This is my hardest post to blog and the hardest question I still have to ponder.
I've got a friend Mark who's just came back from the UK and is asking me when I'm going there to work and all, and seeing now with this price increase that just happened it's edging me towards it.
I've been pondering about this for so long I can't even remember and it's probably one that is stuck for my head for a long long time. I have this right of abode sticker in my passport that allows me to work and live in the UK for a indefinite period of time as I was born there.
I've also contacted the UK immigration via their website and I found out they have a well plan package for me should I go, for a minimal fee (149 pounds i think), they'll help me set up my bank accounts, handphone and optionally job placements, which is really great because it's very very hard to create a bank account there if you don't have a home address in the UK.
Everything seems set, the only thing thats hindering my plans is me.
I still like Malaysia for all it's worth. I also have a business that I'm working on here. To go to UK now is basically fold the whole thing up and move there, starting anew. It's a risky proposition, maybe even too risky for my taste.
UK is a boring place after 5-6pm, there's no yamcha, the food over there are too expensive to eat out, it's probably eat in and be a good guy waking up at the mornings and sleep at nights.
Also I like my friends in Malaysia. They are the best bunch I can possibly wish for to hang with. To go to the UK I'll probably have to know people again, and basically resetting my life.
One factor I want to go to the UK is their exchange rate. It's technically somewhat an advantage, and I heard that the IT field is in high demand, meaning I probably can get better offers and who knows if I start my business again there it'll maybe be better off than what I'm running here.
Another one is that our govt in Malaysia is horrendously bad. I don't really like to talk about politics on my blog, but time after time they have not done anything to help their country. My thinking that it's going worse, and probably be in very very bad shape in times to come. I know this part is the most selfish part of my life, but I don't want to be dragged down with it as well, and so is my reason of flying off.
I've been putting off this decision that I have to make because I don't want to. But seeing what things are going to look for here in the future. I think I may have to set one. Really fast.
Someone just shoot me and get it over with.
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Go wei go! I know what you mean about the whole friends and yamcha thing, but people like you and me need change, man!
And looking at it, you are very lucky to have the opportunity that some people can't even dream of having, so if u're the only hindrance to grabbing it, I think you should let urself go.
And yes, Malaysian government sux. Time to leave!!!
If you ask me, I'd say go for it man. Work overseas and come back once or twice a year to see your friends/family. They'll miss you more and treat you nicer ! hahah.
Thanks for the suggest guys . I also think that I should go also :D.
haha funny that u got encouragement from 2 ppl who are already/planning to get out of Malaysia :P
I say ol' chap, I too am applying for PR in UK. Since my family members are there as well, hoping that it will work out. Like what ahbonk has said, there are some people who hopes for these kind of opportunity.
Let's have a cup of tea my good man, in UK.
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Well said, my good man. Your comment was *most* befitting. The Malaysian monarchy has been nothing but a mere spleen in our longevity.
I do hope that you both have the *most* splendid time in UK, with a cup of tea no less...
I say my good man, thats a splendid idea! Tea anyone?
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