Relocating for work
Discussion
Hi All, my head is scrambled, my chest is tight/tense even thinking about this. Nobody in my family is in a job where they would ever get the opportunity to do something like this so I would be a trailblazer, even if it is preposterously scary:
I currently work in the Glasgow area, as a Parts Assistant in an Accident Repair Centre however a site down in Yorkshire, Castleford/Wakefield is currently looking for a Parts Manager. And they want me. I have been to the site twice before, a week at a time, over the past 2 months, for support as the manager got promoted and they were waiting on the new one starting (said new one has since left). All sounds pretty normal, so some background on myself: I am 23, been doing the Assistant role for 4.5 years, trained from an Apprentice. I have anxiety, a lot less than just a few months back and improving everyday,but it is still there. I am single, currently live with my parents and have £35,000 saved up for a house deposit right now.
I am not scared of the job, due to the way my current site is run, I do a lot of the role anyway now. I'm scared of the relocation. I haven't done the sums yet so don't know the financials, but I do know the new role would pay £32-34,000 (gross) whereas I am currently on a gross of about £20,000. I will be doing hours of maths tomorrow night, to see how badly the bank account would be hit, but what are people's opinion?
Also, career progression where I am currently is still there. I've been speaking to my Area Manager (really good guy) who has said there will be other opportunities. Another site will be opened in Scotland but he doesn't know when it will be, could be a year, could be 2, he just doesn't know.
Any opinions? Do I stick out my current job, until they open another site up here and become the manager there or do I move down south?
Speaking to the old manager (the one who was promoted) he has pointed out I theoretically could move down, rent and then when it is announced they are opening another site up north make the decision on what to do then.
I currently work in the Glasgow area, as a Parts Assistant in an Accident Repair Centre however a site down in Yorkshire, Castleford/Wakefield is currently looking for a Parts Manager. And they want me. I have been to the site twice before, a week at a time, over the past 2 months, for support as the manager got promoted and they were waiting on the new one starting (said new one has since left). All sounds pretty normal, so some background on myself: I am 23, been doing the Assistant role for 4.5 years, trained from an Apprentice. I have anxiety, a lot less than just a few months back and improving everyday,but it is still there. I am single, currently live with my parents and have £35,000 saved up for a house deposit right now.
I am not scared of the job, due to the way my current site is run, I do a lot of the role anyway now. I'm scared of the relocation. I haven't done the sums yet so don't know the financials, but I do know the new role would pay £32-34,000 (gross) whereas I am currently on a gross of about £20,000. I will be doing hours of maths tomorrow night, to see how badly the bank account would be hit, but what are people's opinion?
Also, career progression where I am currently is still there. I've been speaking to my Area Manager (really good guy) who has said there will be other opportunities. Another site will be opened in Scotland but he doesn't know when it will be, could be a year, could be 2, he just doesn't know.
Any opinions? Do I stick out my current job, until they open another site up here and become the manager there or do I move down south?
Speaking to the old manager (the one who was promoted) he has pointed out I theoretically could move down, rent and then when it is announced they are opening another site up north make the decision on what to do then.
First of all, well done for managing to saving a big chunk of cash for a house deposit - that's a real achievement.
In practical terms, relocating will involve renting/sharing, at least to start with, and finding a new circle of friends. The fact that you've already been to the site for a couple of weeks is really helpful, you know the team there, if they're friendly, work well together etc. It makes a big difference to how much you'll enjoy the move.
Your experience has obviously put you in a good position with the company - they're impressed with your performance and want to use your skills and experience.
I'd say grab the opportunity with both hands and go for it.
In practical terms, relocating will involve renting/sharing, at least to start with, and finding a new circle of friends. The fact that you've already been to the site for a couple of weeks is really helpful, you know the team there, if they're friendly, work well together etc. It makes a big difference to how much you'll enjoy the move.
Your experience has obviously put you in a good position with the company - they're impressed with your performance and want to use your skills and experience.
I'd say grab the opportunity with both hands and go for it.
I'm with Bluesgirl on this.
Go for it mate.
You already know how to do the job from what you say.
You're young and mobile.
They want you for the post - highly likely "they" know what they want better than you do.
I have only two caveats:
Go and talk to your GP about the anxiety. It won't harm and it could help.
And don't cock it up. Put the effort into doing a great job and you're daisy-fresh for the new site when it comes up.
I'm an old bloke and there are too many things in my history that make me think "if only I'd taken that chance ". You don't want to think that in ten years.
Very best of British luck to you mate.
Go for it mate.
You already know how to do the job from what you say.
You're young and mobile.
They want you for the post - highly likely "they" know what they want better than you do.
I have only two caveats:
Go and talk to your GP about the anxiety. It won't harm and it could help.
And don't cock it up. Put the effort into doing a great job and you're daisy-fresh for the new site when it comes up.
I'm an old bloke and there are too many things in my history that make me think "if only I'd taken that chance ". You don't want to think that in ten years.
Very best of British luck to you mate.
Nice one.
You are getting far more money coming in to not be as worried about rental money, and with all that deposit saved you have the time to find the right area.
