First work week in Corporate London, England // Canada to London relocation
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- Опубліковано 13 гру 2024
- My first week on the new job!! Travelling and relocating has been amazing, but time to get back to reality!
So excited for this new chapter and really looking forward to building my career.
You are in one of the safest neighbourhoods in London, please pay no attention to ppl warning you about knife crime - especially when you aren't a Londoner and don't know anyone in a gang, and you weren't in school with anyone, so you have nothing to fear. I lived in Kensington also, it's totally safe.
It’s the same anywhere. So long as you keep to yourself, and keep good friends, you’ll be safe 😊
Get a bracket for the TV that extends and you can turn the TV to what angle you want and it then folds back into the wall ...👍
You have the best attitude. I bet they love you at your new job.
Nice video. I recognised a lot of places in it & realised that you lived a few roads up from me! West Kensington is a pretty decent place
I commented on your last video as i found that one first, but it's so funny watching you walk around where I live and work! I'm in West Ken and work in South Ken so walk though Earl's Court every day! Hope you're loving London and glad you're settled in! It's an awesome city so i hope you love it. Here if you need a friendly neighbour friend!
So you've discovered that a cheeky drink after work in the UK usually ends up with rushing to catch the last train home!
Its a dangerous game!
We’re from the same city! When you mentioned you were from the mountains in your other video, I figured you might be! So interesting because I’ve been thinking about just packing up and moving to London. You look like you’re settling in great! 🥺
I love you diy of the table and fireplace! Good job - all the best on your new adventure. I have visited London 6 times so it is one of my favorites. So many great things to see and do - Enjoy --- you won't regret it - no matter where you land
Please be safe roaming the streets at night. I love your vlogs showing all your adventures and look forward to you making new friends and discovering new places ❤
If you want a Sunday roast at any time or any day go to a carvery! A large carvery chain is Toby carvery, there's loads in London
I think it must be more of a London thing as Sunday roast is available every Sunday all day long in Edinburgh 💗 highly recommend getting a power bank for your phone!
I've really enjoyed this. I hope you keep us updated.
Hammersmith, spent 15 years there and went past one of my local pubs Latymers 🍻...get yourself down to Richmond, you will like the pubs in the river and the quirky shops ...love Richmond 💕
Yes Richmond is a great idea! Get district line from west Ken to Richmond, and either walk over to the park, or walk along the river down to hamton court palace!
@@Kate.West. ...that's a lot of walking 😉
@@glastonbury4304 lol... 8 miles ish... but its all on the flat 🙂...... and you could stop for lunch half way at Kingston.. theres a little row of restaurants on the river bank by the bridge
and if it felt too far you could bail at Kingston and get the train back from there 🙂
@@Kate.West. ...I live in Strawberry Hill so I'm fine , kind of half way between Richmond and Hampton 😉👍
Welcome to London. Health, wealth & happiness to you. Stay away from the pub after work, you can lose weeks!!!!😁
The plaid blazer, with the cream top and the great designed necklace - outfit looked wonderful on you.
Thank you!!
wondered if u lived off the Fulham Road this looks so much like the flat i had fifty years ago ...xxx but two knocked into one xx
Welcome to the UK but please please explore the rest of the country,along with Scotland, Ireland and Wales, you're living on a relatively small island but it's one of the most beautiful in the world and as someone else has already commented you'll love The Lake District in the north of England,it's my favourite area in the UK and IF the sun is shining it's the most beautiful place in the world.
York and the Yorkshire Dales worth a visit too,
@@elizabethw.454 Couldn't agree more,just couldn't name all the beautiful places to visit off the top of my head there's too many.
@@elizabethw.454 Sorry I've just read my comment and realised I didn't mention anywhere in particular,it's in another comment where I name specific places to visit DOH
Ireland isn't in the UK.
Why lump Ireland in with the UK when it's a completely different and independent country.
You couldn't get the tube back with your shopping?
Re the food Europe (and now UK local laws I guess?) has reasonably stringent food laws. There was a story a few months back about a bakery getting in trouble because they imported US sprinkles for cookies which contained a banned colouring
Yep Sunday roast is Sunday lunch! At least now you know! You looked amazing in the red silk top and skirt that you wore for the theatre. Such a good look on you.
Sunday Roast is and always has been in my personal experience a dinner! 5-6pm ish !
@@jessicamankowska2921 That’s unusual. You can cook it when you like if you are at home though.
@@jessicamankowska2921 That's definitely out of the ordinary. Growing up it would be an after church thing so 1-3pm.
Seems like your settling in ok, plenty of late nights and drinking. Just got to sort out the transport situation perhaps you need an Oyster card for moving about London.
