Brilliantly said. Everything you said hit the nail on the head. London is bearable for a few years when you're young but then you have to get out or you'll lose your mind.
I was born in London and have lived here my whole life and everything she has said is true. Its quite an unfriendly place to live to be honest. It's just everyone rushing from one place to another and the property prices are forever off putting.
The most surprising part to me is that many people live there on less than 40k. With the high rent prices and high cost of goods, there doesn't seem to be a lot of disposable income. After a certain age its kinda looked down upon to still share living space with people, but it seems common for people in London to be 30 + and still have flatmates. It seems impossible to build a family there. I'll never understand the appeal of living check to check in a rat race just for the sake of saying I live in London,NYC, Paris etc. There are plenty of midsized cities that still have great jobs and amenities without the horrible commute and low standards of living.
Right now I live in Zurich and I feel like my city is not offering me what I need. I am thinking about moving to London, because it has so many more opportunities. It's just the crowdedness and chaos, which is so appealing. Also the number of jobs and the feeling of aliveness a chaotic city can give you.
@@kallmehk3453 Mmm well I have went to Cancun,in Mexico.And well it is an amazing place,but if you want a place with more shops you can go to Mexico City,or to Merida is the second safest place in North America,is more safe than all of our states in the us 😪But well,the country is something I would regret for
As a person who has lived in central london for 20+ years, i can confirm that everything you said is correct. London is a playground for the rich, if you are not part of the 1% of top earners in the country, or have a clear path to becoming a top earner. you are going to have a bad time. My advice is live in a warm/hot country where crime rate is low and you can have a decent life with an avarage wage.
I find your comments very interesting. The areas you've lived in probably consist of mostly rented properties, with a transient population, there would be a greater sense of community in owner occupier areas. As already mentioned, you are never far from a park or green space in London, where you can be alone. I think you have to find a way to make London work for you, once you find that way, you will see how great London can be.
brave words and true.. if you don't like alcohol. . the grey skies.. exactly the lack community and friendliness - I went to literally hundreds of meet ups and people were so closed off. bonding and making friends outside of work, was extremely hard work, . I gave up finally.. and left , never been happier
Ok but you cant just base like a few people on how friendly they are and think the whole of London is like that it isn’t our fault that we have grey skies You don’t understand British life and the way you wrote the comment is in a very selfish way and it’d offensive
I agree with the original comment - it is obvious this person has never lived in any OTHER city. I can't attest to other international cities, but all of these comments are true for large cities in the US (New York, DC. Chicago)
Lived in London all my life if you are a people person you are going to struggle most of the people here have a narcissistic vibe . As for work London is great for prospects but the people make it shitty by complaining to much about everything and anything
Ye, and it's only busy in London cos it's the capital. Other big cities are completely different! I live quite close to Nottingham, and it's rarely very busy when I go? It's much busier in new York isn't it?
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This should be titled "10 reasons NOT to move to Central LONDON". I think most of the "problems" you mentioned here can be resolved by not living/eating/shopping in the most expensive part of the city. Most Londoners are smart enough not to buy fish and chips for £31 when you can buy it for £3 from a corner chip shop.
I was thinking the same thing, I’m from New York & I always hear people complain about prices but just don’t go to the expensive places, right? There’s always cheaper options...
I am a born Londoner why come to London expecting it to be the same as new York city , london has it own culture the whole world is in London that's what makes it different.
Clifford your a star. I've just made that very point. She is just acting like a little princess. Expecting London to bow to her needs. London is packed in history in every turn. And when she said there are to many people. Just goes to show how popular London is. Americans envi our culture and history.
I moved out of London 2 years ago to Manchester. Love it here. I always hated it in London, abusive toxic people. People in Manchester are much more outgoing, there's more confluence of people and situations. To give an example, when you're on the tram you feel like you're part of a community. Manchester has under 3 million people. London in the M25 has about 16 million +. Every city in England is smaller which = better. If you know what's good for you get out of London. Actually now during covid a lot of people are moving out and working online. It's about time. Covid has decentralised the whole work life family balance.
Whilst I respect your comments based on your personal experience and you are indeed spot on about the weather. My experience of London life is totally different. I’ve lived in many capital cities and I have found London to have a unique vibe which can’t be replicated elsewhere. If it’s a tranquil, gentle pace of life with lots of fresh air which you are looking for, try the suburbs or the surrounding countryside. My folks love it! But for a young 54 year old like me, there’s no place on earth like London. Be lucky darlin! 😃
Privet! Depends,London is comfortable if you have your own home already or if you are good coder its better to live in such city,cause it will be enough for all hard to save up and live with full value life:) In other cases, living somewhere in let's say Devonshire much better:) (Been there once🤩🤩🤩) Live in small town 100 000 population in Russia and maybe just saying it because of it
i'm also american but i lived in the uk (manchester) for 2 1/2 years with an english gf. alot of what you speak about could be applied to any big city really but i've lived in both the states and mexico and done a fair bit of traveling in my time and to a large degree i think that british people in general (like the french) generally really don't like strangers a whole lot and would rather not deal with them at all if they don't have to. they also often say that americans being (mostly) polite and helpful towards strangers is indicative of shallowness which i think is simply something they tell themselves in order to feel better about their often rudeness towards people who have done nothing to deserve it. and any british reading this y'all don't hesitate fer a second to criticize my country and people so no attitudes allowed!
It’s interesting, because a lot of this sounds close to being in New York (where I’m from). And I realize that a lot of this sounds extreme to people who live in places that aren’t similar.
Thank you. My point exactly. I traveled this most places in the world. And I always avoid staying in the citys. Because they are primarily the most expensive places to stay.
