Should I move to new city?

Shelga

Sorry to be repetitive, had a similar thread on here a while back, but always find this place helps.

I was all excited about a potential move to London, but that job fell through. London is really not the city for my industry anyway- manufacturing. /now I have an interview next week for a job near Bristol (could live in Bristol). Some aspects of this new company appeal to me more than my current role (more ownership of lots of different areas- but limited in current position), some don't (office based rather than factory based). The location is what really appeals, and this company is very well known and has an excellent reputation. The base salary would likely be higher too. By all accounts, Bristol is nicer than where I currently live- Birmingham- and the surrounding areas look so pretty.

I guess I'm just at a bit of a crossroads in my life- came over here 3.5 years ago from Dublin- home- for a grad scheme job, same company I'm still with. Company is doing very very well at the moment and some people seem to think I'm mad to want to change. Am I?? I just want a change of scene, things have gotten pretty stale here in terms of my personal life, single for the last year after a bad relationship/breakup. I've got to admit, I'm pretty scared, I'd know absolutely no one there! :P Should I embrace the challenge?? I'm a 27 year old woman and ok, sometimes I freak myself out that everyone will be married with babies while I'm still figuring it all out and drifting around. Yet the thought of staying put here and never trying working somewhere else is not exactly appealing. No time like the present!

Anyone got any advice- does it generally do better for your career/life experience to work more than one place in your 20s/30s? I should probably add, career is not the major driver in my life, though obviously important, as evidenced by this thread! I do enjoy it and want to progress but for some reason trying to get promoted here is not a priority for me right now- I don't feel ready for the responsibility.

I'm hoping this is a common thing for young Irish people who've emigrated in the last few years and now don't really feel settled anywhere (not necessarily in a bad way). Thanks for reading

sadie06

Shelga wrote: »

I'm hoping this is a common thing for young Irish people who've emigrated in the last few years and now don't really feel settled anywhere (not necessarily in a bad way). Thanks for reading

I'm really wondering if your post might get more relevant replies in the United Kingdom forum, especially given the line I have quoted. Have a look, and if you think so, ask a mod to move it.

ancapailldorcha

OP, to be honest I'm getting the impression that you've already made your decision and are looking for reassurance more than anything else.

Firstly, if this new job is any sort of step up then I'd strongly advise you to take it. Moving about looks great on a CV as it means you've experienced different environments and are serious about developing your career. If the salary is higher I'd say that it's a no-brainer!

The poster above has pointed out that you might get some good advice on the United Kingdom forum. I'd second this. There's bound to be a few people who've been to Bristol and/or lived there. It's meant to be a cracking city, somewhat like Brighton & Hove but larger and likely with more going on. I know that moving long distance is stressful to say the least but it tends to be worth it more often than not!

MouseTail

IMO Bristol is nicer than Birmingham. It has an artier, more youthful edge. You have made the leap once into a new city, new job, and it sounds like you have itchy feet again, totally healthy and normal in your 20s. I say go for the interview and be willing to push yourself outside your comfort zone.

Diziet

Yes, if you are getting a step up in your career, more variety, more responsibility then go for it. The more experience you have the better, and Bristol is great. Good luck!

descheness

I always encourage traveling and moving. It taught me a lot about myself to move off on my own and I think if you aren't completely satisfied where you are, then there's no harm is change!

ABajaninCork

No wonder you want to leg it from Birmingham, OP! The place is a total khazi, although the people are brilliant!! :P

Jokes aside, Bristol isn't that far from Brum, and a much nicer city IMO. Plenty to see and do, and the Cotswolds and Bath are right on your doorstep if you fancy a break away.

I'd go for it. Good luck!