This is a topic that is stirring up everybody nowadays in this country, and probably in the whole EU. I have to admit, it gives me an unpleasant feeling as I do not know what will happen if. I have talked to many English people, colleagues, friends, even my landlord and landlady. So far I only met people who will vote to leave. So that's it. But what happens next? How are they planning to do that? How to regulate work permits and how to deal with foreign workers already working here for years? Many questions. Obviously, they cannot kick out everyone straight away. that would mean that hardly anybody would stay in catering, hospitality, superstores, car washes, etc. There are not as many British people as many positions will have to be filled. And even from all of them, a great percentage will not be willing to do these jobs...
I was thinking about this a lot. What would I do? One of my colleagues asked me if I was going to vote. I said no, as it is not my country and personally I would not be happy if any foreigners voted in Hungary to decide about the future of my country. I will just go with the flow. But when they ask what I would do, I say I would make conditions. Like language test to start with. Anybody who is choosing to live here permanently should learn and reach a certain level of communication in English language. Now you can say it is easy for me to talk. Yes..But I have learnt it. I have chosen to live here as I speak the language. My other half came here with a few words. Then he went to free language school. He woke up on his days of to sign up early in the morning, went home and went back as classes were still held in the afternoon. Hell of an effort. In his free time he sat at the local pub, he knew somebody would always sit next to him to chat (people up North are extremely friendly). He bought a pint for the person and chatted. And then we moved to London, and from kitchen porter he became a chef as he could communicate by that time. That is what we need here. People who are willing to integrate and can be useful members of the society.
Another thing. Simply benefits should not be given without a history of employment at least of two years. Yes..Even for British citizens... Ah well, this would create tensions..I am not talking about health conditions... Simply about bloody social benefiters. As when you have operation you have to sign you have been paying NI for minimum of two years.. Same should apply for benefits.
Today I am extremely tired but this topic woke me up a bit. I am a bit stressed, however all my friends say it will not happen quickly and those who work here and not on benefits will not be effected, only newcomers... I am really curious...
Any opinions?
I kept a bit more quiet as I have got a job now, plus exam coming, plus I am applying for NHS jobs all the time, which takes a lot of time. And also I see that the interest for my blog kind of died... I hope it will be still on for a little bit.. It is not nice writing for nobody.
Nice evening everybody.
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