england is depressing and full of chavs

In the last 30 years, We have seen our own lives turned upside down, our cities transformed into places where we are sometimes the minority, where few people speak English. I'm a chav! The more I integrated, the more I saw, understood and acknowledged. As an educated immigrant with a PhD in Engineering who has lived in the UK for 10 years and contributed immensely from every aspect, I cannot agree more with your well written article. After 7 years we would like to move somewhere else. "Chav hang outs include an old fisherman's shed in the harbour and a derelict caravan in a field near the eastern end of the village. A spokeswoman said, "With slogans from characters in shows such as Little Britain and The Catherine Tate Show providing us with more and more contemporary slang, our "Whatever" sweets now nicknamed chav hearts have become very popular with kids and grown-ups alike. All the nurse and doctors to be imported. But good for you for taking on a new path, that's always exciting! I still remember wanting to go from Bristol to London and prices being close to 150 for a return ticket. There are no real national parks, all the land is fenced off, houses are built to occupy the most possible space, 1/3 of the land is in the hands of the aristocracy and the other 2/3 mainly belongs to corporations. But, my ex-husband recounts exactly all of this (or at least the economic bits - he's on board with the xenophobia) so I believe it. I am glad you have found a place in Germany where you feel welcomed and integrated. Stay safe! I know of Socrates, Plato, Epicurus, Cicero but what do I know of English history? A Labour Government faces the same problems - and honestly will be no different as there is no money to splurge like the Noughties! [28] Writer Owen Jones also criticised the use of the term in his book Chavs: The Demonization of the Working Class. The difference in skin color, the way of dressing or religion is something that attract a lot of atenttion, there are very very different people living in the same country. How the resident described it: "This whole area feels like a crammed can full of rotten tuna with its variety of chavs and chavette." "Destroyed roadwork, mind-bogglingly ugly housing and severe lack of police will make sure you are both scared and depressed to walk around the 'handsome' town of Gillingham." These are very difficult questions and there are very few genuinely enlightened people because of the whitewashing of Hollywood and the fact that over the years most successful actors had to change their names in order to succeed. Reading this gave me a peace of mind. I mean let's spend millions on exiting. The Indian gentleman who gave up his citizenship to serve the Queen and the country forgets the hatred and racism in his own land of origin, where color of skin is a passport to success. Where would you like to live? British people call themselves Expat as they intend to eventually return home, if not on a temporary visa anyway. The core of the British kitchen is the oven, as you might already know from the Great British Bake Off. I think it's hypocritical. We seldom feel the urge to travel for food, when there's so much local food to be discovered. High standards, high expectations, high quality living. Perfect response. The question is why is the UK so expensive including the impossibility for a young graduate to get a mortgage for a flat in London? You Could Travel All Rights Reserved 2016 - 2023.Use of the content of this website for AI and ML training is prohibited.Privacy Policy | Disclaimer. Brexit will cost the UK so much money and create a huge division. Make sense, Carla! In the 9 months Ive been back, I have been diagnosed with depression. Hi Iain, I want Britain to get better, because it is my home and I am and love being British. Politically, we are also one of the best countries in the world. Perhaps because they carry England as it is remembered, not as it is. That would be denigrating for a Brit, wouldn't it, to be an immigrant? Typical patronising, sneering, condescending arrogant attitude of a leftie remainer voter. The cost of HS2 is mainly in legal fees ! I would love to visit Prague and although I know many digital nomads pick this city to live in, I believe it's not exactly what I have in mind. Those are the people who will wonder how come that people voted Brexit? But reallyREALLYunless you compare Britain to Scandinavian countries, I hope you do realise you live on a cold, wet island. Politicians havent listened to the people on this issue and Brexit was a cry for help. It's my subjective narrative based on my life story ?! Thank you for being so honest, sharing your feelings, and writing this post. There are so many rolling hills, empty, kept for a handful of sheep. I dont feel like Im at home here. Really interesting read and I wish you both the best of luck in your new nomadic adventure! I have a chance to go to NY again, and I'm going to go for it. I am sad because I honestly thought a country based on colonialism and multiculturalism had lots to offer, but I found a rancid class system still very much alive. In that 25yrs, my tropical island birth nation has gone from developing to now High Income status. Try to own more than one property in many countries and you will really feel the heat from the taxman. We left for 6 years, living in Australia and France but recently returned for 6 weeks. Our neighbours have been fantastic and really welcoming. The difference here is that a small number of bigoted people are using racist rhetoric to manipulate the masses. I don't know, Si. Take care! I dont think British food even begins to compare, and I actually like some British food. If you still believe this is not possible, take me and my