RELOCATING

[fireyfenix]

I just don't know what to do anymore! I just quit a job that I really hated, and my best friend is moving to work in San Francisco. I love the Bay Area, and if given the opportunity I think that I would move to the city and start over. I feel as if I need a change. I feel as if something needs to happen to me in order for me to feel fulfilled. I know that most of US want to make a difference in the WORLD, but where do we begin? I am trying to find a job now... and I think that I will go where ever there is a job that I like. I just don't know if I should really try to move to the city. I am not sure if the pay will be worth it. I mean I graduated june 2000, and I was in a job that I hated for one year. Now I finally got through with that, and have no idea what to do. I just want to be happy. I just want to make a difference. DO YOU FEEL ME? By the way has anyone seen REALITY BITES lately... it is what we call the quarterlife crisis! If you feel that you have anything to say in response to my madness... please do. Anything will help.

[crazy-girl]

Relocating can be a very rewarding experience. You learn how to start over and become who you want to be. The fact that you have a friend that is moving there might help you out because you'll have someone there for you when you get homesick and lonely. And you WILL get homesick and lonely.

If you are considering it, you should go for it. Weigh out the pros and cons on a sheet of paper and see which list wins.

Small tip, I would move there and then look for a job. You might have to temp for a little while. In this economy very few employers want to pay large relocating costs when they could probably find someone in their city.

[fireyfenix]

Thanks crazy-girl... I really appreciate the support. I have been working for Starbucks on the side, and I think that I could transfer to a new store if I really want to make the move. I guess it is just up to me now. I think the hardest part if finding the courage to take the plunge. Like the QLC said, it is all about just swallowing your fear of failing and just DOING it!

[gabi]

hello!

I am all for moving to a new spot, but SF I would not recommend. The job market is horrific and it continues to get worse.
Also, the temp market is not too good either.
But if you move, go to Lifeprint.org...they can help you get on track. it's a career development center.

Take it from me, I had to move home out of the City and many people i know are laid off and out of work.

hope this helps.

[gabi]

hello!

I am all for moving to a new spot, but SF I would not recommend. The job market is horrific and it continues to get worse.
Also, the temp market is not too good either.
But if you move, go to Lifeprint.org...they can help you get on track. it's a career development center.

Take it from me, I had to move home out of the City and many people i know are laid off and out of work.

hope this helps.

[crazy-girl]

Frogger, there are no limits to how much you can move. Maybe it's the career I'm in but most of my friends are in their mid-20s and have lived in at least 3 different cities.

As long as you can afford to move, go ahead and do it! It's a great way to see more of the US.

However, don't sell a town short. I've lived in my town for about 2 years now and it's only starting to feel like home. Moving is scary and it's hard to get used to different stores, different people, different sites. I get lonely and really miss the sites of my hometown every once in a while so make sure you're giving it enough time before you pull up your stakes.

[froggre14]

i am also thinking about relocating. i actually just moved from long island to pennsylvania about 7 weeks ago and i hate it. but now a friend of mine moved to richmond and invited me to come along. i dont know if i should just pick up and move again. how many moves is too many? I dont know if ill like it there anymore then i like it here. and let me tell you i dont like it here. im having an internal dilema. any opinions out there would be greatly appreciated.

[fireyfenix]

Well, it seems that moving is becoming harder and harder to do when there are differnt factors involved. I know you all know what I mean. I have been thinking about making this move to SF, but the job that I am looking at does not pay as well as I would have hoped and I would have to take a second job.... probably at Starbucks... but I am not sure if i am ready to make the move. I am not sure if I am selling myself short because of fear or if I am being reasonable... I think that we need to give ourselves enough credit... do not sell yourself short, and do not settle. Although you gotta make sure that if you are moving with a friend... that better not just be the only reason to move. I mean what if you have a fall out. Then what? I just do not want to miss out on any life experiences. Do you know what I mean?