I'm currently based in the US but I'm planning to move to London. How's the job market for creatives looking currently?

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Depending on what market you’re in now, London is likely more affordable and your money goes further (than in NY & SF). So the pay is lower but you need less.

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I was surprised at how much more reasonable rent and groceries were than NY

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Make sure you’re ready to get a pay cut because London pays around 1/3 of what they do in the US. I heard a lot of hire freezes at the moment.

I recently made the move to the UK. Be prepared to be shocked at how much they pay. Imagine what you got paid as a mid or senior creative and that’s what the CD pay is.
I’ve struggled bc I’m not in London and there are not many shops (non of the big names ones for sure) that are doing remote work. They all want ppl in the office 3/4 days a week which isn’t doable for me. And the freelance market is pretty bleak right now. Freelance pay is equally as bad as FT pay - think 400/500 day rate.

Most agencies only hire teams. You'd need to find a partner first, which is tougher than finding a job. Although this might be a good time to look because so many people are out of work. The job market is the worst since 2008. As others have said, the pay is awful and the cost of living is higher than NYC.

I’m moving as well! Pay cut is real - pretty much a 40-50% pay cut but let’s be honest, nobody moves to europe for the money. It’s about the work/life/travel balance :)

Ah fair enough. Enjoy!

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Also, no dental. And they still use bloodletting as a means of curing most ailments.

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