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03-18-2009, 11:53 AM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Houston,Tx
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Moving to Anc. in 2 wks!,need work,home,any advice.
My family and I are finally on our way!,we've sold our house,lived on a ranch,learning how to tend to animals[fresh cow milk was awesome],learned plowing,irrigation,everything one does on a ranch by hand,no machines.Anyhow we will arrive in Anc. on April 2nd.Can anyone offer any helpful advice,know of any cheap housing,Im looking for a trailer,also need car,hopefully van[We have 9 people in all],My husband and 2 oldest sons will need work.Can anyone give me any info that will help?I'm looking forward to getting there,we've dreamed of this a long time.thanks.  |
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03-18-2009, 12:10 PM
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Do what you love and never work a day!
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: The Great Land - Alaska
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First, congrats on your move! I was down in Houston a couple weeks ago, couldn't believe the traffic! I can see why you are ready to move up here.
What exactly do you consider cheap housing? According to a link from another thread the median home price in Anchorage is $285k.
Anchorage, AK Real Estate on Yahoo! Real Estate - Houses for Sale & more
It depends though on what area you plan to look at. |
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03-18-2009, 12:14 PM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Alaska
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Moving to Alaska with no job prospects can be a big problem. Job cutbacks that have hit the lower 48 are now hitting here. You'll need to have 6-12 months of living expenses saved, in case the jobs take a long time in coming. Also, you'll need funds to move back if you end up not liking it here.
While it may be easier to move to another state in the lower 48, moving to Alaska takes planning. Some who've moved here have planned for months or even more than a year.
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03-18-2009, 12:40 PM
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I live in NC but my heart is in Alaska
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Alaska, where women win the Iditarod and men mush poodles!
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I share akck's concerns. Do you have any savings that you can live off of till your men find work? How large of a house are you going to need? Nine is a lot of people to put in a smaller home.
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03-18-2009, 12:46 PM
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Livin Life Down A Long Dirt Road
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: I live in Alaska but my heart is in Sweden
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You and hubby should fly up here and look around. Not much for ranching here...so other job skills might be in order.
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03-18-2009, 12:51 PM
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I am downright amazed at what I can destroy
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Bethel, Alaska
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They can go haul logs with Rance...
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03-18-2009, 12:53 PM
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I live in NC but my heart is in Alaska
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Alaska, where women win the Iditarod and men mush poodles!
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That's true. They could always work at Rance's ranch. Do you guys have any experience with roping moose?
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03-18-2009, 01:09 PM
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Livin Life Down A Long Dirt Road
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: I live in Alaska but my heart is in Sweden
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Gotta admit, fresh moose milk is the bomb.
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People may doubt what you say...but they will believe what you do...
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03-18-2009, 01:19 PM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
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I too share akck's concerns. Here's a few more links for you to check out.
Alaska MLS
www.AlaskaRealEstate.com - Statewide MLS system - Homes, Land, Commercial, Businesses
Employment-Alaska Job Center Network
Alaska Job Center Network
Finding Work in Alaska
Finding Work in Alaska
Lay offs have started here and many people are out of work. More and more families are moving up from the lower 48 making it even more difficult to find employment. There will be seasonal jobs but the pay is usually low making it difficult to live on. There are very few agricultural type positions, like you are used to, due to the short season. |
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03-18-2009, 02:29 PM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Eagle River
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I hope you're joking
Oh my. I sincerely hope you are only joking. Alaska is beautiful, the people are friendly, but it is not responsible to move a family of nine, with no jobs, no place to live, and a skill set that doesn't match the local economy. Please re think your plan. Perhaps send the three job seekers up first.
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