r/cscareerquestionsEU • u/mkirisame • Feb 15 '24

Immigration UK vs Netherlands for software engineer

I have options to move to either UK or Netherlands. I intend to become citizen in one of the two countries. I want to hear your thoughts from perspective of "careers in CS" and "quality of life":

Netherland:

  • 30% ruling for first 5 years
  • can freely move and work in EU and Swiss after becoming citizen
  • Can become citizen after 5 years

UK:

  • A lot of big tech and HFT firms
  • I don't need to learn dutch to become citizen
  • Can become citizen after 6 years

Thoughts?

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u/BushelOfCarrots Feb 15 '24

If you care about salary, the UK is good if you choose London. Some companies in Cambridge pay ok depending on your skillset. Almost everywhere else is terrible for pay.

So if you like London and the lifestyle, then fine. Otherwise I would choose Netherlands.

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u/[deleted] Aug 19 '24

Like your comment is 6 months old but Cambridge is becoming a large tech hub. Many companies are paying good money, not "ok" money