Bench Locations

[TheFaQQer]

That'll be around the year 2050 then.

No - that's the oil, not the money

Sometime around 2050 when the oil runs out, then?

[tim123]

Given I've been benched and there isn't any roles coming up I was wondering if anyone had any hints on where to spend 2-3 months on the bench.

I have an option of a place in Tenerife for about 400 GBP pm but was wondering if there were any recommendations for other places about the same price range.

Any ideas for the ideal bench location ?

Morocco

HTH

tim

[Mich the Tester]

Sounds good in theory. However, for 'ahem' tax reasons I would prefer to remain outside the UK until after April 2010. This means I don't have a base to operate from. My current place (Belgium) is far too expensive to maintain without income. Hence the search for a suitable base in Europe with PC and mobile to search for work.

Tenerife itself isn't that ideal because of the longer flight. Hence, Spain/Benidorm/one of the Costas is looking a better bet.

I was in Lisbon on holiday and the houses, even in Cascais, were already dirt cheap in July; who knows how low they've gone now, especially if you choose a cheaper area.

Portugal seems quite a happy little country.

[Unicorn]

Circumstances

Hols and long breaks needs to be pre-planned. Unplanned bench time needs to be managed and focused on finding work.

Roles can come up at anytime at a moments notice. You need to be ready to move instantly. Unless all interviews are by telephone and you can instantly get back for a next day start you are seriously disadvantaged. Plus once you're over there you won't be bothered about finding work - until you run out of money. Seen it all before.

Sounds good in theory. However, for 'ahem' tax reasons I would prefer to remain outside the UK until after April 2010. This means I don't have a base to operate from. My current place (Belgium) is far too expensive to maintain without income. Hence the search for a suitable base in Europe with PC and mobile to search for work.

Tenerife itself isn't that ideal because of the longer flight. Hence, Spain/Benidorm/one of the Costas is looking a better bet.

[minestrone]

I was hoping to rent a place in the country for a month to try and finish plan A/B/F/9. In a Rocky IV stylee.

To many distractions at home.

[ChimpMaster]

Plus once you're over there you won't be bothered about finding work - until you run out of money. Seen it all before.

That'll be around the year 2050 then.

[expat]

Hols and long breaks needs to be pre-planned. Unplanned bench time needs to be managed and focused on finding work.

Roles can come up at anytime at a moments notice. You need to be ready to move instantly. Unless all interviews are by telephone and you can instantly get back for a next day start you are seriously disadvantaged. Plus once you're over there you won't be bothered about finding work - until you run out of money. Seen it all before.

Done it. And it was fun!

[Turion]

Given I've been benched and there isn't any roles coming up I was wondering if anyone had any hints on where to spend 2-3 months on the bench.

I have an option of a place in Tenerife for about 400 GBP pm but was wondering if there were any recommendations for other places about the same price range.

Any ideas for the ideal bench location ?

Hols and long breaks needs to be pre-planned. Unplanned bench time needs to be managed and focused on finding work.

Roles can come up at anytime at a moments notice. You need to be ready to move instantly. Unless all interviews are by telephone and you can instantly get back for a next day start you are seriously disadvantaged. Plus once you're over there you won't be bothered about finding work - until you run out of money. Seen it all before.

[Archangel]

Goa.

Personally I'd go to Hawaii, but it would be pricier than Goa.

[Moscow Mule]

Mexico

[Unicorn]

Bit pricey

See my Plan B thread for an attractive destination for your savings and yourself.

I was hoping for slightly cheaper options (but probably not as cheap as Benidorm, I have some standards left).

[TimberWolf]

See my Plan B thread for an attractive destination for your savings and yourself.

F

[Mich the Tester]

Given I've been benched and there isn't any roles coming up I was wondering if anyone had any hints on where to spend 2-3 months on the bench.

I have an option of a place in Tenerife for about 400 GBP pm but was wondering if there were any recommendations for other places about the same price range.

Any ideas for the ideal bench location ?

See my Plan B thread for an attractive destination for your savings and yourself.

[Unicorn]

Given I've been benched and there isn't any roles coming up I was wondering if anyone had any hints on where to spend 2-3 months on the bench.

I have an option of a place in Tenerife for about 400 GBP pm but was wondering if there were any recommendations for other places about the same price range.

Any ideas for the ideal bench location ?