That thing about people is why I would never live in London - the great thing about many of the northern cities is that they are big enough to give you all the things you would expect to find in a city, but but small enough not to be suffocating. But the real icing on the cake is that you have a much better quality of life and are close to the countryside. I earn good money, but because i live in Manchester I can live like a king....London has never made sense to me, and never will.
Absolutely the most accurate video I have watched on this matter. A few years ago I lived in Germany and then decided to move to the UK; after 3 years I now left London and moved back to Germany. As an European (Portuguese) I think it offers one of the worst qualities of life in Europe, everything mentioned here is true. its a nice city to visit but not to live long term at all
I’m also will be moving to London this week bcs I got an offer to work here. Moving from Singapore which will be something really hard for me at first.
Approximately 47% of the area of Greater London is green so if you can't find a park or green space nearby you must be very unlucky. Of course the closer you want to live to the centre of a city the more prohibitively expensive it becomes, that doesn't just apply to London that's a capital city thing. The outer suburban areas are cheaper (not as cheap as other towns and cities naturally) but certainly liveable. And out in the 'burbs the pace is a bit slower and friendlier despite what other people would want you to believe (always room for improvement though).
Well I disagree with this, as a londoner I feel very comfortable living here, (and I'm not just saying that because I was born here). Please don't make London seem like not a nice place to live in, it's really nice here!
London has a lot to offer, it's a beautiful city,but it's true, it's outrageously expensive, housing is a nightmare indeed and commute goes from being mildly painful to a nightmare from hell very quickly.I don't agree with all the blurb about trends tho,that seemed very personal.
I always wondered why none of the videos I see of Americans moving to the UK never have their accent change. For me, my accent is so impressionable, if I hang out with one person for a week I'll already start to adopt their mannerisms and the way they talk
Reasons to move to somewhere in England .Health care is free .Death rates are lower than America .people might say thatwe have my prime but at least you can learn self-defence in America when they have gone after first won't help you because a gun can just shoot you dead .and people say that houses are expensive but if you move to a different part prices drops .and America is known for how hard it is to get a job England is much eaiser
I lived in London 5 months to do an experience and now i'm came back to Italy and i'm very happy to be in my country ^.^ Honestly i hated London(and i won't visit it again),the city is too cold(not for the weather),messy,it's full of drunk people and everyone is rude or asocial. Well,i drink some saturday night to have fun ok but i saw certain things in that city,for example at 9 a.m. people already drunk in the streets,i was a bit scared because they were violent and the police doesn't do anything 'cause everyone is free to do everything bad😑........ I was really disappointed but i don't care 'cause i'm at home now :) Sorry UK i'll never understand why people love you. I think this is a problem only for that city(UK in general) 'cause i've never had issues in other northern European countries like Sweden or Norway.....non lo so!!!! London,i hope you'll sink in the ocean. I don't like it,am i the only one? Doesn't matter😝😝
Most of those things she listed we are experiencing/have been that way where im from in the Pacific Northwest in the states. Im from Portland. ITs rain and grey 9 months out of the year. Seattle rent price has been brutal for a while, Portland is following right behind them due to the extreme growth of the small city. There's so many people everywhere. Gentrification happened in a major part of the city. I am still attracted to living somewhere international one day, mainly due to the work life balance. THings like health care and paid days off in the states is tragic, theres no mandatory amount of paid days off, even if you have so many at a company the amount is a joke compared to other countries. IN the military you get 30 days paid off, which is unheard of as a civilian. Ive heard nothing but good things about London LOl. Despite living costs
Some people may look at fun as getting drunk and partying, but I’ve never liked any of those things. Also, even if I was into doing those things, it’s impossible to make friends here because society is socially disconnected. No one gives a damn about anybody.
Gentrification has destroyed so much. I remember when I was growing up our neighbourhood was really tight. Everyone looked out for one another, no matter the background. I might be wrong but that feels like it's being lost
I totally agree with you. The only thing holding me here is my job, but I'm crazy to leave London, the UK as a matter of fact! What a strange, weird depressing place this country is
Honest. She thinks she's a little princess. Who should be treated as such. What she is saying is bullshit. Apart from the rent. But all major cities are the same.
I think this is very much her personal viewpoint and a generalisation on the whole, yes London has its issues as a growing city of over ten million people and yes pre-covid we have as a major international city lots of tourists who want to visit but its what makes the city thriving and dynamic. The weather is a somewhat disparaging topic, clearly we brits talk a lot about it as it is very changeable, but we do have hottish summers and we do have seasons, and yes whilst winter does at times seem drawn out, and it can rain a lot-we actually get less rain than parts of Italy-it is rarely very cold/or extremely hot as in parts of the USA or other countries for example as a result of our temperate climate. Things like air pollution are actively being tackled with congestion and ultra low emission zones and moves to electric vehicles and more cycling. I've used the tube all my life and have very rarely found the anger situation from fellow commuters she speaks of, though like other cities rush hour can be very busy, and there are always countless events going on so if she had an issue with yoga then it may be a very personal situation. In terms or prices and rent I would have to agree, but then moving out from the central zones and it can be easier to find somewhere a bit more cheaply, again this isn't unique to London most major cities have excessive rents or house prices.
When on holiday in the uk go to Yorkshire Manchester Birmingham Ireland and Scotland Cornwall dont just stick to London. See the rest of the country mix with different people and other cultures there is life outside of the capital.
Are you aware of the open spaces that the city has? All those beautiful parks aren't there for nothing. Go there and breathe. You can leave London if you're hardly coping or you dislike everything. She doesn't need you.
