Moving to London/Uk

Nacho · Thu 08/10/2009 13:20:03

Hello guys!

I am probably moving to the UK in the following weeks... It's a bit like a "hippy trip", in the sense that I don't know where I will work. I have been told that "Inditex jobs" (A Spanish enterprise which owns Zara, Berska, Stradivarius, etc...) accepts Spanish workers with some level of English, and I know a girl who works there in human resources who told me that I will be hired, for sure. So, in a couple of weks I could be there.

Why do I do it? Well... After passing from the teen age to 30 without any major change I want to start living, London seems like a good start. The problem is that I don't know where will I live, how to move there, how to rent a house, etc...

I need help!

When I know more I would really appreciate information from people living in London... hey! Some of you might be there, willing to share the expenses of the rental with someone!

People from London, Chris, Nikolas, etc: Be sure I will try to make a visit to you!

Any other people from the Capital? Any important info I can use?

SSH · Thu 08/10/2009 13:35:01

While here you could join Team Sky!

Nacho · Thu 08/10/2009 14:06:51

Quote from: SSH on Thu 08/10/2009 13:35:01
While here you could join Team Sky!

I fear I am too weak for them

But it's a good point, Andrew... Which are the chances to do sport in London? Running in Hyde Park... Gyms? Football?

Disco · Fri 09/10/2009 00:41:42

Quote from: Nacho on Thu 08/10/2009 14:06:51
Which are the chances to do sport in London? Running in Hyde Park... Gyms? Football?

Summertime in London is some kind of season-long cycling festival, and the parks are full of people either keeping fit or people trying. Hyde Park and Regent's Park seemed especially busy when I was there this summer, and are dangerous for pedestrians because of this

always having to keep on the lookout of speeding cyclists or aspiring footballers suddenly switching to dodge ball just as you are walking by and making you have to wait an extra 2 hours and 20 minutes at Victoria station because you had to blend into a tour group for a little bit and the worst part is you don't have a phone so the friend picking you up at your destination thinks you just stood them up

.....

Spleen is probably another one to ask about places to live since he lived there for a few years, and Magintz just moved into London as well but lived nearby his whole life so probably has some 'places to live' knowledge.

Good luck with you move, and I'll look forward to perhaps hanging out on one of my semi-annual visits

juncmodule · Fri 09/10/2009 01:00:32

http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/yabb/index.php?topic=31775.0

I imagine there is something in that thread that might help you out.

I never did do it. Although I got a decent job/career started, so maybe someday.

later,
-junc

Stupot · Fri 09/10/2009 01:07:29

Hey, cool news man... I don't really know London enough, so I'll leave the advice to those who know, but you have my best wishes, mate. I hope it all goes smoothly and look forward to meeting up with you sometime :-)

monkey0506 · Fri 09/10/2009 04:02:35

Here's some important info you can use: Sylvr is currently in England au pairing.

SSH · Fri 09/10/2009 09:54:32

Quote from: monkey_05_06 on Fri 09/10/2009 04:02:35
Here's some important info you can use: Sylvr is currently in England au pairing.

And she's only about 150 miles from London... :

Layabout · Sat 10/10/2009 13:56:31

Hey buddy. Congrats on the move decision.

Apparantly London is great for cycling. My brother cycles all the time.

As for living... It's gunna cost you a lot. Sort out a job as soon as poss. If you don't have a lot of money to pay for rent, you will be living out in the outery suburbs. But it's pretty cool. I lived in Willesden Green and it was okay. Decent for the money we paid.

I'd recommend private renting through a newspaper or something, avoid estate agents. They will try to screw you over because you don't speak perfect english. Don't go near Foxtons, they a c**ts and WILL rip you off. I've had bad dealings with one called Black Kats. Not sure if they are still around. On a monday, try and pick up TNT magazine. It's a free magazine targeted at aussies and kiwis, but there are loads of property listings and job listings.

If you fancy moving out to the countryside and working in a pub, you can usually find live-in pub jobs (ie accomodation provided). Word of warning. You want a minimum of $200 a week after tax. Any less is illegal. They also can't charge you for food in that. This lady provides an excellent service, but sometimes it is hard to get through to her. http://www.livein-jobs.co.uk/

Any other q's, just msn me.

Pumaman · Sun 11/10/2009 22:42:27

Funnily enough I'm also currently in the process of moving to London, and it can be a bit daunting at first because it's a huge place and it's hard to know where to start.

It's a big decision for you to move to a completely different country, but your English is great these days so you shouldn't have any serious language problems. As Layabout says, living in London is expensive, so you really need to know how much rent you can afford to pay before you can choose where to live.

Although I don't yet actually live in London, I'm more than happy to have a chat with you about the town if that would be useful.

monkey0506 · Mon 12/10/2009 02:00:59

Quote from: SSH on Fri 09/10/2009 09:54:32
Quote from: monkey_05_06 on Fri 09/10/2009 04:02:35
Here's some important info you can use: Sylvr is currently in England au pairing.
And she's only about 150 miles from London... :

See? That's not bad at all! Only a few hours drive I'd imagine.

Layabout · Mon 12/10/2009 07:56:24

Quote from: Pumaman on Sun 11/10/2009 22:42:27
Funnily enough I'm also currently in the process of moving to London, and it can be a bit daunting at first because it's a huge place and it's hard to know where to start.

It's a big decision for you to move to a completely different country, but your English is great these days so you shouldn't have any serious language problems. As Layabout says, living in London is expensive, so you really need to know how much rent you can afford to pay before you can choose where to live.

Although I don't yet actually live in London, I'm more than happy to have a chat with you about the town if that would be useful.

See, problem solved. Just live on CJ's couch. Problem solved.

Nacho · Tue 13/10/2009 13:07:59

Thanks for the info, I've carefully read it, even the links... If I didn't reply before it's been because I was travelling!

CJ, if you get a place to live in, tell us. I will travel with a friend, so, 3 people for paying a rent could be a good thing...

Andail · Tue 13/10/2009 13:54:10

If you find a big nice place, Nacho, you're likely to find two visitors there, sooner or later

Nacho · Tue 13/10/2009 14:19:53

That would be awesome, Don Petter!

Darth Mandarb · Tue 13/10/2009 14:51:30

Will Noelia be there? I might be convinced to visit...

Patternjake · Sun 25/10/2009 21:30:07

eugh dont move to the UK, i hate it here. Im sick of the bad weather.

Id love to move to somewhere like Greece or Italy. Maybe even the states.

Good luck with your trip

Nikolas · Sun 25/10/2009 21:33:53

Quote from: Patternjake on Sun 25/10/2009 21:30:07
Id love to move to somewhere like Greece or Italy. Maybe even the states.

It's been raining for quite a few days now in Greece... Not so nice.