[Gllug] OT: Just probing the job market in London

[Tim Gray]

I disagree, the cost of living in London is high but you don't need to commute 2
hrs. It takes me 20mins to get into the city. House prices can be very silly in
some areas but then very reasonable in others. Depending on your area it will
prolly cost you between £300--600 per month rent for a flat (I'm excluding
'silly' areas like Kensington).

I think the average income for London IT workers is about £25-30 K

My 0.02 worth

Tim

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From: <Rainforestanne at aol.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2001 03:17
Subject: Re: [Gllug] OT: Just probing the job market in London


There is a terrific price war in housing going on and felt at the suburbs
outside London and most people are living in the outer areas of say 2 hours
train drive away in Norwich, Cambridge and the nearest is Stevenage. Some are
renting this far and commuting, the slow turn in IT is felt also in all other
areas and in the foot and mouth  crisis public spending in incomes has meant
jobs all round that have surplus incomes have failed to put in purchasing
power because of reduced incomes.

Therefore for those thinking the capital is a great place, it is if you have
the right address and the right income and that is a stable £80.000 a year.
Most incomes are in the £20.000 bracket in the lower areas of the industry.
Think again or think of other locations not in the capital.



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