I'd like to work in London but I have no idea where to start! I'm a British citizen, age 30, but I've grown up in Australia. I'm looking for any kind of work that pays the bills. Policy work would be especially nice (I have some experience there) but temping/office jobs would be fine too. Can you recommend me some agencies and websites where I can start, and also any other hints and tips for first-timers to the London/UK job market!
Thank you!
posted by EatMyHat
on Sep 26, 2012 -
5 answers
A colleague who has recently moved to London asked me why bus shelters here sometimes face towards and sometimes away from the road, seemingly at random. I guessed maybe to do with the location of under-road pipes/wiring, but couldn't find anything concrete online. Anyone know?
posted by TheTelf
on Sep 25, 2012 -
10 answers
London: DIY Homemade / Handmade Leather Shoes: How difficult is it to make your own leather shoes? I"m not working at the moment and thought perhaps I could learn leather shoemaking.
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posted by mary8nne
on Sep 12, 2012 -
6 answers
Looking for recommendations for live entertainment (theater and music specifically) while we're in London.
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posted by backseatpilot
on Sep 8, 2012 -
1 answer
I'd like to get my back hair lasered off in (preferrably central) London, UK. Does anyone have any recommendations for places to do so?
posted by Omnibenevolent Supercherub
on Sep 8, 2012 -
1 answer
Help me build (and paint) my perfect bicycle. Or get the next best thing. Or go with something cheap. In London.
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posted by omnigut
on Aug 20, 2012 -
5 answers
[visiting London post-Olympics filter] Is there anything in London this week that is not to be missed?
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posted by bquarters
on Aug 19, 2012 -
10 answers
My boyfriend and I are moving to London in the next few months. Are we crazy to consider sailing his 10m yacht there and living on it in a marina, especially going into the winter?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 17, 2012 -
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Trying to rent a room in (South East) London. As we all know, renting in this city is a sweat, a nightmare, and a racket. But my question is pretty specific - what sites do you use other than Spareroom and Gumtree? Thanks.
posted by Ted Maul
on Jul 31, 2012 -
3 answers
What is it like living in Hounslow or out Heathrow Airport way? Is it possible to find a three-bedroom house to rent that would allow pets? Are there lots of coffee shops?
posted by parmanparman
on Jul 29, 2012 -
5 answers
London - best time to go this autumn, best area to stay close to the British Museum, favorite second-hand clothes stores, favorite museums (of ANY sort), absolute Musts of a non-touristy sort (my boundaries: changing of the guards is OUT, High Tea somewhere lovely is IN).
Bonus: great guided walks.
Bonus bonus: can I get in to the taping of a BBC radio/TV comedy/panel show?
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posted by L'Estrange Fruit
on Jul 26, 2012 -
35 answers
Can someone recommend a good boarding kennel in London? We will be leaving the country for about two weeks for a visit home, and need to find a place for the pets while we're away.
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posted by jonobarel
on Jul 24, 2012 -
2 answers
My fundraising training class has taken off. I started teaching four weeks ago and now I have been asked to teach two more modules. Problem is one is in London. I would like to find a place to lead a fundraising training on consecutive Sundays in Watford between Watford High Street, Watford Junction and Watford Tube starting in September. Anyone have any ideas or alternatives I should consider? My classes are action learning so there are only handouts and homework not overheads.
posted by parmanparman
on Jul 21, 2012 -
3 answers
My 17yr old nephew is staying with me in London for a few days next month, as I'm taking him to his first gig. He likes graphic design, Jack white and playing guitar. What cool things should he go, see and do?
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posted by mippy
on Jul 20, 2012 -
10 answers
I am a Canadian tourist in London. I've had my purse stolen. What do I do? Actions already taken and details inside
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posted by jrochest
on Jul 8, 2012 -
6 answers
London Filter: Aunt and Mom plus one nephew looking for a place to stay mid-August. Any ideas that are three day weekend central to everything with some character?
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posted by Funmonkey1
on Jun 27, 2012 -
5 answers
What are
these fruit, seen outside a 24 hour shop in North London? Are they (please god, let it be) tomatillos?
posted by ominous_paws
on Jun 20, 2012 -
9 answers
What advice can you give to an unemployed graduate like me who wants to move out into the city?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 15, 2012 -
3 answers
Where to find a reasonably priced studio flat or room in London?
