Expat Advice: Living in London, UK
What is the name of the city or town that you are reporting on?
London
How long have you lived there?
3 years
What are the main industries in this city? What types of career opportunities commonly exist? How do most people find new jobs?
Services: Banking, sales, telemarketing, travel industry, Accounting.
People find work most of the time through an agency which will take a chunk off your salary away but it's nearly the only way. Alternatively there is a public job search centres in every borough.
If a friend of yours was thinking of moving to this city or town from far away, what other advice would you give them.
Do not come unless you have no other choice. The weather is horrible, well except if you come from Scandinavia.
If you do come, equip yourself for rainy and cold weather. Work and save up money for traveling, you get amazing deals to explore Europe and the world. Don't let them talk down to you!
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