husband as examples. Thank you so much for writing this. Ring any bells? [31] The BBC comedy series Little Britain features the character Vicky Pollard (portrayed by Matt Lucas), a parody of a teenage female chav. The side that I only read about in the tabloids. I want to take this opportunity to wish you well, wherever you two decide to settle. The culture in Britain has moved from brilliant to that of hate, racism and ignorance. Once I would have thought you were exaggerating. I cant have a conversation with anyone, I dont feel like they get me. we loved what we saw but the thing is that i feel Its not safe for us right know and Its messy with all this brexit thing. I thought this was also quite funny! If you don't own a car in the UK, I am very sad to tell you that train prices are ridiculous. Those who are racist can be found anywhere, even in your own country. We're able to save a lot of money every month and are homeowners. The great things about Britain, are the sheer amount of bright minds this country had during its history. I only just came across your article. We need more people such as yourself, who realise that indeed, the UK needs immigrants to keep certain parts of the country afloat. I'm sad that 52% of our fellow countrymen make you feel that you're not welcome. British culture is now 'whatevers' and to even have any expectations or respect is 'right wing' or some sort of phobia or ism. The UK has more international communities than any other country in the world. The South East of England is *bursting*. I am from Hungary and been living in the UK for 13 years. Switzerland recently voted to restrict Islamic mosques. I found it very difficult to make friends in London. I mean I left Romania because I didn't like it and wanted a better life for myself. You could also argue that for an aging population, a young, able bodied workforce coming here wanting to work is exactly what the country needs. As an adopted child of Britain,I can totally relate to you. We are the first of the G7 countries to require zero CO2 emission by law. So, I can fully understand your decision to move away. I'd rather stay here in Lisbon. Or notice that Spain anaisd other places are full of Brit expats.Should people bully them too? If so, hilarious coming from you. [10], Response to the stereotype has ranged from amusement to criticism, with some saying that it is a new manifestation of classism. Did you like this article? And that's something we continue to experience in this country. Now it's obsessed with 'poverty' (can't afford food but can fags and false nails) and banal debates about identity. There are a lot of pros and cons when it comes to living in the UK and for the sake of objectivity, I would like to tackle all points in this article. I am a born and bret brit and I totally agree with you, it is a cold and depressing shit hole. I do believe though that what is happening in the Uk is happening all over the world (in terms of the standard or quality of life ). To my mind, Britain is the biggest dump in Europe. Can you imagine a black minister for equality in Bulgaria? If anything, people are genuinely interested where I'm from and then proceed to tell me my home country is better than Britain as that's the British way - complaining :D. Weather: Especially the South East and London actually have less rain than most places in Europe and much less rain than New York or Seattle for instance (according to statistics). We just moved to Budapest for a bit to try and mix things up a bit. Your post told me that there were people out there that felt the same. Nothing to do with skin colour or ethnicity (as once was), it's about money and yes, class. If you are in need of health treatment or ill, forget it. You chose to live in the North, where it is colder and wetter. They don't respect or understand that to settle, build a future and integrate into a country takes a lot of hard work and humility. This makes your comment about separating rubbish as a frustration a little lacking in historical context. But I wanted to show this country that I respect its traditions, its cultures and its laws. The UK would benefit from taking in 10 million hard working immigrants and sending morons like you to Rwanda to spread your vitriol. There's a lot more than that. Britain was built on pure evil and racism. This article totally baffles me. Cory is multilingual and an alumna from The University of Manchester. Weirdly, a small percentage of those were not born British so the picture is complex ! I am super excited to learn that you liked Romania. I checked some pictures and it looks sooo beautiful! I was taught in school that Britain was a multicultural society and we we're taught that multiculturalism was a positive thing. I cannot tell you if Romania is better, or the UK, or any other country for that matter. May is freezing! Racist and a bigot for stating that YOUR COUNTRY has a massive issue with foreigners and xenophobia (and especially Eastern European ones). For me, however, there have been two really important breaking points between me and England. The society in Britain has grown to become more hostile to immigrants and foreigners, nevertheless, wouldn't say it is racist, but I would say that there is a significant proportion of the population that are bigots (and I don't intend to offend anyone). Honestly its all in how you phrase it, lovely. We would love to visit Toronto and Vancouver. Overcrowded and filling rapidly with alien cultures hostile to their host. And guess what? Great article :-), Dear Elise, thank you for your comment. If you come to Canada, feel free to get in touch with me. Throughout my university years, I inevitably made friends with a lot of politics students. We both naturalised to become British citizens. I have even