ironpony Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 There is a job hiring which I feel I would be good for. I applied for it, but it's in a different city. So if I get it, that means I will have to up and move right away. But is it worth it for a job I don't know a lot about, other than I feel I may be good at it? Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Lemming Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 It depends on the salary and cost of living in that area. As a general rule of thumb, rent on an apartment in that area should NOT exceed 30% of your gross salary. Start researching apartments for that area... and now I really want you to read the next line over and over again. YOU WANT A MONTH TO MONTH LEASE --- NO LONG TERM LEASES OR CONTRACTS FOR HOUSING. If you don't listen to any of my other advice on this board, please, please, please do not sign any lease unless it is month to month, where you only have to give 30 day notice to leave. If you start the job and it doesn't work out, you need to be able to legally leave the new apartment and head home. You do not want to be on the hook for a long term lease. As far as moving, I have it down to an art. Do they have U-Haul rentals in Canada?? If so, go on the website and search if your Pontiac can pull a small trailer (if so you'll need a hitch and wire loom), if not look into renting a truck big enough to tow your Pontiac and put your stuff in it. Moving to a new city is actually quite fun!! You get to explore a new city, new culture, new people, everything. I was nomadic most of my life and loved it!! Link to post Share on other sites
ShyViolet Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 It really depends on a lot of things. How could you up-end your life and move for a job that you "don't know a lot about"? You need to know a lot about it before making a decision like this. You need to do your research. And also research the city it's in and make sure that it's a city you would want to live in. And have a solid plan that you could come back if it doesn't work out. Link to post Share on other sites
Author ironpony Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 Oh okay. Yes I would get a month to month place. Well I won't know more about it until I get an interview, but if it's goo and they want me to start right away, that only gives me a few days to find a place and move unless i should do this differently? Link to post Share on other sites
NuevoYorko Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 40 minutes ago, ironpony said: Oh okay. Yes I would get a month to month place. Well I won't know more about it until I get an interview, but if it's goo and they want me to start right away, that only gives me a few days to find a place and move unless i should do this differently? Do it like an adult. Go to the interview. If they make you an offer, then negotiate your start date. If a company wants an employee they will certainly allow for some time to relocate. Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Lemming Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 (edited) Traditionally, there is a first interview (with a dept. head) and if that individual thinks you are right for the job, then there is a second interview (usually with a VP or owner). At that point, you'll be compared to the other candidates that were offered a second interview. If everyone at the company decides you are the right for the job, you'll be presented with an offer letter. At which point, you'll accept the offer or make a counter-offer. Most people will have to give two weeks notice to their previous employer and would start soon thereafter. In your case, since you are unemployed, you would take that two weeks to move to the new location. In the interim, it wouldn't hurt to "run the numbers". Go to a rental website and get an idea of what (month to month) lease rental rates are for this area. As previously stated, you don't want your rent to exceed 30% of your gross monthly salary. You'll also want to research the average monthly utility cost for that area, get an estimate on renters insurance, get an estimate for your car insurance for that area and add all of those numbers to your spreadsheet to see where you are at financially. At that point, you can finish your monthly budget with food, gasoline, phone, car maintenance, taxes, entertainment, misc., retirement savings, etc. Edited January 2, 2021 by Happy Lemming Link to post Share on other sites
Author ironpony Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 Oh okay thanks. Well most jobs I've worked there has only been one interview, I don't think I have ever had one with two. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Lemming Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 10 minutes ago, ironpony said: Oh okay thanks. Well most jobs I've worked there has only been one interview, I don't think I have ever had one with two. Thanks. Well if that is the case, then I guess (if they want to offer you the job), they'll present you with an offer letter sometime after the first interview. In the interim, you can still do your research as to the possible costs you'll incur at this new location, as mentioned in my previous post. Link to post Share on other sites
Author ironpony Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 Well my parents say that because I am autistic I am not in a condition to live on my own right now too, which scares me. Link to post Share on other sites
