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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Ellie
1 1/2hrs each way!


Travel expenses is another thing to think about because i would only earn the same as i am now, but id have a yearly increment and theres the opportunity for progression.

Warren-definately more prospects.

DazC- agreed there. If it involved the M6 aka Cheshires Largest Car Park, i wouldnt bother coz id never get to work. I can avoid the M62 also.

Cozz- thats another thing, id have to sell the mr2
How bad is the m56? id be coming off at Wythenshaw then through Moss Side()

If you doing the normal rush hour,
M65 will be fucked from Bowden (A556) all the way in, The Moss wont be too bad as the fuckers are still in bed in the morning,
I am presuming your City Centre so theres parking to find and pay unless they have their own.

Me personally, it takes me 20-30 mins to get to the other side of Manny in a moring, and anything upto an hour to get home in the avvo/evening, being stuck in traffic on the way back does my tits in.
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by wayne thomas
52 miles each way for me, 45 mins. Done it for the last 9 yrs and haven't got tired of it yet.
Good to hear
Originally Posted by RANJ
i used to travel 120miles each way to work for 3 years

Christ!

Cozz- doesnt sound good.
Id be going to Oxford Road (Manchester Royal Infirmary). Rusholme and Fallowfield just below, Moss Side to the left and Longsight to the right-dont think ill be looking for too many short cuts!!

Oh, and NO!!! I F**kin would NOT love a diesel Yaris!!!!

P.s- Ive just applied for the job.

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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Ellie
Good to hear



Christ!

Cozz- doesnt sound good.
Id be going to Oxford Road (Manchester Royal Infirmary). Rusholme and Fallowfield just below, Moss Side to the left and Longsight to the right-dont think ill be looking for too many short cuts!!

Oh, and NO!!! I F**kin would NOT love a diesel Yaris!!!!

With a bit of luck i might get late starts/finishes and probably have to do weekends.
Parkway - Claremont Road/Great Western St - Oxford road.

Rusholme and Fall are full of the great unwashed, Longsight you wouldnt have to go near, You'll be on the 'good' side of Mosside.
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 06:14 PM
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10mins to walk to the station, 50mins on a train to london and five mins walk once I get there.

You soon get used to it.
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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G- theres a good side??
Im not arsed really. Nobody would come near me. I have a face like a slapped arse in the mornings and by the evening look like death!!
Only got to lock the doors though.
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Ellie
G- theres a good side??
Im not arsed really. Nobody would come near me. I have a face like a slapped arse in the mornings and by the evening look like death!!
Only got to lock the doors though.
Yeh, the other side you'll get shot at, Hossy side you'll just get dealt crack

If you do end up working there then you gotta do a big shop at Adsa in Hulme, they sell stuff there that no other Asda in the world does feckin weird place.
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 07:34 PM
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5 min
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 07:35 PM
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5 min drive
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Big G
Yeh, the other side you'll get shot at, Hossy side you'll just get dealt crack

If you do end up working there then you gotta do a big shop at Adsa in Hulme, they sell stuff there that no other Asda in the world does feckin weird place.
haha, ill remember that!
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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Well 10feet walk to my taxi to officaly start work!
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by DanW@FastFord
13 miles, about 40-45 minutes



Have to laugh at that Fudgey, that's missing the point and then some.
is it? i seem to recall one shoot that you gave to neil as i was distance away, possibly overnight and your reason was because i had a family, neil didnt...

or something along those lines.

either way im so much better of now, although i do have to work for it.

good thing is i get paid the moment i leave my house till i get home.
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 10:58 PM
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I work for british gas and live in carlisle.i drive between 2 and 2and a half hours before my days work barrow in furness is the destination even a place called walney island sumtimes then home on a nite and i fooking hate it im out the house 14 15 hours a daygood old british gas not!!!!!
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 07:44 AM
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mine is 15 min drive for 6 miles....

used to be ashford to brighton everyday....
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Fudgey
is it? i seem to recall one shoot that you gave to neil as i was distance away, possibly overnight and your reason was because i had a family, neil didnt...
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What's that got to do with being 'at the bottom of the pile'? That was me being considerate, not me holding you back. Either way, just glad you're happy with your current job!

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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 08:08 AM
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i work all over the country in the space off 2 weeks i went to london then up to peterhead in scotland then down to southampton then home again and then back to southampton again took me 8hours from home to get to peterhead
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Big G
If you do end up working there then you gotta do a big shop at Adsa in Hulme, they sell stuff there that no other Asda in the world does feckin weird place.
Like what??

Is it like Walmart in the US where you can by a pistol and rifle with your weekly shop??
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 01:13 PM
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13 miles away to the centre of Leeds.... usually takes 25 mins and about 20 home again
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 01:23 PM
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Grays Essex to Dagenham Ford Plant in 15 minutes.
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 01:36 PM
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my current job i travel 25-35 mins to get there (20 miles away) my last job i traveled 45 mins and was on less money and longer hrs!

all depends on the job, the pay and what you want to get out of it / if its viable to do the commute as dont forget its not just the petrol to get there but millage on cars and wear and tear also that has to be factored in.
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 01:38 PM
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Work about 12miles away takes 10 minutes at night as roads are clear & 30 minutes to get home in morning due to traffic.
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 01:44 PM
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68 kms each way .. Paid an Hour each way for it .. So around 40 mins as its was out into the Bush. No schools runs or road works.
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 09:55 PM
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If the chance is there to better yourself and progress in the job then go for it even if you have to do battle on the roads every day! Just plan some decent routes and get up earlier!!
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 10:21 PM
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4 miles each way ride my mountain bike used to take 10mins but now takes 15mins as my bike is well fucked
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 10:33 PM
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i work from home, so a very short time lol
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