found happiness in giving up my life as the career city girl for a stay at home mom and have never been happier. Even the EU will effectively stop migration from the UK, we are becoming the equivalent of India and Africa with illegal migrants from the UK trying to slip into far better countries. I'm really sorry as a Brit that you had negative experiences of racism, especially as someone who clearly learnt the language and integrated into the country. I had a really interesting reaction reading this. It's beautiful that your kids can go to Hungary and learn the language, or visit Romania and learn how to cook traditional meals. Obviously! A socialist government will. So just try a little bit harder. Yes, also immigrants but expats are self-financing and short stay. I can understand that it must be a bit difficult to reason with your boyfriend's parents. Foreigners cant even buy a house in New Zealand anymore. After Brexit, I really didn't want to be here any more. It's the only country in Europe, except maybe Ireland, which has a great entrepreneurial spirit instead of paper-pushing bureaucrats sucking the lifeblood out of the economy. I couldn't agree more. It has been the sheer scale of.people that have come and changed the original culture and landscape of the working world in the uk. Anyone who moans about food options in the modern UK must be very, very insular and live in a little bubble or is a spoiled idiot with myopia. And thank you for contributing to British society and taxes :). In all of this, I have tried to be fair and welcoming and treat people with respect. I say keep traveling and find places that you can afford to have a decent life and by that I don't mean buying 'stuff' settle for much less but a good lifestyle. I like the rush, the culture there, the weirdness of it. She tutted and was saddened by the crappy state of London. Leave a comment and tell me all about your experiences. I don't want to have that life when they work 7 days a week and never get to enjoy the city. I've held 3 stable jobs since I was 16, and in each on I was the minority. You write an entire article telling folk about the benefits of open borders and 'cultural enrichment', and yet you admit that your worst experiences were in the far left and immigrant-infested cities of London and Bristol, and you're happyin the conservative and very English North Yorkshire. We adapted, changed and integrated into British society. View history. Owning a car doesn't come cheap in the UK, but luckily, the car market in the country is one of the cheapest in Europe. We would love to try and live in the UAE. Very brave and I can't wait to see what comes next! Oh, and I don't know what 'self-sufficant' is - perhaps you were trying to say 'self-sufficient'? "[19], A BBC TV documentary suggested that chav culture is an evolution of previous working-class youth subcultures associated with particular commercial clothing styles, such as mods, skinheads, and casuals. Imported American culture. I chose to live in Manchester for University but lived for 6 years in Bristol. Thatcher, back in the 80s, spearheaded the trend of heavy reliance on spin and marketing to bolster her politics aims. Germany had low morale and wanted a change in 1940's which allowed Hitler to come to power who blamed, you guessed it, Jews for all of Deutschland's problems. Please read again . Since we are freelancers and we are location independent, we realised there are better places more suitable for our current lifestyle. For every ignorant comment, there is a kind person who welcomes foreigners. I am searching for my sunny home You should visit Ghana if you can hot and amazing. I went to uk last month and fell in love with portsmouth seaview and brighton, and my boyfriend told after the trip we wants to go to UK! How people can be close-minded in their views of the world. In modern Britain, the working class has become an object of fear and ridicule. The word chav is a relatively new one in British English, used to describe a supposed social group defined in the Oxford English Dictionary as "a young person of a type characterised by brash and loutish behaviour and the wearing of designer-style clothes usually with connotations of a low social status". If that happened in the UK, there would be an international outcry. This is a wonderful piece. But as I say it never really went away it was always there. Oh, oh, did you travel the British style too? I do agree that Brexit is a good thing because it will force Europe to grow and be better in business and improve their own cities and cooperation without a tick such as England. "Chav is an utterly misunderstood term. Net migration of 300,000 per year on an island with 64 million inhabitants is unsustainable, especially when most of the population lives in a corridor between Leeds / Manchester and London. My living abroad was more a lesson for personal growth than it was for achieving happiness. That so many immigrants come to the UKcomplain about itgo country hopping and then come back, says a lot about Britain, British culture.. and those people. The newspapers and the Tory party conjure up this idea that immigrants and immigration are the cause of so many of our problems (strain on social welfare, NHS, not enough housing, not enough jobs etc) to hide the true cause of those problems, which is cuts to funding and their government! They told me they didn't want me because I couldn't spell. Many Hong Kongers went to Australia or Canada because both are seen as more economically and socially advanced - and yes, multicultural (the UK is a bore on diversity, go to South East Asia for that). All the talent and creativity has been sucked dry out of this placeits so dead and will continue to be dead and fall behind so many other wonderful