Post 362850 by lewton on 2011-02-25 11:55:10
Have now been unemployed since November of last year.The building industry in Jersey is on it's knees,with little hope of a recovery soon.
I have therefore very reluctantly registered with a uk employment agency in hope of finding employment on Mainland Britain.This will obviously mean that I will have to relocate with my 2 dogs,and hopefully get someone to look after my home here.
This is obviously a big jump in the dark for me.What am I likely to come up against with things like tax,accomodation and just general living?
Sorry to sound so naive,but I am lol.
Post 362851 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-02-25 12:29:23
If I was to look for a building job - I would say that the Olympics in the East End of London would be the obvious choice.
Tax wise - this will depend on your employment contract. I would expect that if your contract is delivered through an Agency - then they will arrange your PAYE for you.
Accomodation - depends where you want to live. The SE is the most densely populated. Accomodation can be expensive depending on the area. I think finding a sympathetic landlord (to canines) could be tricky.
Is there anyway you could temporarily leave them in Jersey?
Post 362860 by lewton on 2011-02-25 14:28:13
Was going to put them in kennels close to where I was working at first.
Post 362870 by MacXC60T5 on 2011-02-25 16:47:09
No good me in the building industry giving a lot of hope as the industry in this Country is on its knees as well. It is worse now that what is was in the 80's and it was bad then. Before you do anything I would suggest you have a chat with some large contractors in the UK to get their opinions. School, Local Authority spending has been cut and is being cut even further. Domestic work on smaller projects where I live has been OK for some smaller contractors. It also depends what trade you have, Plumbers are in short supply, very little painting and decorating as most people now do there own. Not sure how much more I can say other than wish you the best of luck and apologize for being pessimistic.
Post 362871 by MacXC60T5 on 2011-02-25 16:55:27
I assume you are a Jersey resident and will not have any problems returning to Jersey if you decide to go back. I investigate moving to Jersey as I love the place and found that I did not meet the requirements of a very large bank account. I did think that a number of Jersey Hotels were refurbising and what about small domestic work. Jersey is a great place and I would be very sad to leave.
Post 362983 by lewton on 2011-02-26 09:09:09
There is still work going on.The bigger players tend to keep going through recession,but unfortunately the guys tend to want youngsters with degrees just out of college,who are prepared to put in 80 odd hour weeks.They also tend to be cliquee and your face needs to fit.
I have been a site manager for around 20 years and have a good rep locally for building high end housing there is just not this type of work around at the mo.I have a son who lives here and my mum and dad are still alive,but not getting any younger,so it will be a big wrench.I could not be away from here for more than 5 years to keep my residency,despite being born here.
Post 362986 by Vikingxl on 2011-02-26 09:22:12
I think sir dave of wobble is onto a winner here the olympics construction has to be worth a look
Post 363136 by kee1173 on 2011-02-26 22:13:57
Being honest, i am a floorlayer and live near the olympic site and all the work on that site seems sorted and would be hard to get on as a lot of it went out to foriegn contract, also know a few people who recently tried and got nothing..Also i agree with Mac the building game here is on its knees at the mo, prices are terrible and work is crap...i am out of it at the mo as my back has gone and prob wont be going back to it...to be honest a lot of mates of mine are actually looking at changing jobs entirely its so bad....if you want to work for peanuts tho there is plenty of work....might be worth looking abroad cause if moving from Jersey to here prob just the same to go somewhere else...Sorry to be blunt but it isnt much better here to be honest....but good luck all the same
Post 363139 by MacXC60T5 on 2011-02-26 22:29:15
I will tell you how bad it is. My profession is Architecture and at present 60% of Architects in the UK are on the Rock & Roll. I have my own small practice
p155ing about with smaller jobs which keeps my brain active. I am very fortunate, as have a good pension, private and State. Project Managers are in the same boat. The joke is that all the cheap Polish labour has gone back to Poland to find work. There is work but your rates have to be very very keen to be competative. As suggested it may be worth trying overseas to see what about. Oman is not too bad at the moment. I was made redundant in 1992 and have never been employed since, always been self employed. Have you thought of retraining, Health & Safety, Energy Assesment. Just a thought.
Post 363169 by lewton on 2011-02-27 09:54:26
If Architects are struggling,I would assume that there is not much hope down the line.Have registered with companies that look after ex pats,so will see what comes up,was always under the impression that you needed a degree or better to work in the middle east.Another plus on that would be relocation and accomodation allowance,and flights home every now and then.On the downside would have to do something with my dogs.
Definitely food for thought!
Post 363183 by hamish on 2011-02-27 12:25:13
How about New Zealand ?
Construction Workers are going to be in high demand in a few weeks time.
Post 363198 by lewton on 2011-02-27 13:20:15
Ouch!!!!!!!!!!
Harsh!But probably true.
Post 363206 by MacXC60T5 on 2011-02-27 13:42:59
[quote=hamish;363183]How about New Zealand ?
Construction Workers are going to be in high demand in a few weeks time.[/quote]
Sorry to have to say it but very true. But who the hell would want to work or live with that number of earthquakes that happen in that area. The way some geologists discuss the St Andreas fault is likely to go at any time. Despite what some people say we are very lucky in GB.