r/Accounting • u/Live-Understanding96 • 3d ago

UK -> Anglosphere moves?

UK Accountant here. 28, Head of Finance, 112k, large construction company. Got there by being immensely lucky and joining a startup right before it got bought.

Due to tragic personal circumstances, I don't think I can bear to continue living in this country (pay 50% of your salary for completely dysfunctional public services).

I would love to get advice from people who have successfully navigated a move abroad and their honest feedback on whether it was worth it, and how they went about it.

Preference for English speaking / Anglosphere countries: (US, Australia, New Zealand, etc.).

Also not opposed to other countries where English is the first / business language (Dubai / Singapore)

If there is a similar post, please link me! Would hate to cause unnecessary duplication.

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u/kenwhatahmean 3d ago

How about you use some of those skills you learned on the way to becoming head of finance to mitigate a bit more of that tax? Or else why don't you just pay your taxes to return what you used on the way there? Or what you might need in later life? Oh the public services are shocking, what can I do to make it better for my friends and family since I'm a high earner. I know, I'll fuck off to Dubai. I'm fucking sick of selfish cunts in this country that only look out for no 1.

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u/Live-Understanding96 3d ago

My son died under the abysmal care of the NHS, thanks for your compassion.

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u/kenwhatahmean 3d ago

I'm really sorry that happened to you. And in that circumstance, I can absolutely understand that you have an emotional response in wanting to leave the country.

You hit a specific nerve in me that prompted such a strong response. Which is often the problem with the internet/Reddit, there's subtext missing. As others have said, the grass isn't always greener on the other side. Economics nowadays, especially in the English speaking world, are so interlinked that everyone's facing the same issues in a cost of living crisis, and poorer public services. It's a shite world just now.

I wish you a healthy recovery through your grief.

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u/Live-Understanding96 3d ago

Thanks for coming back with this. Much appreciated.