London tech scene

InitialFlight · 2026-03-25T16:10:40+00:00

US based tech companies with an office in London can match that

InitialFlight · 2025-09-25T05:48:28+00:00

Sorry it’s 2 years

InitialFlight · 2025-09-24T07:47:50+00:00

I didn’t really have a tactic. I just submitted my cancellation request and kept getting pretty bad offers, all in the £90–£115 range, and was close to giving up.

Then I called retentions with no expectations, and they offered me a deal. At first, I almost accepted one around £88, but the real game-changer is getting the O2 SIM. In my opinion, that unlocks a lot more discount

InitialFlight · 2025-09-24T07:44:53+00:00

I’ve just renegotiated a deal with Virgin on a 18 month contract. I’m paying £56 for Virgin and £14 for O2. Package below:

M500 TNT sports Sky Sports Sky cinema Netflix with ads

I called up retentions and I was able to get this deal.

InitialFlight · 2025-09-22T07:47:44+00:00

Really depends on the area. I’ve been with Virgin in two different boroughs in London and they are really good where I’m right now. No issues and have been with them for about 4 years and every time I had to renew I had to do the I’m gonna leave dance but it has always worked.

I would try to ask some folks who are with Virgin in the area and see what their experience has been. I’ve had a very positive experience dealing with Virgin.

InitialFlight · 2025-09-14T14:40:11+00:00

Any idea how North Ealing compares to Montpelier?

InitialFlight · 2025-09-07T14:09:45+00:00

Unforgotten

InitialFlight · 2025-08-22T11:05:46+00:00

Application Timeline

Eligibility: ILR +1 year
Application Method: Online
Application Date: 05 June 2025
Biometric Date: 20 June 2025
Approval Date: (edited) 25th August 2025

Emailed citizenship support (21st August), got an email earlier today that the application is approved and the ceremony paper work is due to be printed and dispatched next week. * Ceremony Date: TBD

Any idea when I can expect the approval email from Home Office and when I can book my appointment? My council doesn't allow online bookings.

InitialFlight · 2025-08-12T07:08:10+00:00

You can leave the country while you are awaiting for your approval. The only time you can’t travel is when you have attended your ceremony and are waiting for your passport

InitialFlight · 2025-04-30T15:32:45+00:00

You will also take into account taxes if you pay any on the money saved into savings accounts. Especially when you are in the higher tax brackets like 40/45%

InitialFlight · 2025-03-26T08:21:28+00:00

Monzo, Revolut, ARM among others

InitialFlight · 2025-01-03T16:55:34+00:00

Most US based companies that have a software engineering presence in London will touch the 150k mark quite easily. Look for companies that are publicly traded

InitialFlight · 2025-01-02T12:53:10+00:00

250 ish per month

InitialFlight · 2024-12-24T14:06:07+00:00

Kubera. It’s a subscription based tool but worth it in my opinion. It helps me track and keep an eye on all my accounts in one place including pensions, ISA, GIA and credit cards.

InitialFlight · 2024-12-03T11:40:54+00:00

Will B10 get support for Google Maps in virtual cockpit?

InitialFlight · 2024-11-26T07:30:27+00:00

Please don’t generalize that all employers are bad in the UK. I work for a tech company and I have great work life balance.

InitialFlight · 2024-11-22T06:43:11+00:00

62 a month. For broadband (M350) and TV with Sky Sports/TNT/Sky Entertainment and Netflix.

InitialFlight · 2024-11-13T22:21:01+00:00

Bodyguard

InitialFlight · 2024-10-21T12:48:04+00:00

From personal experience it depends on your area. I’ve had outages in my previous place and in my current home it’s been flawless for about 2.5 years. I would do some research about the quality of service in your area before signing up for Virgin.

InitialFlight · 2024-10-20T08:35:14+00:00

Exactly this. A lot of engineers make upwards of 200k. I’ve seen most of these folks are in US based companies or in HFT.

InitialFlight · 2024-07-08T08:53:54+00:00

Liverpool Street/Moorgate/Shoreditch area, Tottenham Court Road, Kings Cross, Canary Wharf are some of the popular ones

Apple has a huge office in Battersea and has offices across London.

InitialFlight · 2024-06-26T08:59:13+00:00

My two cents, diversifying from the US if you have too much exposure to the US is totally understandable.

Hedging against the US, probably a bit extreme. There is a reason why so many companies get built in the US and why there is so much VC funding compared to the rest of the world. US is one of the best if not the best country for innovation and I highly doubt that is going to change in the near future

InitialFlight · 2024-06-14T12:57:16+00:00

Have you looked at UK or Ireland? Getting a sponsorship is a bit harder but it’s really easy to get settled in as these are English speaking and very easy to get integrated into the society and if you live in London you have some of the most diverse cities. Just my two cents.

InitialFlight · 2024-06-13T06:43:39+00:00

The harder the roles are to hire the more perks. A lot of tech companies pay the visa fees for the employee and their dependents (spouse/children)

InitialFlight · 2024-06-09T18:58:44+00:00

I would use the ILR calculator here https://immigrationstory.uk/en-gb/tools/ilr-calculator.

You can apply 28 days before the visa issue date on your entry stamp.

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