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Jersey. The country of gorgeous beaches, fantastic views and a very strange shaped logo. Everyone I speak to from the UK says how lucky we are to live in such a wonderful place, to bring a child up here and see the views and live the life day in day out.

For the most part I agree. Jersey is a wonderful place. The people are friendly and helpful. The education system is better, the healthcare in the hospital was fantastic when I gave birth and no VAT on large product is helpful!

Since moving here a year ago I’ve found its a safer place to live all round and the last time there was any violence reported on the news, even the news reader sounded surprised.

As my fiancee works full time I am often out and about by myself and I find that nearly everyone I come into contact with are helpful when I am struggling with a pushchair and several bags. The atmosphere is laid back and even the rat race doesn't seem quite so fast paced.

My first year living here has been quite a rollercoaster. Sadly although I find the general population helpful over here, the Social Security Department and those in charge I find are not.

I didn't expect the world when I moved here, as I am essentially an immigrant to this island, however I find Social Security seems to own a large amount of shares in the red tape game.

According to a health visitor 'There are hundreds of people in the poverty bracket in Jersey. You earn too much for family allowance and not enough to live on'

Is that fair for people who have a birthright to this island? Although I don't, if there are hundreds of people in this situation surely something should be done about it for those who do have a right to something.

On a lighter note I miss Tesco as well as Primark and other low cost stores. There isn't really the competition in Jersey to make things affordable for people and tourists are shocked when they come over at how expensive things really are.

Please Mr Tesco...build over here! It might make Co-Op sit up and pay attention as they don't really have any competition over here.

I enjoy living in Jersey but sometimes it makes me wonder if the states really want to help its own citizens, or whether they still want to welcome foreign workers with open arms who take up jobs which residents born here would be able to do just as well. Is it really about saving money? Just a thought.

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