Other side is new mates, new fanny and new places to go out. Do you play golf or a social sport to get the network of people?
Leeds isn't that far away in the grand scheme of things to Glasgow to still do family visits.
You are getting far more money coming in to not be as worried about rental money, and with all that deposit saved you have the time to find the right area.
Other side is new mates, new fanny and new places to go out. Do you play golf or a social sport to get the network of people?
Leeds isn't that far away in the grand scheme of things to Glasgow to still do family visits.
I moved for work. Lancashire to Berkshire.
It's a roll I would never get in the north.
Plan was 5 years and move back. 13 years later I'm still with the same company but have moved north again
Is it hard, yes. I was away from my wife for most part of 6-8 months.
Was it worth it? Hell yes. We are both in a much better position now than we would have been.
Do it and enjoy!
It's a roll I would never get in the north.
Plan was 5 years and move back. 13 years later I'm still with the same company but have moved north again
Is it hard, yes. I was away from my wife for most part of 6-8 months.
Was it worth it? Hell yes. We are both in a much better position now than we would have been.
Do it and enjoy!
k to other northerners (except lancastrians) even Scots.It's always difficult to make the first move, but once you've done it you won't regret it.
I was in your position 30 years ago - I almost bottled out of moving for a new job. I took the move, and a combination of hard work and some good luck has put me in a position I couldn't have dreamed of when I was growing up.
Go for it!
I was in your position 30 years ago - I almost bottled out of moving for a new job. I took the move, and a combination of hard work and some good luck has put me in a position I couldn't have dreamed of when I was growing up.
Go for it!
Go for it. Waiting for the other site to open....might never happen, plus you won't have more experience to set yourself up for success for that role even if it does come up.....and you will have earnt ~ 24k more (gross) in that time period.
Check if the company are also willing to soften the move with some additional enhancements to ease the move (relocation allowance).
Check if the company are also willing to soften the move with some additional enhancements to ease the move (relocation allowance).
You're young and single, perfect time to step outside of your comfort zone and take a chance like this.
Your pay is going to nearly double, albeit you'll need to pay for accommodation. Get in a house share and make a load of new mates.
Glasgow is a decent drive but you can still get home on weekends to see friends and family if that's your worry.
I'd be all over it - "he who dares Rodney, he who dares" etc!
Your pay is going to nearly double, albeit you'll need to pay for accommodation. Get in a house share and make a load of new mates.
Glasgow is a decent drive but you can still get home on weekends to see friends and family if that's your worry.
I'd be all over it - "he who dares Rodney, he who dares" etc!
The old manager's spot on with the rental advice. I'd consider renting something like an air-bnb apartment (they offer huge discounts for longer term stays) or lodging for a couple of months to begin with so you can get to know the area a bit before deciding where you want to look for a longer term rental.
I'd also advise you avoid the temptation to head back home at the weekends, you need to spend that time in the area to build up a life there and get to know some people. Lodging or a house share can help here if you find someone of a similar age you you get on with
It sounds like a great opportunity, if you do it and you don't like it you can always go home, if you don't do it you'll never know hoe good it could have been.
I relocated for work a few years ago and love it.
I'd also advise you avoid the temptation to head back home at the weekends, you need to spend that time in the area to build up a life there and get to know some people. Lodging or a house share can help here if you find someone of a similar age you you get on with
It sounds like a great opportunity, if you do it and you don't like it you can always go home, if you don't do it you'll never know hoe good it could have been.
I relocated for work a few years ago and love it.
Edited by RizzoTheRat on Wednesday 18th January 15:20
I’ strongly agree with the above comments - I’ve moved around a few times and have gained different things, experiences and friends from each and every move and have ended up somewhere much nicer than where I began!
If you do it, you always have the option of moving back - however if you don’t try it, you may end up with a severe case of ‘what if’ in the future.
Sounds a great opportunity and you’ve obviously worked for it to be approached. I’d think very hard about holding off based on promises for a ‘potential’ local role - opportunities tend to arise out of the blue. Plus - once you get some demonstrable experience As a Manager you’ll be able to access opportunities in lots of locations as a stronger (and proven) candidate.
Good luck with it whichever way you go!
If you do it, you always have the option of moving back - however if you don’t try it, you may end up with a severe case of ‘what if’ in the future.
Sounds a great opportunity and you’ve obviously worked for it to be approached. I’d think very hard about holding off based on promises for a ‘potential’ local role - opportunities tend to arise out of the blue. Plus - once you get some demonstrable experience As a Manager you’ll be able to access opportunities in lots of locations as a stronger (and proven) candidate.
Good luck with it whichever way you go!
Would definitely recommend taking a chance on this, even if it doesn’t work out (I’m sure it will) you can say you gave it a crack. I was 3-4 years older but in the same situation back in 2012 when I was asked to move from Aberdeen to Surrey, which I did, then ended up moving to East Africa, then Dubai, back to London, back to Aberdeenshire, and now out to Romania. I was unsure on the initial move but it was the best thing I ever did and don’t regret it one bit.
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