Top Cities British expats expect to move to 2025 for Top paying jobs ???

Did you know that 38% of under-35s in the UK and 1 in 3 in the Republic of Ireland are considering emigrating in the next five years? The biggest motivations behind these moves are a better quality of life and a lower cost of living.

So where can Brits earn the most while enjoying relatively low expenses? To find out, Instant Officeshave analysed the average salary for the top 10 most in-demand jobs vs the cost of living across different cities. 

According to the British Expat Report for 2024: 

  • 532,000 Brits emigrated last year 
  • 38% of 25 to 34-year-olds want to leave the UK in the next five years 
  • 11% of 25 to 34-year-olds are considering moving right now 
  • 36% of 18 to 24-year-olds are also considering making the move, with 10% wanting to leave right now 

The top reasons motivating Brits to move away are: 

  • Wanting a better quality of life (45%) 
  • The cost of living crisis (39%) 
  • The weather (37%) 

Looking at the top 10 cities by economic power and the 10 most in-demand jobs by search volume, the US cities of Dallas and Seattle lead the way in terms of cost of living vs earnings. Chemical engineers in Tokyo take home the most cash, with the gap between their total cost of living and their salary being just 5%. 

INDUSTRY

CITY

SALARY PER YEAR

TOTAL COL (INCL. COA)

TOTAL COL VS. SALARY

TOTAL COL VS. SALARY %

Chemical Engineer

Tokyo

£358,610

£19,698

£338,912

5%

Architect

Dallas

£94,271

£27,429

£66,842

29%

Pharmacist

Dallas

£93,505

£27,429

£66,075

29%

Software Engineer

Seattle

£104,235

£33,362

£70,873

32%

Psychologist

Dallas

£78,942

£27,429

£51,513

35%

Mechanical Engineer

Dallas

£78,942

£27,429

£51,513

35%

Nurse

Dallas

£74,344

£27,429

£46,915

37%

Civil Engineer

Seattle

£83,541

£33,362

£50,179

40%

Surveyor

Seattle

£51,351

£33,362

£17,989

65%

Welder

Dallas

£41,388

£27,429

£13,958

66%

In contrast, London makes the most appearances on the “worst cities” list, with the highest total cost of living vs the lowest salaries for most of the top professions.

So, what can expats expect when relocating to one of these top-paying cities?  Both Dallas and Seattle have a high quality of life index, a moderate safety index and a very high climate index. Both cities also rank well in terms of healthcare and purchasingpower. However, Seattle has a high traffic commute time index and Dallas has a moderate pollution index.

According to Expat Insider 2024, the USA is ranked 22ndin the Working Abroad Index and has some great careerprospects. 67% of respondents say that the local business culture supports flexibility, and 65% say they are happy in their job. However, expats rank the USA 46th out of 53 countries when it comes to quality of life, citing expensive healthcare and safety concerns. Most expats also agree that it can be difficult to settle in and find friends in a US city. 

While taking home a substantial paycheck is a great benefit, it’s important to do your research before moving to one of these top-paying cities, so you can decide whether a higher salary will be worth the lack of other factors. 

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Extremely Good – JIMMY CHOO MAN EXTREME

JIMMY CHOO MAN EXTREME, is the latest iteration on its original men’s fragrance with the introduction of Jimmy Choo Man. Jimmy Choo Man, originally, launched in 2014, an aromatic and woody pillar of the fragrance offering.  The signature scent has evolved to encompass flankers including Jimmy Choo Man Intense and Jimmy Choo Man Aqua.

Jimmy Choo Man Extreme is a potent fragrance signifying adventure. Jimmy Choo Man Extreme is a bold, energetic and thrilling fougère.

It is for men with a hunger for new experiences and the thrill of the great outdoors. It is fiery at its core, with the intense piquancy of red thyme and black pepper making up its top notes, which are bolstered by a heart that

combines an aromatic accord of fresh and crisp geranium fused with clary sage.

The dry down, or the scent that will linger longest, is made up of vibrant amber woods, tonka beans and punchy vetiver, resulting in a subtly alluring masculinity that lasts.

“To create this fragrance, I thought about the different shades of red and how to represent them olfactively . One ingredient came to me immediately, red thyme oil and its burning freshness, which brings an incredible intensity to the trail.” – Anne Flipo, Master perfumer, Jimmy Choo.

Start the season with Off Season

Off Season, is a luxury fashion brand connected at the intersections of football, sports and fashion. Off Season will introduce its premiere collection of unisex puffer jackets inspired by a selection of iconic NFL teams.

