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I am 24 & I live in Michigan and the employment is low. I mean it has gotten better than the last few years. But it is still low, and hard to find a decent job. I had a great paying job and was supposed to move to LA for a job transfer but the job end up getting hit with a lawsuit and they went out of business fast. I had accumulated a very nice amount of savings in hopes to bounce back. Ended up having to spend my savings and helped out family who isn't appreciative and still treat me like rat ****.
Enough of the cries. I am looking to relocate to NYC. I will attend college and work as a back up plan! But the main goal is to get into writing books. However, we all know that won't pay the bills right away. Therefore, I will be attending college for an LPN program. To support myself if all else fails. Don't worry I love the medical field. Just not my #1 choice.
Anyhow, I am desperate to make this move by November 2016. I am living with my mom which is pure misery. I soaked in depression for a few years and just so anxious for change and to get away from my toxic family. I won't elaborate on family issues too much, but there is a strong pattern of mental abuse and i can't deal anymore. I'm working two low paying jobs, paying off credit card debt of $2100 will be done paying next month. I give my mom money per month and throw what's left in my savings. Which won't be nothing but like $1,950 by November.
I, however ran across a job in NYC that is looking for live in home care. Paying $200 a day, 21 days a month. The job is non medical assiatance. its a real agency. I researched and everything. They are always hiring and is aware of my situation. I did a Skype interview, did well and I am on their hire list. They informed me to call when I make it to NYC. Im thinking in November or late late October I'm taking my chances to go. This job is good paying, room and board and I can save up before college which will be May 2017. Give me time to get on my feet.
Does this sound like a good plan?
Last edited by HaneDough; 09-08-2016 at 05:56 PM..
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I'm a Michigan native and can kind of/sort of relate. The job market has picked up there from what I've heard, but no one deserves to go through life in a place they aren't happy. I was going to mention to you that I know of wealthy families in Bloomfield Hills that hire live-in nannies. I saw one that pays exactly what you would make in NYC... and allows for 15 days off-duty a month with private living quarters rent-free. There are jobs in Michigan but you've really got to dig for them.
Personally, I'd suggest getting at least a bachelor's before making any big plans. The job market is tricky everywhere and it pays to have a real education and skill set. Why not simply take out a small student loan and attend one of the public in-state universities? You could live in a student apartment with roommates and that would get you out of your living situation with your family. That's what I did, and I did it working full-time waitressing so I could graduate without debt. You don't have to have experience at many places and the money is good. It can be done.
Sorry, but this does not sound great:
-You do not have a lot of savings
-You do not have a college degree
-You don't mention any particular skills or expertise
I'd be wary about that job/agency. You don't mention having any experience in this, so I don't know why they'd immediately tell you they could place you. Be especially wary if their placing you involves your paying them any up-front money. A reputable agency will take their fee out of your paycheck.
But to move for an unskilled-labor kind of job does not sound promising. I understand your problems at home, but I think you should wait, try to shore up any skills, and save more money.
I came to NY in the 90's, my savings had an extra 0 than you do (20,000), a place to live and a job. And it was difficult. That said, I don't like to tell people they shouldn't do something. I think everyone should be able to do what will make them happy.
So if you think you will be able to make it her, off your own dime then go for it. If you plan on moving here and in order to do so need help from programs or other people then I think you need a different option.
Will you be able to afford rent (Its not cheap), transportation, food, other bills ect. Whats the back up plan shall the job not work out?
I would do more research on the job. It does seem a little bit sketchy.
I can understand wanting to get out of Michigan - but why NYC? One of the most expensive places in the whole country. I would look elsewhere. Both to get an LPN certification and to write books. Also - I would go for something more than an LPN certificate - like an RN degree. Robyn
P.S. Are you really sure you want to do live-in LPN work (like taking care of/cleaning up old people)? Living with some old lady who's going to boss you around 24/7? Do this/do that/do the other thing. Probably worse than living with your mother.
The other thing I would add to the OP is that what sounds like a lot of money in Michigan is not that much in New York. I'm sure she's already been told this but it needs to be clear- with what you'd be offered in pay you would be making less than $2800 per month after taxes with the combined federal, state, and city tax. You wouldn't be able to live in Manhattan comfortably even with roommates. You would probably have to either live in one of the outer boroughs or Jersey. And most landlords won't rent until you're at a job for at least 6 months, sometimes a year or more. I'm not saying that to get your hopes down, but just be aware. The poster who mentioned getting the RN may be right. If you obtained that your salary would go up considerably. I know that because one of my closest friends is a RN and she started making damn good money right out of school. If you go about things that way, you'd be employable all over the country with a wage that you could live decently on. You'd have the option of NYC still and be able to do it right... enjoy the city and whatnot and have a nice place to call home. The kind of thing I think you're hoping for now. You're close to it, plan carefully and don't do anything impulsive. If you've come this far you owe it to yourself!
LPN is a not livable with out a partner or roommates its deadend stuck at making $16/hr.
try completing 2 year AS degree in Nursing there and take NYS exam here to be licensed.
RNs here start at 45k and move to 70k with experience
Try Construction Union/Apprentice jobs, u might be given preference if u are minority or female
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