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By *oxy_minx OP Woman
over a year ago
Scotland - Aberdeen |
Can you please give me details of local estate agencies and job agencies in your area..I know it sounds weird but I am thinking of moving in about 8 months or so, so I am looking to do my homework, so any help is graciously appreciated x |
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By *oxy_minx OP Woman
over a year ago
Scotland - Aberdeen |
"You want details from all the locations of the different posters?
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Sorry I worded it wrong...obviously job market is hugely important, but I am thinking of down south, my current job status is accounts but I do have transferrable skills like everyone else x |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"You want details from all the locations of the different posters?
Sorry I worded it wrong...obviously job market is hugely important, but I am thinking of down south, my current job status is accounts but I do have transferrable skills like everyone else x"
Foxy, you're in Aberdeen so Manchester is down south. Do you mean London and the South East?
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By *oxy_minx OP Woman
over a year ago
Scotland - Aberdeen |
"You want details from all the locations of the different posters?
Sorry I worded it wrong...obviously job market is hugely important, but I am thinking of down south, my current job status is accounts but I do have transferrable skills like everyone else x
Foxy, you're in Aberdeen so Manchester is down south. Do you mean London and the South East?
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I honestly don't know I just know I need to leave here....I understand why others don't get it as it is a huge ask but I'm just exploring ideas |
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By *oxy_minx OP Woman
over a year ago
Scotland - Aberdeen |
"Get on Hays for jobs as they cover most areas, if you don't know where you want to live find a job you want and move for that rather than the other way round "
I know it sounds rather screwed up lol but I have months to plan etc just trying to see what is out there..... |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
There's lots of accounts type work in London but unless you're fully qualified you won't earn enough to afford to live in London unless you have enough to buy somewhere.
I love London and wouldn't consider living anywhere else but I do appreciate it can be difficult for someone not used to it. You have to consider your space standards being reduced, everything costing a lot more and the 8.5 million other people living here along with the other 1-2 million that just come to work or visit.
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By *oxy_minx OP Woman
over a year ago
Scotland - Aberdeen |
"There's lots of accounts type work in London but unless you're fully qualified you won't earn enough to afford to live in London unless you have enough to buy somewhere.
I love London and wouldn't consider living anywhere else but I do appreciate it can be difficult for someone not used to it. You have to consider your space standards being reduced, everything costing a lot more and the 8.5 million other people living here along with the other 1-2 million that just come to work or visit.
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My friends in Scotland are even agreeing for me to get out lol x |
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"Get on Hays for jobs as they cover most areas, if you don't know where you want to live find a job you want and move for that rather than the other way round
I know it sounds rather screwed up lol but I have months to plan etc just trying to see what is out there....."
Well maybe look at salary surveys for the kind of job you would be looking at? Most of them are split by region. Or go on weekends down to different places to scope them out!
I wish I had the balls to move, I dunno why but Cardiff and Bristol have always appealed to me (and I've not even been to either!!) |
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By *oxy_minx OP Woman
over a year ago
Scotland - Aberdeen |
"Get on Hays for jobs as they cover most areas, if you don't know where you want to live find a job you want and move for that rather than the other way round
I know it sounds rather screwed up lol but I have months to plan etc just trying to see what is out there.....
Well maybe look at salary surveys for the kind of job you would be looking at? Most of them are split by region. Or go on weekends down to different places to scope them out!
I wish I had the balls to move, I dunno why but Cardiff and Bristol have always appealed to me (and I've not even been to either!!)"
Thanks for your input x and yes I know Bristol is up and coming x |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Get on Hays for jobs as they cover most areas, if you don't know where you want to live find a job you want and move for that rather than the other way round
I know it sounds rather screwed up lol but I have months to plan etc just trying to see what is out there.....
Well maybe look at salary surveys for the kind of job you would be looking at? Most of them are split by region. Or go on weekends down to different places to scope them out!
I wish I had the balls to move, I dunno why but Cardiff and Bristol have always appealed to me (and I've not even been to either!!)"
I was working in Bristol earlier this year. I really liked the vibe and could imagine living there.
