Ask HN: Is it worth it to move to London as a SWE?

Re:Ask HN: Is it worth it to move to London as a SWE? by longsangstan on Wednesday January 08, 2020 @08:37AM (#21991271)

Hi guys, can I also ask in general is it hard to find a programming job in London now?

My Background: a javascript (node/react) dev with 2 yrs of exp, a EU(portugal) passport holder living in Hong Kong

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Re:Ask HN: Is it worth it to move to London as a SWE? by mikeymz on Wednesday January 08, 2020 @09:12AM (#21991565)

There is plenty of work here atm. Excellent contract rates for good quality node and react developers

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Re:Ask HN: Is it worth it to move to London as a SWE? by woutr_be on Wednesday January 08, 2020 @09:24AM (#21991680)

If you don't mind me asking, why would you want to move to London? Are you looking for more opportunities, or a better salary?

As someone who's living and working in HK as a SWE, you can definitely get a much better salary here in HK if you're fairly experienced. Carreer opportunities are limited tho, because none of the FAANG companies have engineering offices here.

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Re:Ask HN: Is it worth it to move to London as a SWE? by longsangstan on Wednesday January 08, 2020 @09:53AM (#21991921)

Basically I just want to go somewhere to start fresh... not really career prospect/salary motivated.

London looks a good option to me because its english-speaking, I have relatives living there, I can work there visa-free (now its complicated due to brexit), and I love english football haha.

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Re:Ask HN: Is it worth it to move to London as a SWE? by woutr_be on Wednesday January 08, 2020 @09:59AM (#21991969)

That makes sense, gotta go for what makes you happy.

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Re:Ask HN: Is it worth it to move to London as a SWE? by hiyer on Wednesday January 08, 2020 @09:45AM (#21991852)

Facebook has an engineering office in London.

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Re:Ask HN: Is it worth it to move to London as a SWE? by woutr_be on Wednesday January 08, 2020 @09:58AM (#21991961)

Why say so, I never claimed they didn't. I said Hong Kong doesn't have engineering offices for FAANG companies.

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Re:Ask HN: Is it worth it to move to London as a SWE? by honkmaster on Wednesday January 08, 2020 @10:18AM (#21992127)

Curious about living and working in HK with an EU passport. Am german myself. Did you apply from overseas or have been living in hk before.

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Re:Ask HN: Is it worth it to move to London as a SWE? by longsangstan on Wednesday January 08, 2020 @10:40AM (#21992324)

Haha I am a local Hong Konger. My father was born in Macau so I have a portugal passport.

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Re:Ask HN: Is it worth it to move to London as a SWE? by honkmaster on Thursday January 09, 2020 @03:18AM (#21999408)

Alright man, thanks :)

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Re:Ask HN: Is it worth it to move to London as a SWE? by tomstuart on Wednesday January 08, 2020 @08:39AM (#21991284)

No. If you’re good then there’s lots of demand.

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