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FIRST 30 DAYS AS EXPAT IN ENGLAND UK

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A month ago we were packing again our luggage to move to another country. After the very useful experience in France, we were now ready to move to England, UK. After living for a year in France, we left with mixed impressions. I knew we had to move somewhere where we speak the language and where we can really integrate into society, and I believe we could not truly achieve this there.

When the expiry date of my fixed-term contract in France was approaching, I started looking for work options in England. After some promising interviews, I still had nothing safe and signed in my hand, but I did had an invitation to come for a follow up face-to-face interview that seemed 80% sure. I took a risk and quickly bought a one way only plane ticket and I came with all my luggage. I was aware that if I came only for a few days visit just for the interview and somehow it failed, I would return to Romania with the tail between my legs and depressed and it would be very difficult for to ever come back. Fortunately, the interview here went very well.

I do not recommend to anyone to come here without having secured a job in advance, but be aware that once you get here and settle down, you are more likely to find work. Most Continue reading “FIRST 30 DAYS AS EXPAT IN ENGLAND UK” →

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PRIMELE 30 DE ZILE IN HULL, ANGLIA UK CA EXPAT / FIRST 30 DAYS AS EXPAT IN ENGLAND UK

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Acum o luna ne faceam iar bagajele pentru a ne muta in alta tara. Dupa experienta foarte folositoare din Franta, eram acum pregatiti pentru a ne muta in Anglia, UK. Dupa un an de locuit in Franta, am ramas cu impresii mixte. Stiam ca trebuie sa ne mutam undeva unde vorbim limba si unde ne putem integra cu adevarat in societate, si asta cred ca nu o puteam face acolo.

La apropierea termenului de expirare a contractului cu durata fixa de munca din Franta, am inceput sa imi caut variante de munca in Anglia. Dupa cateva interviuri promitatoare nu aveam inca nimic sigur in mana dar aveam o invitatie sa vin pentru un al treilea interviu fata in fata, cu aceasi firma ce parea 80% sigur. Mi-am asumat un risc si am cumparat repede bilet de avion doar dus si am venit cu toate bagajele la mine. Eram constient ca daca vin doar cateva zile in vizita la interviu si cumva pica, m-as intoarce in Romania cu coada intre picioare deprimat si mi-ar fi foarte greu sa ma intorc. Din fericire interviul aici a decurs foarte bine.

Nu recomand nimanui sa vina aici fara sa aibe un loc de munca asigurat, dar fiti foarte constienti ca odata ajunsi si stabiliti aici aveti mult mai multe sanse sa gasiti de munca. Majoritatea angajatorilor vor sa discute cu candidatii fata in fata si vor pe cineva care e deja in tara, neluand in considerare candidatii din alte tari. Inca un lucru important e faptul ca iti iei inima in dinti si faci acel pas inainte cu curaj. Daca stai in comoditatea din tara unde e patutul cald, si e bine aproape de mami, tati si surioara care sa te ajute, pai probabil nu vei pleca niciodata. Din pacate in Romania nu iti vei pune niciodata in valoare potentialul tau. Primul sau primii ani in Anglia vor fi grei, asta nu voi nega. Fiti pregatiti sa acceptati joburi si salarii care nu suna prea bine la inceput, dar odata ce

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