Need Help, going back to Bangalore

[gxsaurav]

Well, it seems my days in Delhi over now. I have got a high paying job in Bangalore in Sourcebits Technologies for UI & UX designing. I will be designing UI for Apple Mac & iPhone applications (yeah yeah, making the enemy look good).

My Office is in Rajaji Nagar, anyone familier with this area? I have found a P.G there but with 3 boys sharing which is crowded so I m open for other options. My date of joining is October 10th while I will be reaching Bangalore on October 5th. I need the phone number of you guys living close to this area, if you are living on rent then let me know & I will try to live there on rent.

Unlike Delhi, I will have my bike in Bangalore within 1st week of landing there so at least this time commutation won't be a problem.

So, how much has bangalore changed? What should I keep in mind if I am coming to bangalore now?

[karmanya]

Lol.
Wel, I haven't been to bangalore much, but in my experience, transportation is always a problem, even with your personal vehicle.

[Charan]

Originally Posted by karmanya

transportation is always a problem, even with your personal vehicle.

What transportation problem?

[krazzy]

LOOOL! gx_saurav designing UI for Apple products! Ab yahi dekhna baaki reh gaya tha.

[a_k_s_h_a_y]

Originally Posted by gx_saurav

Well, it seems my days in Delhi over now. I have got a high paying job in Bangalore in Sourcebits Technologies for UI & UX designing. I will be designing UI for Apple Mac & iPhone applications (yeah yeah, making the enemy look good).

Finally ! LOL !!!!!

[BBThumbHealer]

Originally Posted by krazzy

LOOOL! gx_saurav designing UI for Apple products! Ab yahi dekhna baaki reh gaya tha.

+1 .... Saurav , yeh kya kiya yaar !

[gxsaurav]

are yaar, it's just a job...& a reason to switch to bangalore & get free iPod Touch from Company ( which I will sell to buy Nokia N79 or HTC Touch Diamond )

The company saw my work of Windows & gave me job for Apple. I might also get a Macbook (will wipe the HD to install Vista).

Help me with the quaries, any from near Rajaji Nagar?

[desiibond]

^^ Hey, If your office is in Rajaji Nagar, The best place for you to live at is Malleswaram or Seshadripuram. They are costly areas but great localities to live in.

You can check Sulekha or Ad-Mag for house or PG.

[gxsaurav]

I m planning to live in a P.G for the first 2 or 3 months & then move to a rented apartment after finding some roommates.

At what price do U think I can find a P.G in these areas?

[Faun]

Originally Posted by gx_saurav

get free iPod Touch from Company ( which I will sell to buy Nokia N79 or HTC Touch Diamond )

The company saw my work of Windows & gave me job for Apple. I might also get a Macbook (will wipe the HD to install Vista).

you sure have some evil plans

Congrats for the job.

[desiibond]

Originally Posted by gx_saurav

I m planning to live in a P.G for the first 2 or 3 months & then move to a rented apartment after finding some roommates.

At what price do U think I can find a P.G in these areas?

Not sure about PG's in that locality. For PG, you can even check at Rajaji Nagar itself.

You can get a P.G. for 2.5k per month (without food) to 5k and 6k.

All depends on how you need.

If you want a no sharing or two shared room, you may need to pay around 3.5k-5k depending on facilities.

Check with your new employer if they have any references as that would mean that you will get a PG near to office.

[MetalheadGautham]

Welcome to Bangalore
About that wiping macbook part, you might need to use it for developing apps

Anyway, in rajajinagar, which block do you work in ?

[a_k_s_h_a_y]

MHG knows Rajajinagar in and out...
lives around there.......

[Gigacore]

I lived in rajajinagar for 8 years

Anyway its nice to know that you are moving to Bangalore soon

[gxsaurav]

thanks for the replies guys.

@Gautam

i m in Metro right now so don't have the address with me. U can check at the employer's site sourcebits.com. Let me know if U live close to it.

I m willing to pay upto 5k for P.G provided it is 2 sharing with bed, cupboard & provision to keep my workstation. Is that possible in Rajajinagar? What is the cost of living in that area? North indian cousine is prefered but not a must in food

[phreak0ut]

Hey GX, you decided to take up the job!? Good Welcome to Bangalore There seem to be few PGs out there in Rajajinagar, but I'm not sure about the cost. There are lot of PGs in Banashankari and Jayanagar, but it's not worth staying there 'coz the commute is long and tiring.

[Charan]

Originally Posted by phreak0ut

There are lot of PGs in Banashankari and Jayanagar, but it's not worth staying there 'coz the commute is long and tiring.

its not fesiable to stay in Banashankari or Jayanagar.

@GX: I Will checkout of there is any available in that area as I have a couple of friends staying there. will let you know.

[gary4gar]

Gx using a mac.
This proves all the logic & personnel preference is set aside when it Comes to earning your bread & butter.

Anyways, Congrats for new job!

[gxsaurav]

@GX: I Will checkout of there is any available in that area as I have a couple of friends staying there. will let you know.

Thanks, much appreciated.

Gx using a mac

Nope. I have to make UI designs for applications of Mac OS X & iPhone but I will be working on a Vista PC or might be a Mac Pro with Vista cos I already told them that I m more comfortable with Vista then Mac OS X

[abhi_10_20]

whee.. i live in Rajajinagar. Know someone who can guide in getting a PG. Will tell you gx, after talkin to him Even though its a bit costly, the area is good.

[gxsaurav]

ok, like I said my budget for a P.G for 5k if it is double sharing & they provide cot & cupboard etc. P.M me your phone number, I will be in contact.

[gxsaurav]

I M in Bangalore Rajdhani express right now, will be reaching Bangalore tomorrow morning. Abhishek here has helped me quite a lot, I hope we r able to go for PG search together.

I M going to stay close to Oasis Mall. Anyone living close to oasis mall

[R2K]

what salary does Sourcebits Technologies offer for UI designer..

[gxsaurav]

That's a secret

By the way, which SIM should I use in Bangalore? Since Idea suited me best in Delhi I need some thing like that only. I need to know whether is a problem in using Opera Mini with Vodafone or Airtel

[Gauravs90]

Nope there is no problem using operamini with airtel with mobile office service activated
i use it on airtel it's very good browser for phones

[MetalheadGautham]

Sim in Bangalore ? Guys here prefer Airtel and BSNL usually.

As for Rajajinagar, I used to attend classes there. And I still visit the area often, around 4 days a week. Its obvious I know the place well.

I have no idea honestly about PG there, but yes, when you can rent a 3 bedroom house for under 15K per month, I doubt you will have difficulty in finding PG for under 5K.

As for food, I had the same issue when I migrated from Ahmedabad, but bangalore food is AWSSOME. The best compared to any other place, north or south. Its just perfect.

[R2K]

Originally Posted by gx_saurav

That's a secret

why??????

any reason...........

i was just curious about that career........and its prospects

[gxsaurav]

I inquired here, Vodafone here suits me better. I can buy a new Vodafone SIM for Rs 100, then Rs 194 recharge which will give me 2 years validity & Rs 100 talk time. Now, I can buy a Monthly Bonus card of Rs 69 which is like this...



this suits me like Idea used to in Delhi. Now, how is Vodafone GPRS in Bangalore? I hope it won't stop me from using Opera Mini in my K750i & later in Opera Mobile in some other phone, & won't restrict me in browsing only WAP sites.

[iMav]

Macs for designing MS ads and now you designing stuff for Apple. What has the world come to.

[Charan]

^^ LOL

@GX : Welcome to Bangalore.