Looking at taking a contract working away in the Leeds area.(1hr 30mins) away from my home.obviously may be best to base myself there during the week. rate is around 180 per day (3rd line)6 monther.just wondering if its worth while ie once rent in taken in account etc.saw that some people suggested getting hotel for first week or so to see what the job is like etc..
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If you had to how would you commute to Leeds? Car? If so I'd bit the bullet and drive for a couple of weeks to and from the role until you know it's for you.
Then I'd look at staying over but I think there's plenty on here that commute for 3 hours a day. -
Which way would you be coming in? M1/M62 junction can a nightmare...Comment
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Yeah would be going by car. yeah probs best to do that to start off with and see what the role is actually like.
i would be coming from the north . a1(m) then a64. bout 67mile.Last edited by SPURSN17; 21 April 2011, 09:22.Comment
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I've worked away a couple of times and imo, 180 a day isnt enough to make renting worthwhile. You'd be better commuting 3 days a week and staying over 2 nights a week in a hotel. Even then, a quality 40 quid a night hotel will be pretty rare in lids and hard to find.Originally posted by SPURSN17 View Post
90 minute each way commute is easy. I do this 4 days a week and Im on more than double your propose rate.I couldn't give two fornicators! Yes, really!
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I've had a quick look at the PremierInn site just outside the centre and you can book room only for £29 per night for two nights that should at least allow you to stay over a couple of nights as BolshieBastard said.
Premier Inn Leeds City Centre Hotel UKComment
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Cheers thanks for the info guys,guess this would be the best option. currently on 18ph (2nd 3rd line-9 miles from home) but only got few weeks left.suppose this role would work out same once ive taken off petrol costs etc....Originally posted by Murder1 View PostComment
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Rate does seem a bit low even for Leeds, what is your area exactly?Comment
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I'm working in Leeds at the moment and have a 125 mile per day commute, not dissimilar to yourself.
You can stay over at the Etap for as little as £18 per night if you book a month in advance, otherwise its £25 which is still for nothing. I guess I spend £15+ per day in fuel anyway. This is by far the cheapest hotel in Leeds.
Hope this helps.Comment
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mainly desktop / server support. travelling from teesside area.Comment
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