without much budget/money, after college...? If I want to get a job back east for example and then think about going to grad school later, how realistic would it be for me to just pack up and leave this state and go to say DC and to be able to find an apartment, job etc. etc. on a very small budget, and completely on my own???
Please if you have experience with that - help!
thanks
2007-02-07 04:58:28 · 10 answers · asked by Jackie 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
DC isn't a bad city for that there's plenty of jobs, government or otherwise, where you can make enough to get a cheap place and have some money left to go to school with. You should really research the places back east you're planning to go to you probably already know it'd be like someplace like New York where finding the job isn't necessarily a problem, but you may need a few roommates unless you're just planning to stay elsewhere (outside of Manhattan). How small is the budget, is it just enough to get a place somewhere, how much can you really afford.
We moved from Ohio to Virginia and were in for a rude awakening because a greater percentage of your money goes towards paying the rent here. Could be as much as 80% or so if your'e trying to get by on one job, one person, and haven't much more than a high school education and your'e stuck in a call center somewhere. Paying about $1300 out in the Norfolk area, which isn't bad, but sticker shock considering that the same type of place, we could have gotten for less than half where we were. So yeah we're working two jobs. You try the same thing in DC you're paying at least $1700 to stay in the city, the only advantage to doing so is you'll get a job making at least $30k, well you probably could do even better since you already have a degree.
The jobs may or may not pay better out East, but the living expenses are certainly a lot higher there. If your'e in the Midwest you may want to look at staying in Chicago if your'e trying to get that same feel or one of the larger cities there with some opportunity, Indianapolis or a suburb of Detroit, whatever. Columbus, OH. Get a cost of living calculator and try some fourms to see what it is truly like to live somewhere. This is a nice resource:
http://www.city-data.com/
Their fourms are pretty nice too, very entertaining and informative
http://www.city-data.com/forum/
2007-02-07 05:11:57 · answer #1 · answered by collard greens with hash browns 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I not only moved to another city, but another country by myself and with little income. And although i found it hard at the beginning i say it was the best experience of my life.. i have now a great job, great place and great friends. And i have learnt so much about myself.
My advice is know you limit.. if you have limited funds.. keep a budget.. and don't give up. You will find a place/job etc all within good time.. and make time for yourself to go out, have a good time and meet all sorts of interesting people
Good luck
2007-02-07 05:04:54 · answer #2 · answered by Angel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm doing the same thing, and in the same situation- I am moving far from where I live currently, and am on a small budget/income. I am going by ear, but if you'd like to talk, email me at im1friend@yahoo.com to ask for more info.
2007-02-07 05:04:48 · answer #3 · answered by Kevin B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be as hard as you make it. If you take your time and plan and do some research I have faith in you you can do it. I was forced to do it due to Hurricane Katrina and i am learning to deal with it. Go for girl cause if you dont you will always wonder what if
2007-02-07 05:05:16 · answer #4 · answered by drightchristy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hard I just moved to Calgary and I got owned
2007-02-07 05:01:32 · answer #5 · answered by Cool_Guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you are openminded and outgoing, it can be a lot of fun! I moved from west to east and I had a blast!
2007-02-07 05:02:19 · answer #6 · answered by Bradley T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Id say it can be hard to leave your friends but meeting new ones can be easy if you are ipen minded just be positive
2007-02-07 05:01:33 · answer #7 · answered by butterfly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be hard at all. Think of it as a brand new start! Enjoy.
2007-02-07 05:07:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually fun i saw it as a dventure new friends it is cool if you look at in a good way
2007-02-07 05:01:06 · answer #9 · answered by paul lee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dunno, scary maybe. be strong.
2007-02-07 05:01:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