Anyone live in Washington/Sunderland/Newcastle?

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As topic obvs.

I applied for a role and unexpectedly have a zoom interview next week (it is dream job territory due to the company). It is based in Washington and i am curious to know what people think about these areas.

I am assuming people live in the bigger cities and commute to the area? I would be using public transport from wherever.

Is there a 'cool' part to live in?

I am a Londoner so be kind.

 

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The role is close to Albany Park if that helps.

Would need to be a lively 'going out' area close ish (public transport < 45mins each way) to Washington.

Just pondering really and thought OCUK would know...fountain of knowledge.

 

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Mmm Newcastle was the one that sprung to mind initially.

@Ayahuasca None of those!

I did have a 5 second look on Google Streetview and yes...did think Washington looked dodge.

Noted on the other places guys, thank you!

 

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Unless you have to go through the tunnel, commuting isn’t bad in the north east, why the need for public transport? Paul Kersey would get edgy on the metro.

I can't drive.

 

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London to Washington, Albany Park?

Stay down London.

Mmmm was thinking that....going to have the interview and see how it goes. But yeah, another idea is dividing time between the two places. Or staying north for a year.

I am talking aloud as i haven't been offered anything.

 

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So Durham or Newcastle seem to be the leaders.

Countryside....yeaaaaaah half appeals but more of a city vibe at the moment.

 

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By city vibe do you mean getting mortal and rolling about smashed?

Late nights out until the early hours, jumping between bars...basically a night life.

 

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Will you be renting or buying? And what's the price limit.

I've always been in house shares so renting. Around the 700 mark i guess.

 

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