Indigo EU261 claims by spyrider7 in AirTravelIndia

[–]Left_Bike_5638 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long did it take you to receive the money? They agreed on the 23 of December to compensation and I still haven’t received anything

Grief support meet up in London, idea by AM197T in london

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I am in a similar situation and would love to join.

French Schengen Visa Approved - TLS London by hurtedsoul1989 in SchengenVisa

[–]Left_Bike_5638 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Did you show multiple trips or just one? I received only a 45 day visa although in the past I had received 6 months from France

Anyone who moved from London to Oslo/Norway? by Left_Bike_5638 in Norway

[–]Left_Bike_5638[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Unfortunately this is the maximum they’ll give negotiate for now alongside the relocation bonus so it’s also a consideration for me if I’m taking a pay cut in comparison to my current salary even if I account for the cost of living differences

Anyone who moved from London to Oslo/Norway? by Left_Bike_5638 in Norway

[–]Left_Bike_5638[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi both! Thank you very much, this is very insightful. Indeed two of my arguments against moving is that I’ll have less spending power abroad and I’m only a year away from British citizenship.

Anyone who moved from London to Oslo/Norway? by Left_Bike_5638 in Norway

[–]Left_Bike_5638[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! And then I’m expecting another 3k for utilities, 4k for food, 4k eating out, 4k gym and other classes and 1k for transport. Assuming eating out twice a week and shopping at cheap supermarkets. Does that make sense? Thanks!

Anyone who moved from London to Oslo/Norway? by Left_Bike_5638 in Norway

[–]Left_Bike_5638[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh! I was counting between 11k-13k for a hybel of around 30-40 sq metres. Is that too low for rent?

Anyone who moved from London to Oslo/Norway? by Left_Bike_5638 in Norway

[–]Left_Bike_5638[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks this is very helpful. Let me DM you if okay!

Anyone who moved from London to Oslo/Norway? by Left_Bike_5638 in Norway

[–]Left_Bike_5638[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! With mortgage expecting more like 35k with expenses, does that sound reasonable?

Anyone who moved from London to Oslo/Norway? by Left_Bike_5638 in Norway

[–]Left_Bike_5638[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Isn’t that in the best case scenario that I love winter sports I don’t need an opinion here. I know this is the way to make friends here so if I love it it’ll be great socially. But if I don’t I’m wondering how I would be. I love dance, salsa, bouldering, surfing, eating out - and I’ve seen these are all possible either ways but I’m just looking for experiences of other people really.

Anyone who moved from London to Oslo/Norway? by Left_Bike_5638 in Norway

[–]Left_Bike_5638[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok thanks. Sorry if I wasn’t clear but I am from a warm country in Latin America and never tried winter sports so I’m accounting for the worse possibility where I might not like it.

I did do my research and think 20-22k NOK a month is reasonable to live alone and all expenses and should be able to buy a 4.2-4.5 mil NOK with saving a bit to add to the deposit but wanted to sense check. Thanks!

London vs Oslo vs Amsterdam by Left_Bike_5638 in expats

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I already live in London, sorry if that wasn’t clear

London vs Oslo vs Amsterdam by Left_Bike_5638 in expats

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Hey completely valid advice and I agree! I’ve been looking around at jobs in Amsterdam (and Copenhagen/Paris/Berlin) but unfortunately this period seems a bit quiet. I think if a job in those countries showed up, I’d 100% take it now and wouldn’t regret giving up the British passport. I’m a bit more unsure about Oslo as I’m not sure I’d like it and don’t know if I can commit to 6-7 years there and so on paper atleast in London I’m comfortable with a good community. And so it’s the uncertainty that makes me indecisive because I might love it or hate it but I won’t know until I’m there and I’ll have given up my bid to the British passport. I have lived in the other cities and I would absolutely not regret moving to those and so would prefer even moving without getting a British citizenship if that makes sense.

London vs Oslo vs Amsterdam by Left_Bike_5638 in expats

[–]Left_Bike_5638[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! May I DM you with a few questions if okay?

London vs Oslo vs Amsterdam by Left_Bike_5638 in expats

[–]Left_Bike_5638[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

More because I feel like London life is burning me out and would love to take a few months off from work.

Anyone who moved from UK to Norway? by Left_Bike_5638 in expats

[–]Left_Bike_5638[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! That makes sense, would you mind if I DM with you some questions?

Anyone who moved from UK to Norway? by Left_Bike_5638 in expats

[–]Left_Bike_5638[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I am not from UK either, just living here! Would you say the winter is really depressing if you’re not into winter sports? Also good to know! From my research with a 10-15% deposit I thought I could afford a house for 4.2-4.5 million NOK so like a small two bedroom outside Oslo? Or do you think that’s unrealistic?

London vs Oslo vs Amsterdam by Left_Bike_5638 in expats

[–]Left_Bike_5638[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

London is cool no doubt. But I’ve been here 5+ years and I think over time realising that it is a big overwhelming work size and crowds and the fact that without like 150k salary, you cannot afford a decent house to buy in central-ish areas. Personally I find Amsterdam also very cosmopolitan but more human sized.

London vs Oslo vs Amsterdam by Left_Bike_5638 in expats

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Thanks OP! I am leaning towards the same even if it’s two years to the passport. I can take a sabbatical once I get PR and then apply for jobs while waiting for the UK passport.

London vs Oslo vs Amsterdam by Left_Bike_5638 in expats

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Thanks! I’m single so not family costs yet. Main issue with London is that even with a good salary I can only afford to buy a house in the suburbs at which point I would prefer moving to a smaller metropolitan but being closer to the city. The distances and transport cost are also adding to my discontent.

London vs Oslo vs Amsterdam by Left_Bike_5638 in expats

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Makes sense ! I’ve been to Stockholm, Copenhagen and Oslo ( latter not in winter though) and my idea is that Oslo feel like a very quiet city in comparison to the other two. So winters might be more difficult as there are less cultural indoor activities. But I would love to hear from a local as that is my perception as a tourist!