Budget Questions from UB1970: cross posted from Welcome Wagon

... [snip] There are certainly not the opportunities in London. ... [snip]

yeah, that's the reason I ended up in London 

I lurrrve Newcastle!      Now if I could just master a proper Geordie accent!   

I did the bustling metropolis thing for 39 years (New York City native). I could use the break.

I'm probably going to be sharing forever...a one-bedroom flat in NW London near my work is at least 1100 pounds per month and even the frickin studios are about 700 or more pounds per month...I'd rather have the space in a shared place if I'm going to pay that much!

Thanks Everyone you have been extremely helpful :-)