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Moving to Sheffield - Any Advice...

moutuakilla
moutuakilla Posts: 7,570
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Definitely setting myself up here...

Just got a new job up in Sheffield. I have been looking for paid work in zoology for about 6 years and if looks like working 7 days a week and volunteering for over 5 years has finally paid off :)

However I have little/no idea of what areas to live in up there, hoping to get some advice off of the new employers but I am sure the helpful souls of CL can offer up some 'useful' advice ;)

Thanks in advance...
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  • sam3110
    sam3110 Posts: 21,300
    Anywhere but in the blue and white half
  • Addickted2TheReds
    Addickted2TheReds Posts: 7,736
    Advice? Don't go ...
  • scruffle
    scruffle Posts: 2,283
    Depends where in sheff your job is. Ecce rd way is studenty but nice esp the further you live up it!! Dronfield and out towards the peaks is nice. Basically the opposite side of Sheffield as Hillsborough!!! Depends what your budget and what you're looking for thou
  • charltonkeston
    charltonkeston Posts: 7,370
    Commute from the south of Sheffield.
    It might take about 3 hours each way.
  • Athletico Charlton
    Athletico Charlton Posts: 14,282
    Ask for a secondment to the London office
  • masicat
    masicat Posts: 5,008
    charltonkeston said:

    Commute from the south of Sheffield.
    It might take about 3 hours each way.

    No. Commute from down here every day. Long drive but well worth it...

  • Athletico Charlton
    Athletico Charlton Posts: 14,282
    I did live in Sheffield for 3 years but it was a long time ago and I was a student but from what I remember, Nether Edge, Eccelshall Road, Dore were all nice. Broom hill student central, Crookes quite nice but also students, Walkley, a dump and too near Sheff Weds.

    Depends how central you want to be and what you enjoy, if I was to go back I would head out somewhere in The Peaks and cycle in each day I reckon.
  • Absurdistan
    Absurdistan Posts: 8,024
    Wow, great news, good luck with the job.
    My only advice would be to avoid CL groupies Miss Piggy.
  • chester_conrad
    chester_conrad Posts: 738
    You have my sympathy. (:
  • mrbligh
    mrbligh Posts: 3,056
    #swerve

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  • RugbyAddick
    RugbyAddick Posts: 2,081
    edited May 2014
    I've heard everything is massive up there.
  • Redhenry
    Redhenry Posts: 5,359
    I'd rather dance the tango with the ukip candidate on the would ya thread.
  • AddickUpNorth
    AddickUpNorth Posts: 8,325
    You'll love the North, it's great!
  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,958
    AddickUpNorth said:

    You'll love the North, it's great!

    You'll love Sheffield - when you find Operation Pig is your next door neighbour.

    ;o)

  • dizzee
    dizzee Posts: 5,616
    AddickUpNorth said:

    You'll love the North, it's great!

    Charlton Life's joke of the year!
  • floydroadfaithfull
    floydroadfaithfull Posts: 4,778
    Come on piglet where are you when we actually want ur input!
  • Jensenwasclass
    Jensenwasclass Posts: 835
    Don't do it!
  • SX_Addick
    SX_Addick Posts: 667
    Budget and job location are the most significant factors before deciding where to settle. Some nice places, but some dumps as well. Being near a super tram route could help the commute. Good luck.
  • dizzee
    dizzee Posts: 5,616
    Is this you Michael Morrison?

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  • Mendonca In Asdas
    Mendonca In Asdas Posts: 22,655
    Just make sure you get sat nav installed so you can find your way back down south.
  • willieduff
    willieduff Posts: 986
    Commute in from Chesterfield much nicer.
  • Redmidland
    Redmidland Posts: 44,700
    I live in North Notts, if you can commute from there...if not stay south of Sheffield, Chesterfield is ok.....PM me if you want any help.
  • Wheresmeticket
    Wheresmeticket Posts: 17,304
    edited May 2014
    moutuakilla said:

    Definitely setting myself up here...

    Just got a new job up in Sheffield. I have been looking for paid work in zoology for about 6 years and if looks like working 7 days a week and volunteering for over 5 years has finally paid off :)

    However I have little/no idea of what areas to live in up there, hoping to get some advice off of the new employers but I am sure the helpful souls of CL can offer up some 'useful' advice ;)

    Thanks in advance...

    No advice at all really other than you're only 5 miles from some beautiful countrysideto the west. Congratulations on your job - well done for sticking to what you want to do and not just giving up and becoming a wage slave.
  • AddickUpNorth
    AddickUpNorth Posts: 8,325
    dizzee said:

    AddickUpNorth said:

    You'll love the North, it's great!

    Charlton Life's joke of the year!

    Didn't expect this but first I'd like to thank my mum for giving me life, my agent................... ;-)
  • seth plum
    seth plum Posts: 53,448
    Sheffield is a city with the most area of a National Park in it's boundaries than any other city in the UK. Good luck to you, leaving aside football stuff for a moment, I reckon you will find the people to be great, and friendly, unless they are anti southerners on principle. Hope you settle well and make friends and can afford regular trips back to the Valley.
    You will have Sheffield Wednesday, Leeds, Huddersfield and Middlesboro, Derby and Nottingham within quite easy reach.
  • stockportugaladdick
    stockportugaladdick Posts: 1,140
    There are some great places to live in and around Sheffield, where about's will you be based - in the City or out in the sticks somewhere?
  • MSE7
    MSE7 Posts: 1,345
    It's all a shite tip to be honest. Just don't buy a car with hub caps
  • PL54
    PL54 Posts: 10,757
    I am very sorry to hear your news
  • chester_conrad
    chester_conrad Posts: 738
    edited May 2014
    Why don't you move in with operation pig for a while and get a feel for the area?

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