Working and living in Great Britain

[manpe 10,861]

I saw this ad which offers jobs in GB for elderly and special needs children/youth caretaker, and I was wondering how are they perceived there? Especially if you're foreign.

The salary starts from 18,500 €/year and could go up to 21,000 €/yr. Is this enough to live in GB? Keeping in mind that I wouldn't have to pay rent, only my bit of utilities in a dormitory meant specially for caretakers. It also says that it's impossible to predict in which city I would work, but 70% of clients (patients?) reside in Southern-England. Considering that London is situated in S-England, then I would also be interested how one could manage with this salary there.

The chance that I would apply is like 0,1%, because I'm massively afraid of change, especially such a big one and alone. But it got me curious if I ever decided to do it or if I suggested it to somebody, then I would have something more to go on.

[manpe 10,861]

Sorry for the double post, but I was thinking now that I actually need a big change in my life, I've been stagnant for 21 years now. I've been throwing it away basically. A totally new environment could do wonders for me. I could talk in and improve my English, a language I love. And most important of all, I would be able to visit Chelsea games more easily than I could from here So yeah, chances of me applying have now increased to about 0,3% Have to still think about it. I wouldn't probably get selected but applying itself is a bit scary. But overcoming fears that are holding us back is the whole point, isn't it?

[Stingray 9,441]

I don't know about the money and all.

But my two cents: I moved to the USA when I was 24. I didnt't have enough money (which I didnt realise back then), I had a job (university of California), a place I could crash for the first week and NO housing :-)

It scared the SHIT out of me ... but I had a professor who kinda forced me into the move. I have never regretted it. Ever! It was the best experience of my life. It changed everything. Really changed EVERYTHING. Also, it defined my entire career in ways I could not predict.

Face your fears, mate, and search Chelsea buddies who can help you and make you feel at home the first weeks there.

Good luck!

Edit: i had to move back after 9/11 and I still miss the Californian sun ....

[DJames 729]

This sounds like a wonderful experience...Sometimes it good to throw caution to in the wind and experience something new. You can give it a try, if you don't like it you can always go back home but atleast you would have attempted it and felt how it is like. I think that's better than not even trying. Look at the pro's and con's of the move, other qualifying factors and make a decision. Do some research and see if it's something that you can benefit from.

I would love to do something like this (doubt my mother would allow me).This kind of feeling like something that I have to do from this post and being in a session about student exchange right now (kinda crashed their session). coincidence or life path

[We Hate Scouse 10,286]

I saw this ad which offers jobs in GB for elderly and special needs children/youth caretaker, and I was wondering how are they perceived there? Especially if you're foreign.

The salary starts from 18,500 €/year and could go up to 21,000 €/yr. Is this enough to live in GB? Keeping in mind that I wouldn't have to pay rent, only my bit of utilities in a dormitory meant specially for caretakers. It also says that it's impossible to predict in which city I would work, but 70% of clients (patients?) reside in Southern-England. Considering that London is situated in S-England, then I would also be interested how one could manage with this salary there.

The chance that I would apply is like 0,1%, because I'm massively afraid of change, especially such a big one and alone. But it got me curious if I ever decided to do it or if I suggested it to somebody, then I would have something more to go on.

£15,750 a year is definitely enough to survive on, especially as you won't be paying rent. You'd have plenty of spare money, easily enough to go to the football.

There's some really nice places down the south, especially on the coast and places in Surrey.

Sounds like a good opportunity to be honest mate. Give it a go, if you don't like it there's nothing stopping you moving back.

[TorontoChelsea 4,064]

I don't know about the money and all.

But my two cents: I moved to the USA when I was 24. I didnt't have enough money (which I didnt realise back then), I had a job (university of California), a place I could crash for the first week and NO housing :-)

It scared the SHIT out of me ... but I had a professor who kinda forced me into the move. I have never regretted it. Ever! It was the best experience of my life. It changed everything. Really changed EVERYTHING. Also, it defined my entire career in ways I could not predict.