countries in the world. I think the major reason I want to leave (and I think my husband is feeling it, too)) is the amount of work you have to do to earn a normal living, even with professional skills, and the animosity that is spreading throughout the country. The term is used to describe an anti-social lower-class youth dressed in sportswear. It is an adaptive culture. I really enjoyed reading your blog. I know I am not perfect, but I am trying hard to become better at it. Iceland is meant to be a very expensive place to live but in Reykjavik I worked 30 hours a week in a minimum wage job, payed my rent, bills, transport and food and still had more than half of my wages left over! I can cook Cantonese, Japanese (my favourite), Thai, Indian, French, Italian, Spanish and what not! The English are well known cowards, always having someone else fight their wars. Better climates and more outdoor life. As much as you might like the rain (and I already said that I vehemently love the rain), it eventually gets to you. What happens when you publicly turn your back on your neighbors and put them down? Cory, I apologise on behalf of my generation of useless entitled fossils, for our collective stupidity and gullibility. We know their views, arguments are thoughts are expired. New Zealand is a close second best, but the earthquakes and parochialism relegate it for me Im afraid. That's not on the membership, it's on the UK's political priorities and mistakes, which are then, in turn, blamed on the EU. Dear Renee, you can't please everyone. I heard the US is a wonderful country and despite its issues, if it makes you feel like home, then it is home. In my own experience though I have found the North to be a lot more racist than the South. You see, all these were just normal things in the UK. My degree is in law and I have little experience in any commercial field. Since we are talking about culture, I must touch base on the food. We contribute more to the country than many others. Its beautiful countryside and theres good aspects to living here .. but the country sucks the life out of you eventually and you end up feeling grey and worn out just like the weather. The food is good in places if you know where to eat. But let me tell you, though, you shouldn't see immigrants as a problem, but as a solution. However, now I want to start my own business and freelance, and I definitely see the benefits of the UK in this regard. Good luck to you in the future, wherever life takes you! Even the communities which have not integrated over 40-50yrs (lessons learnt? So what the fuck are you on about? There are idiots on both sides, but probably many more thoughtful and intelligent people on both sides as well. [2] In other countries like Ireland, "Skanger" is used in a similar manner. This means that if you have a car, you can get pretty much anywhere around the UK. Since Thatcher, weve moved away from this, making education a major financial burden in a marked departure from the policies of other, more far-sighted Northern countries. I think he'd be interested in staying if Scotland becomes independent. it was real and people felt this way en masse. At first I got a bit touchy and defensive around some of the elements but then stopping to think about it, I've actually seen many of my own observations in what you have written. Its sad what is happening with the world today. I know many foreigners who are happy in the UK and live well. Most ordinary British people outside of the chattering classes in liberal metropolitan London know they are the Jones who can no longer keep up with their richer Aussie Jones cousins or the Singaporean and Hong Kong Tans. When you get ill on your travels, take a British penicillin. [9], Besides referring to loutish (ill-mannered) behaviour, violence, and particular speech patterns (all of which are stereotypes), the chav stereotype includes wearing branded designer sportswear,[14] which may be accompanied by some form of flashy gold jewellery otherwise termed as "bling". I miss who I was when I was abroad. Right after Norway and Switzerland. I cannot afford to stay here. Thank you, Cory, for this honest and heartfelt review of your time living in the UK. I'm of Indian origin butI was born in the UK and I am thinking of moving to India. Saying that, UK has a huge potential to rebound when it breaks away from the limpets in power sucking its tits off. No culture and social life. Im scared for the future of my children and have never been so ashamed to be british! Look at the buffoon in power now. But that's ok, I was never afraid of hard work and long hours of study. In the 25 yrs since we started University, my cousin who came from tropical island, studied here - and shocked the family by returning home, visited recently (on business). Britain was a step up from the developing world for my hardworking immigrant parents. Im delighted you have got out and I hope I can do the same one day. my heart is there , my heart is here .. Warrens Village: Miserable, noisy, depressing, tacky, chav-tastic - See 308 traveler reviews, 221 candid photos, and great deals for Warrens Village at Tripadvisor. Good luck with exploring the new options, looks like you have some stunning countries in mind :). I wish you happiness :), I got in Uk 17 years ago , a child 20 at that time ,didnt know what the future holds .Moving on , two children now, a house in mortgages, and a difficult financial situation. The thing is all the time that was just beneath the surface. I wish I could say something positive like I think things will change, or at least it's just a minority, but unfortunately I don't think those things are true. It wasn't all bells and whistles because it took me jumping through a lot of hoops to be able to obtain what back then was