How I got my first job in the UK

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2 жыл бұрын

Time for a story!
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@christiancanty2036 2 жыл бұрын

As a Brit who moved to Denmark, once you crack getting the first job, you're in the system and things get so much easier

@RaeionFlash 2 жыл бұрын

Isn't Denmark in the EU. Did you move post Brexit? Imagine doing ppw for Denmark 😂

@christiancanty2036 2 жыл бұрын

@@RaeionFlash I moved before brexit, but I'm also a Danish citizen, so it was much easier in thag regard. But finding a job without knowing danish or having had a Danish job before was still challenging

@SJ-xg1uf Жыл бұрын

I was wondering- can you get ANY job in Europe or does it have to be a high skilled job (if you know what I mean)?

@vedantsood1784 11 ай бұрын

Can you give some advice

@EnormeEkoH 7 ай бұрын

@@SJ-xg1uffr, i need a "bad" job (not very skilled) so i can pay for the courses i wanna do, then with the courses i do i'll get more opportunity to the job i wanna do, etc

@teamgibbsncis 2 жыл бұрын

I had the tier 2 sponsor list bookmarked on my computer for 9 years - couldn't find something in the few months after UK grad school so I applied to corporate companies in the US that could sponsor in the UK, and worked in the US for 2 years before convincing them I was worth sending to their London office. Luck is definitely a big part of it! Thank you for being a channel of guidance over the years as I attempted to make this happen, I'm so happy to join the expat group! :)

@MERCHIODOS 2 жыл бұрын

I want to move to UK (I'm from Australia) but checking the tiers list and reading what each tier look like a lot of work just to move to another country. I wished moving countries was easy like it was in the past.

@peterc.1618 2 жыл бұрын

@@MERCHIODOS Whenever I watch Australian TV programmes and someone is moving interstate in Australia, they give the impression that it's a big deal. I thought it would be just like moving from one part of the UK to another but it seems rather more complex.

@Sgab1007 7 күн бұрын

@teamgibbsncis curious what process you went through? I’ve been trying to find ways to move to the UK through sponsorship. I’m enrolled in a masters program in London in the Fall, but I’m worried about spending so much money on a degree that probably won’t get me a job afterwards. I want to take the same approach as you. I’m a video editor and producer. Thanks so much in advance!

@oni9786 2 жыл бұрын

i thought it said "i got my first job in the UK" and i was like, "that took a while" 😂😂

@Niroshasandeepani Ай бұрын

I m watching

@chelseachelsea42 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you mentioned about luck playing a huge part in your success. Many people work extremely hard and feel dejected when things don’t work out believing that it must be because they don’t work as hard as their peers. You definitely need to work hard but luck is also a major element in finding the right job. A lot of people don’t acknowledge this when talking about their success.

@livelovelife32 Жыл бұрын

Facts

@Angie_King_Bens_Grandma 2 жыл бұрын

A sit'n'chat with a cuppa is a great thing to do on a Sunday! Thanks, Evan!

@sheldonsalazar2118 5 ай бұрын

I’m originally from Trinidad 🇹🇹.I came to the UK on a student visa in 2005 where I got a diploma in Actuarial Science at the U of Kent in Canterbury.Unfortunately I couldn’t find an Actuarial job in the UK quickly enough so I applied for a student visa in the USA where I did my Masters in Applied Mathematics.Long story short,I became a US citizen in May 2023 .Im not an Actuary but I did some actuarial work for a while ,however life happens .I now work at home for the moment and it’s great listening to your story. Keep up the good work 👍🏾

@tylerbeaumont 2 жыл бұрын

As somebody currently trying to find a job in the UK, I can attest it’s extremely difficult and super stressful. I can only imagine how stressful it would be if I needed to find a work visa on top of it.

@chanelfitzgerald 2 жыл бұрын

I made that mistake at my first job. I made tea for myself and no one else and for some reason never lived it down whilst working at the company. You've done really well Evan.

@onisakura9 Жыл бұрын

This is 100% the video I need right now--especially since I'll be going to school and hoping the stay till the end of time. Thank you so much, Evan!

