Overseas Property Market｜Survey: Only half of Hong Kong immigrants to the UK are employed, some are “selectively unemployed”?

Hong Kong peopleBNO「5+1“The number of immigrants to the UK has exceeded16Ten thousand people. A local organization recently released a research survey that found that nearly 60% of Hong Kong immigrants to the UK are highly educated people, but only half of the employed population represents a low employment rate.Some Hong Kong immigrants to the UK said that they are “selectively unemployed” because they have no family support. Some immigration consultants also said that as long as they are determined to find a job and don’t mind a mismatch, they usually spend a lot of money.3It takes months to find a job, and among the immigrant population there are38%peoplefull pay(pay in full)When buying a self-occupied property, you may not necessarily need to find a full-time job under the pressure of zero mortgage payment.

Overseas property market｜The overall academic qualifications are higher than those in the UK 99%Respondent intends to apply for permanent residence

Welcoming Hong Kong Committee to assist Hong Kong immigrants in the UK(Welcoming Committee for Hong Kongers)this year6Mid-month, visit2,089named afterBNOAmong Hong Kong people who have immigrated to the UK, about 60% of the respondents are between the ages of35to54years; education,59%Holders of a university degree or above, the rate is much higher than that of the British as a whole34%The proportion of people with college education or above is high. However, it is worth noting that25to64 Only half of Hong Kong people who immigrated to the UK under the age of 12 are employed or self-employed.35%for full time,9%It’s a part-time job,6%Are self-employed.In other words, half of the Hong Kong people who immigrated to the UK are unemployed, which is higher than the figure in the UK.76%The employment rate is low; in addition, there are18%InterviewedBNOHong Kong people said they were unemployed and looking for work. Nearly 60% of them lacked confidence in speaking English, but some99%The interviewee expressed interest in applying to settle in the UK permanently.

Overseas property market｜Don’t mind the mismatch generally3Find a job in a month

Goodbye HK, Hello UKHong Kong Region ManagerBillyHe said that the survey report had input from the government and the Ministry of Interior also participated in it, so it has high credibility.Regarding the fact that the employment rate of Hong Kong immigrants to the UK is only half, he said that as long as Hong Kong people who are willing to find a job do not mind the mismatch and are determined to work, they usually only need to spend about3It only takes a few months to find a job, but only a few people spend more than half a year or more.1It took years to find a job. It is not difficult for Hong Kong people to find a job locally as they imagined. He also pointed out that he knew many Hong Kong people who immigrated to the UK and had the experience of mismatching jobs. This was mainly because Hong Kong’s salaries were generally higher and the tax rate was lower. Even if they came to the UK to engage in their original occupation, they would still need to “demotion and reduce their salary.” , “You must feel aggrieved, but you need to adjust your mentality.”In addition, he also pointed out that about half of the families immigrating to the UK have purchased homes, among which38%forfull payThere is no pressure to pay for a house when you buy one. Therefore, although the reduction in income and the mismatch of job types make you feel worse psychologically, life in the UK is still relatively easy and stable.

Overseas Property Market｜Practice in law and become a housewife The pace of life becomes relaxed

Mrs. Chan, a Hong Kong immigrant to the UK, said that she used to engage in legal work in Hong Kong and belonged to the high-paying group. In the past, she “got more jobs and made more money, and the work pressure would make me waste money to relieve stress.” On the contrary, after moving to the UK, her life was simple and she didn’t have too much money now. consumption.Mrs. Chen’s family of three lives in London. She said that she is very satisfied that her children can attend the school of their choice. She is also fortunate to study in3I sold a two-storey property in Hong Kong when the property market was at its peak two years ago and cashed out nearly2,000After 10,000 yuan, he arrived in Englandfull payBuying property in London, there is currently no pressure to pay for the property, plus Manchester City has3With the property being rented out and part of the cash being used as time deposits, the family finances do not have too much pressure and burden for the time being.

Regarding the report that half of Hong Kong people are unemployed, Mrs. Chan said that she is “selectively unemployed”. This is mainly because there are no “worker sisters” in the UK and she has to do everything by herself, which makes the family’s financial pressure and expenses relatively low. Therefore, she is currently working in Britain has become a near3A 20-year-old housewife, she only occasionally goes out to work part-time for a day or two. As for her husband, who originally worked in accounting, he applied to be transferred from a Hong Kong company to the UK, and his salary was reduced by nearly 40% after tax. Although there is a certain gap, she has accepted the fact that at least the pace of life is easier than in Hong Kong. She pointed out that she is currently preparing for the exam “Life in the UK Test“,hope”5+1“After that, you can successfully become a British citizen.

Written by:WendyGlobal real estate agency

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