Comments on: Relocating To End Unemployment: Ten Things To Consider

By: Relocating To Save Money On Housing

Relocating To Save Money On Housing — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 09:02:28 +0000

[...] for a lower percentage of your monthly income? After all, these days more people are considering relocating to end unemployment; why not relocate to spend less on housing, often a family’s largest budget [...]

By: Brian @ My Payday Loan Cash

Brian @ My Payday Loan Cash — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:20:25 +0000

my sister made this move. she moved from PA to AZ bc she couldnt find a job in her major in PA right out of school… well one thing led to another, non work related and she ended up coming home, sticking to her guns, and found her dream job within 2 weeks..

sometimes its right there under ur nose the whole time..

By: zahira

zahira — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:14:42 +0000

I ve had experience of relocating abroad to find a job,and i ve found it quiet difficult cause the economic situation we are in.Anyway i tried many times cause i think today the people has to consider that is better to relocate than to say unemployed in their hometown.But here in Italy still they didnt get it…..so why the country is full of unempolyed people who may find a job if they think to move…

By: Bobby

Bobby — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:06:34 +0000

Well, this economy is definitely changing our cherished ideal of putting down roots. At this point, you have to find work in your profession wherever it is–the complicating factor is kids. Very tough.

By: David

David — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:51:37 +0000

I’ve had to relocate a couple of times in order to find a job. It is not an easy thing to do. Whether to do so will vary for each of us. But, sometimes it’s the best solution. Being out of work is hard any time. It’s a lot harder when things are tough like they are now.

Putting down shallow roots at first is a good idea. The second time I had to relocate, I had only been there six months when we were shut down. It was easier to cancel a lease on the apartment that to try to sell a houes.

By: Shanna Small

Shanna Small — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:45:16 +0000

IRG, sorry that my post ignited such feelings in you.

By: IRG

IRG — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:41:47 +0000

Shanna Small
Perhaps you are projecting your behavior onto others. I don’t think anyone with a brain believes getting a job is easy today–or talented, experienced folks aren’t on the chopping block daily.

And you should not assume that everyone who responded is currently employed,cause some of us are not.

It is absolutely tough to get work today, no matter who you are. Anyone who says differently does not know.

Given the way things are, some people are at a clear disadvantage (age, location, industry, etc.) than others and have to work harder to find opportunities, as limited as they are. It’s a selling game and some folks are great at their work, but not so good in selling themselves to some of the totally unqualified people who are doing the hiring.

You can do research online but it always comes down to people…who can open doors, let you know about openings, pass along a resume, make a recommendation, etc. You have to do the work to present yourself in the best possible light and to showcase what you’ve got (work unto itself!).

Even then, there are no guarantees.

The country is filled with talented, unemployed people. That’s the reality. Point number one makes sense, IF you had a large enough salary to save in the first place.

But plenty of people had more than a year’s worth of a backup and still ended up on the financial edge because they could not find work.

Nobody is saying it’s simple.

By: Credit Restoration Bureau

Credit Restoration Bureau — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:44:54 +0000

While I think relocating for a new job in times like is a good idea but being able to sell you home can very easily put those plans on hold. Renting your home is always an option as well. Like anything in life, it’s most likely going to be quite the challenge to “go anywhere young man”.

By: Shanna Small

Shanna Small — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:15:26 +0000

Judging from many of the comments here, I would guess that many if not all of you are employed. I agree with Kandace that point number one made no sense at all.

When I was employed, I oversimplified everyone else’s unemployment too. I never though that that a talented couple of highly educated folks would be unemployed for quite so long as me and my husband have been(hubby still is). It is not as simple as doing some work online or networking.

By: Financial Samurai

Financial Samurai — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:12:05 +0000

If you’re unemployed, I don’t get why you wouldn’t do anything to try and be employed.

I like the “go anywhere young man” quote!