Thank God there exists people who also don’t like London. Sometimes, when I’m around close-minded people, I feel like I’m the only person in the world who’s unhappy in the UK. In this country, there’s no way in hell I can improve my life. The people are extremely unfriendly, rude, moody, unapproachable and inhospitable, the weather sucks and the lifestyle is boring, monotonous, hectic and depressing. Cyprus and Greece may have their problems, but the life in both of those countries is far more pleasurable and laidback ... plus people are so much friendlier and warmer. I just hope one day I achieve my goal. I can’t stand close-minded zombies who tell me that I have to structure my life here. Sorry, but for me there’s nothing likable about this country. Not even the Greek and Cypriot events make me happy. The UK is just a business like America. It’s just where you work and earn money. You don’t smile and you don’t have any fun.
but why would anyone absolutely have to move there? surely you only go there for one reason and not because of the lifestyle? We all know it's terrible. I come from a town about 2hrs away and I have never understood why people live in London. Just live out of the city and commute, if you must.
Спасибо за видео, очень увлекательно рассказывает девушка. Спасибо ей за этот рассказ и возможность увидеть Лондон глазами жителя, а не туриста)) Благодарю!
Erm? I disagree with a lot of this, and it seems like ur not really used to big cities, but the whole 'trend' thing in terms of food is so not true. In America, u pay extra for tips, and that is expected, so the price of food in restaurants is cheaper there. But in England, u pay the bill almost exactly, usually with very little or no tip, so things aren't really any different in price.
There are so many other great CIties and Towns in the UK and Europe, better to live in one of those and just visit London on Holiday. I've lived in London for 32 years and I agree with this video. I am only here for work, my Company are thinking of moving to save money I hope they do. I plan to leave with them.
It is blatantly obvious that any city rent is expensive. And she said London is to busy. That just proves the popularity. London is packed with history and culture. This come at a premium. I travel to London at least twice a month on business. And love it every time. I'm also from the North. Wigan
The biggest issue for me in not the UK but the issue is all cities. They are just so dirty and expensive. Why pay more for less. We moved out of London 2 years ago. To the west midlands and we are loving the more rural lifestyle not to mention the quality of life. Unpredictable weather aside, it's glorious mate ☺️
O M G I could not describe London better that everthing you just said!!! 100% accurate I NEVER comment on videos but this was well deserved! Congratilations .
@@hypedzebra1910 it is healthy, health is wealth , activeness and positive energy from nature is way more enjoyable than inhaling those negative population, air, expensive , fake artificial girls, food and unwanted slut song middle of the night.
FD C lack of tourism and diversity it’s just full of fish and gyms and transport is only cars is basic to normal places in the world the city is the attractions whrrr you’ll have fun that’s why london is expensive the healthcare here is free and we have more fun things to d
Whilst I am sure there are a few backsliders, any eatery with seats for 10 or more must provide a toilet for customers. Note, customers, not the general public, and they sometimes keep it fairly secret to discourage passers-by popping in.
Try Edward, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Cardiff, Swansea, Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester, York, Newcastle, Belfast, Nottingham. There's more to the UK than London.
the bit about the crowd really made me think. in my home town, which is not very small, i do not sit on a bench if there's someone in a 50 m radius. it would be very frustrating to look for a quiet space and not find one when i'm so used to it now
Interesting video and true in some ways but I think when you are either born in London or become a Londoner , you do get smart at where is good to eat for less and fast. I worked on the Westend shows, so we only had 2 hours between shows to get food, fast and nice! Agree with rents, that also goes for buying in London as I sold our first places fast as the market has always moved in a flash! London is ever changing and it has always been that way. I have lived all over but always end up moving back to my home town of London because everything is so easy and on your door step.
I’ve always preferred Cyprus and Greece to the UK. Honestly, these people who base their opinion on what the idiot box says talk out of their ass. They think that money is the be all and end all ... and that there’s no quality of life in Cyprus or Greece. The reality is that people in both of those countries are much happier than people here in the UK.
My name is Tameria Diane Jones and I 💯 agree with what you are saying about Cyprus and Greece and I just realized and got the idea that money isn't everything. I am trying to go to Greece one day to take a trip there and I have a passport.
London sounds like New York, very cold in winter, crowded, Housing issues, Poor air, major hub for tourists. I have been to London, I lived there for 3 years but I didn't think till now it is very similar to New York. I thought London was very similar to America compared to other parts of the UK, I am from a small village in the UK, none of these points apply to my village.
I've lived in other countries such as Australia, Germany, Naples in Italy and I find London the best city so far. People are friendly and will stop to help you if you need it. No matter how busy they might be. Everyone here is "darling", "love" or "babes". Just don't be patronising but humble in this world melting pot city and you'll be fine. I'm sure there is air pollution in London but there are other cities which are more polluted even just in Europe such as Milan or Athens. Someone in Germany told me this thing about blowing your nose in London and there being soot in your tissue. This myth seems to go around. I've lived in East London since 2013 and I have worked in the West End. I was very seldom sick nor did I blow black soot in my tissue if I did have a cold. This is ridiculous. Unless you spend your whole day on the streets and underground where the trains run. There are plenty of peaceful oasis in the city. There are 8 royal parks. London is 40% green. If you get on a train heading in any direction from London in less than 20 mins you'll be immersed in green. Rents are high unfortunately but if you move out of London and are prepared to commute a short distance you will find cheaper solutions. In London you have more opportunities respect to other European countries of finding high paying jobs. Museums are free, you have concessions on public transport as a young person or student and at the age of 60 you don't pay on buses and tube. Come to London and see for yourself but be open and go with the flow. You'll enjoy the ride.
