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Ro · 04-04-2003, 20:29

What's up, cats. Upon snooping around the site, I noticed a lot of people on here are from Europe, more specifically, the UK. I am considering on moving to there or somewhere close, i.e. Ireland to spend sometime. Ha, I need to get out of the US for a little while. Anywho, I was wondering what the job market is like over there and what the possibilities where for a fellow from the States finding employment. Any links and/or advice would be appreciated. Hope to hear from you soon.

oli · 07-04-2003, 10:00

well m8, I would recommend living in the UK as its a great place to be - only thing is you may miss the weather! Its better down south near london, essex etc but more expensive to live there.
The north is generally a hell of a lot cheaper - one of the main reasons I moved up to manchester.

In regards to the job market , at the moment I would say that it is not great. A lot of web design jobs at the moment expect you to know the whole package from design, programming, java etc etc. The days of having a separate graphics person, development team are gone within general companies. My current job and last two have involved me being a jack of all trades and then any work I couldnt do , ie the programming was done by a contractor.

If your standard of work is very high Im sure you could get into a design agency.

Ro · 07-04-2003, 13:01

That's no problem my man. Since I started designing, I've always done my own code anyway, so it's not big deal to me. Could you do me a favor and link me up to some sites that my help me get over there or slide me some info that can help the process along ie how to get a work visa, finding a new place, etc. Honestly, I'm not looking for anything earth shattering, just something I can live nicely off of because I plan to do a lot of traveling when I get over there. Thanks in advance, man.

oli · 07-04-2003, 13:11

No probs, heres what I could find ::

Work visas - http://www.workpermit.com/uk/uk.htm

Renting a property - http://fish4.co.uk/lettings/index.html

Finding work -

www.it.jobserve.com
www.cwjobs.co.uk
www.gojobsite.co.uk
www.planetrecruit.com
www.totaljobs.com
www.newmediajobs.co.uk
jobs.guardian.co.uk
www.theitjobboard.com
www.technojobs.co.uk
www.gisajob.com
www.1st4ukitjobs.co.uk
www.fish4.co.uk

Hope that helps

Ro · 07-04-2003, 17:09

Lot's of info to go through. Thanks my man. If I get over there, I'm come to Manchester and buy you a beer...

oli · 08-04-2003, 06:25

:beer: Cheers !

04-04-2003, 20:29	#1 (permalink)
Ro The Crooked Grin Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 31	The Big Move...maybe What's up, cats. Upon snooping around the site, I noticed a lot of people on here are from Europe, more specifically, the UK. I am considering on moving to there or somewhere close, i.e. Ireland to spend sometime. Ha, I need to get out of the US for a little while. Anywho, I was wondering what the job market is like over there and what the possibilities where for a fellow from the States finding employment. Any links and/or advice would be appreciated. Hope to hear from you soon.

07-04-2003, 10:00	#2 (permalink)
oli Free Ring Ding™ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 9,502	well m8, I would recommend living in the UK as its a great place to be - only thing is you may miss the weather! Its better down south near london, essex etc but more expensive to live there. The north is generally a hell of a lot cheaper - one of the main reasons I moved up to manchester. In regards to the job market , at the moment I would say that it is not great. A lot of web design jobs at the moment expect you to know the whole package from design, programming, java etc etc. The days of having a separate graphics person, development team are gone within general companies. My current job and last two have involved me being a jack of all trades and then any work I couldnt do , ie the programming was done by a contractor. If your standard of work is very high Im sure you could get into a design agency. __________________ ..................

07-04-2003, 13:01	#3 (permalink)
Ro The Crooked Grin Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 31	I can dig it... That's no problem my man. Since I started designing, I've always done my own code anyway, so it's not big deal to me. Could you do me a favor and link me up to some sites that my help me get over there or slide me some info that can help the process along ie how to get a work visa, finding a new place, etc. Honestly, I'm not looking for anything earth shattering, just something I can live nicely off of because I plan to do a lot of traveling when I get over there. Thanks in advance, man.

07-04-2003, 13:11	#4 (permalink)
oli Free Ring Ding™ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 9,502	No probs, heres what I could find :: Work visas - http://www.workpermit.com/uk/uk.htm Renting a property - http://fish4.co.uk/lettings/index.html Finding work - www.it.jobserve.com www.cwjobs.co.uk www.gojobsite.co.uk www.planetrecruit.com www.totaljobs.com www.newmediajobs.co.uk jobs.guardian.co.uk www.theitjobboard.com www.technojobs.co.uk www.gisajob.com www.1st4ukitjobs.co.uk www.fish4.co.uk Hope that helps __________________ ..................

07-04-2003, 17:09	#5 (permalink)
Ro The Crooked Grin Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 31	cool Lot's of info to go through. Thanks my man. If I get over there, I'm come to Manchester and buy you a beer...

08-04-2003, 06:25	#6 (permalink)
oli Free Ring Ding™ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 9,502	:beer: Cheers ! __________________ ..................

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