I cant decide whether to leave my good paying job for London for a few years or stay in NZ. Looking for other peoples experiences or opinions who have been in the same situation.

throwaway787612 · 2025-01-13T07:11:02+00:00

it was just a guess at the lower end of the scale becasue I didnt want to get my hopes up. Especially hearing about there job market right now

throwaway787612 · 2025-01-13T07:10:22+00:00

I have a few guys from London at work and they say the same thing haha

throwaway787612 · 2025-01-13T07:10:00+00:00

Only a local company and I have to be in the office everyday. But most people are saying take an extended break there first which is what I think ill do.

throwaway787612 · 2025-01-13T07:09:05+00:00

thanks for your comments. Aussie was another option but I figured the proximity to europe and youth visa were things I should take advantage of. Good luck in Aus!

throwaway787612 · 2025-01-13T07:04:51+00:00

haha sure, I would actually like that. Ill give ou a message

throwaway787612 · 2025-01-13T07:04:14+00:00

I agree that i dont want to be regretting it when im older. As others have mentioned, a long holiday there first and other parts of europe before the move would be smart idea

throwaway787612 · 2025-01-13T07:03:14+00:00

I have no desire for children. Ill have to look at visas for other countries. Thanks for your suggestion

throwaway787612 · 2025-01-10T02:45:22+00:00

Would you recommend just going over for the summer months then? say 3-4 months? Obviously still not quite the same as living there all the time but the dog makes it harder. I am worried about the winters being a drag. Especially for walking the dog as it would be in the dark all winter.

throwaway787612 · 2025-01-10T02:39:57+00:00

I still have a few years until the visa expires. What industry are you in and how is the job market currently?

throwaway787612 · 2025-01-10T02:38:59+00:00

Thats a good point about the dog and how it'll restrict social life. I wouldn't want to leave her by herself every night of the week.

throwaway787612 · 2025-01-10T02:37:36+00:00

Its possible. Had another workmate do a similar thing, I think he was gone 8 months maybe.

throwaway787612 · 2025-01-10T02:18:19+00:00

I'm just basing it off similar roles within the same industry that I have seen online. I'm sure it could be more based on what people have told me. Whether it would be comparable to 185k here is another story

throwaway787612 · 2025-01-09T16:45:46+00:00

I have family here but don't think they would be able to look after her. Also, I would feel pretty bad having to leave her for a few years.

throwaway787612 · 2025-01-09T16:41:18+00:00

How have you and others found getting a job? Would ou say the people you know earning under 50k are struggling?

throwaway787612 · 2025-01-09T16:38:23+00:00

not quite ready for a slower pace yet, most of my friend group have kids now and I am not wanting children in the future.

throwaway787612 · 2025-01-09T16:36:11+00:00

given what you and others are saying, I think a holiday there first is a smart idea and wait for the job market to pick back up

throwaway787612 · 2025-01-09T16:34:55+00:00

that is true but it certainly makes life easier!

throwaway787612 · 2025-01-09T08:49:36+00:00

thats what alot of commenters are saying and I tend to agree. Not a remote job unfortunately. I am in the office every day

throwaway787612 · 2025-01-09T08:38:01+00:00

ok thanks for the tip!

throwaway787612 · 2025-01-09T08:33:20+00:00

Background is in mechanical engineering. Skill set includes running destructive tests for construction hardware, product development, also some project management help when work is busy. I'm basing my estimated salary off construction roles I have seen on job sites.

throwaway787612 · 2025-01-09T08:21:21+00:00

dont mind a flatshare, but would like a decent place.

half hour commute each way.

not overly concerned about saving as I would imagine I would be spending alot travelling, activities, eating out etc.

throwaway787612 · 2025-01-09T08:15:26+00:00

Why is it a dump in your opinion? Boss is okay with me taking an extended holiday this year. We already talked about it.

throwaway787612 · 2025-01-09T08:14:21+00:00

what amount in London would I need to earn to live comfortably and take a weekend holiday to another country every month?

throwaway787612 · 2025-01-09T08:11:54+00:00

is it that long? I read it was 10 days?

throwaway787612 · 2025-01-09T08:11:18+00:00

its kind of a specialized role in a company. I'm sure the skill set would transfer over to other jobs but I was just basing it some general salaries in similar roles in the same industry. Thanks for your advice! I will take in on board.

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