Commuting
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Commuting
I have just secured a new job at LHR
Its taken me 3 years to find this job and am really looking forward to it!
However one thing im not looking forward to is commuting past LGW and navigating the M23, then the dreaded M25!!!
Just wondering if any of you guys have to commute??? and where from - 2 ???
Its taken me 3 years to find this job and am really looking forward to it!
However one thing im not looking forward to is commuting past LGW and navigating the M23, then the dreaded M25!!!
Just wondering if any of you guys have to commute??? and where from - 2 ???
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Worst I've ever done was Guildford to Luton. The night shift 19:00 - 07:00 was the worst, you'd hit the traffic on the M1 straight away and then crawl all the way back to the A3 junction... dreadful, would take me anything up to 2 hours (by which time I'd fallen asleep about 5 times in the car - stupid really). That northwest section is the worst bit, dread to think what it'll be like for the next 3 years with all that carriageway widening!
You should be OK on that south west bit of the M25, at least it moves; it'll slow down after the A3 junction though, all the way to LHR - about 7 miles I think.
Never again though, I'd move as soon as I could (though then we get onto house prices, which is a whole topic in itself!)
You should be OK on that south west bit of the M25, at least it moves; it'll slow down after the A3 junction though, all the way to LHR - about 7 miles I think.
Never again though, I'd move as soon as I could (though then we get onto house prices, which is a whole topic in itself!)
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What time are you starting/finishing shift?
Used to do J4 M3 to LGW. I never had a problem getting to work (always got there way to early) and never a problem getting back after a day shift. Getting back after a night shift though, forget it on the M25, especially now there are the roadworks from the M3.
Depending on where you are there are a couple of back ways that should avoid most of the trouble. We have quite a few LHR staff that commute from LGW but can't say I envy them.
Used to do J4 M3 to LGW. I never had a problem getting to work (always got there way to early) and never a problem getting back after a day shift. Getting back after a night shift though, forget it on the M25, especially now there are the roadworks from the M3.
Depending on where you are there are a couple of back ways that should avoid most of the trouble. We have quite a few LHR staff that commute from LGW but can't say I envy them.
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SA, if you are not looking forward to commuting, why not try renting a bedsit or a flat in the LHR area during your shift. There are many being advertised in Skyport.
I used to do the 100 mile round trip between Ilford, Essex and LGW, but after dozing off in the Blackwall tunnell twice and getting the wrath of many a white van man after a 12 hour night shift, I decided never again.
I now rent a studio flat in Crawley, it means burning an extra hole in my pocket. But I arrive at work fresh without experiencing road works, motorway morons etc.. however the most important thing is after three or four night shifts in a row, I can get my head on a pillow ten minutes after leaving work, and believe me this at times is HEAVEN.
Congrats and good luck with your new job.
I used to do the 100 mile round trip between Ilford, Essex and LGW, but after dozing off in the Blackwall tunnell twice and getting the wrath of many a white van man after a 12 hour night shift, I decided never again.
I now rent a studio flat in Crawley, it means burning an extra hole in my pocket. But I arrive at work fresh without experiencing road works, motorway morons etc.. however the most important thing is after three or four night shifts in a row, I can get my head on a pillow ten minutes after leaving work, and believe me this at times is HEAVEN.
Congrats and good luck with your new job.
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I used to drive from Derbyshire to LGW for two dayshifts, then back up, then down again for two nightshifts then back up. Once woke up at Toddington services at 1430, having pulled in at 1030 for five minutes break. Yes, my choice to do it in the first place, but family commitments came first.
If it was me, I'd find the cheapest local room possible for the duration of duty. It may well be crap, but after a hard nightshift, it might literally save your life!
If it was me, I'd find the cheapest local room possible for the duration of duty. It may well be crap, but after a hard nightshift, it might literally save your life!
