London - please share your experience with me!

[wynos25]

Originally Posted by rifleman

Well it is certainly true that London can seem an unfriendly place and if you don't "get" it you would consider people rude in some ways. Millions of people from all over the world live & work here. When you travel around London most people are in a hurry, don't talk to strangers, and generally aren't interested in being friendly. Meet those same people in a social context and you'll normally find them as friendly as anyone else.
Really though there is no substitute for trying it for yourself. I suppose it is a bit like Marmite, you either love it or hate it.

Hi, if you are looking for a change, then London will definitely offer that to you than the states. I have been here a year now from Los Angeles, and can understand the perception of rudeness, but true to the other responders statement, I find people in London have tunnel vision and want to get home or to their favorite pub. I haven't really found a truely rude. I find people here to be much more genuine than a lot of people from the states, but again, you're in the mid-west, so your experiences could be different that mine growing up on the west coast. It is expensive to live here, but depending on your lifestyle, that can me adjusted. Space, yes, it is an issue, but I've learned to adapt and minimize. It has also taught me that we live in more excess than really necessary. I had a 3600 sq ft house. Now I'm down to maybe 800 and I'm doing fine. I'm 40 and decided to make the change, so go for it.

[chicago]

Originally Posted by wynos25

Hi, if you are looking for a change, then London will definitely offer that to you than the states. I have been here a year now from Los Angeles, and can understand the perception of rudeness, but true to the other responders statement, I find people in London have tunnel vision and want to get home or to their favorite pub. I haven't really found a truely rude. I find people here to be much more genuine than a lot of people from the states, but again, you're in the mid-west, so your experiences could be different that mine growing up on the west coast. It is expensive to live here, but depending on your lifestyle, that can me adjusted. Space, yes, it is an issue, but I've learned to adapt and minimize. It has also taught me that we live in more excess than really necessary. I had a 3600 sq ft house. Now I'm down to maybe 800 and I'm doing fine. I'm 40 and decided to make the change, so go for it.

Thank you, this is very encouraging. I am really looking for a change. I really don't care for the fake friendliness here and can do without it very well. I guess maybe I can give up some living space too.. The only issue is that I do need a decent studio space, as I am an artist and it has to be at home, cause I don't want to waste money on a babysitter all the time. Therefore my biggest issue is finding a suitable space to live/work in, otherwise, I am not an extravagant person who absolutely needs a ton of bedrooms. I can also manage on very little, but don't want to limit my child's education options and would like to give him the very best. Its a lot that goes into the equation, otherwise I would be on the plane tomorrow, but I think I am starting to figure it out little by little with everyone's help and maybe my move will happen sooner than later

[chinnae]

I just want to know the process of applying for hsmp visa. I'm pursuing masters in IT in India.My course wil get over by may 2012. I just need to know how to apply for hsmp for me to work in UK.

[nyclon]

Originally Posted by chinnae

I just want to know the process of applying for hsmp visa. I'm pursuing masters in IT in India.My course wil get over by may 2012. I just need to know how to apply for hsmp for me to work in UK.

The HSMP no longer exists. In order to work in the UK you must be sponsored by an employer.

[chinnae]

Originally Posted by nyclon

The HSMP no longer exists. In order to work in the UK you must be sponsored by an employer.

Wel, thank tou for the reply.
But i heard it from one of my friend who is working in UK related to this stuff.
She sed dat der r bout 1000 hsmp visa openings in 2011.

[MaidenScotland]

Originally Posted by chinnae

Wel, thank tou for the reply.
But i heard it from one of my friend who is working in UK related to this stuff.
She sed dat der r bout 1000 hsmp visa openings in 2011.

Please do not use text speak.. it is against the forum rules and will lead to your posts being deleted.

[nyclon]

Originally Posted by chinnae

Wel, thank tou for the reply.
But i heard it from one of my friend who is working in UK related to this stuff.
She sed dat der r bout 1000 hsmp visa openings in 2011.

Your friend is wrong.

Here is a link to the UKBA website which very clearly states in the first line that HSMP is closed:

UK Border Agency | Highly Skilled Migrant Programme

[MaidenScotland]

Originally Posted by nyclon

Your friend is wrong.

Here is a link to the UKBA website which very clearly states in the first line that HSMP is closed:

UK Border Agency | Highly Skilled Migrant Programme

One wonders why the question was asked when a friend already provided the answer.

[nyclon]

Originally Posted by MaidenScotland

One wonders why the question was asked when a friend already provided the answer.

Good point. Why did I bother to answer?

[chinnae]

Originally Posted by MaidenScotland

Please do not use text speak.. it is against the forum rules and will lead to your posts being deleted.

oh well. ok..