@segullseagull3241 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the story! I can only imagine how difficult and stressful it is for a non EU/EEA/UK person to settle and get a job in Europe. Being European, I've lived and worked in Norway, Iceland, Spain, Gibraltar and Ireland and I've never had any problems at all...and I don't even have a degree! Kudos to you for working so hard and not giving up 😊

@eyeofthetiger6002 2 жыл бұрын

Or you can save yourselves all these hassles by paying people smugglers and sailing across the channel illegally!🤣

@crowleylan 2 жыл бұрын

love the videos that just have sit 'n' chat energy. nice way to close off the weekend!

@daniellebatesxxx 2 жыл бұрын

These types of videos are one of my favourites of yours. I can just put it on while I’m getting ready, so don’t stress too much about the algorithm 🙂

@hanagara1907 2 жыл бұрын

just commenting before I start watching to say you really inspire me, I am looking to emigrate and although to a different country, seeing how happy you are inspires me and currently in my country of choice seeking a job and watching this for ideas

@KatyAdelson 2 жыл бұрын

Whenever there is gun violence in the USA news, I always wonder if I should try to move away…but the process seems so daunting. It’s nice to hear your experiences, and how you could make it work even while sometimes feeling worried about it. I’m learning that people can make just about anything happen if they want it badly enough. 🙂

@jwb52z9 2 жыл бұрын

As an American myself, I would always advise any American to get out of the US and never come back if possible.

@eyeofthetiger6002 2 жыл бұрын

You left out healthcare, with the NHS you will have no worries about whether you will go bankrupt if you can't afford the hospital bills.

@David-bb5ho 2 жыл бұрын

It’s easier than you think. Speaking from experience.

@JBG-AjaxzeMedia 2 жыл бұрын

if you can find a way to land a job in the UK before you move there that will probably be your best shot at survival. since Evan came to the UK to study, he basically started at rock bottom, being a UK student FROM the UK is difficult enough to be your own person, afford your own home and food like its stupidly hard nowadays, so for someone like Evan it must have been a really scary time. You could complete your studies in the US, or there are a few online universities in the UK such as the Open University, its one of the biggest Universities in the UK (over 100,000 enrolled students worldwide) and it offers a good range of high paid jobs, especially in all sciences from physics to political science. business studies, environmental, maths and statistics, IT, economics, just to name a few, and their fees are not extortionate. if you can get the right jump start in your home country where its much easier to live, then move once you are prepared, hopefully that gives you a helping hand in the process of migrating

@u140550 Жыл бұрын

yes sadly we have those situations here in the states, but it also depends on where you live. i would recommend if you decided to come here go to california, new york, seattle, or maybe las vegas as for the most part they are not as bad. in general as a native asian american i know that these would be best.

@bobthebuilderday6leader 2 жыл бұрын

I know algorithmically sit and chats don’t get you the traffic you deserve, but these sort of videos are incredibly helpful and make us viewers feel fond of you!

@michaelmedlinger6399 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your story. Determination and perseverance, wanting to make this move so badly that you will do whatever it takes to make it happen. That’s how I realized my dream of moving to Europe as well. That and a healthy portion of good luck, yes. But as you say (and did): I put myself in a position to take advantage of that good luck when it came along. You can’t sit around and wait for the lucky break to come your way.

@vickypedias 2 жыл бұрын

Working hard to make luck opportunities happen - that's the best way of putting it for sure. Our stories are so similar it's eerie sometimes when I watch to your videos.

@bryonyw4739 2 жыл бұрын

I know you said it isn't going to be a huge hit video but I actually really enjoyed learning more about you and the process you went through.

@bobthebuilderday6leader 2 жыл бұрын

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@Boogledigs 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed getting to know a little bit about you. It was fascinating. Hope you're enjoying being a fully fledged Brit.

@wendizll 2 жыл бұрын

I would really be interested in a video of any work place customs in the UK. The one about the tea is interesting to hear as someone who grew up in the states.

@nidhia1559 Жыл бұрын

This is the first time I across your videos. Absolutely loved it! The way you deliver is funny + bag full of useful content 💯. I enjoyed my coffee a little bit more today. I am in the same position as yours. Hope something good finds me

@charlie.saturday 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this! Thanks Evan!