Off Season has been granted the official use of NFL players’ names and numbers through a license with the NFL Players Association and will develop product highlighting numerous NFL stars. The debut collection will represent five NFL teams—the San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills—offering puffer vests, puffer jackets and long coats that highlight players from each team

Off Season was born out of my passion for high design and the desire to elevate NFL fan apparel into something truly unique,” says Kristin Juszczyk (image above), co-founder of Off Season. “For years, I’ve been reimagining what team pride can look like, but seeing the incredible response from other players’ wives, celebrity fans and everyday supporters showed me this could be something bigger.”

As a self-taught designer who captured national attention with her bold gameday looks, Juszczyk initially outfitted herself and others for the San Francisco 49ers and her husband, Kyle Juszczyk’s games. With Off Season, Kristin brings creativity and craftsmanship to the forefront. Her designs, worn by celebrities like Taylor Swift, Gwen Stefani and Simone Biles, blend high-fashion aesthetics with team-centric details.

Paired with British businesswoman, serial entrepreneur and philanthropist Emma Grede, Off Season is poised to fill a gap in the market, combining premium materials, unisex sizing and elevated designs that resonate with fans.

Feeling Down ? Your not on your own & this may be the reason !

Seasonal Affective Disorder, otherwise known as SAD, is a form of depression that comes and goes in a pattern with seasonal change. Over the course of the autumn/winter period, sufferers feel a change of mood, decreased energy or motivation, may sleep longer or lose focus.

Over a third of those aged 16 years+ suspect they may have SAD, suffering from low moods in autumn and winter and Londoners are significantly likelier than those anywhere else in the UK to have been diagnosed with SAD (over 11% of people in London).

Dr Sarah Perkins, a Clinical Psychologist specialising in anxiety and mood disorders at Schoen Clinic Chelsea, explains: “The symptoms of SAD usually peak in the months of January and February. The main cause noted is the lack of sunlight which could prevent a part of the brain, the hypothalamus,  from functioning properly which consequently affects a number of issues, such as:

  • The production of melatonin – a hormone that makes you feel sleepy.  Sufferers of SAD may produce higher levels.
  • The Production of serotonin – the hormone that affects your mood, appetite, and sleep; reduced serotonin is linked to feelings of depression.
  • The body’s internal clock (circadian rhythm) – your body uses sunlight to time various functions such as when you wake up.  Lower light levels can disrupt your body clock leading to SAD symptoms.

For some, SAD symptoms can come on during summer months and feel lighter during the wintertime, however that’s quite rare”.

The most common symptoms of SAD include:

  • Persistent low mood
  • Excessive sleep or sleeping longer than normal
  • Decreased ability to focus or concentrate
  • Loss of interest or pleasure in activities formerly enjoyed
  • Irritability and anxiety
  • Feelings of guilt and hopelessness
  • Fatigue, or low energy level
  • Decreased sex drive
  • Increased appetite, especially for sugary foods and carbohydrates
  • Physical issues, such as headaches

Dr Perkins continues: “For many people, SAD can cause significant disruption to their work, home-life and relationships. Regular exercise and getting natural light can alleviate or lessen the symptoms. An early morning walk is highly recommended.”

Ways to help if suffering with SAD;

  • Take in as much natural light as possible, go for a walk or try to wrap up and have your drinks out in the open.
  • Exercise can help boost your mood naturally. If you do not have the energy to overcome your SAD inertia. Try and co-ordinate exercise or a class workout with a friend and give them permission to be forceful in their encouragement insisting you accompany them to do exercise.
  • Dawn simulators or alarm clocks that mimic the sunrise by producing light that gradually increases in intensity, were as effective as light therapy for people with mild SAD, according to a study published in July 2015 in the Journal of Affective Disorders.
  • Consider whether it would be helpful to talk to a mental health professional or carefully select people in your life to talk to when you are feeling low.
  • Taking a course of antidepressants from autumn until spring is an option to support the relief of symptoms such as depression.
  • Working to make sure you have social events planned so that any depression doesn’t leave you totally isolated and alone with your thoughts.
  • Spend time with a pet. Studies have shown that pets can improve mood, reduce stress and anxiety and even decrease high blood pressure.
  • Avoid isolating yourself. Keep in contact with others as this will be vital for your wellbeing. Even if you are reading a book, it is beneficial to do this in the same room as someone else

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Planning is the key to meeting healthy eating goals

Words by Dr Bunmi Aboaba, Food Addiction Coach

Puppies aren’t just for Christmas, and resolutions aren’t just for New Year. If you feel you need to make changes in your life, you don’t have to wait another eleven months to do something about it. But you do need to give yourself the best chance of success, and that means planning.

The top resolutions taken on each January (more exercise, weight loss, better diet) put food at the heart of most goals, and an important part of changing eating habits is identifying triggers. Do certain situations, feelings, moods or times of day prompt you to overeat? If so, it is likely you are being triggered. Triggers are habitual and operate unconsciously and will have you reaching for food, even when you’re not hungry, to satisfy an unmet need.

