I have the option to move to London for work and was wondering if anyone has done this in their 30s or has any advice. I’m 32 and have seen plenty of posts about people doing this immediately after university or in their 20s but then commenting that many people move away from London in their 30s.

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Moved at 30 and think it was a good decision although I plan to return to my home country in a few years. It has been helpful for career development but people here are not very open on a personal level (they tend to hold onto friends from school days). Most of my friends are other expats/immigrants.

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Yeah same experience

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I was in your position, best decision ever. Just make sure economically you have even more than you believe is needed, London is expensive, so don't underestimate it. All the best!

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Moved recently to London with partner at 35+ (DINK), I think it really depends on your current circumstances and what you’re looking to get out of life, and whether living in a country like the UK can provide that. As many have mentioned in other threads, UK based companies tend to sponsor work visas for people with specialised experience, unique skills as compared to new graduates, entry level jobs. Most international people thus tend to enter the country as students and then go down the 2 year graduate visa route before getting on to the Skilled Worker Visa (sponsored work visa). However, now with the changes to worker visa salary thresholds coming in, I don’t see how that could continue in future, and you would only see the occasional 30+ person move to the country!

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Depends on what you’re after - exposure/experience? Money?

Will you be moving alone or with a partner/family?

Do it so you can regret it!

Its competitive for some jobs and a breeze for others. Got to find the right verticals and entry.

I think you’ll have a great time. There’s plenty of 30+ professionals working and playing in ldn

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