London, Dubai or Germany right now?

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Germany if you speak deutsch. London is poor. UAE is unreliable.

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Poor means what ?

London

None.

Worked in all 3.

Germany has good job security but I found it a bit dull and any city there is far less global than DXB and London.

DXB can be the best financially but way less job security... And keep in mind that several countries will tax your Dubai wealth if you move it there.

London IMO has a good balance of job and life. Intl city, good jobs and plenty to do. I liked the Dubai lifestyle and when I moved to London I was scared I was going to hate it in here but the city impressed me in so many ways.

Anyways: stop looking for the best place in the world, objectively it doesn't exist and there's a trade-off anywhere you go. Pick what suits your life aspirations and goals at the moment

Dubai to save downpayment and moving to London before your cv becomes irrelevant

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