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spouse · Credits: 78264 My Scrapbook My Reading List 262569 Books

Hi, my wife got an admission to PhD in Physics in Bristol University. She will have to pay around 3,000 pounds yearly for tuition from our pocket. Plus we have to bear our own expenditures.
My question is, is going to UK with this kind of pending payments a good idea? I was thinking that if we both get work permit, (because she would be a student) perhaps we could afford to pay 3000 yearly + our maintenance till I get a job, by doing some part time job here and there.Could you please advice me whether taking this kind of risk is worthwhile or not?
How much should I expect to pay for monthly maintenance of two in south west England, and also how much will be possible for us to earn, (not disturbing my chances of getting a job).
Any input will be highly appreciated, as it is not possible for me to make these ideas from abroad.
Thank you.

GB · Credits: 78264 My Scrapbook My Reading List 262569 Books

from what i understand, your wife is on a STUDENT VISA and you are going to be a DEPENDENT of her under her student visa?

if this is the case, on a student visa, you are allowed to work a maximum (or minimum, though am not sure which is which) of 20 hours per week.

rent for fairly decent flats, etc. will range anywhere between £75 - £100 per week, amounting to £300 - £400 per calendar month.

you'll be lucky with the house owners if this will include your house bills.

if not you have to consider these bills: 1. light, 2. water, 3. gas 4. council tax. these would probably amount to nearly £100 per month depending on usage of course.

then, the groceries, the food, etc . . .

do the math yourself . . .

spouse · Credits: 78264 My Scrapbook My Reading List 262569 Books

Thanks GB,
The math makes it around 600 pounds, and with a lifestyle of a student, it should come around to be maximum 600 pounds.
Another part of my question was, how much should we expect to make working part time and not hampering my chances of getting a job.
Would appreciate any thought on that.
hanks

GB · Credits: 78264 My Scrapbook My Reading List 262569 Books

hmmmm.... i don't think £600.00 would be enough for 2 people unless, you want to wake up to coffee and biscuits and eat peanuts (if you're not allergic to it) for lunch and dinner. i'm just saying that because you might realize when you get here, there are other needs you might stumble into and I can't vouch for that.

RE: WORK - the national minimum work rate pay per hour is £4.50. you might want to be in health care (assistant) but they work anywhere between 37 - 40 hours a week, (i think they earn at least £7.00 per hour) and i am not sure if you're allowed to do that. i can't think of giving you the impression that you can work "illegally" getting "higher" rates doing menial jobs. of course, some jobs pay higher

as a student, 20 hours is given for you to work. as a dependent of a person on a student visa, i think the same thing applies to you also.

again, do the math.

spouse · Credits: 78264 My Scrapbook My Reading List 262569 Books

Thanks GB,
If I may ask you, how easy or difficult do you think getting a job in a hospital is ( for e.g. a phlebotomist) and how can it improve a chance of getting a SHO job?

Guest · Credits: 78264 My Scrapbook My Reading List 262569 Books

give the guy a break man!
try it out for yourself!!!
have you done PLAB ?
you'll never know till you apply!
geeeesh!!!

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