Moving from Michigan to WA - Need advice pls

[HuskyDawg]

Hi,Childcare is also my concern as I pay $875 a month for a 2 year old and that's cheap in a Seattle neighborhood, but might be cheaper in the burbs not sure. Sounds like your husband will be watching which is good cause otherwise it's insanely expensive. I'm in accounting too. Try 2 Degrees and Account Temps/Robert Half. I went through Robert Half when I moved here 10 years ago and I'm working through them again in a position since the economy soured. I've had a good experience with Robert Half but I have friends who haven't been as lucky, but definitely worth trying. Good Luck

[jenlion]

Hah, not cheaper eastside. My 2 year old is costing $1175/mo in a daycare. I know there's cheaper out there, but there's more expensive too.

[Aco]

Originally Posted by SonicsFan93

Actually, I've heard from many, many posters on this board that they've had to move to the area in order to get a job. It's a lot harder to line up a job, than it is to come to town, and then get one.

I agree. My resume was not even being considered by anyone before I was able to secure a local address. I did get the occasional callback asking me "So you're moving to the area eventually, is that it?" and explained that I had a planned move and when it would occur (nevermind that I had already mentioned it in the cover letter), but nothing came of it.

That said, it sounds like you're going to have a rough going at first. I am seriously having a hard time finding a job after a lot of retraining, there just is a lot of demand for job, but not enough supply right now. Not sure if it's true for every field, but it's true for most entry level positions in most industries right now.

Long story short, I have a BA and a BS, obtained a decade away from each other... Second degree in a different field than the first, was supposed to help make me more marketable, but so far it feels like all the jobs I'm even getting callbacks for pay at the same level of money I was making 10 years ago as a recent graduate from first degree. That's pretty depressing for me, and I have the luxury of needing a job just to repay my school loans, as I have no kids, and a husband who did have a job lined up.

Not trying to discourage you, I just hope that you know that realistically there are other ways to find job security that do not involve moving to one of the most expensive cities to live in for the entire country.

[LookinForMayberry]

Bunny;

Fortunately, you have online tools to help you before you go, which was more than I had when I moved to Seattle from Tucson in '90. At first glance of the place comparison, you need to prepare for a higher cost of living. I am not sure what $5K will get you and a family as large as yours, but Sperling's is a pretty handy tool.

Check out this site, for comparing the two areas: Moderator cut: link removed, linking to competitor sites is not allowed

For an advanced view of the job situation, I prefer CareerBuilder.com:
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Since you are in Accounting, I advise using Accountemps as a starting place. They will place you based on your level of experience. I used them for a few assignments before leaving on our trip, because I knew I didn't want to get into a permanent position. They DO place permanent positions, and temp to permanent, but I didn't want to do that.

I have to tell you that most of the parents I've known in the area have complained about the schools there. Having no kids, I cannot offer more than that. How's your husband feel about home school?