mattjon Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 On a number of recent threads, I have noticed people seeking advice on commuting/working/ parking in Leeds. Is this all part of a sinister plan, the consequences of which are to enable Leeds to entice the good people of Sheffield to take their skills elsewhere. It would be interesting to find out how many people have re-located to work in Leeds and the type of work that is attracting them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry_Legs Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 My friend left a job at Sheff Uni to get a job at Unilever in Leeds/Seacroft. I don't think she regrets it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeP Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 I looked in to it but to afford a house in Leeds of the same type in a similar area would have at least doubled my mortgage, assuming I could have actually afforded it at all!! I contracted in leeds for several years - the commute's a bit of a pig but it would have to be a VERY well paid job to get me to live there. And if it were that well paid, I'd simply stay in Sheffield and hire a Chauffeur! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightrider Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 On a number of recent threads, I have noticed people seeking advice on commuting/working/ parking in Leeds. Is this all part of a sinister plan, the consequences of which are to enable Leeds to entice the good people of Sheffield to take their skills elsewhere. It would be interesting to find out how many people have re-located to work in Leeds and the type of work that is attracting them. The impression I get is leeds just has more jobs that require high level skills (it, engineering etc). Most graduates I know in sheffield complain there are no graduate level jobs here. And certainly my next job wont be in sheffield for the same reason - there are no jobs here that make use of my skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger_Kitty Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 The impression I get is leeds just has more jobs that require high level skills (it, engineering etc). Most graduates I know in sheffield complain there are no graduate level jobs here. And certainly my next job wont be in sheffield for the same reason - there are no jobs here that make use of my skills. I'm working in York for the same reasons, i could find nothing in Sheffield that suited my qualifications, I'm now job hunting again and there's still nothing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elphi 24 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 I work in Leeds, left a job in Sheffield to take up post as a Charity Director. I do the commute tho as prefer to be round family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchresearch Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 The impression I get is leeds just has more jobs that require high level skills (it, engineering etc). Most graduates I know in sheffield complain there are no graduate level jobs here. I went to Manchester for the same reason. I glance at The Star on Thursdays and it just pales in comparison to the career opportunities over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leg-end Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Yeah, i'm trying to relocate back up North and use my MSc in GIS, but there isn't a single thing about (i appreciate Jan is not a busy time for recruiting). I'll more than likely end up in Manchester or Leeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eralc Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 If it's any help... count me in as someone who works in Sheffield but lives in Leeds! However, this is only a temporary exile of a few months... post getting married and pre selling my house / buying another in Sheffield. Then I just have to hope that my husband can get a decent IT/systems analyst job here and not lumber him with the dreaded commute. Any tips? Clare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unisol Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Has anyone actually considered starting up their own company in their such specialist field? You could then be the best in your field in the Sheffield area and demand the highest rates for your product/service. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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