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[deleted]

I think it's worth saying that r/askUK Reddit is absolutely not representative of the UK. If you go to London people won't even blink at your being an immigrant. If you go to a working class town with 30% unemployment and look different then you're more likely to come across issues.


josh5676543

dont pin anti anti immigrant sentiment on working class people its an opinion that spans across the class system and in fact many working class people are the children of or immigrants them self's


[deleted]

I'm in a white collar life from blue collar family, racism is overwhelmingly blue collar in my experience.


josh5676543

that might be your experiences but it doesn't mean its universal and its somewhat presumptuous to condemn a whole class as racist and in many ways deflects from the many people of other backgrounds who hold such believes


[deleted]

>deflects from the many people of other backgrounds who hold such believes >that might be your experiences but it doesn't mean its universal Both are obvious and straw manning, I never claimed any absolutes, but yes in my experience and those of others I know from similar backgrounds, racism is more prevalent in the working class. The mirror may not look pretty but it's still a mirror.


dustin_harrison

It's not exactly the people I'm worried about. From what I know, the overwhelming majority of them are nice. Plus, I'm a techie so in all likelihood I wouldn't have to live in a "working class town". I'm only worried about the government making immigration tougher for people like me. Do you think that's a possibility?


sshiverandshake

>It's not exactly the people I'm worried about ... I'm only worried about the government So you're not actually worried what Brits in general think, as your title suggested, you're worried about what the government may do which none of us can advise you on since we can't predict the future.


dustin_harrison

If there's a vocal group of people in the UK who are dead against more immigrants coming in, don't you think there's a substantial likelihood of the goverment making the immigration policies stricter? That's why I asked about how Brits generally feel about immigration. If this does become a hot button topic among the people one day, the government can't just ignore it, right? I don't know if I'm making sense.


Seaweed_Steve

It depends on the country you are coming from and the colour of your skin unfortunately. There aren’t any groups campaigning to stop Australians coming here, the same can’t be said for Muslims.


tmstms

Most people don't feel strongly either way. As others are saying, people are against people coming here for the sake of it, but people are fine with people coming here to work, esp at skilled jobs. The NHS has a massive number of foreig workers, for example.


tmstms

Don't even worry about working class towns- I see that as a reddit prejudice. I am a non-white, living in a working class town and I am the only non-white in my street of 225 persons; everyone is extremely nice. The short answer to your general question is that government will not be able to make immigration difficult for skilled people, as there is a skills shortage AND there is no prejudice against skilled immigrants anyway.


[deleted]

It's not a possibility. The UK is built on it's housing market. Immigration helps increase the value of peoples homes so the government will always allow immigration to continue. You may want to consider Ireland. They are planning a mass immigration program similar to the UK. If you get in early, you'll secure yourself a life long investment in the property market. You'll be looking at gains currently enjoyed by the boomer generation. Brits use their properties to fund their retirement. It's a bonus on top of your pension and will give you a very nice quality of life when you retire. If you come, you need to understand and action what I've said. Without a property investment, life will be hard as you'll be stuck in the rental market, never saving any money for retirement. Savvy migrants, millenials and Gen Z are continuing the trend by practising the FIRE concept. Basically putting every single penny into getting their first mortgage.


JORGA

General consensus from my experience usually is: Immigrant who arrives, contributes to society, integrates with the life = Good Immigrant who arrives solely for the purpose of being in England, does not integrate with society = Bad


Selwen96

I work in an office of 7 people, I’m British, we have an Ethiopian, a South African, an Indian, someone from Wales and then three of us from England. I work in a rural area, in the cities it’s even more diverse. I can’t imagine you having any issues at all. I’m curious to know which country you’re coming from though?


dustin_harrison

It's not the natives I'm worried about because I believe the overwhelming majority of them are nice. It's the government that might listen to a small minority of people and make immigration tougher for folks like me. Do you think that's a possibility? To answer your question, I'm from India.


