New Job - no accomadation

SystemsGuy · 06-08-2015 2:38pm #1

I'm starting a new job on Monday next week with a large IT multinational in Dublin. I've been trying to find a house share for the past 2 months but t=no has accepted me and I don't think I'll find anything between now and Monday!
Would it be a good or bad idea to ask my hiring manager or HR to put me up in a B&B just until I find somewhere that I can move in immediately? Desperate times call for desperate measures!

magicmushroom · 06-08-2015 2:41pm

SystemsGuy wrote: »

I'm starting a new job on Monday next week with a large IT multinational in Dublin. I've been trying to find a house share for the past 2 months but t=no has accepted me and I don't think I'll find anything between now and Monday!
Would it be a good or bad idea to ask my hiring manager or HR to put me up in a B&B just until I find somewhere that I can move in immediately? Desperate times call for desperate measures!

And pay for you? I'm confused why they would do that - were they going to be paying your rent when you found a property?
If not then I don't understand why they should pay for you to stay in a B&B

Stheno · 06-08-2015 2:47pm

magicmushroom wrote: »

And pay for you? I'm confused why they would do that - were they going to be paying your rent when you found a property?
If not then I don't understand why they should pay for you to stay in a B&B

Same thought here, find a b and b yourself and book into it until you find a houseshare.

zl1whqvjs75cdy · 06-08-2015 2:49pm

Pay for your own accommodation. Walking in on day one and asking the company to pay for your accommodation would look terrible and would be very strange.

Kevhog1988 · 06-08-2015 2:54pm

SystemsGuy wrote: »

I'm starting a new job on Monday next week with a large IT multinational in Dublin. I've been trying to find a house share for the past 2 months but t=no has accepted me and I don't think I'll find anything between now and Monday!
Would it be a good or bad idea to ask my hiring manager or HR to put me up in a B&B just until I find somewhere that I can move in immediately? Desperate times call for desperate measures!

could you not travel it??

SystemsGuy · 06-08-2015 2:55pm

magicmushroom wrote: »

And pay for you? I'm confused why they would do that

I've seen it done with lots of people before. Companies have put people up in hotels and B&B's when they were unable to find accommodation in time - but only for a very short while, a week maybe.

SystemsGuy · 06-08-2015 2:55pm

theemigrant wrote: »

could you not travel it??

Seeing as I'll be moving from Mayo to Dublin, no.

Stheno · 06-08-2015 2:56pm

SystemsGuy wrote: »

I've seen it done with lots of people before. Companies have put people up in hotels and B&B's when they were unable to find accommodation in time - but only for a very short while, a week maybe.

Were they people moving from abroad?That wouldn't be unusual but if you are already living in Ireland, it would

SystemsGuy · 06-08-2015 2:58pm

Stheno wrote: »

Were they people moving from abroad?That wouldn't be unusual but if you are already living in Ireland, it would

No, they were moving from the midlands to the North West. They informed their manager of their situation they were in the the company helped them out as they did not have somewhere to live in time for their start date.

Celly Smunt · 06-08-2015 2:58pm

SystemsGuy wrote: »

I've seen it done with lots of people before. Companies have put people up in hotels and B&B's when they were unable to find accommodation in time - but only for a very short while, a week maybe.

I have seen it too but never for an applicant, only ever somebody who was headhunted or somebody coming from abroad on relatively short notice.

OP get your own B&B it will hold you in good stead, if the worst comes to the worst then hold up in a hostel for a while until something comes available.

SystemsGuy · 06-08-2015 3:00pm

Celly Smunt wrote: »

I have seen it may lf too but never for an applicant, only ever somebody who was headhunted or somebody coming from abroad on relatively short notice.

OP get your own B&B it will hold you in good stead, if the worst comes to the worst then hold up in a hostel for a while until something comes available.

Ok thanks for the advice

Competition for housing in Dublin is still unreal!

Mezcita · 06-08-2015 3:00pm

SystemsGuy wrote: »

I've seen it done with lots of people before. Companies have put people up in hotels and B&B's when they were unable to find accommodation in time - but only for a very short while, a week maybe.

Senior people maybe or else people who are moving over from abroad. Might be an idea to say to the HR department that you are having trouble finding a place as they could point you in the right direction.