called a Yellow Card. Stuffed peppers and aubergines with meat and rice. Here I was living this dream, envied by friends and family yet felt the most unhappy in my life.I was more than happy to give everything up including my great city job when my husband was offered a job oversees close to my home country. WOW. They have Netflix, the internet, consumerism, vacations abroad etc just as we do. The UK just gets grubbier, crapper and more overcrowded. You do not need an address in the UK for yourself. And she hates the Rain (by the way the weather in the UK is as she would know if she had paid attention unpredictable ,,that means it may rain for periods and then suddenly be sunny for long stretches too ) . It is people like you, with no allegiance or true connection with the UK, in other words pure economic migrants, nothing more, that are bring this country to its knees and have made it an awful place to live. Returning to the UK after you had the chance to escape! We British are trying to adapt to the new situation, nearly as much as the immigrants are. That's a pretty sad position to be in. I would have thought it's exaggerated, bitter and mean. I look forward to meeting some older people living abroad who maybe, indeed, kept their wits. Home is where your heart is. You said in an earlier post Abu Dhabi was fascinating. 30 for petrol is not accounting for car insurance, depreciation on the car, your time spent driving rather than working/reading/sleeping on the train etc. I think the part which shocked me the most was how friendly everyone seemed, how customer-oriented the service was tailored and the sheer amount of prospects anyone could benefit from. However, the same entitlement is NOT true for Brits going to EU countries who are in many countries, treated like second class citizens with no rights and slave labour if they can find a job. It's about the people and the attitude. The current North/South divide was very much a product of Thatchers efforts to limit worker rights. I came from Italy to do my bachelor and master degree, not because of lack of an excellent (albeit very bureaucracy reliant) university system in my country. Thank you for your message. UK for years has failed to create policies to protect its border, its benefits and health system to be abused by anyone and everyone. Whereby his reply was: "What British culture?". In addition, I think there are other significant and perhaps more substantial factors that are playing into this hostility, namely, the rise of religious fanaticism, fundamentalism and its debate in Britain. But at least I can say that I chose the ticket that the racist people didn't choose! God help us. First, the British are NOT RACIST. It sucks that you can't wear a dress unless you go on holiday. if you ever come to the UK, go to Scotland, you will love it up there. The "immigrants who are here to steal the jobs"? As a Brit, I can say that most of what you say is true. Good luck x. No government has a magic money tree that can deal with a 'climate emergency' (in a country with very mild weather patterns), literal cradle to grave housing and social care, free healthcare to everyone and anyone who shows up etc, human rights for cats etc Britain's problems are of it's own making. It makes me sad to read this. Thanks again! I'm an Autumn lover so basically, I get to enjoy a constant state of Autumn. Because you don't seem to have widen your horizons much We truly hope you stay in the UK because Europe is so much better off without people like you. Cory Varga - Cory is a published travel writer and award-winning photographer. Just waiting for the contract on my house to run out in July. They're some of the most hard-working, dedicated people I've ever worked with who will do ANYTHING to earn a decent, honest living. Its a hard working and ambitious country, which is not for everyone. I still remember talking to my husband the previous night, saying that the world is not that stupid. But I very much defend the English when they say that they do not want to have more immigrants, no one likes to have mass immigration, no country wants it, and that must be respected. In my case in Prague, some of these romantic ideas just never materialized the way I thought they would, or my perception has changed. Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and lots of National Trust locations for wonderful days out. You may be from Scotland Wales or Northern Ireland which would make your question laughable. The UK blames, as you said, hard-working Poles, Romanians, and now the whole EU. Certainly food for thought as I often find myself wondering if we should move to the UK as a family (I have lived and worked there before), but I think I will stick to St Helena Island (which you should visit one day)! Youve shown me that there is hope. Countries like Japan are very friendly to tourists of course, but they would never let foreigners rise to a high level in politics or business. Thanks for sharing! And what about the human rights of Tommy Robinson, jailed in media secrecy without due process. Public transport is expensive in the UK, but it is because our planning laws are tough and protect the delicate environment here and peoples wishes. Another reason Im wanting to leave Australia is because of the racism here and the serious lack of culture. Something that would not be possible in my home country (Germany) to that extend. Where else will you find so much freedom of choice. Ask any American, and apart from skinny women, castles and nice beer, the thing they love about Europe is its diversity. The weather can be a bit daunting, right? Suddenly this opened up my world to the whole other side of the UK that I had been ignoring for my whole life. 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