I quit the UK & left behind two of my kids to live in super-cheap Poland – but I don't regret a thing

The Sun

2 days ago

A MAN has revealed that he has ditched the UK to live in Poland, leaving two of his kids behind.
Dad of four Lee packed up his entire life last month, and relocated to a new home in Warsaw, with his wife and two youngest children.
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However, his two eldest decided to stay back in Britain, as they wanted to continue going to school in the UK.
Lee described the move as an "emotional roller coaster", but claims the only thing he misses about England is three pin plugs.
He added that he believes Poland is a "better country, with a lot more prospects, and a beautiful country".
Lee has been documenting his move on TikTok, which he hopes will inspire other people to leave the UK too.
"If you are thinking of quitting the UK, consider Poland", he said in a video posted to his account @thereconnectedlife.
"It's a wonderful country with wonderful people, beautiful lakes, beautiful cities and food. It's just amazing!"
As well as marvelling at Poland's beauty, Lee has raved about how cheap the eastern European nation is, revealing that he and his son were both able to get their hair cut, for a total of £8.
Explaining his reasons for relocating to Poland, Lee said he hopes to "reconnect with life, reconnect as a married couple, reconnect with our kids".
He added that the UK had "drained" all of the fun and happiness out of his life.
Lee is now applying for permanent residency in the country, which he said "shouldn't be a problem", as his wife is Polish.
I ditched the UK & bought a house for the same price as a summer holiday
He has also been learning Polish, and hopes to fully immerse himself in the country's culture.
Currently, Lee does not have a job in his new home, but he plans on buying properties to rent, trading cryptocurrency and starting an online business to make cash.
Once he has this sorted, he said his "dream life" in Poland will be complete.
Lee's video has likely left many intrigued, as it has racked up over 111,000 views on the video sharing platform.
How easy is it to move abroad?
Brexit means British citizens now have to apply for visas to move to countries within the EU. While some countries residency restrictions are easier than others, here's what you need to do at home before moving:
Notify HMRC about your upcoming move.
Let your local authority know and provide a forwarding address.
Contact your mortgage and utility providers and bank before leaving.
If you have paid enough UK national insurance contributions, you can qualify for a state pension abroad - contact the International Pension Centre.
You can sign up to the Royal Mail's redirection service.
If you have outstanding student loans, contact the Student Loans Centre.
If you have children, give due notice to childcares and schools.
TikTok users raced to the video's comments section to share their thoughts on his big move.
One person said: "We have been living here 4 years now, good luck with the move!"
A second person said: "I'm planning to move there myself! I've been going there for 17 years."
A third person said: "I would love to move to Poland.
"I Went last year and it's so beautiful."