[joecasson]

I'm currently in the middle of a 7 month stint working in London, and I have lived in SF for 2.5 years prior. Funny coincidence.

I don't think Henson is necessarily wrong about anything he says. Hell, I actually like London a bit more than SF for some of the reasons he lists. But it came across to me like he was more homesick than anything.

I'm curious what industry he worked in, and who he spent his time with. I'm guessing tech based on the blog and the section devoted to it, but in any case, that alone greatly determines how you'll fare.

Here in London, people are polite and always love chatting up the American, but it is a little hard to make friends outside of work/housemates. The focus on pub culture - while awesome - is a large reason for this, in my opinion.

I've been debating writing more about my experience. Maybe I'll do it to give a voice from the opposite perspective.