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She could be support staff at a community college, public school, large university, etc. But what does that matter if she's familiar with the general job market in her field?
I don't see where the OP said she was looking for a support staff position. She said education in a competitive field. That could mean K-12 in a specific discipline or that she's a Higher Ed professional. Knowing what type of position she's seeking would help narrow down recommendations.
OP, have you considered buying land and putting a house on that? Land in some areas is much more reasonable than you think.
Or buying a mobile home... a friend is in the process now... was happy renting but the home is being sold and can't afford to buy what they had been renting.
Jobs are here but housing is expensive so they found a mobile home and making it work.
It doesn't sound like the OP has enough money to afford that. That's why I'm recommending better jobs, first. After that, such a move would make sense.
I do understand! But it's very hard to get rentals with pets, even in "dog friendly" areas. If you want to get ahead, this is something you'll need to seriously consider. This doesn't mean the dog must go to a shelter or rescue: perhaps a friend or friend of a friend can keep it until you are in better circumstances.
Move to Los Angeles. All you have to do is throw an emotional support vest on your dog and no landlord can deny you even if they have a no pet policy and you can even bring your dog to work even if there is a no pet policy there. Of course there is the cost of living factor here
Move to Los Angeles. All you have to do is throw an emotional support vest on your dog and no landlord can deny you even if they have a no pet policy and you can even bring your dog to work even if there is a no pet policy there. Of course there is the cost of living factor here
Please do not recommend that. Emotional support animals are exactly that -- emotional support animals. They are not meant to be a loophole. Also, you are absolutely confusing emotional support animals and service dogs. Emotional support dogs can only supersede in the housing setting. You cannot bring them to work or out to places that normally do not accept pets. Only service animals can do that. And ESAs do not wear vests or any sort of ID, either.
At this point, after looking at yet another **** shack apartment looks like we're up and moving. Somewhere.
It's insane, right?
We've looked from up and down the area, surrounding towns 30-45 minutes away. This is a rural area so not it's like I can go into the city and work and expect high wages. The whole area dances around a local college and hospital. Everyone else works on the fringes.
So--what do you suggest?
Seriously. If you had to up and move tomorrow where would you and 2 other adults go?
I want:
1. Better weather than New England--guess I will learn to tolerate the heat?
2. Jobs, jobs, jobs
3. If we can pay the rent with #2 I won't mind handing over half my paycheck a month.
4. Decent and competitive shopping--more than one or two supermarkets.
5. Something cultural to do like good libraries. (a must)
6. Affordable community college for my son
7. Dog friendly
Throw out those cities to me. I prefer NOT rural. (I hate rural places now).
Any ideas?
Do NOT come to Florida unless you want to live in less than ideal conditions. Rents here are just stupidly high, plus jobs are low paying.
Indianapolis , Indiana area , I have several family members that attended Ivy Tech community college and landed good jobs. Another idea would be Nashville , Tn . Tennessee has no state income tax and the cost to tag your car is less than sixty dollars .
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