I’ve been applying to soooo many UK jobs with zero luck, and from the recruiters I have spoken to, many are not willing to sponsor unfortunately even if they are registered to do so

Thank you, I’ve applied to a ton of jobs in london with zero luck unfortunately and have been advised that most employers, even if registered to sponsor, are not willing to due to the excess paperwork/relocation costs.

Yes, unfortunately they are on a hiring freeze globally right now so there’s no transfer opportunities. Bummer

Thank you so much for the help :)

It is rocky. Seeing big 4 companies do pay freezes is quite unsettling. I’ve applied for many jobs in london but no luck so far due to unwillingness to hire from outside the UK. Frustrating but maybe something will come up

Possibly but I think it would be very difficult to find a remote job in the US that allows work outside the US, time zone differences, etc

Thank you!

I’ve applied to soooooo many london/UK jobs and had 0 luck. The people I’ve talked to have all said its becoming increasingly rare for them to consider applicants outside of the UK unless its for a very niche job. The recruiters I’ve gotten in touch with via linkedin tell me they aren’t looking to sponsor (even if they are registered to sponsor)

Thank you!

I have an EU Blue Card but was informed that since I did not complete a full 2 years of employment under my original employer, regardless of circumstance (voluntary or involuntary), I’d have to restart the process with my next employer and re-apply for the blue card with up to date employer info

Moved US to france for the job

I have applied to sooooo many UK jobs and received rejections from all of them. From the people I’ve talked to, I’ve heard that it is becoming increasingly more rare for UK companies to sponsor a visa

I think it’s always better to chase your dreams rather than be left with the what-ifs in life. Time passes anyway so you might as well spend it working toward your London goal.

But I also think its important to remember that realistically, dreams sometimes end up being just that: a dream. So we have to find ways to carve a life path that allows us to chase our dreams but find sustainability and happiness regardless of if we ever achieve it.

Some of the most important questions to ask yourself are these:

1. If you get the embassy position but never get the transfer to London approved, would you still be ok with working at the embassy longer term? If not, would the skills you gained be easily transferrable to a better career?

2. What would a reasonable timeline look like to chase the dream - for instance, if you get the job with the embassy, how long are you willing/able to wait for a transfer?

3. In the years before even being able to apply for your transfer, would the embassy job pay enough to be sustainable? What will daily life look like for you and how will it change?

4. Is it more likely for you to simply apply weekly for London jobs and find one that will sponsor your visa, versus the probability of the embassy job+transfer working out?

I had an absolute mental CRISIS the first week when I moved from the US to France. I couldn’t bring myself to get out of bed, questioned everything that led me to that decision, wanted to just book a flight out immediately. I remember on day 4 or 5 feeling like I had been there for week because every day felt so long. I wasn’t eating/could barely stomach the thought of food and was so overwhelmed with fears and with all of the new sights…sounds…people…fears. Add on the timezone difference to family/friends and I was convinced my life was over. It does get better I promise! Try Bumble BFF app, it’s commonly used in a lot of the US and it will help you make friends. Each time you leave your new home and make it back safely will feel like an accomplishment - leave as often as you can to encourage yourself to know that you can! Some other ideas:

*Go to your nearest Target, grab a coffee at Starbucks there, and just stroll around. *Find a walking trail nearby and go for an afternoon walk *Go see a movie! *Go to Barnes & Noble and read for a while in their cafe *Look up where you could go for a little weekend trip nearby and start planning a trip. Even if you cant go for a while, planning it can bring excitement. *Start making a journal of nearby necessities: Where the doctors/urgent care centers are, grocery stores, bakeries, etc. Even having that knowledge ready and available can lower your stress level.