npgraphicdesign 3 #1 October 18, 2010 A question for everyone... Good or bad idea, especially in these times? Let's say you have about 15K in the bank, and thinking of NYC, Chicago, Boston...maybe Austin. Is relocating without a job and hoping to find one eventually a smart idea? Especially if you're feeling stuck in the current situation and really need to break out... Any thoughts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #2 October 18, 2010 Nothing ventured nothing gained. Just dont be to narrow focussed on the job yuo are prepared to do. Get what ya need until you find what you want. Go for it.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #3 October 18, 2010 Meh. If all of your prospects fail there's always truck-driving school. Just make sure to make a decision before you're totally broke."No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 October 18, 2010 Out of all of those, Austin would be the winner, especially with the job market in Texas being stronger than the rest listed. Do it.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 3 #5 October 18, 2010 Quote Out of all of those, Austin would be the winner, especially with the job market in Texas being stronger than the rest listed. Do it. Eh....Austin is actually my last choice...for some reason, I'm really drawn to NYC, and I'm only 2 hrs away from it. Austin would be a much bigger move... And it's much easier to swing down to NYC for an interview than go to Austin... What fields are the strongest/weakest in NYC? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #6 October 18, 2010 Strongest - Loan sharking Weakest - Investment banking"No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #7 October 18, 2010 Quote What fields are the strongest/weakest in NYC? Strongest? The mafia. Weakest? Probably the anorexic models... Ok, seriously, wherever you go, go and don't look back. A "simple 2-hr move away" seems like a safety blanket move, a little change and not much risk.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 3 #8 October 18, 2010 Quote Quote What fields are the strongest/weakest in NYC? Strongest? The mafia. Weakest? Probably the anorexic models... Ok, seriously, wherever you go, go and don't look back. A "simple 2-hr move away" seems like a safety blanket move, a little change and not much risk. I'm Russian...the first one may be a better fit actually! Not really a blanket move...I know a lot more people and have more contacts in NYC..in Austin, I have..0. :X Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #9 October 18, 2010 Quote A question for everyone... Good or bad idea, especially in these times? Let's say you have about 15K in the bank, and thinking of NYC, Chicago, Boston...maybe Austin. Is relocating without a job and hoping to find one eventually a smart idea? Especially if you're feeling stuck in the current situation and really need to break out... Any thoughts? You left out quilifications ....BUT, I'd say fuckin stupid idea...till we fix O***a's fuck ups! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 3 #10 October 18, 2010 Quote Quote A question for everyone... Good or bad idea, especially in these times? Let's say you have about 15K in the bank, and thinking of NYC, Chicago, Boston...maybe Austin. Is relocating without a job and hoping to find one eventually a smart idea? Especially if you're feeling stuck in the current situation and really need to break out... Any thoughts? You left out quilifications ....BUT, I'd say fuckin stupid idea...till we fix O***a's fuck ups! Looking for a teaching position or full-time freelance or employment for a design/ad agency. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #11 October 18, 2010 Quote Quote Quote A question for everyone... Good or bad idea, especially in these times? Let's say you have about 15K in the bank, and thinking of NYC, Chicago, Boston...maybe Austin. Is relocating without a job and hoping to find one eventually a smart idea? Especially if you're feeling stuck in the current situation and really need to break out... Any thoughts? You left out quilifications ....BUT, I'd say fuckin stupid idea...till we fix O***a's fuck ups! Looking for a teaching position or full-time freelance or employment for a design/ad agency. I wouldn't advise going into Real Estate.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #12 October 18, 2010 Quote Quote Quote A question for everyone... Good or bad idea, especially in these times? Let's say you have about 15K in the bank, and thinking of NYC, Chicago, Boston...maybe Austin. Is relocating without a job and hoping to find one eventually a smart idea? Especially if you're feeling stuck in the current situation and really need to break out... Any thoughts? You left out quilifications ....BUT, I'd say fuckin stupid idea...till we fix O***a's fuck ups! Looking for a teaching position or full-time freelance or employment for a design/ad agency. IMPOSSIBLE.....