Welcome to England

England is a wonderful place full of notorious royalty, magnificent cathedrals, breath-taking castles, picturesque gardens, and much more. England is full of individual culture and a place everyone should visit at least once in his or her lifetime.

The Buckingham Palace

Many visitors come to England for the beautiful countryside view and of course to sneak a glance at how the Royal family lives. If you are curious, like many, make sure to go see the Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Windsor Castle, and the Clarence House when you are there. If you see the Queen, make sure to curtsy or bow your head. If you are a woman, don’t forget to wear a hat!

The Queen of England

When it comes to language, British English is used the most in England. However, in London over 250 languages are spoken. This makes London the most linguistically diverse city in the world. British English is not the same as American English or Australian English, so when you see people in the streets don’t assume “Hi mate” is the appropriate way to greet someone. A simple good morning, afternoon, or evening will do.

The White Lion Pub

When it comes to fun and leisure activity in England, a Euro Statistics survey found that most British people enjoy watching TV, socializing with peers, shopping, and playing sports. The survey found that 45% of free time was on TV watching. I am sure the Americans have similar results. If you are bored in the house and nothing interesting is on TV, a popular place to go in England is the local pub. You have a choice of over 53,000.

Cheers to that!

When it comes to the economy and job market in England, hopefully you are looking to be a director or chief executive of a successful organization, because this is where the money will be. Engineers and medical practitioners are not doing poorly either when it comes to job availability and having a steady or increased salary.

This is Money Article - November 2011

If you are between the ages of 16-24 then you might have to look to a different place to start your career. This age group is suffering the worst with one million young individuals out of work. The recession for this age group has not been as bad since 1986 and has Government officials highly concerned.

Telegraph Article - December 2011  

Hey, the economy will change, so keep your head up and your resume looking sharp. If you are an engineer or in the health field, you might as well give England a serious shot for a promising career life. Once you find a stable career, and enjoy the lifestyle of England, you can start to appreciate its individuality and beautiful characteristics.

Ta-ta for now!