LONDON one of the busiest cities in the world.. therefore pricey.. Accomodation is very expensive always has been...move out to suburbs.. the foods you quote are availble in supermarkets really cheaply...
Haaa.. well said. We also can afford to get ill. Fact. Call an ambulance in some parts of America. Cost upto €2500. For a 3 mile trip. God bless England
I have been to London and New York, I will say I hated both cities. I give credit to anybody who lives there, because I would go crazy. I love the country.
I bet the English won't like that! But it is the truth. They are rude, despite what they think of themselves. manners?- a cover-up. She forgot to mention English food- which is just a total jhkjh
You can't generalise in that way I'm afraid. Politeness is a function of how well you've been raised by your parents/family and, to some extent, the quality of your education, irrespective of race or nationality.
@@dsgb Oh, I am so sorry you are offended by this )))) but far from generalisation, it is a day to day observation. this American girl has got the point.
I’m English, live in London and am not offended. Her points are well made but most could equally be applied to any other big city. City folk, often in a hurry, can appear brusque. But don’t forget although located in England, London is not typically English. A third of the people who live here were born abroad, and interactions are with a very diverse international community, for good or ill. And as for English food - beyond roasts, pies and fish & chips, we don’t claim to have any!
I agree with you . Is a different sistem. Here we don't actually make friends. At less if you start going to the same pub everyday or something like that.... But your colleagues at work it never become your friends... and is a lot of aspects in london. I can't get use to . Thank you for sharing with us your opinion about the country 😊
@Christina Not just London, most places around the UK is like this. People are cold, insular and generally quite selfish. Doesn't meet their bad people but it's just the way it is.
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I'm from Greenland and the winter in London is summer
Holy shit, GREENLAND??? Damn, bro, you’re literally Sub-Zero from Mortal Kombat
Damn, I thought no one lived in Greenland
where is greenland?
@@evil-resident No one knows, bro. Some experts say that Greenland is somewhere by Mars, but no one knows for sure.
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Brilliantly said. Everything you said hit the nail on the head. London is bearable for a few years when you're young but then you have to get out or you'll lose your mind.
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me an Icelandic person:
Pffft okay not a problem
Haha I’m from Iceland too and thought the same
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Same in Germany, not as bad but we kinda have the same weather as in London. I love rain and stormy weather.
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Me a greek person: Ok there is no way i'm moving there
@@katerinakarachaliou2715 good point
I was born in London and have lived here my whole life and everything she has said is true. Its quite an unfriendly place to live to be honest. It's just everyone rushing from one place to another and the property prices are forever off putting.
The most surprising part to me is that many people live there on less than 40k. With the high rent prices and high cost of goods, there doesn't seem to be a lot of disposable income. After a certain age its kinda looked down upon to still share living space with people, but it seems common for people in London to be 30 + and still have flatmates. It seems impossible to build a family there.
I'll never understand the appeal of living check to check in a rat race just for the sake of saying I live in London,NYC, Paris etc.
There are plenty of midsized cities that still have great jobs and amenities without the horrible commute and low standards of living.
Agree.
I agree 100%
Right now I live in Zurich and I feel like my city is not offering me what I need. I am thinking about moving to London, because it has so many more opportunities. It's just the crowdedness and chaos, which is so appealing. Also the number of jobs and the feeling of aliveness a chaotic city can give you.
What other places would you recommend for someone who just want to get out of the US?
@@kallmehk3453 Mmm well I have went to Cancun,in Mexico.And well it is an amazing place,but if you want a place with more shops you can go to Mexico City,or to Merida is the second safest place in North America,is more safe than all of our states in the us 😪But well,the country is something I would regret for
As a person who has lived in central london for 20+ years, i can confirm that everything you said is correct. London is a playground for the rich, if you are not part of the 1% of top earners in the country, or have a clear path to becoming a top earner. you are going to have a bad time.
My advice is live in a warm/hot country where crime rate is low and you can have a decent life with an avarage wage.
I find your comments very interesting. The areas you've lived in probably consist of mostly rented properties, with a transient population, there would be a greater sense of community in owner occupier areas. As already mentioned, you are never far from a park or green space in London, where you can be alone. I think you have to find a way to make London work for you, once you find that way, you will see how great London can be.
brave words and true.. if you don't like alcohol. . the grey skies.. exactly the lack community and friendliness - I went to literally hundreds of meet ups and people were so closed off. bonding and making friends outside of work, was extremely hard work, . I gave up finally.. and left , never been happier
Exactly my feelings! Went there with a lot of expectations and I LEFT! I cannot be happier in my life
Ok but you cant just base like a few people on how friendly they are and think the whole of London is like that
it isn’t our fault that we have grey skies
You don’t understand British life and the way you wrote the comment is in a very selfish way and it’d offensive
most of these aren't even specific to london, they're just about city life in general
I beg to differ, many cities aren't like this, Berlin, Copenhagen, Vienna, Amsterdam, Lyon and Stockholm, just to name a few
I agree with the original comment - it is obvious this person has never lived in any OTHER city. I can't attest to other international cities, but all of these comments are true for large cities in the US (New York, DC. Chicago)
I can figure out that you are Indian to say that probably because you owe to UK for giving you its citizenship.
@@machoke666 It refers to LARGE cities. Don't tell me New York is friendlier, less crowded, safer from crime etc. Much worse, I think......
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◾ Really???
◾Are you saying that London is a better place to live compared to New York City???
