Are you considering emigration?

[cguy]

SPARGEL SPARGEL SPARGEL!!
Or is that only in the southern areas? (Frankfurt etc)

Last time I was in Berlin, everyone was so excited about Spargelzeit.

 

[xcaliber]

SPARGEL SPARGEL SPARGEL!!
Or is that only in the southern areas? (Frankfurt etc)

Its everywhere. Spargel season is starting soon. I dont mind it as its seasonal.

 

[The Darkness]

You say that now. But after 12 months of eating bland ass food, you start to lose all reason. I now know why europeans went out to sea.

Get into your saeurkraut and brat game. Two of the joys

 

[noxibox]

Exactly.... Japan don't want / need that.

They exist in Japan whether they want them to or not. Same with people bringing their religions with them. Japan doesn't actually stop either of these things. They may make some token effort at doing so, but they're not succeeding. It's ultimately not possible to prevent people bringing their culture with them. Japan might insist on making sure people learn Japanese culture, but if they're going to take in immigrants those people are going to bring their culture into Japan too.

That's the irony isn't it..
If a western culture were to be strict on culture, they'd be called racist.

There is no irony in the fact that countries that are themselves made up of immigrants look unreasonable if they tell modern immigrants not to bring their culture with them. The United States in particular has never had an homogenous culture.

 

[ghostR]

Got ton of extended family there as citizens - they seem happy. What are your objections to UK life ? Curious to know.

Have lots of family there, grans, aunts, uncles - the weather is a big factor, we are extremely lucky with our weather and way of life here. also being someone who has their own business here, there is a lot of red tape over there in order to run a business.

Having said that, lots of people who have kids and have moved there from here are happy. so it all depends on what stage you are at in your life. Personally, I wanna stick it out here until we have to leave. But recent months have been challenging with the way the country is falling of a cliff.

 

[JuliusSeizure]

I suppose it would depend on the person's religion. Japan is already well covered when it comes to providing religious venues for Christians, Muslims, Hindus and Jews.

There is generally a hierachy of expat/foreigner treatment.

Japan is accepting foreigners (reluctantly so) due to its aging population. However, generally treatment is a bit better if you are a white westerner and they will make more of an effort to accomodate you. Some are also very positive towards black Americans.

For others, while they will be accepted, they have to work harder to gain acceptance.

A lot of it has to do with the USA social engineering the place after the war. But overall, Japan is much better than the rest of Asia in this regard. It can be cringe and very blatant in other parts.

 

[TheMightyQuin]

Whats the point of no return, i see one vote for water. The obvious other is power which is almost certainly already ruined. monumental ZAR depreciation?
Not being able to buy bread? Some European countries are suffering form this already...

What? Where?

 

[Sideshow Bob]

Have lots of family there, grans, aunts, uncles - the weather is a big factor, we are extremely lucky with our weather and way of life here. also being someone who has their own business here, there is a lot of red tape over there in order to run a business.

Having said that, lots of people who have kids and have moved there from here are happy. so it all depends on what stage you are at in your life. Personally, I wanna stick it out here until we have to leave. But recent months have been challenging with the way the country is falling of a cliff.

Plenty of UK people leaving UK to go other places as they don't feel comfortable with migration so you might as well stay here.

 

[internetless]

I'm moving to Mauritius at the end of the year, although not permanent (emigrating) for now.

 

[Slowestclock]

Plenty of UK people leaving UK to go other places as they don't feel comfortable with migration so you might as well stay here.

They are moving because their culture feels under threat which is funny considering they pushed their culture on to the rest of the world back in the day. I would say move, just somewhere with power and with similar ideals/culture

 

[Dave]

What? Where?

You're the third person to ask him/her/it, I don't think that the self professed expert on European bread has an answer...

 

[JuliusSeizure]

They are moving because their culture feels under threat which is funny considering they pushed their culture on to the rest of the world back in the day. I would say move, just somewhere with power and with similar ideals/culture

This also depends. I quite enjoy being immersed in totally different cultures. It does lead to awkward moments which is part of the process so it is not for everyone but it can also be very rewarding.

 

[DentistGuy]

If you have young children schools are a problem in Botswana.

Friend from Botswana told me that they are starting to loadshed.

 

[bwana]

Friend from Botswana told me that they are starting to loadshed.

You seem desperate to revive threads concerning Botswana.

 

[DentistGuy]

You seem desperate to revive threads concerning Botswana.

Lol. Just make a single comment and a supermod loses his sh*t

 

[bwana]

Lol. Just make a single comment and a supermod loses his sh*t

Single still means one, right?

Friend from Botswana told me that they are starting to loadshed.

And the pula is the currency of...

But the Pula is still weaker than a weakened Rand?

Must be difficult trying to remember your own recent post history.