Your London journey Making the move Whether you’ve just arrived in London or have been here for a few years, we’d love to hear about your experience making the move away from home. Share your journey. Shape the future of international hiring. Whether you've just arrived in London or have been here for a few years, we'd love to hear about your experience making the move away from home. This survey is for professionals who’ve relocated from Australia, New Zealand, Europe or other parts of the UK. We’re here to uncover the reality of moving to London. What’s worked. What’s been hard. What you wish you’d known. Your insights will help others considering the move, reconnect us with the people we’ve placed, and show employers the long-term value of hiring internationally. No fluff. Just honest feedback that helps challenge assumptions and tell real stories. The survey takes five minutes to complete, and while we'll share findings and insights in our final report, all responses will be 100% anonymous. Ready to get started? Let's dive in!Your Name:(Required) First Last 1. Which region/market were you working in before moving to London?(Required) Australia New Zealand Europe (Outside the UK) UK (Outside of London) North America Asia Middle East Other Please specify...2. How long have you lived in London?(Required) Less than 6 months 6-12 months 1-2 years 2-5 years 5+ years If you’ve been in London for more than 2 years, how does your work and lifestyle now compare to your first 12–24 months?3. How did your London compensation package compare to your expectations before making the move?(Required) Much higher than expected Somewhat higher than expected About what I expected Somewhat lower than expected Much lower than expected 4. Compared to your previous market, how would you rate the following aspects of your current role in London? Work-life balance(Required) Much better Better Same Worse Much worse Flexible working options(Required) Much better Better Same Worse Much worse Career development opportunities(Required) Much better Better Same Worse Much worse Total benefits package(Required) Much better Better Same Worse Much worse Job scope/responsibility(Required) Much better Better Same Worse Much worse 5. What was your primary motivation for moving to London?(Required) Career progression Lifestyle/cultural experience Travel and personal development Partner/family reasons Financial opportunity Other Please specify...6. What is your main driver for now staying in London?(Required) Career developments Lifestyle and personal growth Community and relationships Still exploring opportunities No plans to return/move elsewhere yet Other Please specify...7. Compared to your previous role, how do your working hours in London compare?(Required) Significantly fewer Somewhat fewer About the same Somewhat more Significantly more 8. What’s the biggest myth about moving to London that you can now dispel?(Required)9. How satisfied are you with your decision to move to London?(Required) Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied 10. What advice would you give someone who has just arrived in London?(Required)11. If you had to make the decision again, would you still choose to move to London?(Required) Absolutely Most likely Not sure Probably not Definitely not 12. What were the biggest challenges you faced when settling in? (Select all that apply)(Required) Finding housing Securing the right visa Adjusting to the cost of living Building a social network Navigating the job market Adapting to UK work culture Managing mental health and wellbeing Other Please specify...13. Did you use a recruitment agency to find your role in London?(Required) Yes No If yes, what worked well and what could have been better?14. What kind of support or resources would have made your transition to London easier?(Required)15. Do you see yourself staying in London long-term?(Required) Yes No Undecided If yes or no, why?16. What are your future career aspirations while based in London?(Required)17. If you relocated to London from outside the UK, what advice would you give to employers hiring international candidates who are relocating?