Has anyone moved to a different city while being unemployed?
Posted by Economy-Row-4247@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 21 comments
Hi all,
So I’ve been thinking about moving to a new city whilst being unemployed and using my savings for a while, although i don’t have much. I’ve been applying for jobs non stop and what seems to be the factor is my location when it comes down to hiring. I’m currently based in Northern Ireland and been wanting to relocate for a while.
I only have £4k saved and whilst that isn’t a lot most would probably be spent on a deposit and rent. Has anyone else been in the same situation if so how did you manage it ? & Did it take you long to find a new job in said city you worked in?
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1968Bladerunner@reddit
My son did it recently - moved from north of Scotland after a year jobless, to a house share in Liverpool for 3 months. Applied for loads of jobs but got nothing, blew through £3k & has since moved back to Scotland - a little further south than he started.
He's just got a job, & temporary digs with a mate, so just needs to start saving so he can find somewhere more settled to live.
Economy-Row-4247@reddit (OP)
That’s what I’m worried about as well. My area there’s hardly any jobs and I’d love to move back to Liverpool but worried I’d struggle like your son as well as I don’t have much saved! Did he find a job back home or back in Liverpool? How did he go about getting a house share unemployed if you don’t mind me asking?
1968Bladerunner@reddit
A mate of his, who lives ~3 hours from his old area, offered him a sofa to stay on - he picked up work soon after & is starting this weekend.
He initially enquired through Spareroom, indicating he had sufficient savings to give Liverpool a try, & found a sympathetic landlord who let him have the all-inclusive shared room for the 3 months for just the monthly rent - no other deposit needed. It was on the understanding that, after 3 months, if he had a job & was staying, he'd need to take out a 6-month contract to remain in the room.
However he never got a job offer, so decided to return to Scotland with what little money he had left.
Economy-Row-4247@reddit (OP)
Ah glad things worked out for him when he returned home!
I’m eager to move back to Liverpool but the market is tough there and especially with relocation as your son probably found the same! Sadly all my friends live in shared accommodations therefore wouldn’t be that lucky myself haha.
Just wondering to either take the risk or wait, I’ve been trying to relocate back since moving back home in September and it’s so tough! Liverpool is the best but just hard to find jobs unless you are incredibly lucky.
Tall_Stick5608@reddit
Go for it - it’s not like you are moving to the other side of the world. Everything is in place legally for you to work / use public transport and rent a room on a rolling contract if you need. If it doesn’t work out it’s a Ryanair flight back home
Economy-Row-4247@reddit (OP)
I’m in two mindsets as the job market is quite tough in Liverpool. Where does one find a rolling contract for a room? When I’m looking majority seem to be longterm or short term for 3/4 months.
Alarmarama@reddit
Spareroom. That's how I sold my rooms in Swindon, 3 month minimum term then rolling 1 month thereafter.
Economy-Row-4247@reddit (OP)
Would a landlord offer a room if you’re moving unemployed though?
Alarmarama@reddit
Possibly if you pay upfront or have proof of funds to cover living costs. You're more likely to get a room with a live-in landlord as a lodger than as a tenant.
Tall_Stick5608@reddit
From next month May 1st houses of multiple occupancy where you rent a room have to allow tenants to give just one month notice to leave. Almost like a rolling monthly contract for a sim card or a gym membership. So that way if you rent a room in one of these buildings living with 3 or 4 other people and you decide you want your own place long term because you got a job or things didn’t work out and you wanted to return home you just give one months notice and off you go.
https://theindependentlandlord.com/rra-transition/#:~:text=As%20part%20of%20the%20transition,and%20served%20the%20Information%20Sheet)
Economy-Row-4247@reddit (OP)
Would this be the same thing of renting unemployed?
Tall_Stick5608@reddit
It applies as long as they rent to you - employment will depend on the landlord and how much in demand the room is tbh.
Economy-Row-4247@reddit (OP)
Thought as much.
liverpoolfuckingsuck@reddit
Liverpool sucks. But I am biased tbf
Economy-Row-4247@reddit (OP)
Not for everyone, however I love Liverpool.
KittyMilly@reddit
I am in a very similar boat; currently in my notice period and will be moving to another city right after it ends. I’m a little worried about how long I am going to remain unemployed because of how tough the job market it. And especially more so in my case because I suck at interviews.
Liverpool is amazing, my favourite city in the North West! Unfortunately I don’t have any advice to offer, but I hope you’re able to figure things out and that it all comes together for you. Good luck!
Economy-Row-4247@reddit (OP)
Best of luck to you!
I’ve been unemployed for two weeks now and I’m going insane and I’m thinking about relocating back as well. I lived in Liverpool last year for a contract job and that ended shortly and I struggled to find a job there so had to move back home.
I’m having the same thoughts as you, I don’t know how long I will remain unemployed as the job market sucks. I only have £4k in savings and that’s not very much to survive off. I’ve been signing up with Agencies and they always say they same thing “When you are based in Liverpool give us a call”.
I’ve had a job offer for Manchester and it would be an hour and a half commute if I lived in Liverpool haha. I love Liverpool as well my favourite city! And it’s cheaper to rent in as well.
How did you manage to find a room when relocating unemployed if you don’t mind me asking?
LieSuccessful8813@reddit
Leap of faith , takes a brave soul but you might discover yourself on that journey
Economy-Row-4247@reddit (OP)
I hope it’ll work out well! I was living in Liverpool last year and when my job contracted ended I struggled to find a job. The market is just tough
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