London opportunities for americans

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Thames Water allows you to pay in installments, as frequently as once a week. Although the price of gas and electricity is more expensive in the UK than the US, the milder weather means less energy goes towards heating and cooling. Overall, our utility bills are cheaper here than when we lived in a similar-sized flat in Philadelphia.

Moving to the UK with pets was by far the most stressful part of our relocation. Not to mention that a single mistake can lead to an expensive quarantine or denied entry. I highly recommend working with a pet relocation specialist like Pets Lets.

Their local UK agents are experts at finding pet-friendly rentals and negotiating contracts. Book your Pets Lets consultation today! The summers are generally mild, making air con unnecessary. During those few hot days, I deeply regret moving to London from the US. If you have seasonal allergies or other needs that call for AC, I recommend getting a portable unit. Dryers are also a rarity in UK, especially in London where space is at a premium. Get yourself a good clothes drying rack and plan your washing accordingly.

No one wants to put on wet socks because someone forgot about laundry day. Ah, coffee. Is there anything more American than going to a diner and getting unlimited refills of that steamy, watered-down goodness? My husband says of the few things he misses about the US, drip coffee is number one.

If you walk into a cafe and ask for coffee, one of two things will happen. For the uninitiated, an Americano is simply a watered down espresso. Allegedly, it was invented by American G. Word on the street is that Nordic Bakery near Piccadilly Circus and TAP Coffee multiple locations serve great drip coffee, so consider giving them a try if you need that American coffee taste. Thankfully, filter coffee is a rapidly growing trend, and the taste is pretty similar to old-fashioned drip coffee!

Many independent cafes offer filter coffee brewed in a pour-over pot such as a Chemex. Expat life always has its challenges, and moving to London from the US is no exception. This is by no means an exhaustive list of everything you should know before moving to London. Stay tuned for more relocation and expat tips, and consider joining my Patreon group for more resources! Love your blog and this post! Came upon your website through Instagram. My husband and I have a similar situation, we just moved close to London this year from the US.

We also started a blog and have been writing about some of the differences too! I look forward to reading more of your stuff! Thanks, Brooke! I subscribed to your newsletter and look forward to reading your new content! If you want a nice, normal American drip coffee — ask for filter! Great advice, Jenn! Hoping to move there in the spring with our 3 kids from outside Philly.

It feels a bit overwhelming! If you sold everything how did you furnish your new place? Are there thrift shops or craigslist?

Thanks Crystal! In terms of furnishing our flat, we rented a place that was mostly furnished. We only needed to buy a mattress, bed frame, bookshelf, and TV stand.

IKEA is another affordable new option. Regarding Brexit, things are very uncertain right now for everyone. Things will hopefully become more clear in January! What do you suggest we should bring? Vacuum cleaner? Air fryer? Nespresso Machine, anything else you can think of? Great question Marie, and congrats on the move! Anything that has a motor or a heating element coffee machines, blenders, etc. I was able to bring our Dyson cordless vacuum cleaner, because it works at any voltage. But our coffee grinder only worked at V, so we sold it.

You should also confirm if the shipping costs are totally covered by your employer, or if they will be a taxable benefit. Shipping overseas is really expensive, and the UK income tax rates are pretty high compared to the US. You have to create an itemized list of everything you bring, with estimated values for each item. Long story short, this is why we ended up selling almost all of our stuff before moving to London!

I have a few step-by-step posts on the blog about how we did this. This was super helpful thanks! Thanks Pinterest! Happy to help, Amy! Congrats on the upcoming move to the UK. Thanks, Lynda! Thank you for this post!

I am moving to London 32 yo female, by myself and only know one person in the city! I just returned from a trip there and finding a flat has been exhausting and so stressful!

I totally relate to the stress about finding a flat in London. First and foremost, you need to acquire the right to work in the UK. This means you need to get a visa. There are different types of visas available to Americans to work in London.

In brief, they are as follows:. It makes life easier that, coming from the US, you probably have a good grasp of English. Sure, we have some different terminology and our grammar differs a little, but in general we all understand each other. However, for those who speak English as their second language, you may have to prove your knowledge of English.

Be sure to only check out the list on the official Government website, because it changes regularly. Other lists found online may well be out of date. Sadly, it is illegal to move to London on a tourist visa and start the search for a job. One option is to contact companies in the US that have a global presence, and particularly a presence in London.

Historically, news organisations and the investment banking industry have been a good source for Americans wishing to work in London. Another place to search is on some of the larger recruitment websites.