Another Isle of Wight Mover..!

Outdoorcjc · Joined: 10 Oct 2010 Posts: 10

Firstly Apologies for another I'm moving to the Isle of Wight thread.

However, I have read the other threads and they are mainly families moving over looking for advice on schools etc.

I'm a single 30 year old guy who is moving over at the end of November due to work relocating me.

So, any advice on where I should live? looking for somewhere a bit lively and with some stuff going on, I was thinking of Cowes or Ryde?

I will be working in East Cowes, but do have a car so guess anywhere on the Island is accesible for that..!

Oh and if any one has a tip for a good gym, that would be much appreciated.

Many thanks

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Wight Portal · Joined: 17 Sep 2009 Posts: 326 Location: Carisbrooke

The Island doesn't do lively Shocked

Seriously, Ryde or Newport would probably be your best bet, both have those so called super pubs that have closed down the smaller boozers. They both have a half decent bus service to East Cowes, so if you're ever unfit to drive, you still can get to work.

Outdoorcjc · Joined: 10 Oct 2010 Posts: 10

Thanks for the tips, coming over at the weekend to have a look at a few places. Hopefully find something, looking forward to moving over.

Carrie · Joined: 19 Aug 2008 Posts: 84

Hope your househunting went well. If it was a choice between Cowes and Ryde then personally I'd go for Cowes. That's where we always go for nights out from work.

Outdoorcjc · Joined: 10 Oct 2010 Posts: 10

Thanks for the tips Carrie. Have gone for a place in Cowes. Just got to get everything sorted for moving over in December.

laineyiow · Joined: 16 May 2008 Posts: 188

Lillyme · Joined: 08 May 2010 Posts: 23

Cowes probably best, nice little town especially in summer plus you can escape to Southampton easy from there Smile

If your into watersport etc you'll not get too bored - depends what your used to - nowhere is really lively over here, alot of old folk retire to island

Your lucky you have a job to come to, thats biggest hurdle over here.

Good luck

Outdoorcjc · Joined: 10 Oct 2010 Posts: 10

Thanks everyone.

I am a sailor so looking forward to getting involved in one of the clubs in Cowes.

I must say when this relocation idea was first suggested I was slightly reluctant at the thought, but having been over a few times now I'm actually getting quite excited at the prospect.

Three weeks and a lot of packing to go.!!

Chris.

sparkie1984 · Joined: 06 Oct 2010 Posts: 60

weve been here a week and are loving it!

its nice to walk past people and they say good morning and lovely!

were now getting stuck in with applying for jobs etc..... which is the hard part

laineyiow · Joined: 16 May 2008 Posts: 188

sparkie1984 · Joined: 06 Oct 2010 Posts: 60

Thanks mate

Well I'm a qualified electrician so I have written to all
Companies on the island, our let is flexible as it's a family friend and it's a 6 month to start with.

Worst case I'll have to go back to the mainland to my old
Job. My boss told me he'd have me back in a second.

But I'm praying i can get in with a company here as I don't wanna go back!

So sorry for the thread hijack outdoorcjc

Outdoorcjc · Joined: 10 Oct 2010 Posts: 10

sparkie1984 · Joined: 06 Oct 2010 Posts: 60

Best of luck with everything Chris!

I'm currently waiting on my certificates arriving as they seem to be lost in the move! So i can't do anything yet for an electrical job Sad

but im thinking of just applying for some Christmas temp work or something.

Keep us updated with things mate! Were still loving it here Smile

laineyiow · Joined: 16 May 2008 Posts: 188

Do hope you manage to get some temporary work Sparkie while you're waiting for your certificate.

I am led to believe (but not 100% sure its correct) that some places (like Argos) aren't taking on temporary Christmas staff this year - they are just increasing the permanent staff's hours after having cut them during the year!

sparkie1984 · Joined: 06 Oct 2010 Posts: 60

thanks mate. theres a few places employing for xmas so ill give them an application.

i have savings, and the option of returning for some weekend work or work with my old company if i got really desperate. so could worst case work for them and come back at weekend until i get sorted.

annoying as theres currently a sparky job going but they want latest regs which i cant do until i get my certs Sad

i did wonder why not so many places were asking for help this year though.