Some people like to convert  the pound back to malaysian ringgit and claim how attractive it is. But what's the point of converting when your expenses are in pounds as well.

You lot spend too much. Someone I know spends around £1 a week on dinner...

Beats me. That person earns somewhere around £50k, and yet chooses to eat chicken nuggets for dinner everyday.

Would someone from the UK confirm if the taxation braket is true? I mean if you salary per annum is higher than 34,600 pounds, you will be tax on the 40% bracket.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxation_in_the_United_Kingdom.

hmmm i really dun understand y peeople keep saying its hard to get a job in UK...my fren went there, applied for a few jobs, within 2 weeks oredi got hired by HSBC UK......she sez IT field dem lotsa positions leh.....are u guys looking at the wrong place when finding a job? (But she was there laa when she applied for the jobs, btw contract jobs are paying much much higher than permanent jobs....)

hmm...so much so how much taxes n etc one gotto pay from their salary? Whats the nett salary after all deductions? Dun sound very good working in UK at all...unless illegally...

ahhhh........ i see! Must have experience.

That leaves fresh graduates no chance huh

If I'm not mistaken, one of the pre-requsites for a UK employer to employ you with a UK work permit is that you are a UK degree holder.

The whole process of getting a work permit is a nightmare, it took me around 2 months to get it then still you are required to apply for UK entry clearance and stuff.

For those who just want to know how much (net) you will get for each month/year, just go to www.i-resign.com and use the tax calculator.

It's not bad working in UK, I think it's not always about money. At least it's not my motivation to work in the UK.

Regards,
Simon

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Added on February 14, 2008, 11:51 pm

It's true... However, with £3.80 I can even cook myself a salmon steak with side salad and a glass of diet coke all under 15 minutes too...

It is true that as a fresh graduate, it will be difficult to get a job if you did not graduate from the UK.  But if you have fall under the definition of the Highly Skilled Migrant Program, it is fairly straight forward to get a work permit I think.  Below is an excerpt of an article on the Star a year ago:

http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?f...=nation&focus=1
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Added on February 15, 2008, 12:31 pm

i actually did try this online to check if i am eligible.....failedddd bigtime!! hahaha....but then again, they sent few letters asking to go for interview instead, because eventho if u failed the test.....there are exceptions and can tryout for the interview session pulak where they understand your case further. 

P.s: Dun ask me hows the interview and all...i didnt go for it. But i think even if u failed the initial part, u can still tryout for the interview part where they can actually try to know your strong points further.

Ya... but do you have specified website. I try Gumtree, but no luck!

Engineering got hope? hehehe

Thats wat i tot so too after i failed the points entry when i did it online...but few days later, they sent me few letters asking me to do an interview instead.

Below is partial sample of the letter;

"This email serves as a reminder of the steps that you should complete in order to start your migration process to the UK. You should know all of the migration options you could use to migrate to the UK, and what you can use to increase your chances of successfully applying for an HSMP visa. Our registered UK Migration Consultants are standing by to create your ProspectiveMigration Service. HOW WILL THE PROSPECTIVE MIGRATION SERVICE HELP YOU? Our team of registered Migration Consultants has designed this service to assist clients who have failed our UK Visa Eligibility Assessment. Equivalent to a thorough face-to-faceconsultation with a registered Migration Consultant, this service includes an evaluation of your current profile in accordance with current UK migration regulations, and advice onhow to improve your chances of migrating to the UK."

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Added on February 15, 2008, 4:52 pm

hieezzz how can u only try 1 webbie Flood the jobs webbie with your resume dear  Good Luck 
and btw.....u gotto write a good resume with ample experience ....else they wont look at it. Talk in details about the tools and experience u have in your area of specialization. Dun bullshit tho.

And like yongkies said...most are for professional jobs.

As i saw from the UK work permit website, seems to be medical line is in shortage list. I dont hold any medical cert... just ask on behalf.

My fren he got no mediical cert as well... but he is St' John captain few years back. Wondering if with the recommendation letter, what he can do?

Issit? Well..no idea. Tot its the same thing.

Anyway..its easier to get offered 1st than going thru this thing laa coz at least they kautim all the stuffz..u just need to go when the time comes, not much hassle and no risk of not getting a job. I was thinking of HSMP because i am more interested in their contract jobs...hiee

dun understand? Noler...like u say, HSMP can work freely ma...so i was thinking of getting it becoz i was only interested in UK's contract jobs. But then again even if i get it...it doesnt gurantee any jobs wat. Its still a risk. Unlike if you get job offer 1st, they kautim everything and your position is secured.

Ya...hieez..but oredi failed......double hieeeezzz 

just like to check with u guys..  i have apply a job and I have done a online technical test. And the company say like to have telephone interview.. so what will happen in the telephone interview? will they ask some technical question and i'll need to prepare for technical question? erm.. bit worry now..

hmm... it's getting hard to get a secure job in UK now.. i have been receiving unsuccessful emails for nearly all of my application until frustrated.