Flights are booked! Eeek! Flying from bangkok, so looking forward to arriving and getting some routine built. Would love some info on where to buy your basics, where is the best place for groceries, clothing ect Cya soon !

A lot of people struggle here, so here are agencies worth trying: - Reed - Michael Page - Hays - Adecco - Morgan Hunt - Huntress - Office Angels - Randstad Tip: Don’t wait until you’re in London — start sending your CV now. What field are you looking to work in? 👇 Comment your industry.

To work in the UK, you’ll eventually need a National Insurance Number. The process is simple: 1. Apply online 2. Upload passport + selfie 3. Wait ~4 weeks for letter 4. Start working — you don’t need it first (but you'll be paying the wrong amount of tax) Where are you in the process? 👇 Advice and Tips?

Council Tax = local fee for bins, police, fire, parks, etc. What affects the cost? - Area - Number of adults - Home value - Discounts applied (students, single person, low-income, etc.) Single-person discount = 25% off 💸 Already checked your area’s band? 👇 Comment your postcode area with costs (e.g. SE1, W9, SW11).

Avoid the old-school banks at first. These are the simple, fast options: Wise - Low-fee international transfers - Real exchange rates (no markup) - Fast, easy setup for new expats Monzo - Easiest to open - App-based - Accepts new expats quickly Revolut - Good for travel - Multi-currency - Fast digital onboarding Starling - Best savings features - Great app tools - Strong customer support What’s everyone opening first? 👇 Comment “Wise / Monzo / Revolut / Starling”.