The average salary (UK) for over 400 job roles, from gardeners to artists, IT technicians to sales and marketing managers. Yearly survey showed that the average salary in the UK for men and women combined was £29,009, which includes those in both full-time and part work. For those in full-time work, the average UK salary is £35,423 and £12,083 for those in part-time.

 Employment opportunities exist: unemployment is quite low in many parts of the UK, and there are shortages in certain professions such as nurses and teachers. Voluntary work has a long history in the UK and is usually well-organised. The number of holidays people can take is quite high compared to some other countries, and members of staff are usually encouraged to take them. 

Employees who have attended some basic training on a technical skill (whether it be in operating a new machine, or learning new financial analysis methods) will often find on-the-job development a great method to hone those skills. This is basically learning by doing, which is typically done right after the training.

Note that there are good and bad sides to each characteristic, and there are many exceptions to these stereotypes.There is a wide mix of cultures in the UK. In London there are foreign communities from most parts of the world.

The average working week in the UK in Monday to Friday, working approximately 8-9 hours a day. Flexible, part time jobs are also available in the UK, with an opportunity for overtime to earn more. Employers offer paid holiday days, ranging from 20 – 30 days a year (depending on the contract or type of industry).