@marklondon9004 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Impressive story, too. Put the kettle on, if you're in the kitchen. My cup is the Union Jack mug.

@gillyUK 2 жыл бұрын

Props man! Welcome to the family. Glad to have have you. We Brits love an ornery bar-steward who just won't give up. Motto for life : Who the F are you to tell me I can't? Hold my beer! 😍

@EMNstar 2 жыл бұрын

Reach out to the manager at Urban and tell him thank you for helping you along your self respect journey

@An19941 2 жыл бұрын

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@kausarrsss 5 ай бұрын

I really loved the vid. Made me happy!

@esthershegs8611 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this...you are a good story teller

@anaisabelsouza5216 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, i just wan to say thank you for sharing your story. My dream is to live in England, and it's very nice to hear your experience, it makes my dream seem more tangible.

@libbyford6765 2 жыл бұрын

Sit and chats are my favourite!

@rondotexe 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! 🙌🏾

@stopretending 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this ☀️

@IanBusinge 2 жыл бұрын

Love this, Evan! Your points at 1:21 - 1:45: I couldn’t agree anymore than the simple like button KZfaq offers, allows me to, on its videos!

@danielintheantipodes6741 2 жыл бұрын

I don't waste time on regrets, but I do truly regret not living in the UK for two years in my 20s. I was deterred by the high unemployment there at the time, but I since found out that Australians have minimal trouble getting jobs there. C'est la vie! Thank you for the video! Have an amazing week!

@lailaalfaddil7389 Жыл бұрын

With markets tumbling, inflation soaring, the Fed imposing large interest-rate hike, while treasury yields are rising rapidly-which means more red ink for portfolios this quarter. How can I profit from the current volatile market, I'm still at a crossroads deciding if to liquidate my $275k bond/stock portfolio

@susannnico Жыл бұрын

The market is volatile at this time, hence i will suggest you get yourself a financial-advisor that can provide you with entry and exit points on the shares/ETF you focus on.

@lailaalfaddil7389 Жыл бұрын

I merely looked her up on Google and was highly impressed by her credentials; I got in touch with her because I need all the help I can get. Thanks for sharing!!

@nothingposted9056 Жыл бұрын

One of my roommates is an actuarial science MS, I see her at 7 am when she makes breakfast before going to the library, and I also see her at around 10 pm, when she comes back from the library

@laceym314 2 жыл бұрын

Got my QTS so I could teach and was all ready to go for this fall, but navigating the sponsored spreadsheet is so mind-numbing. Any advice on how to quickly filter that behemoth?

@saloumehsallyvaghei4185 Жыл бұрын

wow great job👏🏼👏🏼

@libman2006 2 жыл бұрын

To be fair I think most managers at places like urban outfitters know the deal when taking on staff. Most aren't going to be there long term and most are just doing it till something better comes along or as a bit of pocket money so they can go out at weekends. So glad you had a manager telling you not to come back if you gave a masters degree as you can do so much better.

@ElliotDooleysmith 2 жыл бұрын

I hate the office etiquette of having to make every one a cup of tea when I want one. I would also just drink instant coffee so it was much quicker to make than tea. People would see it as a way to get a few minutes break, but I just found it frustrating and ruined my workflow. But, now I work from home so I don't have to worry about that at all. Just lovely.

@helenagreenwood2305 2 жыл бұрын

I agree there's nothing more annoying than saying 'anyone fancy a cuppa?' and everyone in the office says yes - my last job we just made them for our own 4 desk station - but if I worked in another building I could be making 8 in one go lol 😆☕😵‍💫 us Brits do love a good moan 😆

@ip3931 3 ай бұрын

I am watching this as a non graduate, British born albeit full ethnic minority, approaching 30, depressed, disabled, disadvantaged, chronically ill, in debt, unsupported, long term unemployed, suffering woman, in hell, has been to countless, nightmarish, failed interviews. I'm sure you've worked hard Evan, but, as you've alluded to, you're very fortunate too. How I wish I could relate!

