London Roommate

Hey guys,

I am starting as an investment banking analyst in Mayfair this summer (FT). I currently don't live in the UK...is anyone looking for a roommate in the Mayfair region? Alternatively, does can anyone point me in the right direction to find a place to live?

Thank you!

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Enjoy Lazard! You're very lucky that you don't have to live east and work in Canary Wharf.

"After you work on Wall Street it’s a choice, would you rather work at McDonalds or on the sell-side? I would choose McDonalds over the sell-side.” - David Tepper
 
OreosEnjoy Lazard! You're very lucky that you don't have to live east and work in Canary Wharf.

Nice guess :p you're close though

I've been looking on gumtree but it seems like most people look for a roommate right now. When do you think it makes sense to actually start contacting people for a July start date? Also, how far of a commute is bearable? Is 30 minutes door-to-door with the tube okay?

 
Lubyanka
OreosEnjoy Lazard! You're very lucky that you don't have to live east and work in Canary Wharf.

Nice guess :p you're close though

I've been looking on gumtree but it seems like most people look for a roommate right now. When do you think it makes sense to actually start contacting people for a July start date? Also, how far of a commute is bearable? Is 30 minutes door-to-door with the tube okay?

30 mins is the top end, just think about that extra 20 mins of sleep you'd get by living 10 mins closer.

"After you work on Wall Street it’s a choice, would you rather work at McDonalds or on the sell-side? I would choose McDonalds over the sell-side.” - David Tepper
 

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