I've been looking for accommodation in London for quite some time now, but so far I've been unsuccessful (or.. unlucky) with searching in all the "usual" places (Gumtree.com, Findaproperty, flatland.co.uk etc.)
In the meantime, I need to move within a couple of weeks, and can't seem to find anything in East Central London (close to City University) that is not super expensive and/or managed by a (what i prefer to call) "greedy agent"... very frustrating :/
posted by Vivban
on Jun 14, 2012 -
10 answers
Should I go to law school? UK edition.
This is very close to my situation, with the major differences being that I always really wanted to be a lawyer, and that I'm in London. Seeking some advice on whether this is a bad idea.
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posted by crabintheocean
on Jun 9, 2012 -
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We're passing through London at the end of August (post-Olympics) for a couple of days on our way back from Ireland. We leave London on a Wednesday at 9pm from Heathrow terminal 1. I have questions about airports for our arrival in the UK.
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posted by ShooBoo
on Jun 6, 2012 -
11 answers
How do shared ownership schemes work when buying a property? Are they a good idea or not? I am based in London, UK.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 6, 2012 -
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I need to buy/obtain at least one set of polyhedral dice (d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20 (pos d00)) by Wednesday morning (6th June BST). Problem: I will be travelling to London Tuesday morning (5th June), and it's a public holiday, so not many shops, especially specialist gaming shops, will be open. Is there an online shop that will deliver in less than 24 hours, or will there be an IRL shop open in London on Tuesday? Thanks!
posted by Petrot
on Jun 4, 2012 -
9 answers
What's a good, long-ish haircut for a guy in London going back into office work after a long period away?
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posted by K.P.
on Jun 1, 2012 -
3 answers
Where in central London, not online, can I buy a nice ladies kimono (say a silk one about £150 or so) right now?
posted by Segundus
on May 30, 2012 -
5 answers
Is there a policy of not reporting suicides (maybe accidents) on the London Underground?
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posted by Partario
on May 29, 2012 -
10 answers
How can I go off the beaten path in London as a tourist? What are your favorite local spots?
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posted by gregoryg
on May 25, 2012 -
26 answers
The recently-retired senior generation of my family is traveling from US to London in October. They are arriving separately and splitting up for a couple of different side trips, and want to be able to stay in touch by cell phone. What are the easiest, cheapest options for cell phones that they can purchase ahead of time?
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posted by kimdog
on May 23, 2012 -
6 answers
Can someone explain
this picture to me? It's a Google Earth shot of Russell Square in London. It aslo features an apparently low-flying airplane. It can't be as low as it looks, can it?
posted by Cobbler
on May 23, 2012 -
21 answers
We’ve found a decent flat in Rotherhithe, London. We’ve made an offer Monday. Owner has accepted. Yay? Suddenly we’re getting ice cold feet. Are we doing the right thing?
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posted by anonymous
on May 15, 2012 -
10 answers
Where can I find art-related social activities during a vacation in London and Edinburgh?
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posted by eeby
on May 10, 2012 -
6 answers
I will be travelling to the UK this May/June and will be in London on June 3. I have heard that for the
Jubilee Pageant on the Thames, some pubs along the river are accepting reservations for tables.
It seems like a great way to spend the day - does anyone have any specific recommendations for pubs along the Thames that I might contact?
posted by brbmaroon
on May 8, 2012 -
3 answers
I moved into a flat in London in Sept 2011. I wasn't given any meter readings---my agency didn't have them and didn't even know where the meters are. Landlord also doesn't have a good idea where they may be. I don't know previous tenants. There is no gas in this flat---it's electricity only.
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posted by noztran
on May 5, 2012 -
16 answers
I've just booked an international trip with a 3/4-day layover on the way home. Great, I think, I can spend some time in the city, get a cheap hotel, see a few friends for dinner and then get some sleep and a shower before my trip home - easy! Problem: after booking the trip, I realize I will be in London during the Olympics, and hotel prices have accordingly skyrocketed. I am on a grad student budget. Help me find a decent place to stay - ideally not in a shared room - that won't kill my budget?
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posted by AthenaPolias
on Apr 30, 2012 -
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