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The likelihood of a landlord renting to a single person on Oahu making $25K per year (about $12/hr. or $1,500/month net) is almost zero where the exceptions are quite literally a desparate landlord due to the condition of the property or some very rough around the edges areas.
Those making that meager of income rent small rooms, live with family members, or other friends.
The likelihood of a landlord renting to a single person on Oahu making $25K per year (about $12/hr. or $1,500/month net) is almost zero where the exceptions are quite literally a desparate landlord due to the condition of the property or some very rough around the edges areas.
Except if you get a houseshare situation, you are interviewed and paying to the other roommates. I always wonder how that works out if there is any subletting involved, but I guess the landlord doesn't have a nice property to begin with and trusts the main roommate as a sort of manager to fill the rooms.
I do agree that people making minimum wage like this are usually those doing 2-3 jobs AND living with family.
I am also very skeptical about the tour operator hiring remotely. As pointed how, why would they do that when there are so many local prospects, and wouldn't it be riskier for both parties (in the sense that anyone offering or committing to a minimum wage job remotely has a high chance of flaking out)?
I am also very skeptical about the tour operator hiring remotely. As pointed how, why would they do that when there are so many local prospects
Yeah, the guy I know works for one of the top tour companies, was already a long-time resident when he applied, and he was required to have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and pass a written test on general knowledge of Hawai'i just to be put on a waiting list for an opening. And then once called up he had to study local and route knowledge, but was only able to get scheduled to work on a part time basis.
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and wouldn't it be riskier for both parties (in the sense that anyone offering or committing to a minimum wage job remotely has a high chance of flaking out)?
Well, yeah. That's why so many companies won't do it under any circumstance. They've all been burned before. So most won't even consider off-island applicants unless they possess some special skills that are really needed, but not found locally.
Except if you get a houseshare situation, you are interviewed and paying to the other roommates.
If you are a tenant, you can't just add roommates at will - if your landlord finds out, you can get booted. You and the roommates either apply together - or, you get permission from the landlord to add a roommate.
This is actually a bad sign though. I was thinking you lived in an expensive part of NY. If a small studio in a nice area runs $650+...you'll have to easily double your rent for Oahu, and not in a good area.
The best way is to get a very temporary place, such as the YMCA or some such. Some folks like VRBO, although those are expensive. Once you get on island, then you'll be able to go see the different places and you'll instantly know if they are good or not.
There are some areas of Kalihi and Palama you'd probably not enjoy. Around the Waikiki and University area is usually pretty good. If you're coming onto the island when the university is getting out for the summer, there's usually a lot of apartment/room mate turn over at that time. Also a good time for getting bicycles and mopeds inexpensively.
What area is the tour company based out of? Living as close to work as possible is good on Oahu since their traffic is so bad the shorter the commute, the better.
I'll try this again. Landlords on Oahu don't typically rent to single people with $25K compensation.
Despite the options.
Maybe you missed where I posted I was misteaken. My salary would be about $29 + tips. Not a big difference, but a difference. Apparently the other tour guides dont have a problem living there on this salary. I might have to get *gasp* a roommate?? OMG THE HORROR!
During my interview, I was told I was the first mainlander to ever be considered for a position, and it is contingent on me studying my ass off about Hawaii. So I feell pretty confident in my abilities and in my desire to do the things I want to do in life.
So, thanks for all the dire warnings, Im sure its freakin terrible on Oahu, I would be completely stupid to move to a tropical paradise where I would have a higher standard of living than where I currently live!
So let me get this straight....you are insisting that every single listing sub-$1000 is a scam? How many idiots are there on Hi? Have people never rented an apartment before, or understand how visiting a property and leases work?
If you are saying to me there arent a lot of legitimate listings there, Im calling BS. It seems like you only want to accept evidence that supports your viewpoint.
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