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Female Single-hetro Caucasian Age:39 (a young 39) but not into the party scene, but will partake once in a while...my speed at this point in my life is (great food, wine bars/lounge/pubs, see a play/live music) outdoors, hiking, gym/yoga No kids Social Work salary
Woud like be in an area that is close to cafes, coffee shops, some nightlife, etc. I don't need to be smack in the center of it all but fairly close. Mature nightlife scene,Age range between 33-50...Singles,married couples, I prefer areas with less kids and even less college kids...just a good mix. Equal ratio of straight men to women (or an even higher percentage of single straight men would be more to my liking) (hey! one can dream)
So you get a feel for what my type of hood is, these are the last 3 places I lived over the past 13yrs (grew up in NY and Florida)
Charleston, SC for 7yrs (mt. pleasant)
Charlotte, NC for about 2 yrs (dillworth)
Chicago for 4yrs- East lakeview (about 3miles north of downtown Chicago and right off of Lakeshore Drive and 5 blocks to Wrigley Field) and lived in Wicker Park
So far these zip codes seem to be in the age range of what I am looking for from my research: 27605, 27604, 27609, 27615, 27614
Except that I doubt a social work salary can afford a downtown condo or single family home in North Hills. Don't take it personally... I'm a social worker too and know all too well! Posting your budget will help with recommendations.
Except that I doubt a social work salary can afford a downtown condo or single family home in North Hills. Don't take it personally... I'm a social worker too and know all too well! Posting your budget will help with recommendations.
How are the job prospects for SW? My rent range would be $750-950 range. I'm more about location then "upscale" living. I don't need all the bells and whistles and large sq footage. (even though it would be nice to have that, I'm not shelling out $1500/mo on rent even if I was making alot more) Just somewhere safe, clean, updated, would like hardwood floors and quiet and 30+ plus age range.
If you are licensed, there are a decent amount of job openings, but I have no clue what the competition is like. I used indeed.com a LOT when I first got here, along with the medical and nonprofit sections on craigslist. I know there are some rentals around Cameron Village. If they fall in your price range (not sure how much they are) that would be a great area for you. There are some white attached type homes along with brick townhomes/duplexes. Also, look at craigslist for housing rentals around that area (believe it's still 27605 over there). There are lots of students mixed in with professionals, but the location is great.
If you are licensed, there are a decent amount of job openings, but I have no clue what the competition is like. I used indeed.com a LOT when I first got here, along with the medical and nonprofit sections on craigslist. I know there are some rentals around Cameron Village. If they fall in your price range (not sure how much they are) that would be a great area for you. There are some white attached type homes along with brick townhomes/duplexes. Also, look at craigslist for housing rentals around that area (believe it's still 27605 over there). There are lots of students mixed in with professionals, but the location is great.
thanks! I have my BSW with 7yrs exp in Mental Health and Foster Care. I was never licensed in SC or NC with my previous job, however I think it would be a good idea to get my license for more opps. I actually have not worked in the field for the past 5yrs though, so I hope getting back into it won't be tough. I can't imagine why it would be, being that I still have the same skills and knowledge as I did before. I wouldn't mind doing something else but I figured it would be easier to find a job in something I am experienced in rather than trying for a new career in this economy.
Glenwood South is a good place to look and, while the upscale condos and apartments get all the attention, there are other more modest places to rent in the 'hood. Where's Miamiblue these days??? She can tell you all about looking for a non-complex rental in the area and within your budget. If you don't mind an older post-war complex, there are several between Glenwood and Cameron Village and along Hillsborough Street (across from St. Mary's College).
While most of 27603 is out in the burbs, it somehow slices into downtown and captures most of the West side of Downtown. So, don't discount that zip in your search,
750-950 will get you a nice 1 BR apartment or condo downtown...there are a few complexes on glenwood ave inside the beltline that would work for you.
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