We have no money, and Michigan is now a dry well for us. We need and want a new start. Can someone give us the advise that we need. We want to move to Dallas, Texas, or maybe California.
2006-09-01 07:08:45 · 5 answers · asked by Ozetta B 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Dallas
Employment is bad, and we need a new start. My finances are depleted and we would like to start new somewhere other than in Michigan.
2006-09-01 07:11:55 · update #1
Just move to West Michigan (Grand Rapids area). West Michigan is totally different than the rest of Michigan.
West Michigan job market expected to grow
http://www.mlive.com/news/grpress/index.ssf?/base/news-30/1150210127136010.xml&coll=6
"This region has the healthiest economy in the state, and the outlook appears relatively rosy for future hires. That's the consensus of Manpower Inc. and its analyst, Joe Ross.
"Michigan's got two economies right now," Ross said. "One is West Michigan, and the rest of the state."
Ross sees it this way: "If it were a summer movie, we would call it 'Revenge of the West Side,' " Ross said. "West Michigan still is the bright spot in the entire state.""
Industrial market shows promise
http://www.mlive.com/business/grpress/index.ssf?/base/business-3/1152197660263330.xml&coll=6
"Donald Shoemaker, principal for Franklin Partners, said he bought the Siemens Dematic facilities, 4147 and 4247 Eastern Ave. SE, because the regional market has been strong.
"We're asked all the time, 'Why would you go to the worst economy in the nation to do business?' But that's with the east half of Michigan added in," he said.
In West Michigan, the outlook and demand are considerably different than the Detroit area, he said."
East meets west
http://www.mlive.com/mbusinessreview/west/index.ssf?/base/test/1154606455107770.xml&coll=12
2006-09-01 14:18:25 · answer #1 · answered by AF 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I used to live in Michigan as well and I recently moved in November 2005 because of the lack of jobs. Many of my friends thought I was foolish for doing so, as they said there were jobs there. But, those same friends who thought I was foolish for doing so, just moved from Michigan as well because of the lack of jobs. So, I can relate!
There are no government assistance programs that I can think of to assist you in relocation. However, if you are part of the some sort of Michigan Works Training Program and you receive a job offer from outside, you may apply for relocation assistance under NAFTA, if that is the case.
Moreover, I moved to the Chicago, Illinois area, as this was the closest for most efficient place to move for the dollar. There are tons of jobs here. This is the place in the Midwest! I would suggest if you cannot relocate to Dallas or Cali to move to Illinois, as it is closest and will cost less to move.
In addition, I am from the South and I would suggest to move to Cali and not Dallas. There is nothing is Dallas. California, even though the cost of living is higher, I am sure there are jobs, as I have many friends out there are have at least one or two jobs (and not just because they need it; it is just more money to them).
Also, when you are planning to move, you should check out this resource on Yahoo! Groups. Join it and it will give you great information on low income and reasonable priced housing.
Here is the link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lowincome-section8-housing-assistance/
Also, I would suggest to look online at underground or not so mainstream sites for jobs, housing, help, etc. Here is a site that I would recommend, in addition to the above link: http://www.craigslist.org
Good luck!
2006-09-01 07:24:22 · answer #2 · answered by It is . . . 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you consider yourself upper-middle class right now, do not move to California. Just take a look at a real estate website for California and see the housing prices. I have a friend out in Santa Maria who makes $30000 a year and all he can afford is to rent a room in someone's house! What about San Antonio, or Minneapolis if you do not mind winter.
2006-09-01 07:44:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The federal Bureau of Prisons has an all expense plan; just pick a crime then do the time.
2006-09-05 06:49:12 · answer #4 · answered by Marvin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. No government agency will give you m oney to move.
2006-09-02 15:04:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