Starting Glasgow State Uni - moving from US

Hi --

I am starting veterinary school in August and moving from Los Angeles with my husband and our three dogs. I was hopping I can get some feedback from you.

My husband's line of work is in IT - data base administrator. What is the beat way for him to find a job? Any recommendation? Recruitment Agencies? How is the job market there?

I believe the school of veterinary is in the West End, can you make recommendation as where to live? Close approximation to public transport.

Do you find it easy to find landloards that are willing to rent out their property to pet owners? Are there any specific web sites for finding pet friendly properties?

Thank You in advance for your response. I am excited and looking forward to the move but a bit nervous too. :)

Any other suggestions is greatly appreciated.

Hi!

Lucky you, the West End is an excellent part of the city. Lots to do, beautiful architecture and so much to see!

http://www.s1jobs.com/ is a very good starting point for looking at various jobs.

http://www.s1jobs.com/ is excellent for rented accommodation, or if you're buying.

http://www.glasgowwestend.co.uk/about/ I like this site, it's good for telling you about what's going on in the area and it also has separate pages covering the area of the West End, all of which are great places to live.

Good luck! If you have any more questions, feel free to contact me!

Mairi

Hi. I too live in Los Angeles and I am moving with my husband and 3 cats to Edinburgh because he is starting a masters program. Sounds like we have a lot in common! If you ever want to meet up or chat before you go you can email us at matthewandrianne(at)yahoo(dot)com. EVen though we'll be in different Scottish cities, it might be nice to know people wh are going through such similar experiences!

That's the great thing about Scotland being so small, Edinburgh is only about 45 minutes away from Glasgow by train so you guys will have no problem meeting up! :D

Good luck! Wrap up warm, even in June! :cool:

Hello,

There are quite a few big I.T companies in the Glasgow area like IBM or Hewlett Packard I suggest that your husband applies directly to them.

Good Luck,

Mark