@ip3931 3 ай бұрын

Also I can't tell you how strange I find it to see and hear a white man calling himself an immigrant. I was born here but am still not seen as British.

@ip3931 3 ай бұрын

If I had the capability, I would have ended my life a long time ago.

@chickennchips9183 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for using the term Immigrant rather than the horrific 'ex-pat' preferred by most Westerners to unfairly demarcate themselves. Immigrant is not a dirty word.

@tamsel814 2 жыл бұрын

I toughy that an ex-pet is a person that is planning on eventually returning to their original country and/or keeping that option open. In contrast an immigrant is moving to a different country planning to stay there.

@kyletrahan8726 2 жыл бұрын

@@tamsel814 Yes, you're right. "Expat" also isn't a dirty word.

@fionagregory9376 Жыл бұрын

Illegal immigrants is two bad words.

@louisemb6291 Жыл бұрын

Actually, its not just westerners who use the word ex-pat. Many languages and countries have their version of the word ex-pat and they use it in the same way that westerners do. I don't understand this notion that ex-pat is a horrific word.

@louisemb6291 Жыл бұрын

@Steph yep and that’s what other countries do as well. In Cyprus, where I’m from, we call Cypriots who migrate abroad the Greek version of ex-pat, while everybody else who migrated to Cyprus, is just an immigrant. I bet this happens in most countries as well. This isn’t unique to Western Europe.

@dannymarie 2 жыл бұрын

I like the sit and chats

@Grimxxfandango 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel, you’re super charismatic and engaging so you’ve gained a sub! I’ve just completed a sponsored apprenticeship degree (it’s a BA degree in business, same content and assessments as the standard thing but you don’t pay for it as your employer sponsors you, so 37.5 hour week working your normal job alongside studying for a degree).. I FEEL YOUR PAIN!! You finish work knackered and then remember ah crap I’ve got a paper due next week so you’re constantly exhausted. Huge respect for you particularly due to your degree subject and the dialect differences :)

@KandiQTC 2 жыл бұрын

In this boat right now, so everyone wish me luck, please!!!

@sandraalston7863 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see you make a video talking about how you deal with living so far away from family and how they feel about it...

@jwb52z9 2 жыл бұрын

I would move to the UK in a cold second if I could physically and monetarily have the ability to do so. Because of my disability, I'll likely only be able to immigrate if I somehow find a wealthy British person who takes pity on me to support me until I can get UK citizenship, through marriage, or I win a huge amount of money someday. It sucks that basically all the Americans who would greatly benefit from immigrating OUT of the US are the only ones never likely to be able to do so. My life would be immensely better if I were not in the US.

@RaeionFlash 2 жыл бұрын

That's because your disability would become the expense of the UK. Canada has a clause that says if you've a disability you will be refused a Visa.

@johnrobert3366 2 жыл бұрын

UK ain't all what it's cracked up to be

@user-ek2zx8tt2k 2 жыл бұрын

Why would you move to England????

@jwb52z9 Жыл бұрын

@@RaeionFlash I basically guessed that, which is why marriage is my only option, as severely unlikely as that is at all.

@jwb52z9 Жыл бұрын

@@johnrobert3366 No place is perfect, but it's leaps and bounds better for someone like me than the US.

@glitterpuss1 2 жыл бұрын

My interest in maths meant my school suggested I should be an actuary - their list of ‘maths careers’ was essentially accountant or actuary. I became a statistician instead 😂

@indigoelf8891 8 ай бұрын

thankyou for sharing your experince Evan, im currently going throgh the exact same phase here and feels comforting to know even americans could have the same issue as me. hahahaah . much love.

