Hey Amanda
Bank Accounts: I set mine up in Australia. It's a pain to set it up in the UK. I think HSBC in alliance with Thomas Cook offers the service.
Jobs: I did my research before coming over by googling UK job websites. I work in the IT field so I can only recommend IT job websites but this won't benefit you unfortunately. :-(
Location: I am in London. I chose it because there is LOADS to do here. Museums, art galleries, festivals, clubs etc etc. Finding where to live in London is a tough choice already! Also it's easy to travel to Europe from here.
Let me know how you're research goes. Check out:
http:// www [dot] gumtree [dot] com
and the TNT website
I would have a contingency plan tho. I backpacked and did a holiday around Europe before settling in the UK in case I didn't find a job. Some ppl have preferred to look for a job before travelling but ended up spending a lot of money setting up but with no job and no money to travel. J
Nessie
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Originally Posted by amandabren
hi Nessie
thanks so much for writing back to me
I am currently working in retail but I am happy to do any type of work that will pay for my accomodation and allow me to save.
how hard was it for you to get a bank account when you arrived, I have heard that it csan be time consuming and very hard?
how did you find your job and what kind of work do you do?
where in the UK are you located and why did u pick that spot
i know it is alot of questions but if you could help that would be great
thanks
amanda
I'm currently living/working in London so feel free to ask me any questions.
For accomodation, you can rent your own room in house or an apartment etc. Most places come furnished. Check out the site www dot gumtree dot com (sorry unable to place links here).
As for work, you haven't mentioned what field you are in so I can't really help you here. A good site for jobs is www dot jobserve dot come.
Being 24 you will be able to apply for the working holiday visa. They keep changing the rules so check if you are able to work the full 2 years or not. To apply for the tier one, you will need to have a masters.
Regards,
Nessie
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