Lived in London all my life if you are a people person you are going to struggle most of the people here have a narcissistic vibe . As for work London is great for prospects but the people make it shitty by complaining to much about everything and anything
True. London is a passing place sadly. It's hard to make lifelong relationships
I grew up in London... You hit the nail on the head.
I feel like number 2 isn't 100% true, there's plenty of parks and places around London where you can find quiet but I guess it depends on which area.
Ye, and it's only busy in London cos it's the capital. Other big cities are completely different! I live quite close to Nottingham, and it's rarely very busy when I go? It's much busier in new York isn't it?
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Me sitting in New Delhi listening about the Air Quality & Pollution: Pfft, that's cute.
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Same mumbai here
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It will be a piece of cake for us to settle there!
This should be titled "10 reasons NOT to move to Central LONDON". I think most of the "problems" you mentioned here can be resolved by not living/eating/shopping in the most expensive part of the city. Most Londoners are smart enough not to buy fish and chips for £31 when you can buy it for £3 from a corner chip shop.
I was thinking the same thing, I’m from New York & I always hear people complain about prices but just don’t go to the expensive places, right? There’s always cheaper options...
You can’t buy fish and chips for £3 anywhere in the uk.
Ikr.
@@TheKaileylusby they all go to the most expensive touristy areas.like what do they expect
@@MackerelCat what yeh u can..ur probably from London lol
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@@larrysmellbutts2002 what
I am a born Londoner why come to London expecting it to be the same as new York city , london has it own culture the whole world is in London that's what makes it different.
What she's describing as London sounds a lot like New York City, actually.
I’m from New York & this sounds exactly like my city
Clifford your a star. I've just made that very point. She is just acting like a little princess. Expecting London to bow to her needs. London is packed in history in every turn. And when she said there are to many people. Just goes to show how popular London is. Americans envi our culture and history.
Are you Londoner or arab ?
I moved out of London 2 years ago to Manchester. Love it here. I always hated it in London, abusive toxic people. People in Manchester are much more outgoing, there's more confluence of people and situations. To give an example, when you're on the tram you feel like you're part of a community. Manchester has under 3 million people. London in the M25 has about 16 million +. Every city in England is smaller which = better.
If you know what's good for you get out of London.
Actually now during covid a lot of people are moving out and working online. It's about time. Covid has decentralised the whole work life family balance.
Yea London is disgusting filled with criminal toxic bullies who want to destroy your happy life. I want to leave this shit hole toxic place
Whilst I respect your comments based on your personal experience and you are indeed spot on about the weather. My experience of London life is totally different. I’ve lived in many capital cities and I have found London to have a unique vibe which can’t be replicated elsewhere. If it’s a tranquil, gentle pace of life with lots of fresh air which you are looking for, try the suburbs or the surrounding countryside. My folks love it! But for a young 54 year old like me, there’s no place on earth like London. Be lucky darlin! 😃
Privet! Depends,London is comfortable if you have your own home already or if you are good coder its better to live in such city,cause it will be enough for all hard to save up and live with full value life:)
In other cases, living somewhere in let's say Devonshire much better:)
(Been there once🤩🤩🤩)
Live in small town 100 000 population in Russia and maybe just saying it because of it
i'm also american but i lived in the uk (manchester) for 2 1/2 years with an english gf.
alot of what you speak about could be applied to any big city really but i've lived in both the states and mexico and done a fair bit of traveling in my time and to a large degree i think that british people in general (like the french) generally really don't like strangers a whole lot and would rather not deal with them at all if they don't have to. they also often say that americans being (mostly) polite and helpful towards strangers is indicative of shallowness which i think is simply something they tell themselves in order to feel better about their often rudeness towards people who have done nothing to deserve it.
and any british reading this y'all don't hesitate fer a second to criticize my country and people so no attitudes allowed!
It’s interesting, because a lot of this sounds close to being in New York (where I’m from). And I realize that a lot of this sounds extreme to people who live in places that aren’t similar.
Thank you. My point exactly. I traveled this most places in the world. And I always avoid staying in the citys. Because they are primarily the most expensive places to stay.
I feel like this is quite personal to you, most of these will not be a problem for people in London
Need to stop complaining cause any where you is going to be expensive.
What she means in the video has negative consequences on humans and their livelihood. Is it not a problem?!
right
Talk about crowds: have you tried taking the underground train in Hong Kong or Tokyo?
The difference is that the tube is full of Londoners
That thing about people is why I would never live in London - the great thing about many of the northern cities is that they are big enough to give you all the things you would expect to find in a city, but but small enough not to be suffocating. But the real icing on the cake is that you have a much better quality of life and are close to the countryside. I earn good money, but because i live in Manchester I can live like a king....London has never made sense to me, and never will.
I personally just want to move to another country. Where would you suggest?
Absolutely the most accurate video I have watched on this matter. A few years ago I lived in Germany and then decided to move to the UK; after 3 years I now left London and moved back to Germany. As an European (Portuguese) I think it offers one of the worst qualities of life in Europe, everything mentioned here is true. its a nice city to visit but not to live long term at all
Well too bad I’m moving anyway this week actually
Hope you have a lot of money lol
cm. CG LoL relax
I’m also will be moving to London this week bcs I got an offer to work here. Moving from Singapore which will be something really hard for me at first.
Where you from
@@DomWayne you don't need alot of money to live here
Approximately 47% of the area of Greater London is green so if you can't find a park or green space nearby you must be very unlucky. Of course the closer you want to live to the centre of a city the more prohibitively expensive it becomes, that doesn't just apply to London that's a capital city thing. The outer suburban areas are cheaper (not as cheap as other towns and cities naturally) but certainly liveable. And out in the 'burbs the pace is a bit slower and friendlier despite what other people would want you to believe (always room for improvement though).
