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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Foot In Door From Community Lead
- Samara landed in London without a job but found work within two weeks via recruiters and local referrals.
- A cheap room from a community contact gave her a foot in the door and breathing space to build income.
Use Bumble BFF And Events To Make Friends
- Use apps like Bumble BFF and attend local community events to build a friend network quickly.
- Expect friendships to be transient but invest anyway; travel together and maintain contacts internationally.
Experience Often Outweighs Immediate Savings
- Living abroad can be transformational beyond money: London enlarges career options and worldview, which many later value more than pure financial gain.
- Doing time overseas in your 20s often leads to regrets avoided later and richer life experiences.
