Glasgow, why wouldn't you?
Discussion
I'm thinking of moving to Glasgow for work and want to know what's good about it and what's bad about it?
I've been once for a weekend and I'll be honest I loved it, and the people were very nice there too. I'm planning on going again at the end of this month for another weekend because I enjoyed it that much.
A bit of background about me... 35 year old, single, no kids and have a house here in Newcastle (which I'll rent out) but no other ties that would mean I'd stay here.
I know this technically should be in the Scotland section but I want to hear from people who live there, have been there visiting and those that have friends of friends of friends or whoever who live there.
Over to you...
I've been once for a weekend and I'll be honest I loved it, and the people were very nice there too. I'm planning on going again at the end of this month for another weekend because I enjoyed it that much.
A bit of background about me... 35 year old, single, no kids and have a house here in Newcastle (which I'll rent out) but no other ties that would mean I'd stay here.
I know this technically should be in the Scotland section but I want to hear from people who live there, have been there visiting and those that have friends of friends of friends or whoever who live there.
Over to you...
A guy just recently started in my office that's moved up from down south, he's from Birmingham and lived in London for years with his gf but moved up here because they love it and wanted a new start.
That being said the jobs market is absolutely dire at the minute in the city which in my opinion has came about because of a certain political party in power at the moment however it depends what kind of industry you're in.
All that aside, housing is less expensive, the city has it's own distinct neighbourhoods that are completely different from one another and offer different things and this city is just the right size for it's public transport network (mainline trains/suburban trains/the underground/buses).
The surrounding countryside is also easy to get to for day trips in the summer etc and it's 50 mins on the train to Edinburgh.
That being said the jobs market is absolutely dire at the minute in the city which in my opinion has came about because of a certain political party in power at the moment however it depends what kind of industry you're in.
All that aside, housing is less expensive, the city has it's own distinct neighbourhoods that are completely different from one another and offer different things and this city is just the right size for it's public transport network (mainline trains/suburban trains/the underground/buses).
The surrounding countryside is also easy to get to for day trips in the summer etc and it's 50 mins on the train to Edinburgh.
Cheers for the replies. I live in (well, near) Newcastle at the minute and I think I like Glasgow because they're quite similar cities.
I just fancy something new, and the pubs and bars are obviously helping.
I know what you mean about the job situation, I've been looking since before Christmas and there's very very little in comparison to down here!
I just fancy something new, and the pubs and bars are obviously helping.
I know what you mean about the job situation, I've been looking since before Christmas and there's very very little in comparison to down here!
nought2sixty said:
If you like Newcastle then you'll love Glasgow. Very similar cities.
What are you into doing?
I'm from Leeds and spent over two years on and off working and living in Glasgow. Lived in Milngavie/Bearsden area of Glasgow and absolutely loved the area for Mountain Biking and being outdoors. Commute into the City Centre was pretty smooth running and enjoyable via train.What are you into doing?
I also lived south of river at Tradeston for a few months. Good location for city centre, but wasn't much going on apart from the odd alcoholic or beggar on my walk home from work.
Then on last stay at Glasgow in 2012 - 2013 I live on Ingram Street in City Centre and had a decent apartment with secure parking. That was a really nice place to live, socialise and walk 5 mins to work.
I find the locals friendly and welcoming on the whole. There's an awful lot to do, would have moved there but my (now) wife wasn't so keen to leave family so far away.
Last year I spent 5 months in Newcastle and felt the city was very reminiscent of Glasgow, same friendly vibe, this was Gosforth in particular but I did find the city very agreeable.
I had a project in Glasgow that lasted about 16 months and involved a good few visits.
I enjoyed it very much.
I found the people very friendly and helpful. Many great restaurants.
My overriding impression was of the optimistic attitude of the Glasgow folk. Weekends started on Wednesday and finished on Tuesday evening.
I enjoyed it very much.
I found the people very friendly and helpful. Many great restaurants.
My overriding impression was of the optimistic attitude of the Glasgow folk. Weekends started on Wednesday and finished on Tuesday evening.
p4cks said:
Over to you...
What team do you support? (You'll get used to answering that, and the person then trying to work out if you're a proddy Geordie or a tim Geordie).Apart from football we have probably the best shopping outside London, plenty bars of every type and price point and excellent transport links. And Loch Lomond and beyond half an hour way.
So in the interest of balance, I think it's an absolute s
t hole. My Out-laws are there and I hate going. Not because of the outlaws either.
Now I can see that there are attractions, like the housing costs and proximity to some absolutely amazing scenery.
The city centre, some bits of the riverside and the swanky West End area are as good as many Northern British cities.
But stray more than half a mile out of there and you're basically in a massive council estate. Those not in mobility scooters have a crutch, seriously - I have never seen so many people with a limp in my life, scared that the Socal are videoing them for evidence of spurious claims.
Most of the buildings are deathly grim looking with mould/mildew pouring down the side of them. Every hill has a cluster of huge high-rise 60s flats towering over the city like guardians of impending doom, like beacons for despair.
Everything worth more than 10 pence has a security grille on it.
It's either wet, or cold, or wet and cold, or very wet and very cold.
The people are absolute stars though.
Mother in law's best friend told us a tale where kids were throwing stones at the bus going through the estate. Of course she went out to give them some abuse.
"Dinnae hit mah fking car whin yis thowin they staenes at the bis ya wee stes or ah'll fkin batter ye's"
t hole. My Out-laws are there and I hate going. Not because of the outlaws either.Now I can see that there are attractions, like the housing costs and proximity to some absolutely amazing scenery.
The city centre, some bits of the riverside and the swanky West End area are as good as many Northern British cities.
But stray more than half a mile out of there and you're basically in a massive council estate. Those not in mobility scooters have a crutch, seriously - I have never seen so many people with a limp in my life, scared that the Socal are videoing them for evidence of spurious claims.
Most of the buildings are deathly grim looking with mould/mildew pouring down the side of them. Every hill has a cluster of huge high-rise 60s flats towering over the city like guardians of impending doom, like beacons for despair.
Everything worth more than 10 pence has a security grille on it.
It's either wet, or cold, or wet and cold, or very wet and very cold.
The people are absolute stars though.
Mother in law's best friend told us a tale where kids were throwing stones at the bus going through the estate. Of course she went out to give them some abuse.
"Dinnae hit mah f
king car whin yis thowin they staenes at the bis ya wee stes or ah'll fkin batter ye's"talksthetorque said:
So in the interest of balance, I think it's an absolute st hole. My Out-laws are there and I hate going. Not because of the outlaws either.
Now I can see that there are attractions, like the housing costs and proximity to some absolutely amazing scenery.
The city centre, some bits of the riverside and the swanky West End area are as good as many Northern British cities.
But stray more than half a mile out of there and you're basically in a massive council estate.
We call them schemes. And in fairness not many incomers with jobs are going to be anywhere near them. The majority are several miles out of the centre. t hole. My Out-laws are there and I hate going. Not because of the outlaws either.Now I can see that there are attractions, like the housing costs and proximity to some absolutely amazing scenery.
The city centre, some bits of the riverside and the swanky West End area are as good as many Northern British cities.
But stray more than half a mile out of there and you're basically in a massive council estate.
Christ, I've lived here 40 years and rarely go near a scheme.
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