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Well I have been convinced by my boyfriend to go with him on a tour of the UK for two years (working holiday)...
Will be going sometime in the early 2006 (dates are yet to be set in stone but it will probably be in your spring cause we don't want to suffer the freezing winter as soon as we get there)...
We will be stopping in at South Africa first (probably late January) to catch up with his family and friends before heading on to the UK.
We are hoping to settle in London to start off with (have heard it is easy to get a job there)....
Any advice or assistance that anyone can offer us would be so appreciated....
EDITED_BY: FenixFyre (1130722653)
Well I have been convinced by my boyfriend to go with him on a tour of the UK for two years (working holiday)...
Will be going sometime in the early 2006 (dates are yet to be set in stone but it will probably be in your spring cause we don't want to suffer the freezing winter as soon as we get there)...
We will be stopping in at South Africa first (probably late January) to catch up with his family and friends before heading on to the UK.
We are hoping to settle in London to start off with (have heard it is easy to get a job there)....
Any advice or assistance that anyone can offer us would be so appreciated....
EDITED_BY: FenixFyre (1130722653)
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Location: Edinburgh, Scotland (UK)
had her carpal tunnel surgery already thanks v much
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Location: Edinburgh, Scotland (UK)
Posted:
I think the TNT magazine is quite good for travellers looking for work. I met a few Australians here in Edinburgh who got their job through it... I think this page is for London:
https://www.tntmagazine.com/uk/jobs/displayPage.asp?ID=landing
I think the TNT magazine is quite good for travellers looking for work. I met a few Australians here in Edinburgh who got their job through it... I think this page is for London:
https://www.tntmagazine.com/uk/jobs/displayPage.asp?ID=landing
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Thanks for that....yay!
Thanks for that....yay!
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Location: Rural South
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Location: Rural South
Posted:
Advice...
Stay in South Africa!!!!
Alot nicer!
lol
No really hope you enjoy it!
Advice...
Stay in South Africa!!!!
Alot nicer!
lol
No really hope you enjoy it!
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Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
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Bring a hotwater bottle.
Bring a hotwater bottle.
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Change of plan...we are no longer stopping in South Africa...we will, however be in the UK aorund Mid December.
Yes I realise the insanity of that going from Summer to the freezing winter of the UK.
Any suggestions of where to stay who to contact etc etc would be so greatly appreciated.
Change of plan...we are no longer stopping in South Africa...we will, however be in the UK aorund Mid December.
Yes I realise the insanity of that going from Summer to the freezing winter of the UK.
Any suggestions of where to stay who to contact etc etc would be so greatly appreciated.
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Location: The Middle lands, United Kingdom
playing the days away
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Location: The Middle lands, United Kingdom
Posted:
bring thick woolley jumpers, scarfs, and spare cash to be able to pay for über expensive London stuff. Everything is more expensive in London than anywhere else.
Soory no advice for where to stay as I don't like there, it might be worth mentioning in social tho as more folks might read it. Or in the help forum so it stays on the first page for more than a day!
bring thick woolley jumpers, scarfs, and spare cash to be able to pay for über expensive London stuff. Everything is more expensive in London than anywhere else.
Soory no advice for where to stay as I don't like there, it might be worth mentioning in social tho as more folks might read it. Or in the help forum so it stays on the first page for more than a day!
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Location: Adelaide, Australia
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Location: Adelaide, Australia
Posted:
london rocks, spitz is the best, dont buy food from teh little groccery shops/off licences their veg is shiiiiiit, learn the word tescos make it your daily mantra, becareful with the address of ads in tnt an add (that i ended up living at) said islington(nice area) but was actually hackney (lots of shootings and crack houses[no im not joking]), chicken is cheap, dont eat hamburgers its very bleh, understand the travel cards and what zones they extend to it will save u $$$, get a london A-Z its like the bible but more informative when u need to get around, go to camden town it rocks and hard ull love teh markets and the nightlife is like no where else.
london rocks, spitz is the best, dont buy food from teh little groccery shops/off licences their veg is shiiiiiit, learn the word tescos make it your daily mantra, becareful with the address of ads in tnt an add (that i ended up living at) said islington(nice area) but was actually hackney (lots of shootings and crack houses[no im not joking]), chicken is cheap, dont eat hamburgers its very bleh, understand the travel cards and what zones they extend to it will save u $$$, get a london A-Z its like the bible but more informative when u need to get around, go to camden town it rocks and hard ull love teh markets and the nightlife is like no where else.
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Location: Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Carpal \'Tunnel
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Location: Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Posted:
tescos guarantees a mediocre quality of fruit/veg, where as smaller places are hit and miss. Don't let tesco be your only experience of uk food shopping!
depends what job you want/are willing to do
tescos guarantees a mediocre quality of fruit/veg, where as smaller places are hit and miss. Don't let tesco be your only experience of uk food shopping!
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We are hoping to settle in London to start off with (have heard it is easy to get a job there)....
depends what job you want/are willing to do
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Location: Chester, UK
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Location: Chester, UK
Posted:
I found this invaluable when I've been looking for flat/house shares (mucho cheaper than getting a place by yourselves). And if you pick right, you'll make some friends in the process (not like my last house mate, but he was *strange* anyway).