@samueljohnson5611 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, I’m an American attempting to move to the UK. Is there any way you could break down how to move to the UK in a digestible way and share some information? I’m so lost with the whole process and any help would be greatly appreciated

@samueljohnson5611 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sure you have some videos on this already, but I think I just haven’t found them yet. If anyone knows a video that explains this well, it would be nice to know it🤞

@danieljwebb 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sam, British citizen here. I know I’m not Evan but I have some tips. Depending on where you are in your life, the process for getting here can be different. If you haven’t done a degree yet, the best thing to do is consider doing that in the UK; a student visa now provides 2 years post graduation to work in whatever job you want in the UK without a sponsor. If you aren’t at that stage but went to one of the worlds top 50 unis, there’s a separate visa that you can look into for this. Other than that you’d need to get a Skilled worker visa with a sponsored employer. As Evan said, look up the list of skills and see if you fit, and then look up the list of sponsors and start reaching out and making connections. After that the process is relatively hassle free, depending on your visa you will likely have to visit an embassy/consulate near you for some checks but this all depends on the circumstances for the exact visa you have. In terms of accommodation in the UK, I don’t recommend renting a place you have never seen so you should plan to arrive early and live in a hostel or Airbnb whilst you look for your own place or rent with others. This prevents you getting scammed out of money as there are lots of rental scams these days.

@TalkwithJadesola 2 жыл бұрын

In my opinion, the best UK visa to be on is the Global talent visa. The visa is tied to you so you don't require sponsorship and the process is fairly easy. You may want to check it out to see if it's applicable to the industry you work in.

@evan 2 жыл бұрын

I made a video about trying to move here post 2020!

@samueljohnson5611 2 жыл бұрын

@@danieljwebb Thank you so much!! Currently I am going into the start of my 2 year degree which I will be completing in America (but I will be done with it after just one year), and then hopefully after that either going to the UK to achieve my bachelors and master’s degrees, or possibly finishing my bachelors in America and then my masters in the UK. One question I have (which I’m honestly assuming you don’t know) is if my AICE Diploma would help me get into UK universities in any way, since it really holds no weight here in America yet I still got the diploma after completing around 12 classes. Would you know if that is important for me in regards to further education in the UK, since I’m nearly sure that you would have taken sort of the same exams that I ended up taking to get the diploma. Again, thank you dearly for all of your insight and help.

@id3389 2 жыл бұрын

8:29 lol I can't say that's come up in my British office experience 🤣

@charlotteinnocent8752 2 жыл бұрын

Good story! Yeah, I wouldn't have banked on E Harmony's promise either. If they wanted to they could have sorted out the sponsorship earlier and saved you anxiety about that. I would have looked at a company ready to sponsor straight away as well. When you whole world depends on something, you can't just count on a promise like that.

@DeborahMaufer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for giving a bit of a reality check on being an expat/immigrant! I love being an expat, but contrary to what many KZfaqrs/Influencers imply, it's not all unicorns farting rainbows. It's unsettling to know that you can be removed from a country at any time for any reason, and the looming deadline for renewing your residence and/or work permit can be terrifying. You get through it, but not without some stress! Thanks for keeping it real Evan! 🦄🌈🇬🇧👍

@cosmoblivion 10 ай бұрын

How long have you been in the UK? I was able to get my Permanent Residence after 5 years.

@DeborahMaufer 10 ай бұрын

@@cosmoblivion Hi! We've only been here for a year now and are not looking to stay long-term. My comment was more about our experience living in Switzerland for the 5.5 years before we moved here 😊

@lunalovegood2093 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in the process of getting my tier 4 student visa, and very anxious about my future there, what if I can't get a job. what you said about the 30 days to wait for a national is terrifying information, but I'm glad to know it. I didn't see the link about the list of company so could you point me to where it is please?

@bikashgurung6407 2 жыл бұрын

I'm having same struggle right now as being an international student. Hence, working 10-15 hrs a week or not working some week because of the courseworks!

@Phiyedough 2 жыл бұрын

It would be interesting to compare your experiences with those of a Brit trying to relocate and get work in USA. I suspect these moves get harder with each decade that passes.

@cosmoblivion 10 ай бұрын

Immigration just became more expensive here in the UK. It has been crazy expensive in the US for some years.

@beachflower2188 6 ай бұрын

I worked as an actuarial analyst at one of the big companies but I relate to you when you said it wasn't it for you! I understand actuarial needs full focus but I could not give up parts of my life to be a human calculator!!

