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10-23-2008, 10:25 AM
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Moving to Nome!!
Well I have read over some of the posts on here and must say that this is a great way of asking a few questions.  My two friends and I have decided to moved to Nome summer of '09. We currently live in Florida and I know it will definately be a climate change. I cant wait till my hair doesnt frizz anymore, it will just freeze. lol. On a serious note we are going to visit for a week before we make the move to check things out for sure i.e. housing, jobs, costs. A friend of mine lives there now and says that there are plenty of jobs but the housing will be a little difficult. Anyone have any ideas or advice as to what we should be looking for or checking up on during our visit. I already have my resume printed out  .
Thanks!! Shelly |
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10-23-2008, 11:39 AM
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I live in NC but my heart is in Alaska
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Location: Alaska, where women win the Iditarod and men mush poodles!
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Good Luck...
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10-23-2008, 01:19 PM
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your moving straight into the bush? I dont know about the job thing, unless you want to work for a mine. And housing around here probably isnt like anything you have lived in before. And i'm not talking abotu the cozy little drycabins we have in fairbanks either.
Hope your a drinker! lol
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10-23-2008, 03:17 PM
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Here's my advice: Go there in the winter (early to mid January would be perfect if it's possible for you) to get a feel for what it's like there when the weather is chilly and when there is still considerable darkness. Just what you would do there I don't know...
I'm sure you'll figure everything else out...and good luck.  |
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10-23-2008, 06:41 PM
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My crystal ball is showing a small case of culture shock in your future.
Keep an open mind, and go with the flow.
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10-23-2008, 10:25 PM
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Thanks for all the replies! Yes, we are definately going to visit in Feb for a week. I know I am very excited about the chance to experience different culture and atmosphere. I've been looking into this for about 6 months now. Keep the advice coming I truly appreciate everyone's input as I am born and raised Floridian who has never seen snow. Yeah I know, I must be crazy! LOL.
P.S.- Yes I am a drinker =P
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10-23-2008, 10:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by shelly2101
P.S.- Yes I am a drinker =P
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i dont know if thats good or bad when moving to Nome. I almost said "hope your NOT a drinker" |
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10-23-2008, 10:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fairbanks101
i dont know if thats good or bad when moving to Nome. I almost said "hope your NOT a drinker"
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I agree, this may not be a good thing. Someone please inform them how expensive booze is in Nome.... |
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10-24-2008, 03:33 PM
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I live in NC but my heart is in Alaska
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Well if you can't hack Nome you could always try Bethel.
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10-24-2008, 06:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyL
I agree, this may not be a good thing. Someone please inform them how expensive booze is in Nome....
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Once your in Nome the price of booze really doesn't matter. You gotta have it and you'll pay any price.. |
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