work in london

[curl]

Hi all, Im new to this so not 100% on just yet.. I live in belfast at the minute and can find no work (self employed) and the work there is, is offering ridiculous money ( 9, 10, 11 quid and hour) so I've booked a ticket to Gatwick to try and find work with a proper rate and plenty of hours... Has any one any ideas or advice for me....

 

[alanl]

Yes, save your money.
Getting decent work in London is no easier than anywhere else. if you are on a site, you'll probably be on JIB rates - around £16/hr, and living costs in London are far higher than anywhere else, so you'd be no better off if you are earning £10/hr at home.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

£16 p.h. is a bit optimistic.
Lucky to get £14.50 p.h. at the moment.

 

[marksparky]

unfortunately its a sign of the times! i live outside of belfast and work is pretty slack atm 2, last week i was undercut by someone doing full re-wire for £1100 for a 3bed house! ..... i dont kno how they cud possibly make money but id sooner sit in the house than work for nothing! people lik that r ruining the trade and its hard 2 explain 2 people that they cud not be wiring to an acceptable standard for that money never mind wiring to bs7671.

 

[curl]

cheers for takin the time to reply fellas....... got some work in london organised for myself.. Was in london workin for a couple of weeks a few months ago so I contacted the guys workin there and they've told me theres a bit there until nov (Better than nothin, I cant even get a start at £10 an hour...) with a decent rate.... obviously not that naive, Ill believe when I see it... I'll keep you's informed if more men are needed, if you's are interested