Ask and answer question about working in the UK here.
hi, i;m d new guy. i\'d like 2 ask u all abt working n travelling in UK.
any workg permit/visas needed 2 apply?
Reply to this Oooh that's just the sort of info I need as well. Thanks JuFoss! 😊
Reply to this Ok I'm confused. djambu wrote about UK which I take to mean United Kingdom, but it says this page likes to the Ukraine part of this site. (I accessed it through the general travel page). So which country is it exactly that you're going to?
Here are some UK job sites I stumbled across:
Total Jobs
London Pub Jobs
Monster Job Search UK
UK Live in Jobs
Work Britain
I hope that helps! I haven't really checked them out myself yet.
Also djambu it depends on where you're from as to whether you need a visa or work permit. I'm not sure which websites will give you that info.
Reply to this Yeah I was confused as well but answered any way. And it was in Ukrainian part of forum. Well hope my answer will help somebody who interested in working in the Ukraine.
Reply to this Oh hey he originally posted May 26th 2007. Wish I'd noticed that before I bothered getting all those links together!
Reply to this Oh dear....)))
Don’t worry it might be helpful for someone else. But I think it’s a bit of a mess now. We’ll probably confused few people with over answers.
Reply to this Oh hey he originally posted May 26th 2007. Wish I'd noticed that before I bothered getting all those links together!
Your post will likely be useful. We often point members towards threads in which their question has been answered before. 😊
This thread is however a little confusing. Is it about the UK or Ukraine? Seems to be both. I am going to branch it to make two. 😊
Reply to this Yeah I was confused as well but answered any way. And it was in Ukrainian part of forum. Well hope my answer will help somebody who interested in working in the Ukraine.
All tidied up now, I think. 😊
Reply to this Hey there,
I'm planning to go to the UK for a year on a working holiday visa through SWAP (I'm Canadian). Right now I'm planning on going over in September/October - unfortunately there's just no way I can do it before then - but before I make the leap I'd like to get a sense of what the casual job market is like there. I've been told that pretty much any time except right after the winter holidays is a good time to find a job. I'll probably be looking for casual office work, retail, or pub jobs. Does anyone in the know have any advice on:
-when to go/when definitely NOT to go (and whether autumn is an alright time)
-good areas to look for casual work (I've got my heart set on London, but I'm open to suggestions!)
Any insight would be appreciated! Thanks!
Reply to this Hello Kelly 😊
I lived in London for a year. I managed to have a job all the time I was there. I also saved up enough money to travel around Europe for 4 months while I worked in London.
The most important thing is to try to find accomodation that is not expensive. I was lucky. I managed to find an appartment building that was being done up by a guy. He let people live really cheaply in the appartments that were not yet done up. I did have to share my room and the appartment with others, but I found it worth it because the cheap rent allowed me to save for travel.
I found the appartment advertised in TNT which is a free magazine that is given out in tube stations and other places in London. They probably have a website by now.
As well as the links in msg 3 you could try the Job Centre. It is an agency you can walk into where jobs are advertised. You choose a job you are interested in and they set up an interview for you. The service is free. There are Job Centres in every town in the UK. They also probably have a website by now too.
Mel
Reply to this Thanks for the tips, Mel! I googled TNT and the Job Centre and lo and behold...
TNT
Job Centre
(Hope the crazy link code works. As you can see, I'm new to blogging...)
I'm glad to see that it's possible to save enough for a few months of travelling as well. That's definitely worth sharing a room for a year! I've been reading Lonely Planet's
Europe on a Shoestring and it's full of good advice too.
Thanks again for the advice!
Kelly
Reply to this Finding a job in London at any time of the year can be challenging. I arrived at the end of November but was living and working in a pub after just a few days. It's all up to determination and perseverance (and in my case, a spot of good luck).
The TNT is a great magazine, but being the one to land one of the advertised jobs is a slim possibility, 10s of 1000s read that magazine every week. It's much more useful for travel packages, giving you a good laugh and of course for finding the best parties in London 😉
Job centres work well in many small to medium towns but their resources seem stretched to the limit in the big cities. It's good to have a flexible idea on types of work. Just remember there are thousands of new people arriving every week looking for work.
If you're qualified in a trade or specific sector I would strongly advise finding that sort of work. I was earning 5pound an hour pouring beers whilst my friend was earning 12pound as a legal secretary. If you want a less serious and poorly paying job then live in pub jobs are the best idea for the casual working holiday maker. Heaps of fun, lotsof flexibility, time of for travel, plus the best people to work and party with. Check out my site
www.pubwork-uk.com for more info
you should also check out
www.gumtree.com for classifieds - jobs, accommodation etc.
Canadians, like Aussies and Kiwis have a reputation in the UK for being very hard working, fun to party with and a pleasure to work with. Have fun on your adventure Kelly
El
Reply to this I'm glad to see that it's possible to save enough for a few months of travelling as well.
I should also mention that the economy was very good at the time I was there, so finding jobs was always easy.
Reply to this Hey there. I will be in London in about a month or so, and working for a pub. You could always just pay an organization to find one for you (which is what i did) to make sure you have a job once your there. It s a bit more money obviously, but it saves you the hassle of looking for one- especially now during this economy. As well, you receive subsidized accommodation through the pub and travel insurance with the fee. I went through AIDE, you can google it to see if its suited for your needs/wants. As well, they help you with the working VISA application, it is a 2 year visa and is fairly easy to obtain. There are a few criteria though: you must be between 18-30, have supporting funds in your bank account (i think its 1,600 pounds), and be from certain countries (canada, japan, australia, and i think a couple more too). I hope this helps anyone who is thinking of working and living in the UK! Cheers and goodluck! =)
MG
Reply to this I looked into that kind of thing Melissa but it seemed to me that the hours you had to work and the small wage wouldn't allow you to travel all that much as well. I hope it works out for you. Let us know how it goes. I've decided to stick with relief teaching but pub work sounds like much more fun.
Reply to this yes its long hours and minimum wage, but i am planning on short trips once a month (a couple days in a new place when i get the chance). As well, i can experience English culture first hand and make some good friends along the way. It will allow for time to build relationships. I am going into it with an open mind, and am looking at it as an adventure. That being said, I will keep you updated on my experiences, and possibly even start a blog on here for those who are interested in my little adventure. =) Cheers,
MG
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