If you could live in any commonwealth country where would you live? - The DIS Discussion Forums

binny · 09-27-2012, 05:31 PM

the list is here http://www.workpermit.com/uk/commonwealth_countries.htm

We were just kind of day dreaming and looking over the list. The thought of just letting go and starting over somewhere is appealing

disneyshakeygirl · 09-27-2012, 05:33 PM

I'd stay right where I am - Canada. I also enjoy going to England too (I hold dual citizenship between Canada and England). If I had to pick however, definitely Canada.

binny · 09-27-2012, 05:35 PM

DH is Canadian and we are all Duals ( at least according to Canada) so we could up and go if we wanted to.

We have 2 sets of friends who have moved to Australia and I like that idea a lot

Emteach · 09-27-2012, 05:37 PM

Canada, but of course! Love my country

lynxstch · 09-27-2012, 06:28 PM

I think I would have to pick New Zealand. It's the most beautiful place I have ever seen , and would love to be able to move there and spend the rest of my life in paradise!

lovin'fl · 09-28-2012, 11:46 AM

I would say one of the tropical islands...maybe the Seychelles or Vanuatu...BUT, I'd have to research their critter population (mainly spider). I don't want huge spiders crawling in my house or scorpions or anything like that. I'd have to find a nice condo that is in a relatively critter free area.

luvmarypoppins · 09-28-2012, 12:57 PM

I would go with New Zealand or Canada.

My dh loves New Zealand and took our 2 ds there in Jan.

Our friend lived in Tonga. Sometimes there is political unrest there. When they arrived there was a burning car at the airport etc. although it looks beautiful.

Our other friends lived in Kenya. They lived in the Rift Valley area. Their dd did get sick with brucelliosis though.

My cousin lived in Australia and South Africa for a while and liked them both.

So many to choose from for sure.

Sarah_Rose · 09-28-2012, 01:11 PM

I'm Canadian and know LOTS of people who did the Commonwealth work-abroad thing after university. Most went to Australia or the UK - I worked in London for a couple years, personally. I also know a couple people who went to teach in Ghana, and one person who taught in Cameroon, and had excellent experiences.

I would love to visit South Africa one day, but I don't think I'd want to live there long term.

minnie56 · 09-28-2012, 07:19 PM

Right here where I am!

Though I do hold dual citizenship with Great Britain so I could always settle there too..

LuLuO · 09-29-2012, 12:51 PM

Australia or New Zealand. Though a friend who lived in those places says it is really expensive. We tried for a work abroad with my husband's company but the program was suspended. We would have been in Australia for two years. Hoping they reinstate the program someday.

epcot.girl · 09-29-2012, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by disneyshakeygirl

I'd stay right where I am - Canada. I also enjoy going to England too (I hold dual citizenship between Canada and England). If I had to pick however, definitely Canada.

This makes me cry. There's no such thing as English citizenship. It's British citizenship.

OP, why the Commonwealth in particular?

I'd stay in the UK. I just know I couldn't go to Australia - it's the land where all the terrifying animals decided to live!

I'd be more likely to move to another EU country though if I was going to move at all. I can live anywhere in the EU without (or with little) restriction I believe. But I have no plans to leave the UK as it stands.

PrincessBelle39 · 09-29-2012, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by epcot.girl

OP, why the Commonwealth in particular?

I'd stay in the UK. I just know I couldn't go to Australia - it's the land where all the terrifying animals decided to live!

Sorry, but I just had to comment on this. Terrifying animals. I'm not sure where people get the misconceptions they have about Australia. Sure there are parts of the country that have some but they don't roam free in our backyards. Its a really big country. We would be 2000km from the nearest crocodile and even then you dont see them walking down the street in town. Its like me saying that I couldn't go to New York because there are aligators in Florida.
We live in a fairly rural area and might get the odd koala or kangaroo if we are lucky maybe once or twice a year. If we lived in town, we wouldn't even get that. To be honest, I can't say I've ever seen anything that might be considered remotely terrifying.

low-key · 09-29-2012, 08:18 PM

Australia

DopeyDame · 09-29-2012, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PrincessBelle39

Sorry, but I just had to comment on this. Terrifying animals. I'm not sure where people get the misconceptions they have about Australia. Sure there are parts of the country that have some but they don't roam free in our backyards. Its a really big country. We would be 2000km from the nearest crocodile and even then you dont see them walking down the street in town. Its like me saying that I couldn't go to New York because there are aligators in Florida.
We live in a fairly rural area and might get the odd koala or kangaroo if we are lucky maybe once or twice a year. If we lived in town, we wouldn't even get that. To be honest, I can't say I've ever seen anything that might be considered remotely terrifying.

