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Relocation problems trying to stay in Electronics work in UK
Gyro:
It's rather sad to watch someone's 'career' going that far round the U bend, (according to his CV) he worked for some respectable companies at one time. If only he'd known when he was well off and not tried to be something he's clearly not.
tom66:
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--- Quote from: tom66 on March 10, 2024, 10:02:19 pm ---I find it very very hard to believe you had to move 160 miles away to find a better job. Well, hard to believe if what you are saying is true, of course.
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I don't! Anyone in the same industry nearby had probably already heard about his quirks from his previous employer. He'd have to go far enough to get away from his boss and colleagues gossiping about his latest antics down the pub!
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Sorry if that wasn't clear from my subtext. If you read Faringdon's posts, you'll find out he's the best SMPS engineer there is, and if it wasn't for MSc students/bad employers/UK plc hating making money/China/Brexit and not-Brexit/the EU everything would be great.
tggzzz:
--- Quote from: Gyro on March 10, 2024, 10:37:44 pm ---It's rather sad to watch someone's 'career' going that far round the U bend, (according to his CV) he worked for some respectable companies at one time. If only he'd known when he was well off and not tried to be something he's clearly not.
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Seconded.
I've been thinking similar thoughts.
It is a great shame that he can't take hints; I suspect his life.would be easier if he did.
coppice:
--- Quote from: tom66 on March 10, 2024, 10:02:19 pm ---I find it very very hard to believe you had to move 160 miles away to find a better job. Well, hard to believe if what you are saying is true, of course.
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Even 50 years ago, when electronics jobs in the UK were much more plentiful, an enormous number of engineers had to relocate numerous times as they changed jobs. People chose homes based on there being a reasonable amount of industry within 20-30 miles. As the industry has gone downhill, the jobs must have thinned out, and made that less practical. Especially when some of the best locations are the most expensive.
Zero999:
The property market in the UK is a joke, but it's political, so I'll refrain from ranting.
Presumably the OP is single and lives alone. If he moves around that much, then a camper van might be more suitable, rather than a flat. All he needs to do is register himself as living with a named friend or family member for the purposes of employment, taxation etc.
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