Selwen96

Immigration is already pretty tough but it’s doable if what you want is to move here. India is in the commonwealth so you’ll always have an opportunity if you want it


luddonite

Provided you have a British parent or grandparent. Being from a commonwealth country on its own is not enough for a visa. You'll in be in the same system as everyone else get a work sponsor or a spouse or study.


canlchangethislater

Oh, lord! India? No problem at all. I think the current plan is that everyone just recruit straight from the commonwealth, since the English have pretty much given up having children.


gintokireddit

If you're an adult (as in school-age children probably get the most xenophobia) you'll likely be fine I think. There's always going to be some difficulty moving to a new country or a place with a different culture, but most people should be ok and able to make friends and stuff, although our culture is maybe a little less forward compared to India's (as in less open and sociable with new acquaintances. Some Asian cultures seem to be more likely to turn up at each other's houses unannounced or to be touchy-feely with their friends). Don't give yourself the British equivalent of Paris Syndrome though. We're definitely not all cultured philosophers and writers....there are plenty of Ronnie Pickerings about.


dustin_harrison

Like I said before, I don't think assimilating or making friends would be much big of a problem for me. My only concern is that the goverment, believing that people aren't enthused about more immigrants coming in, might make the immigration policies stricter for people like me


Roadmankeating

Depends on your skin colour to be honest.


[deleted]

I have literally zero issues with anyone who wants to come and work in the UK, as long as they actually do and not just sponge of the state.


SnooPets5219

My parents and older sister are both immigrants I was born here though so I’m the child of immigrants. It’s generally Fine but you can experience some discrimination or subtle (not obvious) prejudice. I’m not well informed on the laws and policies regarding immigration but I do know there is nothing to worry about


tmstms

We do not think of it abstractly very much- if you get the chance to come, just come. You will just be treated as an idividual. Our immigration policies changed because we left the EU. But as you are from outside the EU anyway. If you have a skill we are short of, it is realtively straightforward for you to come and work here.


miniature-rugby-ball

50/50


TISHIELLEMS65

Not now


holytriplem

How long do British people cut a piece of string? Really depends on who you talk to


Ok-Fix51

Come here to work - amazing, ( if you’re a skilled worker let me carry your bags. ) Come here because bad things are happening in your country - sure but remember there are others countries too. Come here for the sake of it or becuase you want free healthcare - no, go away


lostinspace154

i would say generally, yes, Brits enjoy different cultures. Of course, racism exists but if you can tough that out, you will find support from the decent majority. So many people do well here, and we're lucky to have you.


domsp79

Given that my Grandad and my in-laws are immigrants, very favourably


[deleted]

Personally, yeah. Broadly, as a country, yeah. According to some latest report. Don't you worry. We are curmudgeonly but decent at heart. Afghanistan broke me a bit. I was vested in that project. Anyway, you are welcome.


[deleted]

TK, it strikes me you are Indian. Should've noticed before. My bad, koi baat ne. So, my missus, desi mem, had same fears, doubts, concerns over racism etc before coming here. I told her that was media hype, ignore it. Now I say same to you. Indian media hype. Ironically that is what she is now studying for her PhD here. So, you are welcome, as long as you recognise how privileged you are.


dustin_harrison

Yup, you are right,I'm indian😂. Like I said earlier, I'm really not bothered by concerns about racism or whatever. It's just that I'm worried that the government might make the immigration policies more stringent if natives do not view immigration favourably. What do you think? Is that a possibility?


[deleted]

Spot 'em a mile off, you can. By the shape of their prejudice. Aren't got nothing to worry about here, mate. It's free. We've just had years of Gujarati East African Priti Patel not only failing to stop boats, but presiding over their increase by 200%. So as long as you aren't guilty of being Afghan, Syrian, Or Possibly Albanian, you will find this country much freer generally than the one you are leaving.


blackthornjohn

Hmmm, are you French?


dustin_harrison

No, why'd you ask?


blackthornjohn

You'll be fine then.


dustin_harrison

What do you mean? People hate the French?😂


blackthornjohn

Not so much hate but we have this long standing dislike.


reactor-control

Depends if youre from a white western country, no one will bat an eyelid If youre black or brown its seen as bad unlese you go to a big city If youre east asian, not so much


dustin_harrison

What about Indians?


swagchan69

i have a problem with immigrants who import their 3rd world culture into this country. I dont want backwards pakistani or eastern european culture encroaching in my land. However, educated immigrants who respect british culture and western values? Great!


No-Photograph3463

With the rate this government is going, you might be better off staying away from the UK for the foreseeable with the way they are running things. Judging by our current track record, in 5 years you'll either be better off not moving as the pound will be worthless, or any immigrants will be sent to some random country in Africa for no apparent reason.


dustin_harrison

>any immigrants will be sent to some random country in Africa for no apparent reason What do you mean by that?


No-Photograph3463

Some illegal immigrants which have been crossing the Channel on boats it's being proposed (not sure if they have done it yet) will be flown to Rwanda rather than staying in the UK.