Brit explains three things that made him quit top UK job for life abroad
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A former Oxford University lecturer decided to let go of a promising law career in the capital to pursue his dream of becoming a doctor down under. Oskar Sherry, 27, a former lecturer at the University of Oxford, relocated to Sydney, Australia back in August 2024 after falling out of love with the work-centric frenzy of being a mid-twenties Londoner.
“In London, it felt like everyone had three groups of friends: your colleagues, your flatmates and some random sport group like dodgeball. It felt more superficial than in Sydney,” said Oskar. After spending several years in Oxford and London, the then law student, who was born to British expats, felt there were some things that just didn’t sit right about life in the UK.
“I was going to be a lawyer, and I think England is better for that. But there were some things I hated. I didn’t like the food or the weather, and the political situation didn’t seem great either," he explained. According to Gen Z insights company, Prograd, over 50 per cent of Brits have considered leaving the UK for better working opportunities in the last few years.
Coming towards the end of his time at Oxford, Oskar realised he wanted to pursue other opportunities: “I spoke to a few friends, and I realised I wanted to retrain late into medicine and that was just the last straw for my time in England because of the state of the NHS.”.
Recruiters have been quick to poach UK grads unhappy with the job opportunities, rising house prices and cost of living in the UK over the past few years for better opportunities overseas. Agencies like Head Medical offer complete packages for those looking into medical roles in many Australian states, providing support and assistance throughout the entire journey.
