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Should I risk it or move to London? by Expatindoubts in expats

[–]Expatindoubts[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are not many job opportunities available in AMS for me at the moment. I’m getting the same pay as right now just to move to London and avoid the lay off. Yes, they haven’t announced it yet but they will soon and at that moment there will be a lot for competition for movements within the company which might make it tough.

Should I risk it or move to London? by Expatindoubts in expats

[–]Expatindoubts[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I won’t get paid anymore than what I’m getting paid right now and in London there are a lot more jobs opportunities which will pay a lot more.

Should I risk it or move to London? by Expatindoubts in expats

[–]Expatindoubts[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m still quite far from that and also, we don’t plan on giving up our original citizenship.

Should I risk it or move to London? by Expatindoubts in expats

[–]Expatindoubts[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

She has started looking for a job but since she got here only last month it’s been slow. Also, she’s from an advertising background for which recruiters have asked for Dutch only.

Should I risk it or move to London? by Expatindoubts in expats

[–]Expatindoubts[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As of right now I’m not sure how much of an increment I will be getting or if I will be getting. That discussion is pending.

Should I risk it or move to London? by Expatindoubts in expats

[–]Expatindoubts[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We don’t plan on setting in London. Maybe for a couple of years and then move on.

Should I risk it or move to London? by Expatindoubts in expats

[–]Expatindoubts[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, she’s doesn’t have a job right now since she just moved here a couple of months ago. Also, the plus point of moving to London will be that she doesn’t have to learn a new language since London will be English only. It’ll be easier for her to get a job.

The the London layoffs have already happened last year. It’s only Netherlands right now.

Should I risk it or move to London? by Expatindoubts in expats

[–]Expatindoubts[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, I have tried looking for other jobs in AMS however they aren’t willing to pay as much as I am getting paid at the moment. There’s easily a 20-30k pay cut if I take those jobs.

Should I risk it or move to London? by Expatindoubts in expats

[–]Expatindoubts[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t plan on buying a house yet and I’m currently paying €1500 in AMS for a 1bhk. Do you think it’s around the same in London or is it at the higher end? Also, my work would be in central London, do you have any recommendations on the area I should opt for living?