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Make sure you get a job before you move. My husband has been looking in the Asheville area for 3 months and we have our first job interview on Friday. I don't know what field you are in but high paying jobs seem to be hard to come by.
hhhhmmmm Interesting. Well, I am an office administrator/manager with 2 degrees and certifications. My fiance works over seas for a private company doing security so I think we will be fine but good to know about the job market! After all the stress I have had in the corporate world? I would not mind working at the local farmer's market bagging groceries.
I have explored the first three links before-yes helpful and informative-those were the first things I goggled on the net however I am having a difficult time finding homes for rent and what areas are good? What elementary schools are good-just proving to be tricky when you are not there, Thank you for your help though! EVERY bit helps.
We are not familiar at all with what areas are good compared to others Moving to another state can be frustrating when you don’t know where to start and are not familiar with were you want to go.
Unless you're in extreme mortal peril, I strongly suggest you do a little more homework before you uproot your family to move to Asheville.
I am an office administrator/manager with 2 degrees and certifications. My fiance works over seas for a private company doing security so I think we will be fine
I think you're being unrealistic. My daughter has both a MBA and MPM (Master's of Project Management), experience, and is a long time resident of the area. It took her close to a year to find her current position.
I'm sure this is not what you want to hear, but IMHO, taking a chance when you're unencumbered is not the same as when you have serious responsibilities, like children. In any case, much luck to you.
We are not familiar at all with what areas are good compared to others Moving to another state can be frustrating when you don’t know where to start and are not familiar with were you want to go.
Unless you're in extreme mortal peril, I strongly suggest you do a little more homework before you uproot your family to move to Asheville.
I am an office administrator/manager with 2 degrees and certifications. My fiance works over seas for a private company doing security so I think we will be fine
I think you're being unrealistic. My daughter has both a MBA and MPM (Master's of Project Management), experience, and is a long time resident of the area. It took her close to a year to find her current position.
I'm sure this is not what you want to hear, but IMHO, taking a chance when you're unencumbered is not the same as when you have serious responsibilities, like children. In any case, much luck to you.
Excellent advice on the job front, as I've mentioned several times on the board Asheville isn't a good place to be jobless, if you're looking for something beyond the typical tourism/service/restaurant type positions. There just are not a lot of firms looking for degreed professionals, and those positions that are out there will likely pay less than you're thinking they will. My MBA co-worker stocked shelves at Target for a year before he was hired on where I work.
My husband has an MBA and 17 years of experience in a Fortune 500 company, a medical company and a large resort. Like I said, it has taken 3 months to even get an interview. Just be sure you have something in place before you risk everything. Not trying to be mean, I just think people should know what others are finding before you make the big move.
My husband has an MBA and 17 years of experience in a Fortune 500 company, a medical company and a large resort. Like I said, it has taken 3 months to even get an interview. Just be sure you have something in place before you risk everything. Not trying to be mean, I just think people should know what others are finding before you make the big move.
All these posts are correct - there are just very, very few high-paying professional jobs in Asheville. That is why, even though we did buy a home there, we spend very little time there, as my hubby has a great job in Fla., and there is NOTHING and I mean nothing, to compare $$$ wise to it in Asheville, we checked. And since Asheville is the largest city in WNC, there are no nearby commutable cities for more professional opportunities. So, for now, our little home is more of a getaway and investment to enjoy whever we get the chance.
I do wish you luck.
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