So, I have an opportunity to move to Oxford, and take on a role that is similar to my current role (analytics). I'm currently on OPT and only have 1 more chance at the H1B lottery. Considering these circumstances, would it be a good decision to move to the UK? I have no idea how the tech industry is over there, so any advice would be appreciated. TC: 160K
If Indian/Chinese, yes move. No point waiting in the GC queue forever even if you get an H1B.
True, but if I move now, I don't think I'll be able to file in the 2020 lottery. Is it worth missing that chance?
You can still apply for a h1b from outside the US
Moving to a new country is like two side of a coin. UK is not same US. I say it is a risk
Are you crazy? That place will go to shit post brexit
Want to explain how?
Brexit?
Pay is much lower.
How much in % drop?
But you won’t get shafted over health issues
If your Indian take the offer and run.Dont worry about pay.You can negotiate a little more since you are from the US.Pay is lower everywhere outside the US.Generally Germany/Canada/UK seem to pay about the same for tech roles Brexit is an unknown factor.No one knows what can happen.London is still the second best tech hub.If you want to leave after two years you can so easily move to Amsterdam/Berlin/Paris etc
I’d wait and see what happens with Brexit. My personal take: if the Brits have a moment of sanity, throw a second referendum now that all of the information is available and undo Brexit by revoking Article 50, thus staying in the EU, full steam ahead. Otherwise, the U.K. economy is in for some rough headwinds for the foreseeable future.
Don't go. Pay will be much lower, and the UK is not as strong for engineering. It will be harder to move companies after a few years.
Brexit doesn't matter unless you're an EU national, then it might fuck with your residence and work authorisation.
Yes. You should. Honestly I’d kill for that offer. That being said, would they keep the US comp? Or will there be a readjustment?
Not sure yet, but it'll be a higher level than I'm currently at so hoping for an increase.