Moveflat.com
As for jobs, can't really help you there. I guess that London may seem easier to find jobs as it's a large population with many temp oppurtunities. Agencies are prolly a good place to start, they'll find you a job doing the leg work for you. Depends if you have any specilist skills or experience.
I've personally lived in East Acton, Norbury, Thornton Heath, Camberwell, Peckham and a brief stay near Waterloo. Haven't ever had any problems with muggings or the such - but if you seem alert and don't travel alone I don't think there will be any problems.
Busses are invaluable (when they're not getting blown up anyway
). Consider that a yearly tube pass (zones 1-4) costs in excess of £1200 To use just a buss pass (which covers all the zones and trams)
is £440. Go figure. For invaluable information on London transport use Transport for London
If I can be of anymore use just chuck us a PM. Oh, and make use of the many London HoPpers valuable experience
I found this invaluable when I've been looking for flat/house shares (mucho cheaper than getting a place by yourselves). And if you pick right, you'll make some friends in the process (not like my last house mate, but he was *strange* anyway).
Moveflat.com
As for jobs, can't really help you there. I guess that London may seem easier to find jobs as it's a large population with many temp oppurtunities. Agencies are prolly a good place to start, they'll find you a job doing the leg work for you. Depends if you have any specilist skills or experience.
I've personally lived in East Acton, Norbury, Thornton Heath, Camberwell, Peckham and a brief stay near Waterloo. Haven't ever had any problems with muggings or the such - but if you seem alert and don't travel alone I don't think there will be any problems.
Busses are invaluable (when they're not getting blown up anyway
). Consider that a yearly tube pass (zones 1-4) costs in excess of £1200 To use just a buss pass (which covers all the zones and trams)is £440. Go figure. For invaluable information on London transport use Transport for London
If I can be of anymore use just chuck us a PM. Oh, and make use of the many London HoPpers valuable experience
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Location: Manchester, UK
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Location: Manchester, UK
Posted:
If you are going to london an easy one (considering you're an aussie) is to start by getting a job at a Walkabout bar.
Its crap, it pays crap and its umm crap BUT they will employ you purely on the basis that you are australian (it fits in with their theme) and they will provide cheap accomodation in a shared staff house. They usually pay minimum wage (£4.85 p/h) but only charge something like £20 a week all in for the shared accomodation.
Its not great but it should allow you the freedom you need to get over here and find a decent job.
Their website is HERE.
Not sure if its what you're looking for but its not a bad starting point if you have no other plans
EDITED_BY: Seye (1122138072)
If you are going to london an easy one (considering you're an aussie) is to start by getting a job at a Walkabout bar.
Its crap, it pays crap and its umm crap BUT they will employ you purely on the basis that you are australian (it fits in with their theme) and they will provide cheap accomodation in a shared staff house. They usually pay minimum wage (£4.85 p/h) but only charge something like £20 a week all in for the shared accomodation.
Its not great but it should allow you the freedom you need to get over here and find a decent job.
Their website is HERE.
Not sure if its what you're looking for but its not a bad starting point if you have no other plans
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Posted:
or you could come to manchester
or you could come to manchester
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HoP's Barman. Trapped aged 6 months
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Hi
Make sure you let us all know when your in london, you must come get a will hug!
Hi
Make sure you let us all know when your in london, you must come get a will hug!
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and its close to cambridge so u can come visit me and Lazy!!
and its close to cambridge so u can come visit me and Lazy!!
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yay!
long scarf.... warm food..... winter loveliness....
yay!
long scarf.... warm food..... winter loveliness....
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although u could bring cold food and heat it when you got here (we do have microwaves and ovens etc ya know
)
although u could bring cold food and heat it when you got here (we do have microwaves and ovens etc ya know
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We booked our tickets last weekend we will be flying out of Australia on the 15th December, landing in Amsterdam on the 16th December and spending three days recovering from jetlag and seeing the sites.
So on to 19th December we will be flying into London!
Wooohoooo it is all so real!
We booked our tickets last weekend we will be flying out of Australia on the 15th December, landing in Amsterdam on the 16th December and spending three days recovering from jetlag and seeing the sites.
So on to 19th December we will be flying into London!
Wooohoooo it is all so real!
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Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
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Location: Over There, United Kingdom
Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
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Posted:
Come to Sheffield
We even have a Walkabout bar. I've seen it, and walked past it.
Come to Sheffield
We even have a Walkabout bar. I've seen it, and walked past it.
Never pick up a duck in a dungeon...
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Location: Chepstow & Bristol, United Kingdom
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Location: Chepstow & Bristol, United Kingdom
Posted:
The Walkabout bar in Sheffield sucks Pink - but Eccy road rocks as did so many other places that have probably been bought out by franchises since I was last there...
Bristol is an awesome - move to Bristol
The Walkabout bar in Sheffield sucks Pink - but Eccy road rocks as did so many other places that have probably been bought out by franchises since I was last there...
