55% of 18-41 year-old employees who participated in a new study from currencies.co.uk. would consider moving abroad.
In all age groups, 31% of UK employees would consider leaving the country in the next five years in pursuit of better career prospects.
86% of would-be emigrants are drawn by the prospect of a better work/life balance, and 83% are attracted by the prospect of a higher salary.
Australia and New Zealand are the most popular destinations, with 70% expressing it as their first choice. North America was the second most popular destination, cited by 59%.
According to ONS, More than half (57%) of all emigration is currently work-related. And certainly, having your employer arrange work permits for you is the path of least resistance. So if you want to make this happen, try first inside the the walls of your building.
Sarah Western Balzer
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Sarah Western Balzer is the editor of HITC Life. She grew up in Tampa, Florida, and lived in Washington, DC and New York before moving to London, where she lived for seven years. She now lives in Toronto with her husband and two sons. Her background is in the music industry, lifestyle relocation, and journalism. If you'd like to contribute to HITC Life, and work in banking or a field related to finance, please drop her a line (sarah.balzer@hereisthecity.com).
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