Otherwise B&B it for a week and get cracking house hunting once you start.

Kevhog1988 · 06-08-2015 3:06pm

SystemsGuy wrote: »

Seeing as I'll be moving from Mayo to Dublin, no.

i read a blog yesterday of a guy who bought a transit van and camped for a year and a half to beat the rental market. Excellent idea i thought.

Cookie_Dough · 06-08-2015 3:07pm

I don't think this would be a good idea. When did you apply for the job and when did you accept it?

Was there anything in the job description about a relocation allowance or subsidy? Also did they ask you at the interview about your travel arrangements?

I wouldn't ask my new employers to pay for accomodation while I find somewhere to live, it would have been up to you to get your arrangements in order before taking the job.

Hopefully you will find somewhere, if not maybe try and find a b&b yourself until you get something.

TitianGerm · 06-08-2015 3:10pm

Could you not contact HR and ask is there an internal list where staff advertise if they have rooms to rent etc ?

duploelabs · 06-08-2015 4:07pm

Dell do this in cherrywood

Rebellion · 06-08-2015 4:09pm

as a short term thing i cant see why they wouldnt accomodate your request

Cool_CM · 06-08-2015 4:15pm

Have you tried Airbnb? Some people use it to rent out stuff by the month and whilst I'd imagine you might be paying well above the going rate for a room in Dublin, it would be cheaper than having to stay in a b&b for a month!

Celly Smunt · 06-08-2015 4:16pm

SystemsGuy wrote: »

Ok thanks for the advice Competition for housing in Dublin is still unreal!

I wouldn't worry,once you're employed you should find somewhere fairly handy if you look in the right places, don't be bogged down on staying in the city centre get somewhere on a good bus route or luas line.

JJJayne · 06-08-2015 4:27pm

may i suggest u try both these websites . easyroommate.com .... homestay.com

GalwayGrrrrrl · 06-08-2015 4:33pm

Put yourself up in a B and B. Once you start work tell all your colleagues that you are looking for accommodation- they might have some contacts that can help. Congratulations on the new job!

SystemsGuy · 06-08-2015 4:42pm

Thanks all! It's actually helping the auld stress levels

ScouseMouse · 06-08-2015 5:04pm

What area are you aiming for/going to be working in?

ComfortKid · 06-08-2015 5:11pm

Could you not find somewhere within an hour outside Dublin and stay there until you find suitable accommodation?

QuinDixie · 06-08-2015 5:13pm

SystemsGuy wrote: »

I'm starting a new job on Monday next week with a large IT multinational in Dublin. I've been trying to find a house share for the past 2 months but t=no has accepted me and I don't think I'll find anything between now and Monday!
Would it be a good or bad idea to ask my hiring manager or HR to put me up in a B&B just until I find somewhere that I can move in immediately? Desperate times call for desperate measures!

buy a tent, there must be a campsite near dublin.

daveville30 · 06-08-2015 5:25pm

Air bnb you could get somewhere for 15 ir 20 a night till u get somewhere.

Mrs OBumble · 07-08-2015 9:59am

OP, contact HR or your hiring manager and ask if they can recommend any nearby BnBs. But do not ask them to pay.

Letting them know the problem is one thing, asking them to fix it for you is quite another.

SystemsGuy · 07-08-2015 11:42am

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

OP, contact HR or your hiring manager and ask if they can recommend any nearby BnBs. But do not ask them to pay.

Letting them know the problem is one thing, asking them to fix it for you is quite another.

Will do, cheers OBumble.

Lux23 · 07-08-2015 12:04pm

That is good advice, you never know they may be able to help you out by putting you in touch with someone who has a room to rent which would be handy for you.

athtrasna · 08-08-2015 12:51am

As it's still summer try the universities. When I moved to Dublin first I lived in dcu's on campus accommodation while I house hunted. Cheaper than b&bs but more private than a hostel.

Bandana boy · 10-08-2015 11:56am

While I have often seen companies help with accommodation including myself twice it would have always been agreed at the negotiations stage. Having not brought it up when negotiating your start date it would be unprofessional now.
I would get a B&B and mention that you are struggling to find accommodation over coffee/lunch they might have an apartment they use that is free or a preferential rate on a B&B but I would not ask them outright to support you .

