When his tacky chips profession got here to a halt in the course of the coronavirus pandemic, George Kelly determined to make the transfer overseas
George Kelly swapped the UK for Amsterdam (Picture: George Kelly)
A Brit who swapped his life within the UK for journey on the Continent, the place he makes a dwelling promoting a traditional British dish.
George Kelly had all the time dreamed of dwelling overseas, however solely determined to take a leap in the course of the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier than transferring, George ran a meals truck promoting tacky chips within the UK, touring summer season festivals and gigs. Nonetheless, when the pandemic hit in 2020, the enterprise floor to a halt.
Impressed by his buddy who had moved to Amsterdam and began work in a Dutch start-up, the 32-year-old accepted a job inside the identical firm as lead graphic designer. Within the house of three and a half weeks, George had signed a brand new job contract and swapped London for Amsterdam.
“I packed my world of possessions into my automobile and booked a Eurotunnel. I received there on Saturday and began working the next Monday,” he stated.
Amsterdam is among the best non-UK cities for Brits to maneuver to, having lately topped Feather’s Relocation Index.
Fewer Dutch folks have been emigrating to the UK since 2015. Again then, over 4,000 moved to the UK, however by 2024, the quantity had dropped to 1,300, the fewest in 30 years.
George’s high tip in the case of transferring overseas is straightforward. “Go for it, do not doubt the choice, and it will be a spotlight of your life.”
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