Thinking about moving...

Marissa
New Member



Joined: 21 Mar 2006
Posts: 3
Location: Ottawa

Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 8:05 am

 

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I'm just looking for advice.
I'm currently a university student in Canada, and my program is International Business. Lately I've been thinking seriously about moving to the UK after I graduate, most likely somewhere near London. I figure the whole point of being in international business is working and living… well, abroad. I’ve been to London before and I absolutely loved it. But that was a vacation… I wasn’t living there.
I’ve been reading peoples posts and everyone seems to be enjoying themselves.
The thing I’m afraid of most is getting a job in my field and making friends.
How did you guys get started, what made you decide to pick up and move there? Was there a boyfriend or family member waiting for you?
Did you quickly get jobs in your fields?
This is a huge decision, I just need some guidance.

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scooby
Junior Member



Joined: 23 Feb 2006
Posts: 15
Location: Midlands, UK

Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 3:51 am

 

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My immediate advise would be to get onto recruitment websites like Monster.co.uk ect and get a good idea of what will be available. Generally I found it easier to get a job in the UK then in Canada. Canadian's seem a lot more outgoing and friendly on the surface and people who hire tend to like our enthusiasm.

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EFFIE
New Member



Joined: 24 Mar 2006
Posts: 5
Location: BIRMINGHAM

Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 4:32 am

 

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Hi there, you will not have a hard time finding a job in your domain anywhere in England but you are looking into London and London is a very expensive city to live. You may find a job but have a hard time finding a place to rent. And chances are that if you do find a place to rent it will be super pricy...
Perhaps you would like to consider othere areas in UK to start with and addapt.

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Marissa
New Member



Joined: 21 Mar 2006
Posts: 3
Location: Ottawa

Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 5:05 pm

 

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Ya, i'm not too picky, out of london would be great too.
Which cities would you recommend?

I have enthusiasm! good!

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Deus
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Joined: 16 Sep 2004
Posts: 216
Location: Wrecsam

Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 11:54 pm

 

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Manchester or Leeds. 2 Buzzing cities, lot's to do, beautiful to walk in, much cheaper, etc.

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