Moving to Austin from California (San Antonio, New Braunfels: to rent, condos, how much)

[catotx65]

I am thinking of moving to Austin, Tx. Are there any jobs for a 65 year old ? Is there a place to rent like a room even a motel room ? I have no one but myself. Texas is a place of rest and relaxation. Am thinking of a part time job while collecting SS.

[JayBrown80]

Do you have any work experience? A field that you have a preference for? Or are you just looking for a minimum wage whatever job to supplement your SS?

When you say "is there a place to rent a room" do you mean to permanently live in, or just for a visit while you check things out? Google is your friend in both instances.

Texas is no more resting or relaxing than any other place on earth. It's the person who is rested and relaxed, not the location, but best of luck to you.

[AcaciaRose]

catotx65, if you haven't visited the Retirement forum here on city-data, I recommend it. Lots of people there are trying to decide where and how they want to spend their retirement years. Good luck to you!

http://www.city-data.com/forum/retirement/

[Cabguy]

Originally Posted by catotx65

I am thinking of moving to Austin, Tx. Are there any jobs for a 65 year old ? Is there a place to rent like a room even a motel room ? I have no one but myself. Texas is a place of rest and relaxation. Am thinking of a part time job while collecting SS.

try san angelo,tx
they have many retirees and nice little town.
rents are cheaper than austin

[bgrn198]

The San Antonio area is a prety good area to Retire my parents have a few friends in SA that are retired and housting might be a little cheaper than Austin.

[XLadylawX]

Originally Posted by bgrn198

The San Antonio area is a prety good area to Retire my parents have a few friends in SA that are retired and housting might be a little cheaper than Austin.

Yes, but San Antonio is ugly and worn looking.

[love roses]

I disagree. Yeah, there are some worn looking parts of it, but there are some ugly and worn looking parts to Austin too. But I do think that no matter where the OP lands, he needs to line something up first.

[eepstein]

Ugly and worn looking?? Hmm, ok. I'm so glad that Austin doesn't have any of the same topography or overall look as San Antonio! Oh wait, San Antonio doesn't have the "skyline defining" rich people high rise condos that Austin does. Therefore, it's not as attractive.

Gee, San Antonio actually embraces ALL forms of social economic levels of people, not only the rich.

Originally Posted by XLadylawX

Yes, but San Antonio is ugly and worn looking.

[XLadylawX]

Originally Posted by eepstein

Ugly and worn looking?? Hmm, ok. I'm so glad that Austin doesn't have any of the same topography or overall look as San Antonio! Oh wait, San Antonio doesn't have the "skyline defining" rich people high rise condos that Austin does. Therefore, it's not as attractive.

Gee, San Antonio actually embraces ALL forms of social economic levels of people, not only the rich.

Still doesn't change the fact that it's ugly. I don't care how much money you've got. Ugly is ugly. Fancy high rises cannot turn that sow's ear.

[bgrn198]

Originally Posted by XLadylawX

Yes, but San Antonio is ugly and worn looking.

I was mainly talking about New Braunfels or Boerne but SA has plenty of nice areas Sonterra,Stone Oak,The Dominion,Deerfield being several nice neighborhoods.