@Auronomi Жыл бұрын

Bruh, how you're describing the work/college life is exactly how it is where I am in MA, USA lmfao

@mahdikhosrojerdi3732 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your helpful video, I have tier 4 depended visa and I wanna moving to UK Birmingham in next 3 month, I really worry about find the sponsorship jobs, as you said it's very hard to find it, my job field is Network Specialist, I have searched in linkdin and indeed for many times but unfortunately couldn't find any sponsorship job yet, do you think can I find it whenever I arrived in UK? is there any hope?

@xjoytotheworld 2 жыл бұрын

When you move to the UK you can't apply for citizenship for 5 years- what type of US ID card did you have in the interim? Did you have to renew your drivers' license from abroad/is that even legal? Curious to hear your experience!

@ehmjey7567 Жыл бұрын

Oh my god, the thing about feeling like no person in your study field being similar to you is such a weird and difficult thing when you also really enjoy studying that topic/it’s really interesting to you!! I probably won’t do a masters that technically I find interesting because I think I just don’t want in that atmosphere/surrounded by the average person that studies that masters..

@sarah-janeandersen2797 8 ай бұрын

Maybe I’ve missed the upload, but have you made a video on what it takes to register as a sponsor/how much sponsorship costs a company?

@yanistancheva3076 7 ай бұрын

A recent graduate, full time parent and a non-English speaker here. I hear you!

@Ranzha_ 2 жыл бұрын

Bruh I just got a preroll ad in German ✨ Brand image complete ✨

@Daniel-gs9eh 2 жыл бұрын

I now how hard it can be I immigrated from Wales to England

@enfys9833 2 жыл бұрын

Just some chill Evan lore, eh Means a lot to the right people though, for sure!

@tyroneoliver8859 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, love your videos. Can you tell us how a British citizen can find a job in the U.S and what’s the process. Also, can you do a tour of your flat, your background in the videos looks awesome

@evan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tyrone! I’m hoping to film a flat tour video sometime this month/ next! Though I’ve been saying that since I moved in 😅 just have a bit more painting left to do

@John-pn4rt 2 жыл бұрын

don't worry, as a Brit, when my employer bought an expenses system from a US company we wondered what "per diem" meant!

@MERCHIODOS 2 жыл бұрын

Don't know if you made this video yet, but you should do a video on why you stayed in UK and not moved back to Amercia once schooling ended? and what did your parents thought about when you sstaying in UK?

@hashir 2 жыл бұрын

The first company i worked for didnt have Sponsorship status - and they had to apply to be a sponsor just to keep me on. This was a small digital production agency and they had no experience doing this! But got there in the end 😅 No one really understands the stress an immigrant goes through to secure that Tier 2 visa and then eventually the ILR (and ultimately citizenship!)

@aliciabalchin4559 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Even, you are a total asset to the UK. Best wishes in all you do.

@grimftl 2 жыл бұрын

As a US citizen, I worked for a Swedish telecom firm (in the US). Finally got my dream and got a contract in Blighty. I was hoping to actually emigrate, but my manager was a knob end and HR screwed me so, after just a year, it was back to Dallas (for all my sins). That was over 20 years ago and I've tried moving back, but no joy. :( The only way I could move to England for my golden years is to win the lottery. Or marry someone.

@helenagreenwood2305 2 жыл бұрын

Some of us Brits say the same about moving to Spain 😆😆😆 I'd love to end my days in the sunshine ☀️☀️☀️ right am off to put a line on the Set For Life lottery draw tonight you never know 👍🤞💷💷💷 I could be quids in tonight 😀

@emotionallyunstablefish970 Жыл бұрын

Its funny I have just started college doing an Access to higher education course for science & I haven't done any science in years & I feel like everythings going over my head. I also am in the middle of movimg flats so all my spare time is devoted to that by the time I get a chance to sit down I don't have the mental capacity to take it in. I was just watching videos in Newton's 3 laws ... then some how ended up here on your video 😅

@ric5019 2 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness that you nailed it. Congratulations m8. It would have been very sad if that pesky Patel had air freighted you to Rwanda whilst you’re frantically regurgitating the UK visa sponsorship form content. Your dedication to hard work is commendable and hope you’re an inspiration to others who are in your predicament.