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By *inzi LTV/TS
over a year ago
The Garden of Eden in Beautiful North Wales |
I'd like to move a bit further north. The people are friendlier, employment is increasing and you have a choice of lots of cities/towns to work in and play in. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Newcastle and Northumberland are wonderful and I'll always sell them to anyone, but the job market is a bit shit, not much of a financial services sector. Unless you're in industry, in which case it's not too bad at the moment. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Can you please give me details of local estate agencies and job agencies in your area..I know it sounds weird but I am thinking of moving in about 8 months or so, so I am looking to do my homework, so any help is graciously appreciated x "
moving to where ? Xx
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"You want details from all the locations of the different posters?
Sorry I worded it wrong...obviously job market is hugely important, but I am thinking of down south, my current job status is accounts but I do have transferrable skills like everyone else x"
Are you looking at public or private sector ? 
With transferable skills you should fit in well wherever you go, but I know that Welsh Government have a need for good financial auditors  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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South Manchester/Cheshire has some lovely areas, the economy in the area is booming. House prices are affordable in many areas and it is only going to get better with HS2 in the pipeline. Soon you'll be able to get to London quicker from Manchester Airport than from Heathrow or Gatwick. With the advent of HS2 the airport will be upgraded to cover even more Worldwide destinations. Over the next 10 years it will become an even more attractive place to live. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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There seems to be a lot going on in the north west and as the poster above says, it's fairly cheap. Good for you for going with your instincts, that's what they are there for. |
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Bristol is lovely. If I was ever to leave Edinburgh, I'd go live in Bristol. There are so many nice areas that are affordable, I considered it a while ago.
Hope you get lucky and find your fresh start. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm away to bed but I will be looking back with interest, What is your area like, you recommend it? I am seriously looking to move x"
London has everything you need but can be expensive property wise feltham is a not bad area for house prices somewhere on feltham/Hampton border is a little better in terms of area x
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"Can you please give me details of local estate agencies and job agencies in your area..I know it sounds weird but I am thinking of moving in about 8 months or so, so I am looking to do my homework, so any help is graciously appreciated x "
This part of the country is lovely you've got the coast, the countryside and Brighton is close by. However don't be fooled by the media the streets aren't paved with gold and jobs are hard won and easily lost still. I would recommend it though.
Google estate agents and job agencies also Google local papers there's a free publication called Friday-Ad that is also on line too.
Good luck. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I love Hertfordshire and having found my way here from Birmingham via a spell in London dot I'll ever leave. Property is relatively cheap if you are used to London prices but still expensive compared to the rest of the country. I'm 20 minutes from the centre of London and surrounded by beautiful countryside. But the lack of large towns let alone any cities on this side of the county means the job market is not the best and many people commute primarily to London but others to Cambridge and Milton Keynes |
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I'll chuck in my suggestion for Sussex. There are some cheaper areas and a lot of it is by the seaside. Plenty of jobs in the right area, especially the Gatwick/Crawley area which is quick to Brighton and London on the train. Brighton is a quirky and 'young' town and keeps going through the winter due to two Univerisites. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I love birmingham, ive lived all over the country but mainly Hertfordshire, yorkshire, Staffordshire and birmingham.
Birmingham wins for me everytime.
Everything you could possibly need on your doorstep a good swinging scene. Great nightlife. Christmas market. Bull ring for shops and grand central opening next week
Easy to get to other areas and reasonably cheapish house prices too x
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By *oxy_minx OP Woman
over a year ago
Scotland - Aberdeen |
Thanks for every ones input it is much appreciated...I just need to decide over the coming months what to do next.
Not an easy decision to make as yes I have a full time job and own property just feel there is more out there and I need to get out of here x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Thanks for every ones input it is much appreciated...I just need to decide over the coming months what to do next.
Not an easy decision to make as yes I have a full time job and own property just feel there is more out there and I need to get out of here x"
hey the added bonus of coming to London you will be near me now that's a deal breaker x  |
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By *oxy_minx OP Woman
over a year ago
Scotland - Aberdeen |
"Thanks for every ones input it is much appreciated...I just need to decide over the coming months what to do next.
