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l3v1ck
What's a life?
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:21 am
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Location: The Right Side of the Pennines (metaphorically & geographically)
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John_Vella
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 7:55 am
Posts: 7935
Location: Manchester.
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Congratulations on the job.  Regarding what stuff you need to take with you, to begin with I would suggest NOT taking anything that's worth nicking... Don't take an iPod/iPhone, (get a cheap but reliable MP3/4 player and a STURDY mobile) and maybe a cheap comapct camera. Obviously this all depends on where you are going to be based, but I'd hate for the exitement of your new job to be dulled by having your stuff nicked in the first week. I'm wondering if it's worth finding somewhere you could keep the car for a couple of months... just in case the job doesn't turn out to be as good as we all hope it will be? _________________John Vella BSc (Hons), PGCE - Still the official forum prankster and crude remarker  Sorry  I'll behave now. Promise 
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tombolt
Spends far too much time on here
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:38 am
Posts: 2967
Location: Dorchester, Dorset
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Congratulations. Sounds awesome.
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Amnesia10
Legend
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 2:02 am
Posts: 29240
Location: Guantanamo Bay (thanks bobbdobbs)
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There is always the option of insurance. Check if your kit will be covered where you go. Then no need to worry so much. As for the car if you take it off the road you can get a road fund license refund and drop the insurance to a minimal amount so it will be there waiting for you when you get back.
_________________Do concentrate, 007... "You are gifted. Mine is bordering on seven seconds." https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTg5MzczNTkhttp://astore.amazon.co.uk/wwwx404couk-21
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bobbdobbs
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:10 pm
Posts: 5490
Location: just behind you!
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well done!!!
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PaulKey
Occasionally has a life
Joined: Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:18 am
Posts: 385
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pcernie
Legend
Joined: Sun Apr 26, 2009 12:30 pm
Posts: 45931
Location: Belfast
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+3, just read this, well done son _________________Plain English advice on everything money, purchase and service related:
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/
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oceanicitl
Official forum cat lady
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:04 am
Posts: 11039
Location: London
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+4 pat on the back and all that Well done! _________________Still the official cheeky one
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okenobi
Spends far too much time on here
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:59 pm
Posts: 4932
Location: Sestriere, Piemonte, Italia
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Thanks guys. Had my second interview to determine which resort I'll end up in and should find out by the end of the month. Can't wait to get the hell out of here!
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timark_uk
Moderator
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:11 pm
Posts: 12143
Location: Belfast
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Great, you find out your new employment just as I end my current one. Forum checks and balances. Mark
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oceanicitl
Official forum cat lady
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:04 am
Posts: 11039
Location: London
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Ying yang
_________________Still the official cheeky one
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hifidelity2
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 1:03 pm
Posts: 5041
Location: London
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How long are you away - a few months and then back to the UK or for longer For he car either SORN it or sell it and buy another when you get back For the other stuff - Phone - get one locally (or an unlocked one) as you will want a local SIM Dont forget Power 240V v110V and different pin arrangements
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Amnesia10
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Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 2:02 am
Posts: 29240
Location: Guantanamo Bay (thanks bobbdobbs)
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You could invest in a set of travel adaptors. I would agree on getting a local SIM. It will be a lot cheaper for you to make calls locally. So either check that your phone is unlocked or get one locally.
_________________Do concentrate, 007... "You are gifted. Mine is bordering on seven seconds." https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTg5MzczNTkhttp://astore.amazon.co.uk/wwwx404couk-21
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