alphamale Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 On 1/2/2021 at 1:29 AM, ironpony said: Oh okay thanks. Well most jobs I've worked there has only been one interview, I don't think I have ever had one with two. Thanks. I thought you were a manual laborer? That’s what I gathered from your previous threads Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Lemming Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 8 hours ago, ironpony said: Well my parents say that because I am autistic I am not in a condition to live on my own right now too, which scares me. Can you clarify?? What aspect of living on your own scares you?? Is it the financial aspect of living on your own?? Is it the "day to day" chores?? Is it the loneliness of not having other people around you?? Maybe try staying overnight at a local hotel (for one night)?? Perhaps facing your fear (one step at a time) you'll take that fear's power away and you'll no longer be afraid. Link to post Share on other sites
Pumaza Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Ok ddnt kbow you are autistic. And dont know at what degree. If you need help im sure the new city got help for people with your condition. But its good to inform yourself good first before moving. If its something that you really want and its good for you im sure your parents will help you. Or wait for a opportunity in your city.Keep applying. Link to post Share on other sites
Author ironpony Posted January 5, 2021 Author Share Posted January 5, 2021 On 1/4/2021 at 9:12 AM, Happy Lemming said: Can you clarify?? What aspect of living on your own scares you?? Is it the financial aspect of living on your own?? Is it the "day to day" chores?? Is it the loneliness of not having other people around you?? Maybe try staying overnight at a local hotel (for one night)?? Perhaps facing your fear (one step at a time) you'll take that fear's power away and you'll no longer be afraid. Nothing specific scares me, it's just the generalization of what they say that I can't do it, that does. However, a couple of my friends say there is suppose to be a stock market crash coming within the nex two years and I should wait until then before I buy a house. Do they have a point? Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Lemming Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 1 hour ago, ironpony said: Nothing specific scares me, it's just the generalization of what they say that I can't do it, that does. Prove them wrong.. stay overnight in a hotel. If that goes well, get an extended-stay hotel room for a week, if that goes well try it for a month. At that point, you would be ready to attempt a month-to-month apartment on your own. If you run into any issues or problems (doing this experiment), post about it and we will all see if we can help you with possible solutions. If you have a "panic attack" or just can't do it, go home... at least you'll know what you are capable of. 1 hour ago, ironpony said: However, a couple of my friends say there is suppose to be a stock market crash coming within the nex two years and I should wait until then before I buy a house. Do they have a point? No one can predict the stock market. I thought we addressed listening to "one off" comments by friends. There is never a bad time to purchase real estate, in my opinion (as long as you can afford it - payment shouldn't exceed 30% of your gross income or you pay cash for the home) Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Lemming Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 On 1/3/2021 at 11:52 PM, ironpony said: Well my parents say that because I am autistic Can you educate me a bit about autism?? How does it affect your day to day life?? What problems or issues have come up because of your autism?? You seem like an intelligent individual. You respond to questions. You have a grasp of logic. You can utilize the functions on this forum. You can drive a car. Hold down a job. Go to school. Go on dates. It seems you can do everything that the rest of us do or have done. Link to post Share on other sites
Author ironpony Posted January 6, 2021 Author Share Posted January 6, 2021 Oh well I was told I am bad at planning, specifically financial planning, which is why they said don't buy my own place. But I am limited as to what kind of jobs I can have, and as to what kind of dates I can get, or so I thought. Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Spider Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 (edited) Ask them why if you are bad at financial planning you have managed to save up hundreds of thousands of dollars. Perhaps your parents are disempowering you a bit by dismissing all your attempts at being independent by saying you’re autistic. Obviously, they know you better than us, but I agree with lemming that you seem high functioning to say the least. I’d be careful with that because my parents make me feel incompetent and I don’t have autism. Edited January 6, 2021 by Shortskirtslonglashes 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Lemming Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 1 hour ago, ironpony said: Oh well I was told I am bad at planning, specifically financial planning, which is why they said don't buy my own place. So don't buy a place (right away) move into a month to month apartment and see how you do. You won't need to do extensive financial planning. Just take a piece of paper, write your income at the top and subtract your expenditures (what you spend money on) and that is your budget. Promise yourself you'll stick to the budget and don't spend any money you don't have in your budget. You can make a budget very simple, its just the exercise of watching how you spend each dollar. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Wiseman2 Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Everyone should carefully consider any good offer. Relocation for jobs is a must sometimes. Link to post Share on other sites
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