在倫敦面試了一個工作
是在幼兒園教中文的老師
這個工作尚未受訓合格前
領的薪水是一年 23000英鎊＝台幣 905,733.46 根據今日匯率
這薪水乍看不錯對吧？
但是倫敦房租有多貴呢？
我有聽到是租1400一個月
要便宜就是要跟人分一間公寓
1400英鎊＝55,141.44台幣一個月
就是這麼瘋狂
最便宜也不會低於三四萬台幣
這就是倫敦價格
我最愛消費的低價超市 Lidl Aldi Asda也很少在這裡出現
還記得之前提到的Social walk嗎？
其實那次我認識了一個也是土耳其到這裡當幼兒園老師的女生
他領25000
所以其實不是不能生活
我有找到文章
就是過得很辛苦～～～
所以這就是一個兩難抉擇
你要活得含辛茹苦 繼續體驗當地生活
還是回到舒適的家鄉 花像樣的生活費呢？
於是乎就拿著香噴噴的英國學歷
回到台灣開始找工作啦！
在等這個offer的期間
我回到愛丁堡參加藝術節
到倫敦玩幾天
最後從布拉格搭華航直飛回家
布拉格遊記還待補上
我最近真的是都沒好好寫網誌跟經營IG FB還有podcast
準備開始跑囉！
I recently had a job interview in the bustling city, London. It was a job opportunity working as a Chinese teacher at a bilingual kindergarten. The offered salary was £23,000 per year, which converts to a substantial 905,733.46 in my currency, according to today's exchange rate. At first glance, it seems like a good deal, doesn't it?
However, London is notorious for its high living costs, particularly when it comes to rent. I heard that the average monthly rent in London can easily reach £1,400. To make it more affordable, you might have to consider sharing an apartment with someone, splitting the cost. That translates to a whopping 55,141.44 per month in my currency. It's mind-boggling how expensive it can be!
In fact, finding a place to live in London that costs less than 30,000 to 40,000 Taiwan dollars per month can be quite a challenge. It's the reality of London's price tag.
During my stay in London, I couldn't help but miss some of my favorite low-cost supermarkets like Lidl, Aldi, and Asda, which are not as common there.
Interestingly, during the social walk as mentioned in the last blog, I had the pleasure of meeting a fellow nursery school teacher from Turkey who was earning £25,000. This experience showed me that while London may be expensive, it's not impossible to live there with a low salary.
I also came across an enlightening article on Reddit that discussed whether a £23,000 salary is enough to survive and live comfortably in London. It shed light on the challenges and realities of living in the city.
So, it all boils down to a dilemma. Do you choose to endure the challenges and immerse yourself in the local London experience, or do you opt for the comfort of your home country with more reasonable living expenses?
Armed with a prestigious UK degree, I eventually returned to Taiwan and began my job search. While awaiting this London, I took the opportunity to visit the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and spent a few days exploring London. My journey back home took me on a direct flight from Prague on China Airlines, but I still have more to share about my Prague trip in future updates.
Lately, I've been a bit out of touch with my blogging, Instagram, Facebook fan page, and podcasting. However, I'm eager and ready to get back into the swing of things and continue sharing my adventures with you!
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