try to find a decent job? What is minimum wage there?
2007-12-08 05:49:09 · 7 answers · asked by S i r i 1 in Dining Out ➔ United States ➔ Chicago
If you decide to go with a minimum wage job anywhere in the country you might be a bit disappointed. :)
I believe the minimum wage in Illinois is around $6.50 an hour which is higher then the federal minimum wage. Chicago is a great city but like any where else you need to have time and a little bit of money to enjoy it.
2007-12-08 13:22:12 · answer #1 · answered by DC 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your background; I find that blue collar jobs here in chicago start from $8 - $10/hr... But the living costs here in chicago are quite high compared to the surrounding cities in the midwest. I think anyone would be able to start a good career here in chicago with the right experience and connections...
2007-12-12 02:46:09 · answer #2 · answered by LindaV 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've lived in and around the City my whole life and it is EXPENSIVE! If you don't mind living in a sh!t hole apartment, and working for min. wage go ahead. I make a very good living and I can't afford to live in Chicago City limits. Just this morning I saw a segment on unemployment on CNN, and Illinois has higher than average unemployment. On the bright side it's a World Class City, with dinning and night life second to none. If you plan to be a server, you'll find work. If your a professional good luck!
2007-12-09 15:49:46 · answer #3 · answered by The Angry Hippie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's getting expensive to live here. You can find all types of jobs. The housing is about $600. 700.00 monthly for an apartment. depending on the neighborhood. Taking the bus or train costs $2.00 one way. Parking in a garage is very very expensive especially downtown.
2007-12-08 22:23:46 · answer #4 · answered by D squared 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i first read your question i immediatly said no
when i finicshed reading the question, i still say no.
chicago is a beautiful city and whatever job you get will not effect how much you like the city
2007-12-08 23:19:32 · answer #5 · answered by togram 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I moved here 25 years ago and I have not regretted it.
2007-12-09 20:00:22 · answer #6 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
depends.
2007-12-11 23:45:51 · answer #7 · answered by Nessa. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