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I have been wanting to relocate for about 2 years and I'm finally ready and able to. I have traveled and worked a few seasonal jobs out west .I really like it out there.But, I want to pick the right city.
I'm in my mid 40's single no kids. I don't have a real career. I have worked as a waitress ,in retail and some warehouses. I don't plan on going back to school ......it's a little to late in the game. I live very frugal ,not high maintenance by any means. I will live in a cheap studio and realize that I will be working for 8.00 hour. I'm just looking for a city or town that has low crime, cheap housing and has some middle age people.I do not want to roommate with anyone.I will also be moving with no job but with some savings. I'm no it's risky but, I'm a risk taker.I just can't take it here anymore.I'm tired of the crime and drug users in my area. I want a quite peaceful setting. I'm spiritual but, not real religious. I do go to church on occasion. Here are some areas I have considered because it seems to be cheaper .I would appreciate any feedback. I'm not interested in The east coast or down south. I'm pretty much a loner but, would like to meet new people for friendships. Eventually I would like to meet a nice man for dating.
I have been researching these states a lot. Montana ,Wyoming,Idaho ,South Dakota. I would consider Williston Nd but the housing options are unreal.
I would like info on how friendly ,accepting of newcomers, Cheap apartments, has the most middle aged people. I will also be relocating the first of year. Crazy right? I know taking my chances seeking employment right after the holidays......But, Starting fresh the beginning of 2014 is really important to me. Encouraging thoughts and ideas only.I do not need to be judged about how crazy this idea seems.
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It amazes me how many women are like me on this forum. I do not think what you want to do is crazy at all. I did the same thing last January but I moved to a place that is expensive. You live and learn. A couple of women like us moved to Phoenix, Arizona. They have a lot of call centers there. I am not familiar with any of the places that you are considering. However, I hear Montana is nice. I did a search for unemployment rates and all of the states that you are considering have very low unemployment. SD ranks #2. The only advice I can give you is to not underestimate the cost of living. Sometimes places are cheap for a reason. Good luck!
I'm in my mid 40's single no kids. I don't have a real career. I have worked as a waitress ,in retail and some warehouses. I don't plan on going back to school ......it's a little to late in the game.
It's never too late to go back to school. When my son graduated from college last spring, there was a 68 year old very nice lady who graduated at the same time. Son said he heard she had a job in her field within a month of graduation.
I have been wanting to relocate for about 2 years and I'm finally ready and able to. I have traveled and worked a few seasonal jobs out west .I really like it out there.But, I want to pick the right city.
I'm in my mid 40's single no kids. I don't have a real career. I have worked as a waitress ,in retail and some warehouses. I don't plan on going back to school ......it's a little to late in the game. I live very frugal ,not high maintenance by any means. I will live in a cheap studio and realize that I will be working for 8.00 hour. I'm just looking for a city or town that has low crime, cheap housing and has some middle age people.I do not want to roommate with anyone.I will also be moving with no job but with some savings. I'm no it's risky but, I'm a risk taker.I just can't take it here anymore.I'm tired of the crime and drug users in my area. I want a quite peaceful setting. I'm spiritual but, not real religious. I do go to church on occasion. Here are some areas I have considered because it seems to be cheaper .I would appreciate any feedback. I'm not interested in The east coast or down south. I'm pretty much a loner but, would like to meet new people for friendships. Eventually I would like to meet a nice man for dating.
I have been researching these states a lot. Montana ,Wyoming,Idaho ,South Dakota. I would consider Williston Nd but the housing options are unreal.
I would like info on how friendly ,accepting of newcomers, Cheap apartments, has the most middle aged people. I will also be relocating the first of year. Crazy right? I know taking my chances seeking employment right after the holidays......But, Starting fresh the beginning of 2014 is really important to me. Encouraging thoughts and ideas only.I do not need to be judged about how crazy this idea seems.
Well, since you don't want to be "judged", I'll just say, "Good luck". I think you will need it.
It's much cheaper to move during the winter, per moving costs and at the same time you will find more flats as most of the cities you're mentioning get a lot of college students for fall.
And no, I’m not crazy. Moving in the winter in Chicago is actually a great idea. If you have the luxury of being able to plan your move in advance, consider steering clear of the obvious summer months and look into the benefits of moving in the winter. Here’s why.
4 Reasons Moving in the Winter is a Good Idea
1. More rental openings at lower costs.
The months of June through August are the busiest months for Chicago apartment hunting, especially because of the new slew of graduates in Chicago, a city full of colleges.
Around 90,000 people graduate from college every summer and many are looking for a new place! Craigslist acquires a flood of want ads for roommates and it seems like there’s a new apartment opening around every corner.
The downfall? With every opening you run across, another one closes. The timeframe is difficult to manage and it ends up feeling like another full-time job to find an affordable apartment in the location that you want.
2. Moving company costs are lower.Winter months may have fewer selections, but because the demand for housing is down there is more room to negotiate price and improvements. Your stress levels will be down and you won’t feel as much pressure to sign a lease immediately.
More than 30 million Americans move every summer, thus the need for moving support is heightened. Because winter is an “off-season” for professional moving companies in Chicago, prices can be up to much lower than in the summer months.
3. Moving dates are more flexible.
Did you know that July 1 is the most popular moving day of the year?
Because of this, professional movers are much more difficult to secure, especially without advanced planning. Moving in the winter months allows for moving date flexibility with shorter notice.
4. Safety.
Despite the notion that roads will be worse because of weather conditions, choosing to relocate in the winter can actually be safer and faster. During summer months, millions of cars, RVs and trucks are traveling the roads due to vacations, free time and school breaks. Furthermore, summer is also the busiest time for trucking companies. In colder seasons, roads are less busy resulting in shorter and safer commutes, and easier loading and unloading.
So there you have it, moving in winter offers a lot of advantages. Consider it the next time you’re planning a big move!
Thanks for the information Lydia .I have researched the areas I'm interested in and it seems like there are a lot of apartments in my price range. I'm more concerned about finding work in the towns I 'm interested in. Smaller towns mean less jobs and more applicants for the job.I guess it's a chance I have to take.
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You might try posting in the specific areas you are interested in to find out about the housing and job market. I always read the local newspaper to get a feel for the area, look at the town's FB page and any other specific information you can get. If you aren't currently living in a winter weather state be sure you have great tires on your car.
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