Face your fears, mate, and search Chelsea buddies who can help you and make you feel at home the first weeks there.

Good luck!

Edit: i had to move back after 9/11 and I still miss the Californian sun ....

I agree...you sometimes have to do something scary to make a change if you're in a rut. It's a risk, but everything worth doing is a risk. (and I'll be in that wonderful SoCal sun in a couple of days!!!).

[manpe 10,861]

How big tax cut is there in salary?

[We Hate Scouse 10,286]

How big tax cut is there in salary?

http://www.listentotaxman.com/

This website will tell you exactly how much you'd get after tax.

With the £15,750 you earnt you'd get £1,127.31 after tax a month. You'd be able to rent your own place with that much money.

[manpe 10,861]

http://www.listentotaxman.com/

This website will tell you exactly how much you'd get after tax.

With the £15,750 you earnt you'd get £1,127.31 after tax a month. You'd be able to rent your own place with that much money.

What's the approximate rent for a 1 room okayish apartment in London?

[We Hate Scouse 10,286]

What's the approximate rent for a 1 room okayish apartment in London?

http://www.zoopla.co.uk/

You don't want to live in London if you're working on the South Coast

[Steve 10,227]

I am also thinking about coming back for a year or two but nothing set in stone yet. If I was going to come back I would either stay in Hammersmith or down south close to my family members. There is plenty of jobs available. Look at sports direct, they are always hiring and I could of worked for them last time I was over but I did not have my working visa. Not great money but it's enough to get you by considering I came over last time with just savings for four months and was fine.

[Guest FullEnglishBreakfast]

I live on the South Coast and I can say it's quite lovely down here, but saying that it's nothing compared to that year and a half I lived in Australia. I wish I never moved back, but I got kind of lonely after a while.

Generally speaking South England has the nicest areas. London is alright, but not for me. I was never a fan of up north and I can understand why they love football so much up there, there isn't much else to do!

[Billy. 2,742]

Dont bother living in London if i could get out i would, Surrey aint to bad tho

[Steve 10,227]

I live on the South Coast and I can say it's quite lovely down here, but saying that it's nothing compared to that year and a half I lived in Australia. I wish I never moved back, but I got kind of lonely after a while.

Generally speaking South England has the nicest areas. London is alright, but not for me. I was never a fan of up north and I can understand why they love football so much up there, there isn't much else to do!

I'll trade you. You can come live here and i'll move to the UK

[dumps 284]

The south is England is great. Chichester area is great as its not far from Londong, Brighton, Southampton and Portsmouth (avoid Portsmouth). You can easily live off that money you would get paid, but I'd question the job and how legit it is. I recently saw a documentary of people offering jobs to people in eastern europe to come work in England and they will help you on to your feet (give you a place to live and help you work) and then rape you and steal all your money....

So if you dont want to get raped phyiscally and finacially make sure the people that are hiring you are legit. If its a company saying you will live on sight and care for these people and it is all legit, then why not. even if you do it for only a couple of years, its an experience. Its not an easy job, i haven't personally worked as a carer, but i know some people who have, and it can be very hard and stressful. as you will be on sight i expect you will have a lot of night shift jobs so sleep may become a luxury!

make sure you do your fair share of asking questions to find out what is expected of you and where you will be based, dont leave it to a lucky dip! good luck.

[Guest FullEnglishBreakfast]

I'll trade you. You can come live here and i'll move to the UK

Of course each of us being a foreigner to each other we think the grass is greener on the otherside. The positives only really become apparent when you are away for a long time, until then only the negatives can be seen fully.

[manpe 10,861]

I recently saw a documentary of people offering jobs to people in eastern europe to come work in England and they will help you on to your feet (give you a place to live and help you work) and then rape you and steal all your money....

Holy shit Are you sure they will rape a bloke? Or will a woman rape me? In that case I'm fine by it But seriously that's fucked up. Probably one of the worst forms of human exploitation. These are the kind of sick things that capitalism breeds.

[Rmpr 8,977]

How is Surrey? Anyone care to give me a proper analyses?