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Old 06-20-2013, 10:01 PM
 
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I know it sounds crazy .... and I know I might be crazy, but here it goes ....... My wife has a small retirement around $1400 a month. I am a hard worker. I currently work in the timeshare Industry and have 22 years of customer service. We have about $5,000 in the bank. She was born there and wants to return. TO START .. I found a Hostel where I can pitch a tent for $112 a week. With my wifes retirement we can afford to stay there indefinitely if need be. I see cheap cars on Craigslist and studios for $700-$800. It seems like that we could afford to make it while I find work. I am looking at the Hilo side obviously. so with $800 rent, her retirement, a car and me working ..... it just seems quite possible to me. BUT I have seen people with way more money talking about moving to the Island and they seem to be getting roasted. Advice is welcome. and so are the nasty comments.
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Old 06-20-2013, 10:11 PM
 
Location: Hilo, Big Island (Waiakea-Uka)
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*sigh*

Whtviper - you got this one? Or RR even? I'm just too tired right now
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Old 06-20-2013, 10:26 PM
 
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I am not looking to sponge off the people. Iam serious. The reason that I posted is that I am trying to get a few opinions. Are the CL jobs NOT real? Even if I made minimum wage and with her small retirement .... We currently live in New Orleans in a studio that costs $1,000 a month. the cost of beef is less in Hawaii than here. I can get a cheaper place.... I am just trying to see the downside
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Old 06-20-2013, 10:34 PM
 
Location: Honolulu, HI
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Don't move to Hawaii, you're going to **** off locals like me.
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Old 06-20-2013, 10:41 PM
 
Location: TOVCCA
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I am just trying to see the downside
From what you described, the only things you have to lose are your job and $5,000., neither of which you seem too concerned about. So haven't you answered your own question, really?
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Old 06-20-2013, 10:48 PM
 
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I am looking at CL now and there are literally dozens of places for rent , cheaper than I am paying now. I am not a child I am 42. My contract with my employer is up in 3 weeks. Is there something I am missing? Can I NOT find work? I have a glowing resume and I am not afraid of HARD labor.
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Old 06-20-2013, 10:53 PM
 
Location: Kahala
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Whtviper - you got this one?
I'm going to sit this one out.
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Old 06-20-2013, 11:09 PM
 
Location: Kahala
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I'm going to sit this one out.
Which was followed up with one of the most bizarre direct messages I've ever gotten. You all be the judge on a real or fake poster.

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I m not an ass ... I am friendly person that respects everyone around them ... I need an honest opinion/advice.
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Old 06-20-2013, 11:20 PM
 
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What the hell? ... Fake poster? I just want an honest opinion here. I thought this would be a good place to get some honest opinions and some help ....
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Old 06-20-2013, 11:21 PM
 
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BTW Whtviper1 I only sent you a direct message because it says you are a senior member and MAYBE would actually help .... thanks btw
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