9 Nov 05 London Calling!
Well here’s some very exciting news…
Nearly two months ago Matt received an email from a financial industry recruiter looking for physics PhDs. We found out it’s somewhat common for physicists to crossover into finance to work in various analytical and programming roles since, you know, they have specialized training in these areas (albeit in the vastly different field of academics).
Out of curiousity Matt thought it was worthwhile to learn what possibilities there were for him in finance, so he flew to London and New York for interviews with investment management firms. He looks quite fine in the suit he wore, by the way :O)
After several weeks of learning more about financial applications, exercising some careful consideration, and ultimately receiving an offer of employment, it’s officially decided that Matt’s next gig is to be a ‘Junior Quantitative Analyst’ (that’s ‘Quant’, for short).
And we’re moving to London… !
So a door has now been flung open on an arena of new challenges - receiving a UK work permit, applying for visas, shipping our possessions abroad, finding a flat, etcetera - but this next chapter in our lives is sure to be a thrilling adventure!
Also, as the spouse of a UK work permit holder I’m eligible to work, so that’s a positive thing. Lots of European travel is on the agenda though, as (ridiculously) cheap flights are easy to come by.
And along with this announcement comes the inevitable introduction of a new blog to share the adventure - WELCOME!
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Tell Matt congrats on the job! I work in the same industry. Best of luck in London.
Cheers,
MM
Comment by Matt — February 15, 2006 #