Bristol is an awesome - move to Bristol
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i just moved here...london is proving to be a great place to live and play. feel free to contact me when you get here...
i just moved here...london is proving to be a great place to live and play. feel free to contact me when you get here...
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What is a walkabout bar?
What is a walkabout bar?
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Location: Staines, United Kingdom
HoP's Barman. Trapped aged 6 months
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Location: Staines, United Kingdom
Posted:
Well im guessing its some bar right, you can walk about in it or something, that, or its a portal to australia
Well im guessing its some bar right, you can walk about in it or something, that, or its a portal to australia
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Oh damn...does that mean I won't be able to crawl out then?
Oh damn...does that mean I won't be able to crawl out then?
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Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
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Location: Over There, United Kingdom
Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
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Posted:
I have never been in the Walkabout bar to be honest. But i think it has ramps, so crawling out shouldn't be a problem
I know the one in Croydon is ok!
Anyway, the point is: come to Sheffield
I have never been in the Walkabout bar to be honest. But i think it has ramps, so crawling out shouldn't be a problem
I know the one in Croydon is ok!
Anyway, the point is: come to Sheffield
Never pick up a duck in a dungeon...
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HoP's Barman. Trapped aged 6 months
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Location: Staines, United Kingdom
HoP's Barman. Trapped aged 6 months
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Location: Staines, United Kingdom
Posted:
nothing in sheffield but hills
nothing in sheffield but hills
An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind
Give a man a fish and he'll eat 4 a day hit a man with a brick and you can have all his fish and his wife
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Walkabout is basically an aussie themed bar. Well aussie themed but whta I really mean is they take a load of stereotypical australian things and bolt them to the walls and ceiling etc. On the subject of work. Bar work is always a good thing to take up while you look for a better job or something but I wouldn't have thought you'll want to do it for the whole time your here although with a company like walkabout you could probably move from city to city fairly easily which would allow you to travel a lot more.
Walkabout is basically an aussie themed bar. Well aussie themed but whta I really mean is they take a load of stereotypical australian things and bolt them to the walls and ceiling etc. On the subject of work. Bar work is always a good thing to take up while you look for a better job or something but I wouldn't have thought you'll want to do it for the whole time your here although with a company like walkabout you could probably move from city to city fairly easily which would allow you to travel a lot more.
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Location: 8 days at Cloudbreak, 6 in Perth, Australia
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Yeah we were thinking of getting bar work till we could get something better or even working two jobs to get enough money behind us to get round Europe.
We are going to be trying to avoid things that attract too many Australians and South Africans.....(no offense guys) we are there to experience the European way of life not to hang out day and and day out with people with the same type of background as us.
Although that being said we do have a couple of Aussie friends over there that we are going to be catching up with.
Yeah we were thinking of getting bar work till we could get something better or even working two jobs to get enough money behind us to get round Europe.
We are going to be trying to avoid things that attract too many Australians and South Africans.....(no offense guys) we are there to experience the European way of life not to hang out day and and day out with people with the same type of background as us.
Although that being said we do have a couple of Aussie friends over there that we are going to be catching up with.
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Carpal \'Tunnel
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Location: mancunian, United Kingdom
Carpal \'Tunnel
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Location: mancunian, United Kingdom
Posted:
come to manchester! its not as expencive as london and has lotsa cool spinners and stuff
come to manchester! its not as expencive as london and has lotsa cool spinners and stuff
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Location: 8 days at Cloudbreak, 6 in Perth, Australia
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Apparently we now have accomodation (at a mates of my boyfriends place) in zone 3...
is that close to any twirling sites?
Or are they easily accessible through public transport?
Apparently we now have accomodation (at a mates of my boyfriends place) in zone 3...
is that close to any twirling sites?
Or are they easily accessible through public transport?
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Well the tickets have been purchased and there isn't too much longer till we will be jetsetting it out of Australia.
For the official dates....we will be leaving Australia on the 15th December and arriving in Amsterdam for three days....
On the 18th December we will be then leaving Amsterdam and arriving in London.
We will be staying at the Flying Pig backpackers in Amsterdam and Streatham in London.
Would love to meet up with people in both Amsterdam and London if anyone is interested.
Well the tickets have been purchased and there isn't too much longer till we will be jetsetting it out of Australia.
For the official dates....we will be leaving Australia on the 15th December and arriving in Amsterdam for three days....
On the 18th December we will be then leaving Amsterdam and arriving in London.
We will be staying at the Flying Pig backpackers in Amsterdam and Streatham in London.
Would love to meet up with people in both Amsterdam and London if anyone is interested.
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Location: Bristol !!!!!!, United Kingdom
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Posted:
Be sure to meet up with the Dutch Spinners. They have a thread over in events. They are lovely people and PoP lives in amsterdam so should be able to help you out!
Have a wicked trip and if you ever feel the need to visit a Roman Bath then make sure you give me a shout!
Be sure to meet up with the Dutch Spinners. They have a thread over in events. They are lovely people and PoP lives in amsterdam so should be able to help you out!
Have a wicked trip and if you ever feel the need to visit a Roman Bath then make sure you give me a shout!
Gayle.....!
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