So keep up the good work 👍
sunday roast is a lunch thing after church or football. Alternatively can make a roast at home.
Yep Sunday Roast is Lunch here or called Dinner if from up north , but yes between 12 and 3 😉😋
What? Sunday Roast is a dinner! Also i'm from the north and by dinner I mean 5-6pm
@@jessicamankowska2921 that's tea to most northerners ...😉😋
@@glastonbury4304 well tea is a beverage
@@jessicamankowska2921 ...you can't be from the north of the UK as it's called breakfast dinner and tea up here , unless you came from the south or a bit posh and it's breakfast lunch and dinner 👍
@@jessicamankowska2921 if you're not from the uk just say that and stop commenting like our customs are wrong.
I wish one day I can get an appartment like yours! ps: I just found your youtube, and I love it!
Omgg I’ve been waiting for your next vlog! I’m glad you are finally settling in and enjoying it! I’m in the process of applying to grad school in London rn so excited!!! Excited to follow you on your journey 🤍
Thank you!! Good luck with your applications ☺️
If you like it spicy I can't wait till you try the British staple. Curry 😅
If you’re going to shop a lot at Tesco, get a membership card, you’ll get money back. Not a lot but it’s something.🙌🙌👍.
Yes it’s definitely worth it! The club card prices on the basics are way cheeper. Also you can get delivery (for £3) and they will carry it up to your flat. Also there is a lidle in Hammersmith shopping centre, which is much cheeper than Tesco for basics
You'll love the lake district, and Wales if your fr a mountainous area .
Your vids really are the best ❤
Roasts aren’t a daytime thing, it’s a dinner. It’s only at restaurants you need to order early as it’s so popular.
when walking around in London filming be aware what's going on around you before you know it a scooter/moped/bike will wiz past you grabbing the camera/phone or even bag. very common
you're so lovely I love watching your videos, please keep doing these vlogs! also it`s really interesting, bc I am moving to London all by myself next summer sooooo yay
Yay congratulations!! The move will be so exciting for you :)
Loved this one !!
👍🏼God bless you, may God give you health
You can ask anyone in a shop or hotel for directions and they will be happy to show you where you need to go xx
OMG , Tesco meals are kinda yucky , you may wish to go to M & S Food - lots of delish salads and tasty prepared meals ( no, I do not work for M & S ! ). Am a busy working lady exec as well - so no time to cook , pretty much survive on M & S salads and prepared meals ! Anyway , hope you settle in London well , it’s not as cold , lonely, and alienating as it first seems to be !
so glad you're adjusting well. I wonder what you do for work seems like it's fun.
I work in the financial industry!
Hope you have a nice time in England please explore the rest of The country, while your here .
Beautiful vlog
Glad you're enjoying yourself! I'm another Canadian girl in London - let me know if you would want to grab a coffee / drink xx
Same here! Hope everything is going well for you both ☺️ xx
I love the Shepherd’s Bush Westfield! Each time I’ve stayed in London (I’m from New Zealand but have a British passport due to parents)… I stay in Shepherd’s Bush for the first few days.. just so I can shop there 🤣
You are doing amazing at this big life adjustment!!!
Omg you saw The Prince of Egypt with Liam Tamne… awesome! I love him!
You just saved me hundreds of pounds, i now only need to buy some vinyl paper covering for my beaten up wardrobe. I was about to chuck it away.
Knife crime is a problem here, especially in London, that is why they wanted proof of ID, supermarkets in Central London tend to be smaller so not so much choice.
Knife crime is no more of a problem in the UK than anywhere else in Europe. Most stabbings occur between gang members on rough estates in the inner city. One significant difference between the UK and the US: you can't buy a knife if you're under 18 in the UK, but you can buy a semi automatic weapon if you turn 18 in the US.
Hi Emma,
OMG you worried me when you said pants as that usually means underwear in the UK! 😲
Knife control is due to gang kids buying kitchen knifes to stab each other unfortunately!
Yes Sunday lunch is popular midday on Sundays.
Btw pleased you seem to be settling into London life.
You are gorgeous!!!
Try John Lewis or TK Maxx for knives. I got a nice butcher block and knives at TK Maxx for a lot less than John Lewis.
Great tip! Thanks :)
There's a lovely wholefoods place in High st Kensington.
