[IWantOut] 32M French UK -> USA\Australia\UAE

Where Should I Move? Finding the Best Country for Career Growth and a Higher Salary

Hi, I’m a French expat living in England, working in the fintech industry. I currently earn £54K per year for a 35-hour workweek with a very light workload, no stress, and the flexibility of working from home. While this situation is incredibly comfortable, I feel it might be holding me back. I want to earn more and experience life outside the UK.

My Challenges: • My technical skills are not very deep, but I’m well-organized and a fast learner. • To advance professionally in the UK, I would need to move into management, which doesn’t appeal to me. • I have a French passport and a UK work visa, and I speak both French and English fluently.

Where Should I Go?

I initially considered Australia (Sydney), but after researching, it seems that salaries there wouldn’t be significantly higher than what I currently earn. The US appears to be one of the few options where I could potentially earn more.

However, for me to take the leap, I would need to at least double my current salary, as I would be temporarily leaving behind my home and my wife before trying to relocate her with me.

I also have the possibility of obtaining a work visa for China and would be open to working there while learning Mandarin, but I’m unsure if I could secure a high salary in the tech industry.

What Are My Best Options? • Is the US truly a tech “Eldorado” where I could significantly increase my earnings? • Are there any other countries I should consider that offer higher salaries and a better work-life balance? • Would moving to Australia be worth it just for the experience and better weather, even if the salary isn’t much higher?

I’d love to hear insights from those who have made similar moves or have experience in the global job market. Where would you go in my situation?