BabySlam · 10-08-2015 12:27pm

Suggest you ring HR and tell them you are finding it difficult to source accommodation - have they any advice...

SystemsGuy · 10-08-2015 12:31pm

BabySlam wrote: »

Suggest you ring HR and tell them you are finding it difficult to source accommodation - have they any advice...

Rang HR last week, completely dead end, no advice. No one at work knows of anyone letting rooms. Sick feeling in my mouth forking out €490 for a B&B yesterday for a weeks stay

draiochtanois · 10-08-2015 12:41pm

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SystemsGuy · 10-08-2015 12:45pm

draiochtanois wrote: »

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This one said they don't offer any service for new hires whatsoever. Praying something comes up this week as I'm using my deposit money to pay for B&B's.

Bandana boy · 10-08-2015 4:48pm

SystemsGuy wrote: »

Rang HR last week, completely dead end, no advice. No one at work knows of anyone letting rooms. Sick feeling in my mouth forking out €490 for a B&B yesterday for a weeks stay

Is that for 4,5 or 7 nights stay ?

Seems pricey enough

no relatives /friends in Dublin who could give you a couch for a couple of nights ?

if you dont mind a dormitary the hostels will usally do a week 7 nights for under 200

ScouseMouse · 10-08-2015 5:01pm

ScouseMouse wrote: »

What area are you aiming for/going to be working in?

SystemsGuy wrote: »

Rang HR last week, completely dead end, no advice. No one at work knows of anyone letting rooms. Sick feeling in my mouth forking out €490 for a B&B yesterday for a weeks stay

I did ask what area you were aiming for. If you tell us, maybe we could assist you. I know I have a spare room.

my teapot is orange · 10-08-2015 5:24pm

Don't fork out 500 per week. Move as far out as you need to to get accommodation at a reasonable price. Get a short-term/flexible house share and commute until you find something better.

Kevhog1988 · 10-08-2015 5:47pm

yet again where is the job and boardsies may be able to help

trihead · 10-08-2015 6:01pm

Try the student residents halls - ucd / trinity / Griffith etc - they rent rooms out during the summer for short term.

ScouseMouse · 10-08-2015 8:14pm

I am DEADLY serious. Give us a clue to what you need. I am sure there would be no end of people who would let you stay for a few quid until you got sorted. Hell, I had tenants in the past.

Koptain Liverpool · 10-08-2015 8:19pm

No offence but you come across as a bit useless.

While the rental market in Dublin has gotten tougher in the past few years you should have found somewhere easily after looking for two months. A quick search on daft shows around 200 rooms on offer just in the north side of the city for 500euro or less. Keep applying, you´ll get one eventually

And if you´re paying 490 for a week´s B&B then more fool you.
There are ample places to stay in the city for less than half that for a week.
For example, you could stay in a hostel such as Barnacles for 85 per week
http://www.barnacles.ie/long-stay-offer-2/
Or in a cheaper b&b if you dont fancy a hostel

13-08-2015 12:32pm

SystemsGuy wrote: »

Rang HR last week, completely dead end, no advice. No one at work knows of anyone letting rooms. Sick feeling in my mouth forking out €490 for a B&B yesterday for a weeks stay

That's absurd. On AirBnB you can get a double ensuite room, smack bang in the centre of Dublin, for @ €30 a night and it's even cheaper outside the city.

Also, when you say you were looking for 2 months, did that include a trip to Dublin or were you "looking" from Mayo? It'll be much easier to find accommodation now that you're in Dublin.

SystemsGuy · 13-08-2015 1:15pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

That's absurd. On AirBnB you can get a double ensuite room, smack bang in the centre of Dublin, for @ €30 a night and it's even cheaper outside the city.

Also, when you say you were looking for 2 months, did that include a trip to Dublin or were you "looking" from Mayo? It'll be much easier to find accommodation now that you're in Dublin.

Yes it included several trips to Dublin to view houses which turned up fruitless.

Had a viewing yesterday evening and put down a deposit. Finally have somewhere to call home

New Job - no accomadation

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