What do your living expenses look like in London? I've been offered a job at ~60K TC, but it looks like that might not go that far compared to the midlands. From looking at RightMove, 1-bed flats seem to be around 1500-1800pcm minimum anywhere within 30-40 minute commute from central.

TIA for any help :)

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It’s manageable but won’t help with saving whatsoever. If you haven’t lived in/around London before, just know that there are many expenses that don’t usually get accounted for. Council tax, numerous utility bills. Train fares are crazy too!
Check a post tax salary calculator to see how much you’d have in hand after all deductions. Depending how you rent, there’s a high chance rent will increase after the first year by about 5-10%

Having said that, getting a job isn’t easy either, so if this is the only offer it may be worth securing it while you can explore other jobs.

60k won’t go that far- but you’ll still be able to afford a decent flat and a nice life- just won’t be saving tones. Will definitely feel like less than in the midlands- but there will be more opportunities in London to earn more / get experiences you’d find harder to get staying put.

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