vincevincevince - 10:42 am on Aug 8, 2006 (gmt 0)

I'm sorry to say that Alex is pretty much spot-on with his information. Especially regarding healthcare and schools. The whole of the public sector has lost the drive for raw untamed world-class excellence and has become content to be just 'good enough'.

You can have as much of a positive attitude about the country as you like but when it comes to recommending (or not recommending) someone move there and try to start up in business it's time to allow honesty to trump optimism. No, it's not a good country to live in unless you fit into a middle-income 9-5 long-term employment suburban living pattern.