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Assuming that the UK does end up with tighter immigration controls from the EU, getting staff in future is going to be harder, even if those already here aren't
by zelos 10y ago
Assuming that the UK does end up with tighter immigration controls from the EU, getting staff in future is going to be harder, even if those already here aren't forced to leave.
Whether those controls will actually make any difference to highly-educated, well-paid, in-demand employees like software developers, I don't know.
- zigzigzag 10y agoSoftware developers of various kinds are actually on the UK government list of "professions with a shortage", meaning they get immigration priority. (note: not _all_ developers, the list goes into particular backgrounds and specialities).
- denis1 10y agoWhile developers might get "priority" immigration you still have more overhead compared to the "no fuss, just find a place to rent" deal those developers would get in other European countries. For example, I would consider UK after brexit only if I get a substantially better deal than anywhere else in Europe. Otherwise it is just not worth going through the "immigration" process.