When I moved to the UK 🇬🇧 some years back, I thought my biggest advantage was my work ethic. Turns out… it wasn’t enough. Not because I wasn’t skilled. Not because I wasn’t qualified. But because I was playing by rules that worked back home, in a completely different system. UK corporate has its own language. It’s own politics. Its own unspoken expectations. And no one hands you the manual. I had to unlearn: • Waiting to be noticed • Staying silent in meetings • Thinking hard work guarantees promotion • Avoiding self-advocacy • Oversharing with colleagues too quickly Growth in a new country isn’t just about upgrading your CV. Sometimes it’s about upgrading your awareness. So here are 10 things you need to unlearn to survive UK Corporate 🇬🇧 If you’re navigating UK corporate as an immigrant, this post is particularly for you. 👇👇