Not an easy decision to make as yes I have a full time job and own property just feel there is more out there and I need to get out of here xhey the added bonus of coming to London you will be near me now that's a deal breaker x "
Get me a job lined up and your on! |
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By *bi HaiveMan
over a year ago
Forum Mod Cheeseville, Somerset |
"Thanks for every ones input it is much appreciated...I just need to decide over the coming months what to do next.
Not an easy decision to make as yes I have a full time job and own property just feel there is more out there and I need to get out of here x"
If you were seriously interested in the Bristol suggestions/ideas - I'd look at Somerset too.
Takes me 40 mins to drive to Bristol. And 10 minutes to the beach!
M5 is easy access to Bristol, Taunton and Exeter. Property prices seem more reasonable than Bristol itself and the job market doesn't seem too bad either (being in redundancy leave for a while I should know! Lol).
The world is your oyster - I'd look at jobs first, then accommodation. You could always look to rent in the short term til you decide if any area is right for you rather than rush into a purchase.
Happy hunting! 
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If everywhere is on the table and career is important to you I'd be inclined to let the job drive the location rather than the other way round. A friend of mine who wanted to get out of London has just done this (with the caveat that she wanted to be in a city) basically narrowed her job search to particular organisations/roles she wanted to work for, applied for those she was really excited by and has now ended up in Leeds and is very happy  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I would make a short list of places you would like to live and visit each one for a few days, And maybe think about renting first as it's a very big decision moving to a different city/town |
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By *oxy_minx OP Woman
over a year ago
Scotland - Aberdeen |
"Thanks for every ones input it is much appreciated...I just need to decide over the coming months what to do next.
Not an easy decision to make as yes I have a full time job and own property just feel there is more out there and I need to get out of here x
If you were seriously interested in the Bristol suggestions/ideas - I'd look at Somerset too.
Takes me 40 mins to drive to Bristol. And 10 minutes to the beach!
M5 is easy access to Bristol, Taunton and Exeter. Property prices seem more reasonable than Bristol itself and the job market doesn't seem too bad either (being in redundancy leave for a while I should know! Lol).
The world is your oyster - I'd look at jobs first, then accommodation. You could always look to rent in the short term til you decide if any area is right for you rather than rush into a purchase.
Happy hunting!
A"
My current company has business in the Bristol area, so I may try that first as relocation would be so much easier! At least I have a few months to do my homework |
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By *oxy_minx OP Woman
over a year ago
Scotland - Aberdeen |
"If everywhere is on the table and career is important to you I'd be inclined to let the job drive the location rather than the other way round. A friend of mine who wanted to get out of London has just done this (with the caveat that she wanted to be in a city) basically narrowed her job search to particular organisations/roles she wanted to work for, applied for those she was really excited by and has now ended up in Leeds and is very happy "
That is my plan! I need job security before I can just up and leave...I have it all here but....that is the thing, I have job and property only and that is no life is it?
I feel as if I just need a new start in life x |
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I'd say location before job as the job you get might be ideal but then pauvre foxy might get made redundant 6 months in and may be stuck avec a house in a second choice location, whereas even if she doesn't get an ideal job, she will still be in a lovely area if she chooses that first.
Did anyone spot my almost fluent French?  |
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By *oxy_minx OP Woman
over a year ago
Scotland - Aberdeen |
"Whatever you do, it will be exciting! "
Thanks Steve and for your message earlier...I will be doing my research and even though your area sounds very expensive a close friend of mine mentioned it...maybe he just wants a home to visit now and again x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Can you please give me details of local estate agencies and job agencies in your area..I know it sounds weird but I am thinking of moving in about 8 months or so, so I am looking to do my homework, so any help is graciously appreciated x "
Kent if you are happy to commute to London and a fair amount of work in Maidstone / Tunbridge Wells area. We live in East Sussex lovely place to live but NO major roads |
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By *uzy444Woman
over a year ago
in the suffolk countryside |
wouldnt recommend suffolk..4th most expensive place to live in the @@UK, and its kept rural and 'inaccessible' as its now used by snotty executives, as a country retreat on the edge of the commuter belt as its 1 hour and a half from london..better scenery, better beaches, friendlier peeps, better fun, somewhere else
beyond cambridge, i always start smiling, if i was to relocate anywhere right now..id look at st neots, or surrounding area |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Thanks for every ones input it is much appreciated...I just need to decide over the coming months what to do next.