At least part of the perception comes from the hysterical Bill Bryson book, In a Sunburnt Country. His basic premise is that Australia is beautiful, amazing. And all the plants and animals are trying to kill you. That said, if I could I'd move to Queensland Australia in a heart beat: by far the most beautiful, interesting, and enjoyable place I've ever been.

epcot.girl · 09-30-2012, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by PrincessBelle39

Sorry, but I just had to comment on this. Terrifying animals. I'm not sure where people get the misconceptions they have about Australia. Sure there are parts of the country that have some but they don't roam free in our backyards. Its a really big country. We would be 2000km from the nearest crocodile and even then you dont see them walking down the street in town. Its like me saying that I couldn't go to New York because there are aligators in Florida.
We live in a fairly rural area and might get the odd koala or kangaroo if we are lucky maybe once or twice a year. If we lived in town, we wouldn't even get that. To be honest, I can't say I've ever seen anything that might be considered remotely terrifying.

Crocodiles didn't even cross my mind. I was thinking more spiders and snakes (I'm arachnophobic and my husband is ophidiophobic), and while I'm sure the chance of running into one is remote I can barely cope with the fairly harmless spiders found here in the UK. It's not unique to Australia. I wouldn't live in many places because I'd have trouble with the wildlife (ie, Florida).

It's not the only reason I wouldn't choose to make Australia my permanent home, but the 'scary animals' thing was just the first to come to mind. I'd love to visit though (just like I love to visit Florida).

09-27-2012, 05:31 PM	#1
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09-27-2012, 05:33 PM	#2
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09-28-2012, 11:46 AM	#6
lovin'fl DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,031	I would say one of the tropical islands...maybe the Seychelles or Vanuatu...BUT, I'd have to research their critter population (mainly spider). I don't want huge spiders crawling in my house or scorpions or anything like that. I'd have to find a nice condo that is in a relatively critter free area.

09-28-2012, 12:57 PM	#7
luvmarypoppins I am debating whether to put a new one back on his O.K. who is the sista here right now? ((Hug)) Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 9,299	I would go with New Zealand or Canada. My dh loves New Zealand and took our 2 ds there in Jan. Our friend lived in Tonga. Sometimes there is political unrest there. When they arrived there was a burning car at the airport etc. although it looks beautiful. Our other friends lived in Kenya. They lived in the Rift Valley area. Their dd did get sick with brucelliosis though. My cousin lived in Australia and South Africa for a while and liked them both. So many to choose from for sure.

09-28-2012, 01:11 PM	#8
Sarah_Rose DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,667	I'm Canadian and know LOTS of people who did the Commonwealth work-abroad thing after university. Most went to Australia or the UK - I worked in London for a couple years, personally. I also know a couple people who went to teach in Ghana, and one person who taught in Cameroon, and had excellent experiences. I would love to visit South Africa one day, but I don't think I'd want to live there long term. __________________ Sarah ~ mom to DS(2.5) and DD (born 5/23/12) AoA February 2013, DLR (Christmas trip!) December 2011, DLR (DL Half Marathon) September 2011, AKL Kidani (WDW Half Marathon) 2011, CSR and the GOOFY 2010, WL and the WDW Half Marathon 2009 (2:29), Disneyland Resort Paris 2007, Off-Site 2006, ASMu 2002, Dixie Landings 2000

09-28-2012, 07:19 PM	#9
minnie56 Whatever it is, he said it is prone to these pits We iced it last night And Fanny's your Aunt" Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 7,418	Right here where I am! Though I do hold dual citizenship with Great Britain so I could always settle there too..

09-29-2012, 12:51 PM	#10
LuLuO I am against mandatory fun Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: MO Posts: 2,321	Australia or New Zealand. Though a friend who lived in those places says it is really expensive. We tried for a work abroad with my husband's company but the program was suspended. We would have been in Australia for two years. Hoping they reinstate the program someday. __________________ "The stories my kids will tell one day depends on me. I am writing their book” - Kellee Hampton "I work out because I know I would've been the first to die in the Hunger Games." - someecards.com "Just because I can't do it today, doesn't mean I'm not going to be able to do it someday." - Arthur Boorman "When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.' To this day, especially in times of disaster, I remember my mother’s words, and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers–so many caring people in this world." - Fred Rogers

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