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Old 04-30-2012, 10:01 AM
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I did in 97, had a place and a job within days like everyone else at that time. Its a bit sad reading these posts, our country has changed so much!

I'm trying to plan a move right now and I wish it were still 1997
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Old 05-05-2012, 11:44 AM
 
Location: Southern California
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I've never done it & will never do anything that spur of the moment. I'm a HUGE planner. Even if I did, I'd never do it without a job mainly & of course some kind of plan. I could care less about not knowing anyone since I've never had a lot of friends in my entire life anyway.
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Old 05-06-2012, 12:37 AM
 
Location: Outer Space
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My husband and I had no jobs, but we sure had plans. Would have never left home without one.
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Old 05-06-2012, 03:36 AM
 
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I guess if money was no object i'd probably roam around for a few years looking for that perfect place

http://www.motorhome-rvcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/luxury-class-c-motorhome-2.jpg (broken link)
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Old 05-06-2012, 03:47 AM
 
Location: Chicago
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With no job, no friends, and no real plan?
Did it once, albeit I had a fiancee waiting for me in the city where I moved but I still didn't move in with her. It was pretty low-risk back then because the economy was humming and the unemployment rate in the city where I moved to was 1.5%. Had a job and an apartment within 10 days.
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Old 05-06-2012, 05:53 AM
 
Location: Baltimore, MD
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This thread is very interesting to me.

I have a little bit of money (but not a whole lot) and I'm currently unhappy.

I have been thinking about this...
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Old 05-06-2012, 08:06 AM
 
Location: New Jersey
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This thread is very interesting to me.

I have a little bit of money (but not a whole lot) and I'm currently unhappy.

I have been thinking about this...
Probably better to save up some more over the next few months. Hang in there and prepare at the very least and try to network and find work in the new place. If you are really unhappy then a change might be beneficial if it is your environment that is making you unhappy. One thing to remember though: We can never run away from ourselves. Wherever you go, There you are as they say.
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Old 05-06-2012, 09:20 AM
 
Location: Baltimore, MD
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Probably better to save up some more over the next few months. Hang in there and prepare at the very least and try to network and find work in the new place. If you are really unhappy then a change might be beneficial if it is your environment that is making you unhappy. One thing to remember though: We can never run away from ourselves. Wherever you go, There you are as they say.
Obviously on the bolded part.

I like myself, I'm not going to run away.

Some people want a change of scenery and something different besides living in the same area ones entire life. There are also ex's in some peoples life that they would like to get away from. Some do not really like where they are living and need to move anyway.

This topic is not about networking and looking. It's about going out and taking a chance on doing something different in life - "Just Pack (Up) And Move."
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Old 05-06-2012, 10:08 AM
 
Location: New Jersey
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Obviously on the bolded part.

I like myself, I'm not going to run away.

Some people want a change of scenery and something different besides living in the same area ones entire life. There are also ex's in some peoples life that they would like to get away from. Some do not really like where they are living and need to move anyway.

This topic is not about networking and looking. It's about going out and taking a chance on doing something different in life - "Just Pack (Up) And Move."


And it is admirable. Of course many people change their lives. And quickly. A need for a "reset' of sorts. A fresh start. My statement was meant to address how one will meet their basic needs. Being prepared would ease a lot of the stress. Sure you can just get out of dodge with the cost of a plane, train or bus ticket. But money runs out fast if you have no income.

I am glad to hear that you have self-esteem and an understanding of all this. Just be safe, Make sure you are housed and fed. I have unfortunately never done this but believe me, Have thought of it and still do. i am 36 and not getting any younger.
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Old 05-08-2012, 01:25 PM
 
Location: The New England part of Ohio
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I have never done it but I know people who have done this, and it's appealing to me. I can't do it now because of certain family responsibilities, but I don't rule it out in the future.

I think people are entirely too attached to their past, their families of origin, and their home turf. It does take a certain type of bravado.

I also think we need to differentiate between adults who do this, and irresponsible parents who move all over the place because they are evicted or have personal problems.
That's selfish and wrong.

The idea of doing it before you have children - or after they are grown is a whole other story.
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