I ask this question because I am living in Michigan and the economy is extremely bad here, the cost of living is outrageous, and car insurance is at an all time high. I can't really afford to live here. Its very stressful. I want to move to another state, but I don't have any friends or family anywhere else but Michigan. And I'm afraid to move someplace where I don't know anyone and will be all alone,but I don't want to live in a place where I am going to continue to have to struggle to make a living either. Can someone please give me some advice on what I should do?
2007-03-14 10:09:30 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
of course.... it is not like you are moving to another country or going away to prison, for chrissake.
2007-03-14 10:17:02 · answer #1 · answered by Jack Chedeville 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are there smaller towns in Michigan that you could live in? They are usually more affordable. I just moved last year away from family to a new, more affordable state. Luckily I'm married so we have each other, but we didn't know a soul here in Idaho. You make friends at work, but close friends take time. Make sure that you will be able to afford (time and money) to make the trip back to see your friends and family a lot, so you don't get too lonely. For us we're saving enough money on living expenses that we can afford to go see our family often. Most of all, make sure you're making the move for yourself, listen to what your heart tells you. Is this a step that you need to take in order to start the next part of your life? Or is your dream actually to end up living near your family? Being stressed out over money makes some places not worth living in, but you'll find a way to manage if it's really more important for you to be near family. It's your call in the end, but these are things my husband and I thought about to help us decide, and we are happy here, although no close friends yet! Good luck!
2007-03-14 10:25:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has been two years since my husband and I moved to another state where we absolutely knew no one. My husband worked crazy hours so I spent a lot of time on my own. For the first few months I absolutely hated it but after I got to know people I really began to feel at home. If you decide to move, the thing you have to do is really get involved in the new community. If you are a person of faith, find a church. Join a civic organization or two. And, of course, you will be working so you will get to know people at your work. For us, moving here was the best thing we could have done. Hope that helps, good luck.
2007-03-14 10:25:37 · answer #3 · answered by Sharon M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Join the military. See the world. Make friends everywhere! I have "peeps" all over the world, from many different military groups. Seriously, it makes a difference if you have a hobby, or interest, or can find a church (if you are so inclined). Bigger cities have an organization for everything, but smaller cities / towns are more personable. I've relocated several times and have some interests and belong to some Veteran organizations that allow for interaction with locals. Good luck!
2007-03-14 10:21:47 · answer #4 · answered by Vet Employment 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing you can do is research what your options are. Start with the online jobsites and see what positions are available in other cities. Consider moving to a city that is not so far from your home. That way you can go home and have friends and family travel to see you more often if you moved 3000 miles away....dont forget to check out what the cost of living will be in the area that you are considering moving.
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2007-03-14 10:22:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did it, and I loved the place and lived there for 22 years, and at the end I had dozens of friends. There's a book called, "Places Rated Almanac" that will tell you about every major metropolitan area in the country, and what it's like in terms of economy, housing, weather, culture, education, everything you need to know. Of course you'll want to find a place with a good economy. You'll find friends in time if you put yourself in places to meet people. Join the Newcomer's Club, join a house of worship, volunteer, and you'll make lots of friends. I did!
2007-03-14 10:20:22 · answer #6 · answered by Katherine W 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Move. There is nothing like new experiences. I just made that choice a little over a year ago. I am so happy! We moved to an expensive city as well(seattle suburb). But we are happy and the schools out here are wonderful.
2007-03-14 10:18:48 · answer #7 · answered by WALACPL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thing is, you have already said you can't afford to live where you are, So I WOULD TAKE THE JUMP, and move, you meet new people all the time, you can only but give it a try, (or would you rather stay where you are, get in DEBT big time, and have nothing) ..
GOOD LUCK AT WHAT EVER YOU CHOICE....
2007-03-14 10:15:13 · answer #8 · answered by minniemix 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife and I moved away from Indiana where all our family and friends were to Texas where we knew nobody (work related move). We got to know people at work, joined a church and made many new friends, and through both joined a couple of clubs and met more new friends. If you are not afraid to try new things, go for it. It is one of life's great experiences to go new places and try new things. If things don't work out, you always know where your family and old friends are.
2007-03-14 10:15:48 · answer #9 · answered by Brian G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats the fun part of moving to another state with no one u know. i want to do. but just go for it, meet new ppl.
2007-03-14 10:18:08 · answer #10 · answered by broncosnumber30 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