Relocation

[Diestl]

I'm thinking of relocating down south, where is a good place to live (outside London), that has lots of work, and not overly expensive living costs? There seems to be limited work up here.

 

[lilelvis2000]

France

 

[Diestl]

In the UK.

 

[Cowboy Bob]

Anywhere Thames Valley really. Avoid the large towns like Reading and Slough as there are loads of really nice little towns/villages that don't have such a high population of chavs.

Look at places like Wokingham (not Woking!!), Marlow, Bourne End, Aylesbury, Twyford etc etc

 

[VectraMan]

Bangalore.

 

[malvolio]

I'm thinking of relocating down south, where is a good place to live (outside London), that has lots of work, and not overly expensive living costs? There seems to be limited work up here.

If you've got a financial services skills, look at Bristol/Swindon (but don't live in either!). Several big banking-type companies out here looking for people. Same applies in Defence work, if you have clearance. Rates are a bit down though.

Otherwise M3 or M4 corridors are the way to go if you have to move South. Stay away from the proper South-East unless you have serious wedge. Commuting into the City is doable (I do it from Bath fairly regularly) so you can live in civilisation and still get City money.

 

[MarillionFan]

Stay where you are Northern Monkey. Nothing down here for you!

 

[Diestl]

Stay where you are Northern Monkey. Nothing down here for you!

I'm already on my way, on the M6 as I speak, can't wait to take all the London jobs from you!

 

[VectraMan]

Anywhere Thames Valley really. Avoid the large towns like Reading and Slough as there are loads of really nice little towns/villages that don't have such a high population of chavs.

Look at places like Wokingham (not Woking!!), Marlow, Bourne End, Aylesbury, Twyford etc etc

None of which will be cheap.

I live in the Thames Valley, well nearly, and so far the contract jobs I've had have been in Southampton and Bristol, and the best leads I've had for jobs I didn't get were in Cambridge. I'm beginning to think the Thames Valley thing is a bit of a myth.

 

[Diestl]

I would probably rent till I get things sorted then hopefuly get a house for around 250k