Lord... thinking about moving again.

[toekramp]

I recently (October) left NoVA [Old Thread] after years of hating the area, and finally found a place that I truly love, Denver. I've enjoyed the people, hitting the slopes weekly, the cost of living, my job... I really have no complaints about the area. Unfortunately the project that I'm on is coming to an end in a couple months, and while they would like to keep me local, they have a position in Harrogate, England.

I've always wanted to live overseas, and don't feel like I'll have a lot of chances while I'm somewhat young (27) and single. However leaving a place that feels like home is keeping me from jumping on this position. I'd also have to agree to a two year contract if they sent me over there...

What Would ATOT Do?

 

[Gooberlx2]

What's your job?

 

[toekramp]

Originally posted by: Gooberlx2
What's your job?

Software Engineer

 

[ViviTheMage]

lucky bastard! TAKE IT!

 

[Aharami]

cost of living is a lot higher in England, no?

 

[ViviTheMage]

Originally posted by: Aharami
cost of living is a lot higher in England, no?

1 pound : 50 cents USD.

But you will be getting paid in pounds, so not as bad, imo. I would be all over this opportunity! I would also think employers would love that you did it, if you were to move back to the states and find another job.

 

[Aharami]

but then again, you'd be getting paid in pounds
edit: vivi beat me to it

 

[sdifox]

You are young, go for it.

 

[Gooberlx2]

Well, as another Denverite, I'd say if you're itching for the experience of living overseas then go ahead and take it. I don't know what the job market is like for software engineers. If you were in health care/medical research I'd say you'd be daft to leave Denver. Your job isn't coding for medical applications is it?

...but yeah, Denver truly is a wonderful place to live. Between Pint's Pub, The Irish Snug and Streets of London, I get my fill.

 

[Jassi]

Originally posted by: Aharami
but then again, you'd be getting paid in pounds
edit: vivi beat me to it

My parents always say this to my relatives back in India - sure we earn in dollars, but we also spend in dollars. Cost of living is higher even if you earn and spend in pounds.

 

[LS21]

Denverite please answer this question:
http://forums.anandtech.com/me...id=38&threadid=2165452

for original question, i would not move. personally, just from visits, i think denver is BOSS. second, i would move international...but not for harrogate england. major city yes. minor city in english-speaking country no

 

[everman]

I'd do it.
And on the topic of currency, if you do end up back in the U.S. later, if the pound does better relative to the dollar then you effectively earned more in terms of dollars. Of course the opposite can hurt you as well, and there's no sure way to predict what will happen in the long term, If I could I'd be very rich.

 

[Scouzer]

When I was in London, everything cost the same as home.. except it was pounds. So while the currency is worth a ton on the world market, it means little while living in the UK.

E.G. Bottle of Coke was a pound fifty.

 

[Gooberlx2]

Originally posted by: LS21
Denverite please answer this question:
http://forums.anandtech.com/me...id=38&threadid=2165452

for original question, i would not move. personally, just from visits, i think denver is BOSS. second, i would move international...but not for harrogate england. major city yes. minor city in english-speaking country no

Check your thread.

 

[Synomenon]

I really liked living in England. That was more than 10 years ago though.

 

[trmiv]

Originally posted by: Scouzer
When I was in London, everything cost the same as home.. except it was pounds. So while the currency is worth a ton on the world market, it means little while living in the UK.

E.G. Bottle of Coke was a pound fifty.

$3.00? That seems like an expensive bottle of coke to me.

 

[Rock Hydra]

Originally posted by: trmiv

Originally posted by: Scouzer
When I was in London, everything cost the same as home.. except it was pounds. So while the currency is worth a ton on the world market, it means little while living in the UK.

E.G. Bottle of Coke was a pound fifty.

$3.00? That seems like an expensive bottle of coke to me.

Well...using the 1 Pound = 50 cents scope...that'd actually be 75 cents. That'd be cheaper than here since a 20oz bottle of coke is ~$1.39.

 

[TruePaige]

Go to England, enjoy the rising Euro, find some queen, hit it and quit it!

 

[rasczak]

Originally posted by: LS21
Denverite please answer this question:
http://forums.anandtech.com/me...id=38&threadid=2165452

for original question, i would not move. personally, just from visits, i think denver is BOSS. second, i would move international...but not for harrogate england. major city yes. minor city in english-speaking country no

the thing is he's already overseas, so going to another country for the weekend is easy. chunnel 2-3 hours, then he's in france. nine hours more via eurorail he's in italy. he's practically got the whole european world at his fingertips.

OP, I'd go if i were you. You'll have a blast meeting new people and seeing new places. take advantage of it. Especially if they are footing the bill for your move!

Joe

 

[toekramp]

Originally posted by: Rock Hydra

Originally posted by: trmiv

Originally posted by: Scouzer
When I was in London, everything cost the same as home.. except it was pounds. So while the currency is worth a ton on the world market, it means little while living in the UK.

E.G. Bottle of Coke was a pound fifty.

$3.00? That seems like an expensive bottle of coke to me.

Well...using the 1 Pound = 50 cents scope...that'd actually be 75 cents. That'd be cheaper than here since a 20oz bottle of coke is ~$1.39.

your math is backwards.

 

[DaveSimmons]

I'd do it, but I've been watching British TV on PBS since I was a toddler and own the Monty Python TV box set.

I'd probably be disappointed in how normal it is though, compared to Fawlty Towers, MI-5, Dr. Who, Cracker and The Young Ones

 

[D1gger]

Many years ago I had an opportunity to work in Saudi Arabia but didn't take the chance. I have regretted it ever since.

 

[Scouzer]

Originally posted by: trmiv

Originally posted by: Scouzer
When I was in London, everything cost the same as home.. except it was pounds. So while the currency is worth a ton on the world market, it means little while living in the UK.

E.G. Bottle of Coke was a pound fifty.

$3.00? That seems like an expensive bottle of coke to me.

I phrased it poorly. What I was trying to say is the prices you are used to in dollars is the same as you'll pay except it'll be pounds.

So 1.50 pounds in the UK for a Coke, and it's about $1.50 at home. Despite the pound being 'worth' $3, its buying power is the same as a dollar in the UK.

That was my experience travelling there.

 

[Muadib]

Will you be making more, or will your pay be the same?

 

[ranmaniac]

Originally posted by: Rock Hydra

Originally posted by: trmiv

Originally posted by: Scouzer
When I was in London, everything cost the same as home.. except it was pounds. So while the currency is worth a ton on the world market, it means little while living in the UK.

E.G. Bottle of Coke was a pound fifty.

$3.00? That seems like an expensive bottle of coke to me.

Well...using the 1 Pound = 50 cents scope...that'd actually be 75 cents. That'd be cheaper than here since a 20oz bottle of coke is ~$1.39.

Yesterday the exchange rate for 1 British Pound was $2.03.