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I moved US->UK almost three years ago, and I took a 30% hit on compensation in the process (same job, new regional pay tables). What I lost in raw compensation
by callahad 6y ago
I moved US->UK almost three years ago, and I took a 30% hit on compensation in the process (same job, new regional pay tables).
What I lost in raw compensation I more than made up for in:
- Holiday (29 days vs ~20 days)
- Sick time (unlimited vs coming out of holiday balance)
- Healthcare (I was just made redundant... but I still have the NHS, unlike my American colleagues)
- Employee Rights (e.g., "At will" employment versus a 3 month notice period, which would usually be paid out upon redundancy)
So while the compensation is higher in America, you also end up working quite a bit more and taking on more risk. Especially around notice periods and access to healthcare should things go poorly.
It's entirely possible to make a six figure base salary in remote areas of the UK. Personally, that's more than sufficient for the lifestyle my family and I want, so we're not champing at the bit to go back.