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Scared to go back to England

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Valleygirlaccent · 06/04/2025 21:48

But i’m desperate to.

Currently live abroad, beautiful place but ready ro return to family. I keep seeing posts/videos about how hard it is now and how you can’t survive on £35 k per year (we’d be on around about this initially)
I’m going back to a ‘Naice area’ and although have a lovely lifestyle where we are, we’ve often lived month to month as wages are low, so I’ve learnt to cut my cloth accordingly.

Is it really that bad?

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maddening · 06/04/2025 22:24

However the weather has been v pleasant this week!

Gymmum82 · 06/04/2025 21:58

It depends where. We have a nice life but my husband earns well.
I earn £33k and couldn’t survive on my salary, maybe to support myself but not 2 children and I wouldn’t be able to afford any luxuries or holidays.
It’s expensive, cold and wet. I wouldn’t return from somewhere warm to come back here

FKAT · 06/04/2025 21:55

I think the UK has its share of problems and advantages, much like any other country. £35k salary - can't comment as too many variables. If you have 4 children and need to live in Richmond Upon Thames it won't be enough. If it's just you, it will probably be fine.

maddening · 06/04/2025 21:54

Valleygirlaccent · 06/04/2025 21:53

Is it all a load of scaremongering? Are people able to live a nice life?

Yes people are totally able to live a nice life.

Where are you moving to?

Valleygirlaccent · 06/04/2025 21:53

maddening · 06/04/2025 21:50

I think it is great personally.

Is it all a load of scaremongering? Are people able to live a nice life?

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maddening · 06/04/2025 21:50

I think it is great personally.

Valleygirlaccent · 06/04/2025 21:49

*To

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