Excellent video, Emma. Great job on filming & hosting Utube. Happy New Year from our channel: Australian Parakeets Stars
Be careful walking with the camera and filming on your way home, it makes you more vulnerable to something happening to you. Looks like you’re settling in good Emma. xoxo
I live in the area also, if you’d like any recommendations for good coffee & food let me know 😀
Always!! Message me on Instagram: emmahopkins3 :) would love to hear from you
I really love your vlogs. I can’t tell you how much I admire you for how’ve had to deal with and adapt to moving abroad. Sorry to hear how you couldn’t stay in New York. I hope you settle quickly though. Do you follow other Canadian vloggers who’ve moved to London? There’s one or two who’ve done the same quite recently as well.
Yes, with Sunday roasts - they are a lunchtime meal. Funnily enough I nearly moved to Calgary (from the UK). And because it’s much higher in sea level - it was hard to adjust when running (air is thinner). So I’m not surprised you found it easier running over here.
Thank you for your kind words!! I really appreciate it. Will keep my eyes peeled for other vloggers
Thanks for you reply. Here’s 3. ‘A Canadian Abroad’ has only moved to London within last few months.
ua-cam.com/channels/rPMTcsuQwWuJuVSKZ-GKRw.html
ua-cam.com/users/MeganRuth
ua-cam.com/users/AdventuresandNaps
What do you do for work? I'm a Canadian and considering moving to my companies London office too.
I work in consulting for commercial real estate!
God bless u sister 👍💝
Check out Blacklock Soho if you want the best Sunday roast in London.
You should have some curtains up, i would have palpitations if my bed was on view to the nosy neighbours, lol.
Hi welcome to friendly London how are u finding living in England ave u got everything now in ur flat I'm watching ur first video
Just be careful while London England is a lovely friendly place it also has it Scum horrible ppl
I moved to uk a year ago went throu same emotions my wrk was late too hahah so i knw i was losin my mind . If u ever feel lknely ir want someone to hang out let me knw
WTF what language do you speak,wrk,knw,lknely,there are 5 vowels in the English alphabet, where did you get educated?
Tip for London: IKEA, Argos and Aldi. Thank me later
Get yourself an airfryer , there ace and they can make everything 😋😋🥘🍗🍕🥮🍲
Yayyyy 🥳🥳
Who did you go for wifi?
Hi I'm ur new followers ,your so pretty
Knife crime is prevalent in some areas unfortunately. Far fewer shootings than US but more stabbings ☹
What job do you do if you don't mind me asking?
I work in financial services!
@@emmahopkins3 oh no you’re a banker!! :D
@@jonjohnson2844 not quite lol
Should have gotten a step ladder for that covering. 😳
New viewer here. Great video. What do you do for work?
Use by October 10th for a mushroom risotto! There must be something in there which isn't rice or mushrooms!
This video was made during the first week of October hah!
Love those snakeskin heels! Isn’t it uncomfortable to wear heels all day though? They must’ve killed after having to walk back in them
They aren’t the most comfy thats for sure! But I manage
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Where are you from
Shepherd's Bush is not a good place to hang out especially at night. You kneed to know the less safer places.
This is the UK get used to cold cloudy , wet & cold 🥶
Just subbed! You should meet up with UA-camr Katie Horan! She just moved last month. She’s from the US.
So you food shopping at marks and Spencer’s it’s much better quality and the prices are the same Tesco is it the one sweetie 😘
Why did you leave wood late !! We usually have so much better work hours than US.
How are you
Yes, you need to show your ID to buy knives. You don’t know yet that stabbing is the number one crime in london?
USA has the arms, UK has the knives
Shootings Vs Stabbing
13:20 coz of the stabbing
😍❤️💙🌹
Maybe people don’t really want to be outdoors holding their beers but better than catching Omicron
Where is your money from? Buying Lulu at your age?
Chelsea. Super super expensive!
Drinking outside because Covid I think.
Invest in some thermals 😃
I am coming to London and I would consider marrying you, is this okay? Please say yes
Velvet-lined leggings will be your best friend. (Fleece-lined, too, for spring nights.) You CANNOT be cold in velvet-lined leggings!
Really beautiful eyes
You have to be 18 to buy a knife because of teenage knife crime..it's kind of equivalent to gun control.
The brits drink a lot. 😆
And what's wrong with that, may i ask? We love it!
Actually we really don’t, it’s a working in banks City thing.
I don’t recognise your work and drinks thing at all. It must be costing you a fortune.
Those ready meals from the supermarket are disgusting 🤢🤢
lovely videos but make the videos shorter
For goodness sake leave your hair alone !
Meet up with @stepbohrer. She just moved from the us to Uk as well. We’d love a collab too
I will definitely have to reach out to her :) thanks for the comment!
just found your channel! I am also a Canadian looking to move to London, do you have an Instagram I can follow you on? :)
I do! emmahopkins3