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Possible move to UK (need help!)

DaDeadly1 · 2012-02-20 16:48:52

Have a friend in england and thinking of moving over to him, Im 26 and a fully qualified electrician but working in a big supermarket where i only get 20 hours a week, 180 euro, cant claim dole because they have our hours over 4 or 5 days. So basically i dont have a life here bla bla! I just need to know from some one who…

20-02-2012 4:48pm

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DaDeadly1

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Have a friend in england and thinking of moving over to him, Im 26 and a fully qualified electrician but working in a big supermarket where i only get 20 hours a week, 180 euro, cant claim dole because they have our hours over 4 or 5 days. So basically i dont have a life here bla bla!
I just need to know from some one who has experience, is it easy to get a job there? Ill be in the london area, (Harlow) I also have a car that im still paying off and would like to bring it with me, Is there anything i need to do about this?? Basically iv no clue about that side of things, Ill take it ill need to set up a bank account over there too. Would like some feedback and other things i might be missing?? All new to me. Thanks!

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#2 21-02-2012 12:24pm

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Depending on the bank there might be branches in the area you're moving to. I definitely recall BoI being everywhere while in Madchester.

http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/ in case you want to really be careful.

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#3 21-02-2012 12:37pm

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DaDeadly1 wrote: »

Have a friend in england and thinking of moving over to him, Im 26 and a fully qualified electrician but working in a big supermarket where i only get 20 hours a week, 180 euro, cant claim dole because they have our hours over 4 or 5 days. So basically i dont have a life here bla bla!
I just need to know from some one who has experience, is it easy to get a job there? Ill be in the london area, (Harlow) I also have a car that im still paying off and would like to bring it with me, Is there anything i need to do about this?? Basically iv no clue about that side of things, Ill take it ill need to set up a bank account over there too. Would like some feedback and other things i might be missing?? All new to me. Thanks!

there are two irish newspapers published in the UK,both have a help section for irish citizens moving to the UK, irish news , and the irish world,both on line,best of luck

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#4 21-02-2012 12:51pm

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First off have a good read of this thread

Also if you mate is in construction ask him about what paperwork you need to start on the sites , I believe you can't roll up with some safety boots and donkey jacket anymore

Have a look at this site for jobs

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#5 21-02-2012 4:24pm

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oh ok thanks, ill jump to the other thread, thanks for your replies

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