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Anonymous
Kiwifag reporting in.
>> Going back to New Zealand, word on the street is that it's becoming a shithole. Violent crime is up. Robberies are on the rise. And people are fleeing back to Oz and the UK looking for better opportunities and more excitement. Truth? No idea, but it's what I heard. Good luck.
Okay, the negatives about NZ...
I would be reluctant to say that NZ is turning to shit. We've been riding a long economic high, and have had a recent dip. Whether or not this leads to a recession, depression, or even if GDP bounces back this quarter - nobody can tell you.
Violent crime: always been at the forefront of NZ news but I, nor my friends have never experienced it. Xenophobia and cultural misconceptions run rife but are never in your face (this is my #1 issue with NZ).
#2 is tall-poppy syndrome (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tall_poppy) - it varies from person to person and can range from very stoic 'fuck offs' to whispering behind your back. In case you hadn't picked up yet, we're passive-aggressive.
As for citizens going back home, I lived in Australia and have had many fellow Kiwis head home from Oz for the same reasons. This kind of thing is mere speculation and, of course, anecdotal evidence should be treated as second rate information. :P
Does anyone else have any hesitations? I'm trying to paint a holistic view of my country as best possible, and hopefully an unbiased one. But don't get me wrong, I love it here and would love it more if I could find the right job.
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