but these types are costing the Govt millions in both welfare payments and legal aid when they come to Court for their various public order offences.

2) Increasing Governmental restrictions on responsible freedom. One cannot, for example, smoke a cigarette or pipe anywhere, even though segregation of smokers and non-smokers in pubs, trains etc is perfectly feasibile and has been success done in the past. 23% of the population smoke and if reduced to class dimensions 60% of Social Classes IV and V smoke ( Source-my own research with 2326 participants)

3) Excessive hours culture in British offices - we work some of the longest hours in Europe and we have to sign out from the EU directive on long hours - unless we sign out, employers can force us to work 60 hours per week. How many employers actually offer this option to newly recruited staff. It is illegal not to do so, but who knows their rights these days - they are not exactly emblazoned on the night sky so that all can see them.

4) A media that is allowed to exploit the chav culture and promote it in favour of refinement.

Don't come here- stay away! This Country is a dump.

Guillem T

Some important issues are: the weather, education system, health c care, retirement etc.The posssibility of visiting in a short time many countries in Europe.

Katey

Im an aussie that lived in england for 2 years in my early 20's.
advantages-
your so close to europe and other great holiday destinations, you have a history over 500 years or more, great heritage buildings and castles, good comedies like ab fab, Mrs Bucket, the pubs are great, i love shopping in Tesco! you can buy alcohol there!!!

disadvantages-
the weather can be terrible and summer is often non existant, driving and parking-weaving thru parked cars, meat is expensive, u have to buy a tv license, central heating is so expensive, everything seems so cramped, when i was there last year on holiday everyone was complaining-saying that gordon brown was a **** PM, that the country is going downhill, too multi cultural that its lost its identity, that they couldnt put a nativity display in the windows of their homes as it may offend other religions.......

Rose

Advantages: It isn't usually too hot.
Public transport is pretty reliable.
When people say 9 pm they mean 9 pm,
Most people have electricity and water to their homes.
Kidnapping is not a normal occurence.
There is a wide range of educational opportunity.
Good second-hand clothes stores.

People - you just don't know when you have it good! Why do you think all the immigrants want to get there?

Others have put disadvantages, so I won't bother.

EDIT to muttmad.. below me - not everywhere has 4 seasons - if you live near the equator you have 2 - wet and dry - not spring, summer, autumn, winter, I think that is what she meant by enjoying the seasons.

muttmadmel

Well I live in Australia so hopefully I can help.

Advantages of Britain:

*Not nearly as severe weather. It can be 40 c or higher in some parts. Average is around 25 - 30 c.

*Not as many dangerous animals - we don't have as many as people think, but in some parts. They aren't all in your backyard.

Disadvantages of Britain:

*More populated

*Not nearly as sunny

Hmm I can't think of much else at the moment.

And to the person who said they have seasons in England - that's the same for the rest of the world too.

Steve S

Somebody who lives abroad but prefers life in Britain, eh? Such a person would be extremely hard to find.

Advantages of living in Britain: the NHS (just about) and the BBC.
Disadvantages: everything else.

webby652

Advantages : History, Culture, Shakespeare, Weather ;), not being French and, of course, Me.

Disadvantages : History, Culture, Shakespeare (takes too long to read), being too near the French and, of course, that kid from mcdonanlds. (You know who i mean, the one with the look of disgust when you dare order some food.)

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