Working In London...

[LankyWill]

I’ve seen a fair few well paying jobs atm, an agency I worked for last summer have offered me a job there that should last a while.

Has anybody worked in London and commuted by train? It only takes about an hour from where I currently live to get there.

What’s it like logistically?
Do you just take hand tools and a 18v driver in a backpack style bag?

I have work locally but the day rate that way seems very attractive, but I’m sort of settled with having access to everything in my van.

 

[derek]

7am until 6pm Monday to Friday is the congestion charge times I believe I don't know how that works if you park up in side the zone during those times, I always used the train as parking can be expensive not to mention the traffic congestion. You can't leave tools unattended on most London jobs as they will get stolen. I used to use a Fatmax back back which I could jam quite a few tools and battery drill in. Some firms will provide power tools but not all. Commuting on public transport can be hard work though even with an early start it can be difficult to get on trains unless you do as others do and barge on, politeness means you'll spend a long time waiting. I also left about 2 years ago and I definitely do not miss it. I have seen adverts for jobs with reasonable rates of pay and long hours for those who are working away from home and staying in digs.

 

[Octopus]

If you seriously consider this.......... do your sums carefully regarding commuting.

Diesel, possibly congestion charge and parking

parking, train & tube

I hate working inside the M25 these days - let alone London

 

[Squid]

????

The parking charges will bankrupt you.

 

[Squid]

I
You physically can not fit on a central or Piccadilly line train with a PROPER DECENT tool kit. In rush hour. Factor in the costs of London transport and regional rail, commute time and the increased likely hood of getting stabbed. And you'll arrive at my state of reasoning for leaving London 2 years ago for good.

Don't be a drama queen, you won't get stabbed, if you are self employed ravelling costs are tax deductible, I can get on any tube I just push harder then anyone else if I need to and carry an old fashioned metal tool box with sharp edges as no one walks in to you.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

If you park on the street inside the congestion charge, vehicles with cameras will spot you and you will get fined.
Most of the Boroughs outside the congestion charge have resident parking zones, though there are a few places you can park for free.
Finding somewhere free to park close to a Tube or rail station is the difficulty.
If you park at either of the Westfields, you can park all day for £5 (East London) or £6 (West London). Have to sign up and enter your Reg. No. online for this.
You can then use the Tube, DLR or rail.
There’s quite a bit of talk about the new ULEZ which will cost £12.50 per day to enter. Not sure where it’s going to be, but within the North and South circular, or even within the M25 are possibilities.
Would need to check online whether your vehicle is exempt on the ULEZ checker.

 

[elsparko]

Don't be a drama queen, you won't get stabbed, if you are self employed ravelling costs are tax deductible, I can get on any tube I just push harder then anyone else if I need to and carry an old fashioned metal tool box with sharp edges as no one walks in to you.

i would probably get stabbed, if anyone so much as looked at me on public transport there may well be an altercation

 

[Squid]

i would probably get stabbed, if anyone so much as looked at me on public transport there may well be an altercation

Not surprised to be honest,

 

[Squid]

Just ordered a Nando's to be delivered mmmmmmmmm

 

[Midwest]

Is that a kind of Scottish sporran?

 

[Squid]

Is that a kind of Scottish sporran?

Tastes a bit better, chicken in pitta with pineapple and some spicy fries........

 

[Midwest]

Pineapple, bet you have that on pizzas

 

[Squid]

Pineapple, bet you have that on pizzas

When I do Italian I prefer Cannelloni with Venison or a Liver Pate followed up with a decent Steak or Sea Bass off the bone Calamari is nice as well.

 

[Toneyz]

When I do Italian I prefer Cannelloni with Venison or a Liver Pate followed up with a decent Steak or Sea Bass off the bone Calamari is nice as well.

What has this got to do with working in London?

 

[Squid]

What has this got to do with working in London?

For one, you can get a decent Italian meal cooked by Italians in a family owned restaurant that have been there for 50 years and two, Midwest thought I was a pineapple pizza eater.

I see you are from Northampton, what is it that Alan Carr said about Northampton, seeing the Northampton junction in the rear view mirror....... was the only nice thing about it ;o)))))

 

[camerabloke]

Ready and waiting