I'm a Gen Zer who moved to London from the US. I wouldn't recommend it if you're used to American salaries and social life.

Tue, 05/14/2024 - 05:09

Gladys Nkengasong wears a black dress and coat and stands on a London street. A building behind her has a a Union Jack flag hanging from it. — Gladys Nkengasong moved to the UK from Atlanta, Georgia, in 2021.
Courtesy of Gladys Nkengasong

Gladys Nkengasong, 27, moved to the UK in 2021 for school and stayed on to work as a consultant.
Nkengasong said she doesn't enjoy British drinking culture and finds people to be less friendly.
But she loves how London is livable, walkable, and convenient. Plus, it feels safer than the US.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation and emails with Gladys Nkengasong, a 27-year-old consultant who moved to the UK from Atlanta in 2021. The following has been edited for length and clarity.