Moving to UK

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Salaamz,

Just want to know if it is worth moving to UK? What type of careers are sought after? How easy is it to make a decent living and is there anything of concern in terms of deen?

Jazakallah
 
There are certainly a lot of Pakistanis in the UK. 750,000 according to the 2012 census.
Do you have friends and family from Pakistan here already?
 
If you make it in before new years day and the number becomes 750,501 stay at home to avoid the paki-hunt.
 
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Why?! Oh why do u wanna live here seriously I was born non muslim I remember thinkin when I have enough money I'm gonna move to New York. Now I'm Muslim I can't think worse country to live in I can't wait until me my hubbie enough money we can move to Nigeria :) I think maybe u should rethink about it, there lots people abusing the benefits lots people signing on at the job centre u have to be in muslim community to actually find a halal market or butcher...oh and very very coooooold! etc
 
glo said:
There are certainly a lot of Pakistanis in the UK. 750,000 according to the 2012 census.
Do you have friends and family from Pakistan here already?
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I am not from Pakistan;D
I have some family there, some in Bolton, some in Gloucester and know someone in London.
 
Marina-Aisha said:
Why?! Oh why do u wanna live here seriously I was born non muslim I remember thinkin when I have enough money I'm gonna move to New York. Now I'm Muslim I can't think worse country to live in I can't wait until me my hubbie enough money we can move to Nigeria :) I think maybe u should rethink about it, there lots people abusing the benefits lots people signing on at the job centre u have to be in muslim community to actually find a halal market or butcher...oh and very very coooooold! etc
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I don't need benefits I can work, Nigeria?? Interesting, I am from South Africa and it's falling to piecesimsad
 
You are not? What made me think you were? :mmokay:

So, were do you live? Have you been to the UK before?

I moved here 22 years ago and I love it here. Of course, I am not a Muslims, but I know of many Muslims who feel very comfortable and integrated in this country ( - which of course isn't what everybody wants).
It might also depend a bit on where you move to. Some areas have a high Muslim representation, and Muslims may feel more integrated there.

Job prospects aren't brilliant at the moment and unemployment is quite high.
What is it you do for a living?
 
glo said:
You are not? What made me think you were? :mmokay:

So, were do you live? Have you been to the UK before?

I moved here 22 years ago and I love it here. Of course, I am not a Muslims, but I know of many Muslims who feel very comfortable and integrated in this country ( - which of course isn't what everybody wants).
It might also depend a bit on where you move to. Some areas have a high Muslim representation, and Muslims may feel more integrated there.

Job prospects aren't brilliant at the moment and unemployment is quite high.
What is it you do for a living?
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Where are you from originally? I am from South Africa, the Kingdom of the Zulu. Nope, never been to Uk, have family there, they were here a few months ago, the said the same thing about the job place, no work so......

I am a bookkeeper, currently doing a degree in Accounting.
 
I'm from Germany originally.
We have a couple of people from South Africa working in our team - one is our secretary, the other our clinical psychologist. But I think both have lived in the UK for a little while.

The UK doesn't have much industries anymore, but services such as bookkeeping and accounting should do reasonably well. Perhaps you could register with an agency or something to get more information?

Don't come right now though - it's the middle of winter here!! ;D
 
glo said:
I'm from Germany originally.
We have a couple of people from South Africa working in our team - one is our secretary, the other our clinical psychologist. But I think both have lived in the UK for a little while.

The UK doesn't have much industries anymore, but services such as bookkeeping and accounting should do reasonably well. Perhaps you could register with an agency or something to get more information?

Don't come right now though - it's the middle of winter here!! ;D
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Hmmm, interesting, I won't exactly be on the next boat, my mum isn't all that excited about the beeeg move, and I still have to figure out if I want to complete my degree first and then come or go while I am still studying.

The cold doesn't scare me, but the loooong summer fasts certainly does.:phew
 
Brother Paprika is from SA?

So am I, lol!

Which would explain why we both are wanting to move.....

Im actually praying that I can move to Saudi oneday, insha Allah.
Even though I have considered the UK for a short term.....

Allah knows best where the future will take us.

Read Istikharaah and trust in Him.
 
~Zaria~ said:
Brother Paprika is from SA?

So am I, lol!

Which would explain why we both are wanting to move.....

Im actually praying that I can move to Saudi oneday, insha Allah.
Even though I have considered the UK for a short term.....

Allah knows best where the future will take us.

Read Istikharaah and trust in Him.
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Yes Maam, I am from the big Jozi Zoo, errrr where you from, don't tell me Durbs.....

Saudi only wants Americans, thats what I heard maybe british. You can live there your entire life and still not get citizenship.

UK, seems on a downhill slide like SA, I am also thinking Malaysia, any info on Malaysia???
 
^Originally from durbs, yes.....

Im aware of not gaining citzenship in Saudi - this does not bother me at all.

I dream of being able to be in the beloved city of the Prophet (sallalahu alaihi wasalam), read salaah in His blessed masjid, make umrah as often as possible - I cant think of anything better.

Citzenship is only related to this world.
It does not matter very much, when the aakhirah which our eternal home is the goal.

This life is just a bridge to get there.....

I havent considered Malaysia.

Tbh, Im not as mobile as yourself, without a mahram.

So, Im likely stuck with Zuma and his crew for some time....:/
 
Maybe i can swap with brother paprika..so i can leave england once and for all and join my zulu brothers in South Africa
 
~Zaria~ said:
^Originally from durbs, yes.....

Im aware of not gaining citzenship in Saudi - this does not bother me at all.

I dream of being able to be in the beloved city of the Prophet (sallalahu alaihi wasalam), read salaah in His blessed masjid, make umrah as often as possible - I cant think of anything better.

Citzenship is only related to this world.
It does not matter very much, when the aakhirah which our eternal home is the goal.

This life is just a bridge to get there.....

I havent considered Malaysia.

Tbh, Im not as mobile as yourself, without a mahram.

So, Im likely stuck with Zuma and his crew for some time....:/
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Yeah, me too, Verulam, Tongaat boy. I think you should go back to Durbs, Jozi e-tolls gonna be a killer.

I understand that, it's just that they can kick you out anytime they want no matter how long you may be living there which is not fun. You could be like really settled and then bam, out you go.

Some of my family have been to Malaysia and say it's really nice, you should consider it, once you find a mahram.

Seems I'm gonna be stuck too, time to zulu dance......:enough!:
 
Cabdullahi said:
Maybe i can swap with brother paprika..so i can leave england once and for all and join my zulu brothers in South Africa
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I hope you like pap and are comfortable wearing a goat skin and dancing like a maniac. Where's that passport please??
 
@Zaria, did you know they want something like R10k for a UK work permit?? I think it's ridiculous, what if you still don't get a job???

I think marrying a UK citizen would be the easiest, but just too lame a reason for marriage.
 

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