Well I disagree with this, as a londoner I feel very comfortable living here, (and I'm not just saying that because I was born here). Please don't make London seem like not a nice place to live in, it's really nice here!
London has a lot to offer, it's a beautiful city,but it's true, it's outrageously expensive, housing is a nightmare indeed and commute goes from being mildly painful to a nightmare from hell very quickly.I don't agree with all the blurb about trends tho,that seemed very personal.
I think most of what she's on about is to do with big cities, not just London
I always wondered why none of the videos I see of Americans moving to the UK never have their accent change. For me, my accent is so impressionable, if I hang out with one person for a week I'll already start to adopt their mannerisms and the way they talk
Omg samee
Reasons to move to somewhere in England
.Health care is free
.Death rates are lower than America
.people might say thatwe have my prime but at least you can learn self-defence in America when they have gone after first won't help you because a gun can just shoot you dead
.and people say that houses are expensive but if you move to a different part prices drops
.and America is known for how hard it is to get a job England is much eaiser
I couldn't agree more
So true and can I point out that we have loads more jobs opportunitys
Omg finally someone who knows the truth about England it is not a bad place to live
And can I also say the weather is not as terrible as people make it out to be and with climate change it is actually getting hotter
Thank you for saying that nutrition
I'm from London and it's all true what she's saying
living in london 6 years i agree with you 100 %
Well, it seems some Londoners are not good at accepting citicism, as well.
I lived in London 5 months to do an experience and now i'm came back to Italy and i'm very happy to be in my country ^.^
Honestly i hated London(and i won't visit it again),the city is too cold(not for the weather),messy,it's full of drunk people and everyone is rude or asocial.
Well,i drink some saturday night to have fun ok but i saw certain things in that city,for example at 9 a.m. people already drunk in the streets,i was a bit scared because they were violent and the police doesn't do anything 'cause everyone is free to do everything bad😑........
I was really disappointed but i don't care 'cause i'm at home now :)
Sorry UK i'll never understand why people love you.
I think this is a problem only for that city(UK in general) 'cause i've never had issues in other northern European countries like Sweden or Norway.....non lo so!!!!
London,i hope you'll sink in the ocean.
I don't like it,am i the only one? Doesn't matter😝😝
Doubt you’ll be missed
Most of those things she listed we are experiencing/have been that way where im from in the Pacific Northwest in the states. Im from Portland. ITs rain and grey 9 months out of the year. Seattle rent price has been brutal for a while, Portland is following right behind them due to the extreme growth of the small city. There's so many people everywhere.
Gentrification happened in a major part of the city.
I am still attracted to living somewhere international one day, mainly due to the work life balance. THings like health care and paid days off in the states is tragic, theres no mandatory amount of paid days off, even if you have so many at a company the amount is a joke compared to other countries. IN the military you get 30 days paid off, which is unheard of as a civilian.
Ive heard nothing but good things about London LOl. Despite living costs
Some people may look at fun as getting drunk and partying, but I’ve never liked any of those things. Also, even if I was into doing those things, it’s impossible to make friends here because society is socially disconnected. No one gives a damn about anybody.
I changed my mind and I don't want to live in London.
Don't come here..... don't come here....
One of the best review I’ve watched in a long time. Straight to the point and articulate.
She's full of shit
Really just seems like she’s complaining that she can’t be lavish and control everything
bruh she’s listening reasons that many people can find a big problem and can affect their decision
I think what she’s saying is very fair but it’s also very targeted towards central London so take that into consideration.
Gentrification has destroyed so much. I remember when I was growing up our neighbourhood was really tight. Everyone looked out for one another, no matter the background. I might be wrong but that feels like it's being lost
I totally agree with you. The only thing holding me here is my job, but I'm crazy to leave London, the UK as a matter of fact! What a strange, weird depressing place this country is
I'm from Hongkong, trust me Hong kong is even worse and more depressing!! 😭😭😭
Really true awkward creepy people
Thank you for being honest and open about your experience in London.☺
Honest. She thinks she's a little princess. Who should be treated as such. What she is saying is bullshit. Apart from the rent. But all major cities are the same.
I think this is very much her personal viewpoint and a generalisation on the whole, yes London has its issues as a growing city of over ten million people and yes pre-covid we have as a major international city lots of tourists who want to visit but its what makes the city thriving and dynamic.
The weather is a somewhat disparaging topic, clearly we brits talk a lot about it as it is very changeable, but we do have hottish summers and we do have seasons, and yes whilst winter does at times seem drawn out, and it can rain a lot-we actually get less rain than parts of Italy-it is rarely very cold/or extremely hot as in parts of the USA or other countries for example as a result of our temperate climate.
Things like air pollution are actively being tackled with congestion and ultra low emission zones and moves to electric vehicles and more cycling. I've used the tube all my life and have very rarely found the anger situation from fellow commuters she speaks of, though like other cities rush hour can be very busy, and there are always countless events going on so if she had an issue with yoga then it may be a very personal situation.
In terms or prices and rent I would have to agree, but then moving out from the central zones and it can be easier to find somewhere a bit more cheaply, again this isn't unique to London most major cities have excessive rents or house prices.
When on holiday in the uk go to Yorkshire Manchester Birmingham Ireland and Scotland Cornwall dont just stick to London. See the rest of the country mix with different people and other cultures there is life outside of the capital.
You don’t have a park near where you live to be on your own? Most unusual for anywhere in London!
