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In the wake of the pandemic, remote work reshaped the employment landscape, changing the geographic relevance of jobs. Young professionals like James, who works in tech but earns a London salary while living in a more affordable locale, began reevaluating their options. With fewer reasons to stay in a high-cost country, they, like many others, considered departing for better prospects elsewhere.
Wealthy Exits: High Earners Seek Greener Pastures
Parallel to this trend is the departure of high earners like Michael, a multi-millionaire who found the UK’s taxation system excessively punitive. Opting for the low or nonexistent tax environments of places like Dubai, he, too, showcases the broader trend of wealth migration away from Britain.