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Old 04-13-2011, 04:10 PM
 
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My fiance and I are thinking of relocating from NYC to North Raleigh toward the end of this year, early next year 2011/2012. I currently work as a Lab Assistant here at a hospital in NY and I am wondering how the job market is. I have been employed here at the hospital for the last 7 years and my only fear is that when I do land a job in NC that I may lose it in a couple of months due to the economy or something.

I know that this is a risk that one take when relocating but my job is pretty stable now, I am just looking to get out of the big city and I love NC.

Thank you in advance!

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Old 04-13-2011, 06:56 PM
 
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My fiance and I are thinking of relocating from NYC to North Raleigh toward the end of this year, early next year 2011/2012. I currently work as a Lab Assistant here at a hospital in NY and I am wondering how the job market is. I have been employed here at the hospital for the last 7 years and my only fear is that when I do land a job in NC that I may lose it in a couple of months due to the economy or something.

I know that this is a risk that one take when relocating but my job is pretty stable now, I am just looking to get out of the big city and I love NC.

Thank you in advance!
Knowing almost nothing about you and your fiance, I think you should stay in New York for a while--maybe you should try to relocate to a home in New York that would make you happier. I live in New York too; I know it's not easy to do--find a miracle place that's affordable.

You do mention "fiance"--maybe you should get through the marriage/wedding part first. Are your families in New York? Your friends probably are.

Good luck~~
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Old 04-14-2011, 06:44 AM
 
Location: NW Cary
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Knowing almost nothing about you and your fiance, I think you should stay in New York for a while--maybe you should try to relocate to a home in New York that would make you happier. I live in New York too; I know it's not easy to do--find a miracle place that's affordable.

You do mention "fiance"--maybe you should get through the marriage/wedding part first. Are your families in New York? Your friends probably are.

Good luck~~
My advice: Get out as fast as you can!!! As a former NY'er (spent the first 38 yrs of my life there) its THE BEST thing I ever did! Adios!
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Old 04-14-2011, 07:18 AM
 
Location: Wake Forest
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We're in the process of relocating from NJ now. I have been on 5 interviews since I started looking about 2 months ago. I'm not getting the feeling that just because I'm not local, that I'm not getting considered. However, local candidates will win out over someone non-local since companies don't want to deal with paying relo, having to deal with counter-offers, things that.

I also believe that once hired, and you meet your expected and projected potential, you will stay employed. I like to look at the bright side and see small signs that the job market is starting to turn around.

It is a big step, and needs much planning with plans B, C and D already thought out. Our relo probably 2 yrs in the making.

You can only take on so many things at once without losing your mind, so think carefully about doing this before you get married. IMO it may be worth it to wait until that one is in the books before you take on a relo and job search

But good luck to you, and from we've learned, don't force anything. Things happen for a reason and though it's hard to see at the time, all eventually works out for the best.
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Old 04-14-2011, 08:10 AM
 
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We're in the process of relocating from NJ now. I have been on 5 interviews since I started looking about 2 months ago. I'm not getting the feeling that just because I'm not local, that I'm not getting considered. However, local candidates will win out over someone non-local since companies don't want to deal with paying relo, having to deal with counter-offers, things that.

I also believe that once hired, and you meet your expected and projected potential, you will stay employed. I like to look at the bright side and see small signs that the job market is starting to turn around.

It is a big step, and needs much planning with plans B, C and D already thought out. Our relo probably 2 yrs in the making.

You can only take on so many things at once without losing your mind, so think carefully about doing this before you get married. IMO it may be worth it to wait until that one is in the books before you take on a relo and job search

But good luck to you, and from we've learned, don't force anything. Things happen for a reason and though it's hard to see at the time, all eventually works out for the best.

This is some of the best relo advice I've ever heard on C-D.

Repped!
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Old 04-14-2011, 09:30 AM
 
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I would like to say thank you to everyone for their advice and opinions. It definitely helps!
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Old 04-14-2011, 09:37 AM
 
Location: Charlotte, NC
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Have you ever considered taking a month long ( or even just two or three weeks), vacation to get away from the daily grind. You'd be surprised at how helpful it could be.
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