Bob_the_lost
Elsewhere
There is the possibility of a move up to Deepest Darkest Yorkshire in my near future. Just how backward a place is it and what sort of Jobs are there for C# developers/consultants or SharePoint Gurus in training?
Hull - Does it have jobs and or electricity / running water
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Bob_the_lost
Elsewhere
East Riding of Yorkshire apparently, although I should know better than to quote Wikipedia.
Steel Icarus
ersatz maven
Even Yorkies don't want it. Ask longdog, he's from there. I'm the other side of the bridge.
FridgeMagnet
Administrator
Lots of work for TV licence inspectors there, apparently.
Maurice Picarda
Actually, might as well flounce.
They'd either be worshipped as stange new gods, or skinned alive by the Hull clanschief at an East Riding Yorkshire folkmoot, their still warm pelts offered to the sun and their entrails casseroled for a woad-smeared delegation from Lancashire.
Bob_the_lost
Elsewhere
So yes but it's temporary stuff then.
Bob_the_lost
Elsewhere
If i do end up there i'm going to work out where Doggy lives and start printing my own notices just for him...
EastEnder
Brixton Barnacle
I have no sympathy for MicroSoft whores. You deserve Hull.
FridgeMagnet
Administrator
I was just going to say that skinning alive sounds quite generous for a "SharePoint guru". A C# developer could possibly be re-educated before the rot set in.
Bob_the_lost
Elsewhere
I tried Java once, i felt cheap and dirty.
ericjarvis
give a feck for the feckless
There's nothing wrong with Hull that couldn't easily be fixed by removing the vast majority of the people, and demolishing almost the entire city.
Bob_the_lost
Elsewhere
Is Cotteringham part of the place that is best approached with a bulldozer and mace-filled supersoaker?
ericjarvis
give a feck for the feckless
Plenty of nice places around Hull. It's the city itself that I'm not keen on.
Agreed! East Hull is shite!
Hull is not as bad as everyone makes out and it is cheap. I guess it depends your reasons for moving here for. For example, if you want to move to a really posh city, well then you will hate Hull. However, if you want to live in an okish city and save a bit of dosh, then it is not too bad. The countryside outside of Hull is nice as it is close to the Wolds and North York Moors. Lincolnshire is quite nice too, and that's not too far away either. The city centre is quite nice in the Old Town - there are some good cheap CAMRA pubs!
As for your line of work, I can't comment as I havn't a clue what you do i'm afraid. I guess the thing to do is come up and have a look and see for yourself - good luck!
Bob_the_lost
Elsewhere
My other half has an excellent job offer up there working for the NHS. I'm a programer (developer specialising in bespoke C#/SQL/ASP applications, now moving into SharePoint) and a bit of searching says there's a couple of jobs I could go for popping up around there.
dessiato
4 years and I still cry sometimes
Hull is a brilliant city
Compared to...?
FridgeMagnet
Administrator
Some parts of Mordor are really quite pretty. And the council tax is very low.
Steel Icarus
ersatz maven
Juarez.
aqua
made of cheese and gin
I'm biased as I was born there but it's a great city, sure there are places that have better x, y or z but I'd happily move back there
FridgeMagnet
Administrator
I do know it is the only city that is not connected to the BT network...
I will be moving there this July/August because I have a scholarship to study at uni there for a year. We're looking for a place to live in West/North Hull.
Since I am a mature student I am looking for a more 'mature' job next to my studies instead of working at a pub or restaurant... does anyone have any idea what is the best place to look for jobs in Hull in my situation?
I will be moving there this July/August because I have a scholarship to study at uni there for a year. We're looking for a place to live in West/North Hull.
Since I am a mature student I am looking for a more 'mature' job next to my studies instead of working at a pub or restaurant... does anyone have any idea what is the best place to look for jobs in Hull in my situation?
kained&able
Here for the football.
hammerntongues
Well-Known Member
I lived and work around Hull for 5 years , well worked Hull lived Beverley . A much maligned City I had a great time up there . From a personal point of view we lived on the outskirts of Hull for the first year but never really settled in until we moved to Beverley which is beautiful and only 20 mins drive from Hull. Got all the nightlife of a university town but minutes way from The wolds . I always found Hull to be a very welcoming place even to a southern wanker . I did have to dress up as a pearly king for my leaving do though which was a bit shit.
Bob_the_lost
Elsewhere
I am being persuaded, slowly but surely. The only downside so far is that i'm probably going to have to go to York or Leeds for work, Hull doesn't seem to have much in my line.