Yeah near North London there is alot of massive parks where theres not alot of People
A very fair appraisal 👍 how about 10 reasons TO move to London... there must be something good about our city 🤔🇬🇧
Heey! Order taken 👌
I was listening...i am from Nassau bahamas and wanted to move to england to continue with my law degree
How can I be like a British person?
George Boseah Nice comment.
fuck london
Im moving in january from ireland , we have worse weather than england hahaha
INTROVERT be like...London is the dream city! #StayIndoor
I'm an introvert... it's actually hell
Are you aware of the open spaces that the city has? All those beautiful parks aren't there for nothing. Go there and breathe. You can leave London if you're hardly coping or you dislike everything. She doesn't need you.
almost all cities are like this what-
Thank God there exists people who also don’t like London. Sometimes, when I’m around close-minded people, I feel like I’m the only person in the world who’s unhappy in the UK. In this country, there’s no way in hell I can improve my life. The people are extremely unfriendly, rude, moody, unapproachable and inhospitable, the weather sucks and the lifestyle is boring, monotonous, hectic and depressing. Cyprus and Greece may have their problems, but the life in both of those countries is far more pleasurable and laidback ... plus people are so much friendlier and warmer. I just hope one day I achieve my goal. I can’t stand close-minded zombies who tell me that I have to structure my life here. Sorry, but for me there’s nothing likable about this country. Not even the Greek and Cypriot events make me happy. The UK is just a business like America. It’s just where you work and earn money. You don’t smile and you don’t have any fun.
A M I really hope one day you realize your dream. We now have to see what’s going to happen with the coronavirus. I hope it’s temporary.
leave then
Honestly I have no idea what you're talking about, just making bland generalisations. Lived here my whole life and it's been amazing
All of the above is why I got the f outa Britain and that was 1988. And I was born there in the fifties.
I've been in London 10years now and I do love the city, however all she mentioned is 100% true.
but why would anyone absolutely have to move there? surely you only go there for one reason and not because of the lifestyle? We all know it's terrible. I come from a town about 2hrs away and I have never understood why people live in London. Just live out of the city and commute, if you must.
Спасибо за видео, очень увлекательно рассказывает девушка. Спасибо ей за этот рассказ и возможность увидеть Лондон глазами жителя, а не туриста)) Благодарю!
Erm? I disagree with a lot of this, and it seems like ur not really used to big cities, but the whole 'trend' thing in terms of food is so not true. In America, u pay extra for tips, and that is expected, so the price of food in restaurants is cheaper there. But in England, u pay the bill almost exactly, usually with very little or no tip, so things aren't really any different in price.
I left London and moved to Birmingham and there are a lot of lovely places here for slash of the price
There are so many other great CIties and Towns in the UK and Europe, better to live in one of those and just visit London on Holiday. I've lived in London for 32 years and I agree with this video. I am only here for work, my Company are thinking of moving to save money I hope they do. I plan to leave with them.
Some of this can be true for anywhere in the U.K. I live in manchester and most of this still applies but I want to move to London
It is blatantly obvious that any city rent is expensive. And she said London is to busy. That just proves the popularity. London is packed with history and culture. This come at a premium. I travel to London at least twice a month on business. And love it every time. I'm also from the North. Wigan
Complains about hatha yoga, not understanding that’s exactly what hatha yoga is. Sounds like you’re looking for more vinyasa yoga.
The biggest issue for me in not the UK but the issue is all cities. They are just so dirty and expensive. Why pay more for less. We moved out of London 2 years ago. To the west midlands and we are loving the more rural lifestyle not to mention the quality of life. Unpredictable weather aside, it's glorious mate ☺️
O M G I could not describe London better that everthing you just said!!! 100% accurate I NEVER comment on videos but this was well deserved! Congratilations .
Rodrigo Braido do you live in London?
@@starcat_ Yes and Carla couldn't describe it better!!!
this is 100% accurate, i am leaving London because the rent is too expensive for my wage and i refuse to house share
It is better to live in countryside than city. You can if let go off materialism
FD C it’s boring
@@hypedzebra1910 it is healthy, health is wealth , activeness and positive energy from nature is way more enjoyable than inhaling those negative population, air, expensive , fake artificial girls, food and unwanted slut song middle of the night.
FD C lack of tourism and diversity it’s just full of fish and gyms and transport is only cars is basic to normal places in the world the city is the attractions whrrr you’ll have fun that’s why london is expensive the healthcare here is free and we have more fun things to d
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Weather
Well I’m from Galicia (Spain) That’s not a problem
Your spot on with London and I’ve always lived here........
Whilst I am sure there are a few backsliders, any eatery with seats for 10 or more must provide a toilet for customers. Note, customers, not the general public, and they sometimes keep it fairly secret to discourage passers-by popping in.
London is a lonley place 😧.... and yes there is that lack of community...
it is very interesting what you are saying, i agree with most of it.
I ❤ England!
You kept it sooo real girl...THANK YOU!!
I first one I just see cold weather as perfect for book reading while in a blanket. Second I'm a person who isn't fazed.
You live in any big capital cities of the world you will face these problems. You have to adjust as per your surroundings
Try Edward, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Cardiff, Swansea, Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester, York, Newcastle, Belfast, Nottingham. There's more to the UK than London.
I looked for Margo videos and could only find ones in russian ,so is Margo russian or american?
the bit about the crowd really made me think. in my home town, which is not very small, i do not sit on a bench if there's someone in a 50 m radius. it would be very frustrating to look for a quiet space and not find one when i'm so used to it now
Interesting video and true in some ways but I think when you are either born in London or become a Londoner , you do get smart at where is good to eat for less and fast. I worked on the Westend shows, so we only had 2 hours between shows to get food, fast and nice! Agree with rents, that also goes for buying in London as I sold our first places fast as the market has always moved in a flash! London is ever changing and it has always been that way. I have lived all over but always end up moving back to my home town of London because everything is so easy and on your door step.