(JMO) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 3 #13 October 18, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote A question for everyone... Good or bad idea, especially in these times? Let's say you have about 15K in the bank, and thinking of NYC, Chicago, Boston...maybe Austin. Is relocating without a job and hoping to find one eventually a smart idea? Especially if you're feeling stuck in the current situation and really need to break out... Any thoughts? You left out quilifications ....BUT, I'd say fuckin stupid idea...till we fix O***a's fuck ups! Looking for a teaching position or full-time freelance or employment for a design/ad agency. IMPOSSIBLE.....(JMO) For any of those cities eh? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #14 October 18, 2010 I'm sure there's a DZ near by that could use a new packer... --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 3 #15 October 18, 2010 Quote I'm sure there's a DZ near by that could use a new packer... My packing is great...they'd probably pay me NOT to pack for them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #16 October 18, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote A question for everyone... Good or bad idea, especially in these times? Let's say you have about 15K in the bank, and thinking of NYC, Chicago, Boston...maybe Austin. Is relocating without a job and hoping to find one eventually a smart idea? Especially if you're feeling stuck in the current situation and really need to break out... Any thoughts? You left out quilifications ....BUT, I'd say fuckin stupid idea...till we fix O***a's fuck ups! Looking for a teaching position or full-time freelance or employment for a design/ad agency. IMPOSSIBLE.....(JMO) For any of those cities eh? Especially for those Cities..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #17 October 18, 2010 Quote Quote I'm sure there's a DZ near by that could use a new packer... My packing is great...they'd probably pay me NOT to pack for them. Or the local rigger would pay you to pack mains for his customers...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #18 October 18, 2010 No way in hell i'd make the move without a job garenteed in writing! 15,000 aint gonna last long in any of them! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #19 October 18, 2010 Get a job, then move. When I moved from Chicago to Denver, I arrived in Denver with a job and an apartment waiting for me. It is possible to do these things remotely."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #20 October 18, 2010 Quote Quote Quote A question for everyone... Good or bad idea, especially in these times? Let's say you have about 15K in the bank, and thinking of NYC, Chicago, Boston...maybe Austin. Is relocating without a job and hoping to find one eventually a smart idea? Especially if you're feeling stuck in the current situation and really need to break out... Any thoughts? You left out quilifications ....BUT, I'd say fuckin stupid idea...till we fix O***a's fuck ups! Looking for a teaching position or full-time freelance or employment for a design/ad agency. You may actually find a teaching position due to more and more people leaving that field because of severe pay cuts. On another note, while it is most convienent to blame all of our woes on the goverment, sooner or later the public is going to have to step up and admit our own accountability. It's no longer the end of the 20th century no matter how much we pretend it is,"No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skipbelt 0 #21 October 18, 2010 decent flat in NYC in decent neighborhood no roommates , 1,000 a month . first last security deposit 3,000. security deposits for all utilities another 1,000. increased taxes and cost of living , insurance increases across the board, 15k will be gone quicker than you can say sen clinton was a carpetbagger ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #22 October 18, 2010 I eeven asked my 16 yearold what he thought of soemoen quiting a paying job, and moving to "any" large city... his answer.... "they fuckin Nuts"? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #23 October 18, 2010 QuoteGet a job, then move. When I moved from Chicago to Denver, I arrived in Denver with a job and an apartment waiting for me. It is possible to does these things remotely. +1 Not that hard at all Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 3 #24 October 18, 2010 Quote I eeven asked my 16 yearold what he thought of soemoen quiting a paying job, and moving to "any" large city... his answer.... "they fuckin Nuts"? He's only 16...what does he know? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #25 October 18, 2010 Winter is coming; NYC will be hard if you don't find something decent reasonably soon, and it's expensive. If you really, really can't stand the thought of where you're living now, find out where the teaching jobs are, and consider moving there. Austin teacher jobs That's probably your best way to a quick job, to start teaching (depending on what you teach). Whichever city has the most job openings in something you can be certified to teach is the best choice at first. Just remember that if you are teaching, those are someone's beloved children you're teaching, and do a good job. Once you have a job, it's easier to find another one. Remember the thread a few months ago about companies that won't even interview people who aren't currently working? Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
