Fifty Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Rosie At your age go where the work is - its NEVER easy to get work unless your some snob with connections. I would look at this a s a chance to meet new folk, make new friends and learn new things. Moving work, and your life around is always goinfg to be a risk. I know Ive taken chances all my life. It was taking a chance that took Wendy and overseas and we had a great time, yes it was tough, sensible NO but hey Im still here:) You know I was outa work for more than a year but 3 months into my new job I got a K5 rise! and now I earn more than I ever did. Important thing is you both have to be up for it- better or worse and all that crap:d good luck Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 If you both work in IT kind of stuff, I'm actually surprised you need to move north to find work - especially work that pays 10K less. Not sure where in Hampshire you are - but there are plenty of high tech companies in the the South - don't any of them have vacancies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Now, Cap Gemini are just down the road from there and they have a HUGE recruitment section. He could end up working with my lot then!! Is he ready for a government department?!? Seriously, its sounds like it would be a good opportunity - you've always said you wanted to have some land and perhaps horses again. If you want that its going to be hard to come by down here. There really aren't too many virtues of staying in the south apart from higher salaries which are accompanied with commutes to London usually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted November 8, 2006 Author Share Posted November 8, 2006 If you both work in IT kind of stuff, I'm actually surprised you need to move north to find work - especially work that pays 10K less. Not sure where in Hampshire you are - but there are plenty of high tech companies in the the South - don't any of them have vacancies? North really, was working in Basingstoke. I thought so too, however I've applied for 86 jobs now and I've been turned down for tier 1 roles because there are just so many people now that will do them for so little money why would they pay me more? That seems to be the way of it anyhow. Faye- you're right about the land and horses and things. And about the London salaries. On the plus side I had an estate agent round earlier to value this house for sale and rent, now rentin wouldn't cover my mortgage BUT I could drop to interest only and as renting is cheaper up there then it might just even out. God news is though that I've made 14k on this place in 15 months, thats not bad!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 It's a bad time of the year to be looking for work, a lot of companies wait until the new year when they have fresh budgets before recruiting. Where I am it's all about cutting back to make the end of year figures look good, bloody accountants If you're not getting any offers at the moment then you've nothing to loose. You don't have to move straight away, give it a few months. Stay in the hotel/B&B/digs during the week and then come back at weekends. I did this for 6 months when I worked in Slough, stayed in a B&B in Windlesham and did a deal with the land lady for a long term stay, worked out well. If things don't work out with the job or your bloke relocating, just give your notice and leave. No biggie, Shropshire isn't far away and it's better to be looking for work when in work, a bird in the hand and all that.... The higher salaries in the South are more than compensated for by the higher cost of living. Plus there's just too many bloody people, and too much bloody traffic. If I was living in the UK I'd much prefer to live north of the gap... Make sure if they're promising you more money once you complete the exams that you get it written into your employment contract, and of course stating exactly how much. I know people that have been shafted on this sort of thing before, and I'm one of them. Good luck ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 yeah I am definately going to ask for it in writing, I've called them and proposed my offer of what I want salary wise and start dates etc, he needs to clear it with his director so I should hear today or tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 It's a bad time of the year to be looking for work, a lot of companies wait until the new year when they have fresh budgets before recruiting. Where I am it's all about cutting back to make the end of year figures look good, bloody accountants Strange, I'm finding it a good time for looking - people want their recruitment sorted in time for Christmas and fresh faces lined up for the new year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 Well I guess that no-one here wants me then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Strange, I'm finding it a good time for looking - people want their recruitment sorted in time for Christmas and fresh faces lined up for the new year. Depends what business you're in I suppose. In telecoms people are busy getting projects finished before the network freeze starts over the Christmas period. They usually have the people they need, and take on more in the new year when budgets are approved. Thought it would be similar in IT, but maybe I'm wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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