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Old 02-12-2007, 11:44 AM
 
Location: Florida
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ok...if one has time to come out & interview for jobs, prior to making a move, what's the cheapest way to do it???

are there any hostels, cheap hotels, cabs to catch ... that kind of thing...have to spend $250 on a ticket but is there anyway to keep it as reasonable as possible during a job search?
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Old 02-14-2007, 12:29 PM
 
Location: Florida
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I guess everyone's clueless on this one?
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Old 02-14-2007, 02:27 PM
 
Location: 5 miles from the center of the universe-The Superstition Mountains
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I guess so...

A couple things to consider;
How long are you staying?
If there's more than one job interview, how far apart are they?

I think 'Super Shuttle' and/or similar companies are cheaper than cabs. If the interviews are spread out in different parts of the valley, It will probably be cheaper renting a car.

When I travel (seldom) and money is tight (always), I look for Super-8's, Motel 6's, etc. I'd sleep in my car before I went to some type of boarding house or YMCA. Having survived almost 30 years in law enforcement, I know any part of any town can be dangerous, but I try to research the areas and go for the safest place (on paper at least) that I can afford. Of course I'm never unarmed either .

If you don't mind, post the cross streets of the areas your interviews are at and I or someone else can help you decide on an area to stay during your trip. If your just coming out to file applications but don't know where, the type of industry/business might be helpful.

Good luck!
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Old 02-15-2007, 08:21 AM
 
Location: Florida
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I guess so...

A couple things to consider;
How long are you staying?
If there's more than one job interview, how far apart are they?

I think 'Super Shuttle' and/or similar companies are cheaper than cabs. If the interviews are spread out in different parts of the valley, It will probably be cheaper renting a car.

When I travel (seldom) and money is tight (always), I look for Super-8's, Motel 6's, etc. I'd sleep in my car before I went to some type of boarding house or YMCA. Having survived almost 30 years in law enforcement, I know any part of any town can be dangerous, but I try to research the areas and go for the safest place (on paper at least) that I can afford. Of course I'm never unarmed either .

If you don't mind, post the cross streets of the areas your interviews are at and I or someone else can help you decide on an area to stay during your trip. If your just coming out to file applications but don't know where, the type of industry/business might be helpful.

Good luck!
I would be planning to set up my interviews in May. I have a week's vacation and I plan to visit my family in Tucson while there. I'm hoping rates would be lower (like FL), 'cause it's after the winter season...I would like to do 2-3 interviews a day...for like 4 days in Phoenix...which would be all set up prior.

I'll know later in respect to location...Sounds like I need to rent a car win, lose or draw to get to Tucson anyhow....

But, yeah, CHEAP hotels but I don't want to worry about my safety...maybe I'll try to get a friend to fly out with me who has family in Phoenix.

Will be looking for positions in property management.
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Old 02-15-2007, 01:53 PM
 
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Most of the cheap hotels in town (Motel 6 comes to mind) are in BAD neighborhoods or are next to loud freeways/industrial areas. You won't leave Phoenix with a good impression by staying in this boomtown on the cheap. May is a good month for visiting as far as seasonal rates go (it's also our sunniest and driest month, and, in my opinion, a difficult month since it seems every day is a degree hotter than the one before). Yes, a car is a must. Phoenix is 40 miles across and it's 130 miles to Tucson. I think it makes sense to focus on the part of town you're most interested in and try to concentrate your interviewing there. Buy a map and acquaint yourself with the main streets and our simple addressing system. Property management will provide opportunities all over town and I'd hate to see you interviewing 3 times a day when each place is 10 miles or more from the other. You'd arrive frazzled from the heat and stress of the drive--not a good situation to be in. In any case, good luck on your job search and take the time to find your piece of Arizona sunshine.
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Old 02-18-2007, 09:01 PM
 
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Do not stay at " In town suites " at 51st ave and I-10/Mcdowel for $ 250 a week you get to see all walks of life , homelss , hookers, tatoos, but if you want cheap and clean with fridge, microwave, kitchen.
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