San Francisco

Newryrep wrote: Sligo Hornet wrote: Claret Murph wrote: bannerboy95 wrote: Took the plunge moving in late May heading off for 14 months...now let the accomodation hunt begin Whatever you do don't tell Newryrep where you are staying as he is on the look out for cheap place to stay , and a freebie would be right up his street . spot on Murph.....so true   FYI I actually have a nephew out there and will be there for a few more months - it did not however ever cross my mind as much like bus travel kipping on somebodys floor when on a holiday didn't  seem much of a holiday   I am now committed elsewhere with Duluth looking likely for a few days

Claret Murph wrote: bannerboy95 wrote: Took the plunge moving in late May heading off for 14 months...now let the accomodation hunt begin Whatever you do don't tell Newryrep where you are staying as he is on the look out for cheap place to stay , and a freebie would be right up his street .

spot on Murph.....so true

bannerboy95 wrote: Took the plunge moving in late May heading off for 14 months...now let the accomodation hunt begin

Housing situation is crazy cheapest around I could find was $800 for a studio....more than likely will be living outside the city in Berkerly or even down in the Valley anything to spare me a few bob

rossieman wrote: pre Madonna wrote: Bob Hoskins wrote: I met a yank that works in San Fran over Christmas, he has an Irish wife and she is now working over there as well. He wasn't too enthusiastic about the place, and like Bhob says the rents are really expensive. Personally without knowing too much about San Francisco I'd give it a go, if the accommodation issue wasn't a problem.  But it's so bad over there school teachers and headmasters are been forced to move miles out, people with jobs live in caravans, and then there are the new favelas that are appearing. So the greatest country in the world at the epicentre of the tech world and all that brilliance can create is a Brazillain favela is f**ked up, and just shows how bad inequality is getting.  That is ridiculous, I must have a google. There has been a shortage of housing in SF for 20+ years.The city council have very strict rules/regs with planning and I think around 60% of applications get turned down. They have the most expensive rental market in the US and with all the tech jobs in the area there is a huge shortage of accommodation. I was reading a article a while back about google employees living in the company car parks mostly in camper vans and trucks,they have access to their work place 24/7 so use that to wash,eat etc. mate of mine lived over there for a year in 2015 and there was around 10 of them in a 3 bedroom house ,it was the only way they could afford to stay within a commutable distance from the city. f**king crazy .

If want a good spot go to the Piano bar beside Johnny Foleys in Union Square had a couple of great nights there.

I met a yank that works in San Fran over Christmas, he has an Irish wife and she is now working over there as well. He wasn't too enthusiastic about the place, and like Bhob says the rents are really expensive.

Well lads hows things....been offered a visa recently to go to the US for the year....my field of work is in Accounting/Business/Finance....mulling at the moment where to go however San Francisco really appeals to me the weather, lifetsyle, location, food, sports, outdoors.... seems to be good pay for internships and plenty of jobs only problem seems to be the price of rent which seems extorionate...if anyone could provide me with any tips re jobs, accomodation, where to look etc. it would be a great help and much appreciated cheers !

100 bucks a night will get you a wheely bin.

I paid $868 for 3 nights.

Although I was on my toblerone and it was August.

Edited by Gary McKay - 29 Dec 2016 at 6:28pm