I will be working in the U.K. (either London or Liverpool)
this summer beginning in August.
I have heard it is a good idea to start a job search before
going over and that way I could see what opportunities there
are in my potential cities before hand.
Anyone know of websites for temp agencies or other job
sites? I have heard mentioned here a few times something
called TNT. Anyone have the URL address?
What would consitute as cheap rent in London? And where in
London (within reason) would I find these prices?
I had posted some time ago about switching my plans from
Ireland to the U.K. and I appreciate all the good advice I
got.
Is Liverpool a good spot? Any other cities in England to
consider?
I anticipate having to work in a pub or restaurant but I
would like to be in a position to grab a better opportunity
if one comes up. Is Liverpool a center for business in
England? I realize London is THE place....But the rent
might be prevent me from actually seeing any of the country
so I am looking to compromise.
Thanks again.
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I think I've given you a message before about getting the
ferry from Liverpool to Ireland but it might have been
someone else. Liverpool is a cool place, it's a big city and
you will definately find a job in a pub or bar or whatever.
I'm not sure how businessy it is here, people can usually
find temporary jobs in the big offices on the docks after
college but I can't really say. Liverpool has got a bit of a
bad reputation and not all of it is deserved, I should tell
you that it is probably the poorest city in the UK, but it's
big and it's hardly a ghetto.
I think you should do more research into Liverpool and
perhaps other cities like Manchester, Birmingham or Bristol
before you make a decision.
Manchester, or better still go to Scotland and try
Edinburgh and Glasgow.
London is obvious for work but yes you are right the rent
is stupidly expensive. (I know i live there!!)
You could try smaller places such as..
Brighton (brilliant place)
Chester
Nottingham
etc
...you have office software skills, you can pay your London
rent, and still have enough left to enjoy yourself
(especially if you are willing to work weird hours).
Some temp agencies:
Williams Lea
0171-772-4200
Victoria
Hudson York Farrell
0171-638-0303
Kate
Let me know how you get on!
...you have office software skills, there are plenty of temp
jobs to be had. If you're willing to work weird hours
(evenings, graveyard, weekend), you'll even be able to pay
your London rent, and have enough left over to enjoy
yourself.
Williams Lea
0171-772-4200
Victoria
Hudson York Farrell
0171-638-0303
Kate
www.tntmag.co.uk
Bristol. Excellent city, cheap rent - loads of work (pubs
etc.).
London, of course, has everything but is a bit obvious.
Smaller cities like Southampton, Bournemouth, Blackpool etc.
as well, but probably not a real 'backpackers' scene, but
worth seeing - remember there is more to the UK than London
& Scotland.
For whole of UK wouldn't bother trying to get a job prior to
arriving, expect you'll get taken for a ride by some dodgy
agency claiming they can get you work before arriving in the
country. Just arrive and go pub to pub, club to club,
agency to agency.
Some agencies can get you work for up to ú10 ph, if you are
prepared to work nights and in a dodgy factory.
In response to the first posting...
Yes I am the one who posted earlier. In fact I am
considering Liverpool on your suggestion and I bought a
Lonely Planet guide to Western Europe and it has favorable
things to say about the city.
In terms of good employment (here I mean a job that pays a
little more then minimum wage-office, temp work maybe) I am
still unsure if Liverpool can offer me that.
Edinburgh seems the most well rounded spot, beautiful,
historical, friendly and a business center for its region.
I have collected websites on Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol
(I am a Newfoundlander and remembered reading through the
Bristol site that our ship the Matthew originated there, it
would be refreshing to live in a place where the residents
actually recognize where I am from).
Still undecided but appreciate all the advice, I may divide
my time between London and Liverpool or Edinburgh.
No one has ever mentioned Belfast. Is Belfast a non-option?
Anyone have any first hand knowledge of living and working
there? I am unconcerned about the politics but the work
situation may be a little depressed. Thoughts?
...you could earn up to ú24 per hour just for sitting
around typing and charting all night on the graveyard shift.