How to open a bank account in the UK
Like most expat tasks, opening a UK bank account means paperwork and red tape. This post helps you cope.
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Like most expat tasks, opening a UK bank account means paperwork and red tape. This post helps you cope.
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An expatriate’s look at how the Manchester terror attack affects us all and overcoming our fear to let goodness win.
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Yes living abroad means new & amazing foods, but in these 9 cases, the U.S. of A. just has its stuff figured out… and I miss them.
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Recent graduates have a hard time finding jobs straight out of university. What’s even harder is joining a massive pool of graduates from another culture and continent who automatically have a leg up on you—the right to work there. Everyone…
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Once all the paperwork is said and done, you are well on your way to moving across the pond… but how do you actually get all of your stuff overseas?
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Building a professional CV is no easy feat. Brit-ifying it is even harder.
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Applying for jobs in another country is stressful. These six tips keep the process from becoming overwhelming and fruitless (and will hopefully lead to landing a job!).
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When you secure a job in London, several costs are associated with your move, and a railpass will be one of the major ones. Starting at £1,361.70 for a six-month travelcard, it really starts to add up… especially considering that the lump sum—a total coming to around $1,770.00—must be paid upfront. For a recent graduate just starting out in an unpaid internship in the heart of London, this trick allowed me to buy groceries without feeling guilty… a plus in anyone’s book.
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When you move abroad for a less-than-permanent term, several adult issues must be addressed. Some of them save you money, others prepare you for emergencies, but all of them are important to settle before you begin your adventure.
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Unlike others who have a calm, set plan for their move overseas, the entire experience came as a last-minute surprise for me. This timeline shows just how quickly I managed to pull everything together for a move abroad.
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