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House hunting
Sep. 13th, 2011 03:04 pmI'm told I need to get on the property ladder. Terrifying theough the prospect is, I agree.
Right now I barely have enough for a deposit. this will be resolved by waiting. I'm working and not spending that much (aside fromt he absolute fortune on travel and lodging), so should save up a reasonable amount pretty soon.
Should I stay in Brighton?
I do love the sea. It's so nice that it's so close. And I really do like the friends I have here. The downsides are simply that it's an expensive place, and it's really impractical for work. The odds are against me ever getting a contract in Brighton and I'd really rather avoid going permie again. I certainly want to avboid the games industry ever again. This means that wherever I get a contract, it will involve crawling through or around London at least twice a week.
Then there's the cost. Brighton isn't cheap.
So where else could I go?
There's London. I think I could afford a shoebox. I really never liked living in London that much. Noisy, crowded, hard to see people.
Bristol is pleasant. I don't have that many friends there any more and would feel like a step backwards. Plus it's too far from Brighton and London.
Oxford I'd love. I know a whole bunch of geeks, some of whom even like me. It's a lovely looking city. Young, energetic, and full of smart people. If I did decide to get a proper job, there are many companies, and I even have friends who work for them. Sadly, expensive again. I couldn't afford anywhere central. Also have no idea who's where.
The other options are Woking and Reading. the people I know there are lovely, but they have the problem of being Woking and Reading respectively.
In related news, there was mention that I may be working in Bristol at some point. This would be rather nice. Not sure if it would be a full-time relocation or what though. Neither does my current employer. Will keep you informed.
Right now I barely have enough for a deposit. this will be resolved by waiting. I'm working and not spending that much (aside fromt he absolute fortune on travel and lodging), so should save up a reasonable amount pretty soon.
Should I stay in Brighton?
I do love the sea. It's so nice that it's so close. And I really do like the friends I have here. The downsides are simply that it's an expensive place, and it's really impractical for work. The odds are against me ever getting a contract in Brighton and I'd really rather avoid going permie again. I certainly want to avboid the games industry ever again. This means that wherever I get a contract, it will involve crawling through or around London at least twice a week.
Then there's the cost. Brighton isn't cheap.
So where else could I go?
There's London. I think I could afford a shoebox. I really never liked living in London that much. Noisy, crowded, hard to see people.
Bristol is pleasant. I don't have that many friends there any more and would feel like a step backwards. Plus it's too far from Brighton and London.
Oxford I'd love. I know a whole bunch of geeks, some of whom even like me. It's a lovely looking city. Young, energetic, and full of smart people. If I did decide to get a proper job, there are many companies, and I even have friends who work for them. Sadly, expensive again. I couldn't afford anywhere central. Also have no idea who's where.
The other options are Woking and Reading. the people I know there are lovely, but they have the problem of being Woking and Reading respectively.
In related news, there was mention that I may be working in Bristol at some point. This would be rather nice. Not sure if it would be a full-time relocation or what though. Neither does my current employer. Will keep you informed.