Ask yourself:

What are your trigger foods? 
What foods can you never resist? 

They’re likely to be highly refined carbohydrates as these are particularly addictive and satisfying due to having high concentrations of sugar, salt, and fat. These types of foods release feel-good hormones, which keep you wanting more!

Take some time to outline the specific foods you find hard to resist so that you can become more aware of your personal food triggers.

Additionally, try to understand what emotions and environments trigger you to self-sabotage.

Do you crave certain foods when stressed, sad, or happy?
Do you find it hard to resist foods when in certain situations or with particular people?

By acknowledging your triggers, you are taking the first step in gaining control of your eating habits.

After a challenging two years of lockdowns, illness, and uncertainty, I expect these results to be the same, if not more heightened, as we seek to improve our overall health and sense of wellbeing.

So, bearing in mind nearly 25% of us fail to keep our resolutions, what actions can we take to make them stick?

Set Your Intention

To progress and reach your goals, you must start with understanding where you’re at now. You can then set your intention of where you want to be.

Create a clear picture in your mind of where you are going and what you want to achieve. Intentions and beliefs are powerful – they will make all the difference to your journey.

It’s all to do with bringing your goals, hopes, and aspirations into conscious thought and connecting them to your whywhich will empower, motivate, and inspire you to keep going.

You must understand that you are not hopeless or the victim of uncontrollable urges and circumstances. Instead, remember that you hold the power to change direction and transform yourself into whatever you wish to be. This, however, requires time, honesty, and commitment. 

When setting your intentions, answer the following:

What are your goals? 
Where do you want to be at the end of your weight loss journey? 
What will you look like?
What will you feel like? 
What will you be able to achieve? 

Set SMART Goals

As a food addiction coach, I recommend that all my clients set themselves SMART goals. This acronym stands for specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-specific. An example of how this could be applied to a goal such as exercising more could look like this:

Specific – Setting a particular goal such as achieving couch to 5k.
Measurable – Logging progress each week.
Attainable – Understanding personal limitations which could prevent this goal from being reached.
Realistic – Altering the challenge accordingly and following through on a new basis rather than giving up.
Time-specific – Setting a date that this will be achieved, such as six months.

Those who do not set themselves SMART goals are the ones who are unlikely to achieve their preferred outcome. They are more likely to become disheartened, frustrated, and impatient. As a result, they lose sight of their goal and the intention behind it.

Practice Mindful Eating

How you eat and where you eat is also crucial to your fulfilment. Consider the atmosphere in which you consume your meals. To maintain healthy eating habits, you must actively consider your mind-body connection

How can you encourage a more mindful way of eating ?  

Remove as many distractions as possible – Turn off the TV and remove all smart/screen devices from your mealtimes. 
Eat in a positive space – Try to ensure it’s a clutter-free dining space, lay the table, use your favourite crockery, and perhaps light a candle. This will encourage you to be mindful and enjoy the moment.
Practice gratitude – Mindfully express thanks before and during your meal. This could be saying a blessing over your food or expressing thanks to yourself or the person who has prepared the meal. 
Share your meals – Where possible, do not eat alone. Instead, share food with loved ones. Try and choose people with a positive attitude who will encourage and support you with your eating goals.

These practices will strengthen positive messages to your body to nurture your mind-body connection and you will begin to find fulfilment and satisfaction from the act of being present and aware at mealtimes. 

Plan Your Meals

Meal planning involves thinking ahead and planning the foods you will consume. This helps ensure that you have healthy food choices to hand and are less likely to return to old habits and pick up unhealthy foods.

It is vital to focus on bringing joy and excitement into your meals rather than think about what you are missing out on. Changing what you eat requires dedication and forethought, so try and plan a week in advance.

Consider commitments, responsibilities, and who you will be eating with each day. Pay particular attention to those days when you might be tired or stressed and plan an easy option to avoid falling into detrimental stress eating habits.

Select foods that will nourish both mind and body. Think about colour, texture, flavour, and variety. This will help ensure that you do not get bored with your new eating routine.

Every meal you plan and eat should bring you health, emotional wellbeing, energy and pleasure.

Recognising your success and achievements is vital for your ongoing recovery and long-term health. Remember, achieving your new year goals is not a test of willpower. Instead, breaking habits is a journey. There will be times where you feel inclined to give up or where you make a detrimental choice. However, be kind to yourself, acknowledge how far you have come, and celebrate the path you are on!

To discover an alternative method to weight loss, healthy eating, and long-term food serenity, try my Craving Freedomcourse. A gentle approach to beating food cravings and developing a healthy relationship with food.