> Moving to UK - but where ?

Moving to UK - but where ?

Posted at: 2015-06-30 
Hi. Me and my fiance would like to move to UK this year. I will graduate in July in Ecology and conservation, MSc, and would like to find a job in this domain. I pretty like Sea Life, and try with them.

They are in this cities, but I would like to choose just from : Birmingham - Glasgow - Weymouth . I am considering this cities, because they have penguins, and would like to work with them, and also because my fiance has only certificate and experience in the wood industry, and if he doesn't find something relevant to this, he could have a chance finding something else to work-so a bigger city, more chances / hopefully :P and London...well to big, to expensive...I don't know...

What are your suggestions, opinions ?

-which city?

-which Sea Life?

-after which should we choose more ??

Weymouth isn't a city, it's a smallish town, and size-wise in a completely different league from the other two options. Also, these seaside towns' economies are typically not in a great shape, so the job market probably isn't brilliant.

Birmingham is a... how should I say this politely... well, a bit of a dump. (Sorry Brummies, but that's the truth, and even you know it!) You could probably live there happily, I guess, but I wouldn't want to personally.

Whereas I quite like Scotland, so I'd go for Glasgow. I know it has some rough parts, but then so does every city. The natives have quite a thick accent that may take a bit of getting used to, but at least it's a cool one, not annoying like (oh, better not have another swipe at Birmingham - let's 'annoying like Liverpudlian', then).

So yes, I'd go for Glasgow, personally. Just make sure you bring wet weather gear, as it rains non-stop. Otherwise nice city. :)

Assuming that you have permission to immigrate to the UK

Most people get little choice about where they live - they go where the job is

So I'd focus on where your income and occupation will take you

apply for some jobs, and if you get a choice - then worry

Of course, if you are not an EU citizen, then the chances of you coming to the UK for work or residence, are small.

There are penguins in most zoos in UK. There are aso quite a few aqauariums, but i suapect there is a waiting list for jobs in them.

I wouldn't choose Birmingham for sea life. It's the furthest city from the coast in UK. YOu may find a job but probably noyt one that would suit you.

Weymouth has a sea life centre. It's quite a small town.

However, The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) is based in Weymouth. It's a world leader in marine science and technology, providing innovative solutions for the aquatic environment, biodiversity and food security.

It's a branch of the British Goverment. But EU citizens can apply.

Weymouth is a good choice but it is not a city in the British sense of the word. It is a town and is a well-known holiday resort.

Weymouth is in the county of Dorset along which runs the the World Heritage Site Jurassic Coast. To the east of Weymouth there is some simply stunning coast including the famous Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door plus much more besides (Kimmeridge, Tyneham, Corfe Castle etc). To the west is the 16 mile long Chesil Beach. Also nearby is the Isle of Portland.

After Weymouth I would choose the tiny village of Gweek in the brilliant county of Cornwall.

It's not about what we like..maybe I asked wrong...

We can work in UK with no problems, need no other requirements to work there.

I would like to work within the Sea life or to volunteer to get even more experience. We have to find out the city where to try to get a job. If we find the city, we can search more after a job for me at Sea Life, and for a job for my my fiance.

In a way, first of all we need a city with opportunities, with decent living life, etc. For some reason, I like Weymouth - is it a good city to start a new life?

You need to find a job first. So you would need to contact all of them. You will be up against UK students with the same degree.

When you are offered a job, then is the time to move to whichever city it is in.

Don't arrive until you have secured a job, that will then inform you where you will be living....no point in deciding where to live, renting a place which means signing a 6 month contract then find there are no positions locally... so I suggest you look at some of the companies who are offering jobs in your field of work, so zoos, and coastal region sealife centers get your applications in and get the job, then look on rightmove/zoopla to see where you can find somewhere to live close by

I have just looked and two jobs in this field neither would employ a new graduate so I think you are going to find it difficult to find work http://www.totaljobs.com/JobSearch/Resul...

http://www.conservation-careers.com/

If you are an EU citizen, just find an employer. If you are not, you probably won't be moving to UK. Same applies to your fiance.

You cannot just move to britian and live, there are many formalities, check with the british consulate where you live, even EU citizens have to abide by rules,it is very expensive to live in london, about £3,000 a month just for a one bedroom flat! apart from all the other bills.

You're going to be limited to where you can find a sponsoring employer, not where you'd necessarily like to live. Have you investigated the UK work visa requirements, and have you identified a qualifying employer who may be able to sponsor your visa?