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Would you move if you couldn't find a job where your living?
And if you didn't have much cash lets say 6k altogether would you still look for somewhere to live?
I am in a situation where I want a change and I want to move to Scotland but I don't know if I would be able to manage; money-wise, and looking for a job, and finding somewhere to stay.
Should I see if there are any sites for flat-mates where I want to stay?
And if you didn't have much cash lets say 6k altogether would you still look for somewhere to live?
I am in a situation where I want a change and I want to move to Scotland but I don't know if I would be able to manage; money-wise, and looking for a job, and finding somewhere to stay.
Should I see if there are any sites for flat-mates where I want to stay?
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As apposed to, say, waiting for someone else to do that for you, you mean? I don't see how else you would find somewhere to live unless you look.
As for the lack of money, yes, that's an issue. But you'd probably want to sign up with a temp agency or something wherever you are planning on moving to.
Any particular reasons for scotland? :P
G
I chose Scotland because when ever I go there on my holiday (just been last week) there are always one or two jobs which I could apply for. Apart from that, I love the scenery, walking/cycling and the wildlife Scotland brings.
I would do that, but I don't have any confidence in finding one striaght away.
If you find a flat mate and you have to stay there for at least 12 months and you don't find anything, you will spend all your money. That's my worry.
But I understand what you're saying.
If you're flexible about where you live, start applying for jobs everywhere and see what happens. If you've got no ties to a particular place you have a world of options.
If you have a bit of money then why not spend it going up to where you want to move to and spend a few days looking for a job? Make up a reason why you are moving, you can just say 'personal reasons', that your partner has been offered a job in that area or you've decided to move to somewhere with more opportunities.
Worth getting a few leads before you go so it's not completely on-spec, but if you do a bit of research on the internet and find out which companies/organisations are local to where you want to be and then contact them and ask if you could have 15 minutes with the HR manager or a relevant person just to see how likely it is that you'd find work. But also check out the local job centre, some agencies, buy a copy of the local paper etc.
You should be able to spend a week there for under £500, so although it's an investment, it'll give you a good idea on how likely you'd find a job before you decide to move.
Once you've got a bit more intelligence then you'll be in a far better position to make a decision.
Best wishes,
Olly
I know what I would say. I would say that I hate living where I live now and I need a new start and say something to a supervisor who I heard her say about me behind my back!
I just don't know what job to do.
I want to do a college course but it starts at 4pm and I finish work at 5pm. I just know my manager won't let me have the time off. I feel crap.
Of course if you feel THAT strongly about it, quit your job and do the college course! If you've got "£6k" then you'd probably have enough to live off for a few months to complete your course without the need to be working at the same time.
Could be a good incentive to get out of your current job, which I know you dont like. It can be very frightening to go and do something which isnt what you have done for years and years.
You might be right, but the way things are going for me, I just don't have any confidence in finding a course I want to do because as you all know, I keep changing my mind all the time. I've had the job with the company for 8 years.
I seriously don't know what to do!
My hobbies:
Photography
Computers
Course & Game Angling
Fly tying (what is fly-tying?........There is no way I can live off tying flies and get a decent money in a week.
Job areas I'm interested in:
Car
Conservation
Wildlife/Nature
Web Design (lost interest)
RAF (lost interest due to my health)
I guess it depends in what you are looking for in a job. With cars you could do a college course in mechanics? Or work in a car sales garage?
With the other two, I guess you'd either be outside a lot (does working outside in all weathers appeal?) Or you'd be doing an office job for them (does sitting in an office appeal?)
Once you have sorted these things out and decided what appeals most I guess you are one step closer?
Hope you manage to find a job you like, and that the search doesn't get you too down
I'm thinking about Photography or Web Design, but it does depend on what my two local colleges have on offer
You just need a good portfolio!
So you could get a job during the day, and even if you didn't enjoy it, the course would be something to look forward to.
Yep. And even if you weren't too keen on your job at least you'd know the money you were earning was going towards something you enjoyed and that might help you in the future.