Not an easy decision to make as yes I have a full time job and own property just feel there is more out there and I need to get out of here xhey the added bonus of coming to London you will be near me now that's a deal breaker x
Get me a job lined up and your on! "
Awwww hehe doing what though x |
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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago
West Wales and Cardiff |
I'm from Cardiff. Bristol is a seriously nice city IMO - really enjoy heading there for cultural stuff and mooching about.
Cardiff is really good too, though - you won't go far wrong with either really. |
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"I'm from Cardiff. Bristol is a seriously nice city IMO - really enjoy heading there for cultural stuff and mooching about.
Cardiff is really good too, though - you won't go far wrong with either really."
Aw now I want to move to one of these places even more with everyone talking about them! |
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By *oxy_minx OP Woman
over a year ago
Scotland - Aberdeen |
"I'm from Cardiff. Bristol is a seriously nice city IMO - really enjoy heading there for cultural stuff and mooching about.
Cardiff is really good too, though - you won't go far wrong with either really."
Thanks much appreciated x |
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By *odareyouMan
over a year ago
not far from iceland,,,,,, tescos is nearer though :-) (near leeds) |
Yorkshire has some fabulous parts to it, there are a few cities that are in growth..
I live and work in Leeds and it's transformed in the last 20 years.. Leeds has a strong financial sector.. |
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By *oxy_minx OP Woman
over a year ago
Scotland - Aberdeen |
"Yorkshire has some fabulous parts to it, there are a few cities that are in growth..
I live and work in Leeds and it's transformed in the last 20 years.. Leeds has a strong financial sector.. "
My work can give me a few fingers in a few pies...Think I will need to use my connections x |
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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
Why not have a couple of weekends away where you could transfer with your current job? At least you would have work and could always look for something new after you have settled.
Good luck, I'm excited for you |
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By *oxy_minx OP Woman
over a year ago
Scotland - Aberdeen |
"Why not have a couple of weekends away where you could transfer with your current job? At least you would have work and could always look for something new after you have settled.
Good luck, I'm excited for you "
I think this is my new plan |
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"South Manchester/Cheshire has some lovely areas, the economy in the area is booming. House prices are affordable in many areas and it is only going to get better with HS2 in the pipeline. Soon you'll be able to get to London quicker from Manchester Airport than from Heathrow or Gatwick. With the advent of HS2 the airport will be upgraded to cover even more Worldwide destinations. Over the next 10 years it will become an even more attractive place to live."
Gatwick express is 30 minutes to Victoria, Heathrow one is probably only a bit longer..
are they planning to have a star trek transporter at Ringway ?
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OP: I'm in Cornwall ( near Bodmin ).
I'm an actor so, when I can arrange things for my children I work all over the place.
However the job market down here is a bit sore from what I can gather ( the bigger places like St Austell and Truro are probably better than the "Plymouth" side of Cornwall like here.
If you can focus on where you'd like to be anywhere in the country, there are some fantastic websites for each region so take your time and really enjoy it, wherever you wish to end up.
If ( and I do say IF ) you wish to end up in this part of the country it is very beautiful if you love the outdoors but the water rates are the highest in the UK ( because we have more coastline than any other water board ) and the council tax and rents are ridiculous.
If you want to settle somewhere for a few weeks and relocate over time it's worth looking at a website called spare rooms, which is a great place to find a room to get you started while you look for a " home" ( house shares, flats, annexes etc are there all the time )...
Good luck with whichever course you decide to take, sincerely! |
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By *ill74Man
over a year ago
New forest area |
South coast is lovely and there are quite a few head offices down this way.
I'm a qualified accountant, having moved from greater London a few years ago.
There are quiet a few uni's down here as well and plenty to do.
Wherever you go, you would probably be better off learning to drive.
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Do you mean those people from other parts of the UK that migrate down here?