@sawyeroaks 2 жыл бұрын

Question: Because my family are English, I qualify for an English Passport despite being onlyy and American. I got into the MSc at Edinburgh, and my husband and I want to move to the UK long term (at some point). If I get that english passport now, would it be easier to become a dual national later? Also hot tips for UK MSc program ? (I’m psych so any general tips is fine)

@vonlowe7187 Жыл бұрын

By virtue of holding a US and UK passport you would be a dual national. Also an MSc programme can widely vary based on where you are studying

@charleeb74 Жыл бұрын

...same rule in Germany with the 30 day period and German citizen prioritisation...but my jobs was so specific and the skills that there was no-one and the job was created because it was something new that I only had

@Cliffdog01 2 жыл бұрын

Now that the world has opened up, do you think you'll start travelling again, or will that be too hard now that you are in a relationship? Just asking because I'd love to see collabs with other YTers that changed countries (like instead of Brit v American, it'd be British-American v British-Japanese). I would love to see you compare your experience with someone like John Daub or Chris Broad.

@eclowe6594 2 жыл бұрын

Evan where's the link to the UK visa sponsors? 😜

@y.u.n.gg_tellyy 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah you’re definitely my Favourite!!!!!!!! British American

@LonKirk 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant good video. I enjoyed.

@gutenmorgan2063 Жыл бұрын

can you go right to getting an A2 visa?

@mariammostafa2006 2 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@shanaperzynski286 2 жыл бұрын

The more videos of yours I watch the more I want to get out of America even though it's difficult

@_NayomieMcLeod Жыл бұрын

Trying to get a job in the UK is super super difficult compared to USA im British living in the USA and I’ve been looking for jobs in the UK and applying but absolutely no luck and the application process is so rigorous wow! I stressed

@yisuschristo Жыл бұрын

How do you look for a job speaking Spanish in the UK while learning English?. Please help.

@StarlightNightflame 2 жыл бұрын

I thought for sure he said "I got AIDS" first and did a double-take. Rewind, re-listen... oh, "I got A's", got it...

@LordSoviet 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the video for the most part, but seeing people document their struggles to move out of the US can be quite depressing for me. Sometimes I wish it was still like the Ellis Island days where there were no Visas you could just show up and more than likely get in. In those times the USA was a bastion of hope for many, but I just feel trapped here.

@saloumehsallyvaghei4185 Жыл бұрын

are all good jobs for college graduates?

@Landie_Man 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I could cast off “it was like 5 years ago” as if that feels like a long time ago. As a 32 year old, 5 years ago feels like a few hours ago.

@LynxChan 2 жыл бұрын

Currently studying the Small Book of English Propaganda known as the Life in the UK guide and I'm not sure if I'll make it to the test without suffering a rage induced ulcer. Don't know how did you managed to contain your sarcasm because mine is firing on all cylinders here!

@gemoftheocean 2 жыл бұрын

Evan had a funny video about doing the life in the UK exam. Funny how they ask quite a few things about popular culture that would never be the type of question you get in the US.

@markymarkb Жыл бұрын

The world can go tits up. Brits will still have 5 mins for a cup of tea. Love it.

@killerjdog51 2 жыл бұрын

Any tips for properly making tea? Any favorite blends/types?

@somethingsomewhere Жыл бұрын

I want to move the UK having a hard time figuring it out and I could really use help

@somethingsomewhere Жыл бұрын

If anyone willing to help me out it would mean alot

@TheIntranetExplorer 6 ай бұрын

@@somethingsomewhereUK bloke here, what's up?

@mihaelahuban5287 2 жыл бұрын

i enjoyed the sit,n,chat , many new and interesting things. Evan, i would much appreciate if you can talk more about teaching in US vs UK . You said “ they don’t really teach as much as they kind of talk “ in UK . What “really teach “ mean for you? i was at uni in my country, Romania, and the teachers pretty much talk and we take notes thank you 😊

@ParallaxRS 2 жыл бұрын

I've always loved your videos Evan but I've never seen this side of you. Damn your guile and commitment to bettering yourself is a borderline turn on mate