I’ve always preferred Cyprus and Greece to the UK. Honestly, these people who base their opinion on what the idiot box says talk out of their ass. They think that money is the be all and end all ... and that there’s no quality of life in Cyprus or Greece. The reality is that people in both of those countries are much happier than people here in the UK.
My name is Tameria Diane Jones and I 💯 agree with what you are saying about Cyprus and Greece and I just realized and got the idea that money isn't everything. I am trying to go to Greece one day to take a trip there and I have a passport.
London sounds like New York, very cold in winter, crowded, Housing issues, Poor air, major hub for tourists. I have been to London, I lived there for 3 years but I didn't think till now it is very similar to New York. I thought London was very similar to America compared to other parts of the UK, I am from a small village in the UK, none of these points apply to my village.
I've lived in other countries such as Australia, Germany, Naples in Italy and I find London the best city so far. People are friendly and will stop to help you if you need it. No matter how busy they might be. Everyone here is "darling", "love" or "babes". Just don't be patronising but humble in this world melting pot city and you'll be fine. I'm sure there is air pollution in London but there are other cities which are more polluted even just in Europe such as Milan or Athens. Someone in Germany told me this thing about blowing your nose in London and there being soot in your tissue. This myth seems to go around. I've lived in East London since 2013 and I have worked in the West End. I was very seldom sick nor did I blow black soot in my tissue if I did have a cold. This is ridiculous. Unless you spend your whole day on the streets and underground where the trains run. There are plenty of peaceful oasis in the city. There are 8 royal parks. London is 40% green. If you get on a train heading in any direction from London in less than 20 mins you'll be immersed in green. Rents are high unfortunately but if you move out of London and are prepared to commute a short distance you will find cheaper solutions. In London you have more opportunities respect to other European countries of finding high paying jobs. Museums are free, you have concessions on public transport as a young person or student and at the age of 60 you don't pay on buses and tube. Come to London and see for yourself but be open and go with the flow. You'll enjoy the ride.
LONDON one of the busiest cities in the world.. therefore pricey..
Accomodation is very expensive always has been...move out to suburbs.. the foods you quote are availble in supermarkets really cheaply...
Well atleast we have maternity leave and we get paid on our holidays. 😋😋
And no, it isnt grey here all the time. We had 36° this summer so booyah
Haaa.. well said. We also can afford to get ill. Fact. Call an ambulance in some parts of America. Cost upto €2500. For a 3 mile trip. God bless England
In Canada you can have one year of work and still have your job
Well it looks extremely cold, gray, foggy ,and boring 🥶
Re. Please be aware and let that ALL fees for rent were abolished as of June 2019.
Thank you for the honest, raw chat.
Lol 😆 why did you fade out the end of the talking?
Survival mechanism of ppl in London is to be rude to other's 😒
I guess all the big city in the world's are into the pattern
$41 for fish and fries? What kind of restaurant it this?
Oh yeah, I cook it on instant pot.
Yoooo are you still in London?
Do not move to England I’m dying to get out of this horrible crime ridden shothole
Come on over to rural East, TX. You can buy a literal mansion with a pond on 100 acres for the price of a dystopian London flat lol.
The rent fee thing is illegal in the UK now. Estate agents/landlords are only allowed to charge rent and a refundable deposit
Are you sure?
@@АленАльтман Yes. Look up “Tenant Fees Act 2019”.
I have been to London and New York, I will say I hated both cities. I give credit to anybody who lives there, because I would go crazy. I love the country.
these comments arnt just a London thing its evry big city in the world and if its that bad why are you stopping there
People not talking mmm 🤔 I like that where do I sign up for soap making???
I bet the English won't like that! But it is the truth. They are rude, despite what they think of themselves. manners?- a cover-up. She forgot to mention English food- which is just a total jhkjh
You sound a happy lady, Rita.
You can't generalise in that way I'm afraid. Politeness is a function of how well you've been raised by your parents/family and, to some extent, the quality of your education, irrespective of race or nationality.
@@dsgb Oh, I am so sorry you are offended by this )))) but far from generalisation, it is a day to day observation. this American girl has got the point.
I’m English, live in London and am not offended. Her points are well made but most could equally be applied to any other big city. City folk, often in a hurry, can appear brusque. But don’t forget although located in England, London is not typically English. A third of the people who live here were born abroad, and interactions are with a very diverse international community, for good or ill. And as for English food - beyond roasts, pies and fish & chips, we don’t claim to have any!
I agree with you . Is a different sistem. Here we don't actually make friends. At less if you start going to the same pub everyday or something like that.... But your colleagues at work it never become your friends... and is a lot of aspects in london. I can't get use to . Thank you for sharing with us your opinion about the country 😊
@Christina Not just London, most places around the UK is like this. People are cold, insular and generally quite selfish. Doesn't meet their bad people but it's just the way it is.
That photographer was really squeezing them cheeks...
To find quiet and space without people you can easily head to one of the many large parks in London.
Just want to add I am really impressed by Margo and her intelligence and thoughtful considered words. Great emotional intelligence in other words.
Do you speak Portuguese?? Loved the video!
Мне первого пункта хватило, чтобы не ехать жить в Лондон.
I don’t know why an American would come here? If it isn’t for business, it’s nothing special really.
I live in London my snot has never been black I don’t think you are ok...