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by kenfrapin » Thu Jul 08, 2010 1:36 pm
Well you do have a very good profile and you definitely have a good chance out here. That is, unfortunately, no means of a job guarantee at all and thats because the market is not in the very best of shape.
Given all your experience and education, why dont you take a break, come over to the UK, spend a few months and test the waters? This is the only sure shot way of knowing your real chances in the market - there is no other way and I know its a difficult thing to do with family and work commitments.
Once you are here, and spend 2 or 3 months and manage to get calls for interviews, possibly few offers no matter the payscale, then you will be convinced that things are going to be good for you very soon. On the other hand, if you hardly get any calls or interviews and no offers then you know its best to try in some other country or perhaps try in a years time before your visa runs out.
Also, you should think of a few more important aspects as you have a family and want a good life here. This is slightly off topic -
1. Will you be the sole bread winner for your family? If yes, you need to ensure the job you take does not pay less than £60k. For your profile and sector, it maybe a lot higher
2. Even though money is important, if you have savings to bank on, you could think of accepting a job with low pay but sufficient to run your household and later, as you gain experience in the UK market, jump to much better roles - your qualifications and networks will go a long way
3. Possibility of your wife working as well which will help towards achieving the lifestyle you are looking for.
I wish you the very best and strongly believe that the only way you will know of your true chances is if you come to the UK and try things out for atleast 3 months. It is very good you are planning to move to UK to make a life and hence the reason I suggest you do this - for your sake and the sake of your family. Even today, UK is a lovely place to live in and as you rightly said, it will give your children a lot more opportunities than those available back home.
All the best
KP