@dnavinci @intrbiz @ChrisMayLA6 Indeed.
An experienced software developer can earn maybe £35-£45k around Cardiff/Bristol. Here in a typical salary is CHF 120-140k, (£110-125k). Sure, the cost of living is significantly higher, but so is the quality of life (& healthcare), plus working conditions are often much better.
has freedom of movement, so any citizen can come and work here. If you're a smart IT graduate looking for a job abroad, UK is hardly going to be your first choice, is it?