well, so much for that idea

[winterbadger]

As I've mentioned elsewhere, it's occurred to me that as much as I love the UK, I might enjoy living and working there. But that's not very easy; the UK government really doesn't want people to move there unless they are bringing money and/or new jobs to the economy. So I got in touch with that part of my company that operates there, thinking it might be easier to come over as an employee of a compny with an established business there. This was the reply I received:

Jan

Unfortunately any vacancy we advertised we must under UK legislation attempt to fill with a UK or EU citizen, if we are not successful because the skills are in short demand or specialist skills in UK or EU we can recruit and apply for a work permit. Your skills set is not one which have a shortage in recruiting to therefore I am not able to take your application any further.

I wish you success in your job hunt.

Regards

Now, from what I've read, this is not true. But I know better than to bother arguing with HR people; even when they're wrong, they're right.

Well, back to square one.

Comments

[shy-kat.livejournal.com]

Bummer

Don't give up though!

[winterbadger]

I won't; I'm still waiting to hear back from Mr Russell (http://www.ukworkpermit.info/).

Interesting, looking for his webpage, I found this on him at another firm (http://www.furleypage.co.uk/PartnerProfile.aspx?PartID=71). Good quals!

[peaceful-fox.livejournal.com]

And even if those don't work, keep on trying. It might take a couple of years of searching for a job, but that would also give you a chance to get ready for a move. Remember, I know a lot about waiting to move to the UK. ;-) Also, you have contacts over here now, and if I see anything that I can recommend you for, I will. If you ever come to visit me in England (hopeful) I can introduce you to a lot of people - and sometimes those contacts can help with finding work in England and Scotland. In addition, I have single female friends here. ;-) Oh, and I can also be used as a personal reference from within the UK.

I *thought* I had a page of companies based in the US that also have offices in the UK, and if I manage to find it (I need it myself!) I will send it to you via email.

[winterbadger]

Thanks for the encouragement, Doreen! :-) I *do* know how much experience you have at all of this, and I'll be happy to call on it. :-) And I will be more than happy for any help you can give me with finding contacts (or nice ladies, though I wouldn't want anyone to think that I just loved them for their ability to get me a passort :-).