money money money 840 Aussie expats in London: finding work, managing money + making friends (live in London)
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Oct 6, 2025 Shane Hatton, a professional mentalist and keynote speaker, shares captivating insights on relocating to London and navigating international business. He reveals tips on making friends and managing currency challenges while living as an expat. Alongside him, Sarah Kelsey, a product marketing manager from New Zealand, discusses her job search strategies, HR tech experiences, and using tools like Wise for managing finances. Their lively anecdotes paint a relatable picture of expat life, from housing tips to the rollercoaster of finding community in a new city.
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Bring More Cash Than Expected
- Save a longer runway than you think before moving to London because the exchange rate burns cash fast.
- If you earn in pounds while living in pounds you'll find life far easier, so try to build local income quickly.
Arrive Temporary, Inspect In Person
- Stay with friends or book short-term Airbnb/Airbnbs on arrival to inspect flats in person before signing a long lease.
- Inspect neighbourhoods at different times to avoid surprises like noise from pubs or security issues.
Belonging Takes About A Year
- New arrivals often make friends with fellow expats because both groups are practice at forming connections quickly.
- Expect loneliness in the first year; you'll start appearing in others' stories after about twelve months.
