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I have read a lot on here and there is some good info.
I am looking to come to Charlotte from Dayton Ohio. I am 27 years old. It is not 100% yet, but I am convinced I want to do this. Lived here most of my life. Want to look at new things. I have heard great things about Charlotte and I researched cities that Provide good culture, affordable, job growth, and entertainment. Charlotte seems to have all of these. My goal is to make this move by Spring of 08.
I am planning on leaving my job and going to Charlotte without a job becuase I feel it would be easier to interview once I am down there. Anyone have any luch with this approach?
I currently work in the insurance field as a manager. I currently make $90k and I expect to possibly take a pay cut which I am open to. How is the job situation there?
Also I am going to come down for a weekend here in the next couple of months to check it out. Any places I need to make sure I see?
Also, what areas should I look at? What areas should I ABSOLUTELY stay away from?
I am planning on leaving my job and going to Charlotte without a job becuase I feel it would be easier to interview once I am down there. Anyone have any luch with this approach?
DO NOT DO THIS! Get a job, then move. A quick search of this forum will yield many sad stories from folks who are in various stages of financial distress because of this approach.
Other than that, you should love it here. I think half of Ohio is already here.
Even if I have $10K in my bank account? I know this is a risk, but like the poster posted above if youdont live there, they will not even consider you.
Even if I have $10K in my bank account? I know this is a risk, but like the poster posted above if youdont live there, they will not even consider you.
As a young, single person with that much of a nest egg, you may be the only kind of person I'd recommend try this So yeah, in your situation, come on down! Just be prepared, it may take a while to find your spot.
I mean, I will wait tables (i did it in college) to maintain my nest egg or keep from taking it all the way down. I work at a place that give me a license to sell insurance to about 48 states. NC being one of them, I know I can sell Insurance or join a small local firm till I find something better.
For me:
Positives
-Have 10K in myaccount
-Have a degree with management and selling experience
-Young
-Have a North Carolina insurance license which makes me available immediately for local agencies.
Do you agree this is a good situation to make this move?
Even if I have $10K in my bank account? I know this is a risk, but like the poster posted above if youdont live there, they will not even consider you.
It depends on your lifestyle and debt load. Create a budget and figure out how long you can survive. Plan for at least 6 months for finding a job.
Also, there is no shortage of young, talented, college educated talent in Charlotte. No offense, but you probably won't "stand out."
There have been people on this board who have had trouble finding that "I'll take anything job." I don't think you understand how overcrowded this area has become.
You've got a nice little nest egg. Protect it by getting a job before you move.
Coming from another Dayton native (also 27), I just wanted to say that no matter if Charlotte is the right town or not ... please do yourself justice and move out of Dayton. I go back to visit and I still think "what would it be like to live back here". I think I'd be so bored. You have to move somewhere and LIVE! hahaha ... you'll understand later.
The job market is tough here b/c a lot of people are relocating. Plus there have been some layoffs here in banking and the mortgage industry. So there's a lot of competition. If you have a good savings and are ok with being jobless for a little while, or not too good to work a low pay job just to pay the bills, then I say go for it. Definitely rent 1st. Are you single? Try to live in the city close to uptown.
Also, there are lots of Ohio people here. And the Ohio school's have alumni chapters here that do happy hours and things. If you put yourself out there, then its really not hard to make new friends.
Good luck with your decision! But either way ... leave Dayton
Where abouts in Dayton are you from? I have a friend that lives in Charlotte.
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