I'm about to graduate with the sort of degree that should enable me to find a job wherever I like, and I'm thinking about heading to Alaska.
I hope to use the years between finishing my Masters and heading back to school to get my student loans paid back, so the idea is to make as much money as possible. Is the cost of living there so ridiculously high I won't be able to break even or come out ahead?
What else should I know before considering a move like that?
2007-10-24 10:06:53 · 8 answers · asked by July 4 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
I have been to Alaska and to Australia (as one of your other answerers have responded;)
Alaska used to be the land of opportunity but it has changed somewhat. It seems like everyone wants to go to Alaska and to Aussie land sometime in their lives.
You can still make big bucks in Alaska . Right now their Senator is under investigation for fraud but he scrapes in the most money for his state then ANY other state in the Union.
Aussie land is a great place but they all drive on the wrong side of the road. Did you know that? When they come down at the road at you it looks like a passenger without a driver....yipes!.....
Australia is beautiful and the people talk funny . I would look into each option before I decided....Call some Travel Agents and get the scoop.....ok.? do what I say! I am the boss! ha ha
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there are seven women to every man in Alaska (if that would make any difference)
2007-10-24 10:26:16 · answer #1 · answered by mary 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Get down Girl. its all about the ratio. You will be in so much demand in Alaska that you can pick and choose your job and your (hopefully Rich) boy friend. Women are a desirable commodity in the big A and with your education you can pick and choose your employment and the guys will line up to be your suitors. If you can handle the weather you will be in demand both professionally and personally.
2007-10-24 10:20:53 · answer #2 · answered by Traveler 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Look up the newspapers in both Anchorage and Fairbanks. Look at the ads to see what prices are like up here and what kind of jobs are in your field. We have a great university system here. Look up University of Alaska.
2007-10-25 02:18:48 · answer #3 · answered by Snow B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well the cost of living is lower.
But people mostly make less. Best bet is to research where the job is available, pays most, and costs least.
Watch the movie 30 days of night before deciding to move to alaska.
lol ok thats just a joke. although i do reccommend the movie.
2007-10-24 10:16:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't move to Alaska, move to Melbourne, Australia, recently voted #1 most livable city.
2007-10-24 10:13:20 · answer #5 · answered by MJS 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you get payed to live in alaska, the living cost cant be too high go for it
2007-10-24 10:14:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
it can be a surprising place to seek and fish. however the chilly winters and the extreme fee of residing could make shifting there out of the question. a minimum of, that's what I even have been instructed.
2016-11-09 09:36:53 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't move to Alaska
2007-10-24 10:14:23 · answer #8 · answered by Jane 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