True, and that could be a plan depending on the situation. But I'd like to take advantage of the $15,000 dollar tax credit available this year. For me it's essentially like I would be saving all the money I'd be paying in taxes, and turning it into part of the equity in a house. If my parents can move some property they are selling, they will be able to loan me whatever money I need for a down payment. Otherwise, I'll have to get creative. Buy a foreclosed home (or apartment/condo in a city!) so that way I buy an undervalued home and take advantage of the tax credit. I wouldn't mind renting...in fact I would prefer to have roommates for the social aspect of having "built in friends" and also being able to split the cost of a nicer location. A while back I was browsing Craigslist and there was a posting from three professional men in their mid-twenties who wanted a roommate to share a top-floor penthouse on Nob Hill. With my income I wouldn't mind living it up a little like that, especially if I can find a good location. But I also need to consider how I can financially help myself long term, and I plan to throw a lot of my money and investments into real-estate. It's usually a pretty stable investment that will go up in price (they aren't making more land) and pays a great "dividend" in the form of monthly rent checks.
well, ideally. right now..not so much. but I'm usually contrarian in nature...do the opposite of whatever's the trend.
I live in the twin cities and fargo. Bismarck - Forget it man. Boring ass place. horrible. Forget it St. Paul - A lot of people bash the twin cities, me included, but then when people come here they end up loving it. I'ts a cool place, as long as you can deal with cold weather and snow. Thats my two cents
Yeah, but a job is a job, and I figure that if I do well, I'll be able to move to a new location in a few years if I don't like where I am first placed. Granted, Bismarck is about as low on the list as you can get. In my mind there are about a half-dozen of the places that I wouldn't mind, so it depends on where they need people. I'm sure I'll make it work regardless. I've never been to Madison, but I'm actually kind of pulling for that. I think the size of the city and the strong college presence would really fit well with me. We'll just have to see.
Total The wife and I are a couple of years and a little higher salary older than you, and loved visiting Arlington/DC/Crystal City (if you're single I think you would too) but the CoL was really darn high. Charleston, WV is a college town, I've visited a couple of times. IIRC you're about an hour from Pittsburgh, but 70k would have you rolling there.
Never been to Madison, but one of my best friends is from there and loves it. Talks about it constantly. I know I guess i gave you no info about the city but just syaing.
University of Charleston only has like 1000 students, so it isn't a college town (you might be thinking of College of Charleston, in South Carolina). It is the state capital, as all the locations are though. I was actually born in Washington D.C. and have relatives that live in the area, so it would be nice from that perspective, as well as the fact that there are a lot of other job opportunities if something were to happen. But I'm not a huge fan of the weather there, and the cost of living is high. I don't think I'll have much of a say in the matter anyways. I totally flamed out on the interview I did today, partially because I didn't really care and I quickly found out they couldn't match my offer (over 8k less tops). It'll be an adventure either way. Just have to work hard, so that when another good location comes open I'll be in a position to move and take a leadership role. No sweat.
I'd be all over Santa Fe, but I can understand why you (and most of the other posters here) wouldn't be. Any of them though, could be great or terrible depending on your attitude. Knowing that it is most likely only a temporary gig should give you the freedom to enjoy the good things and ignore the bad, no matter which city they send you to. It's an adventure, enjoy it. barfo
I was actually thinking of Morgantown rather than Charleston. I've lived in Charleston, SC. It's a bit of an odd place, though the party scene there can be ok, with a good mix of girls from the various colleges (bible colleges, nursing schools, dance, etc)
If you're a guy in your 20s and interested in getting laid (by either sex), there's no better place than DC. You're a fool if you don't choose Arlington. Live in Clarendon. You're welcome.
Well I don't get to choose, at least not from the full list. They'll certainly need more help with newer clients, and I don't know who that is yet. Today I received an Ipod Nano as a gift from the company via FedEx. Ironically I received the gift about an hour after I faxed in my acceptance letter.
congrats, let the bling roll in. I've never really picked up and moved (aside for college)...so must be exciting.
Yup, it is pretty exciting. Although I would certainly be more excited to be in a cool location. I went out today to Macy's in Salem and spent about $275 on new clothes. Gotta love the extra 25% off when made my bill just above $200 for four pairs of pants and four dress shirts. I be looking good.
Also, I'm currently living in Monmouth, which is not exactly the most happening place in the world. So I'd be moving regardless for a new job. I would have preferred a location on the west coast (Seattle, PDX, San Diego, etc.) but the pay is good, the experience will be good. And dammit, I like being 23 and being able to set a precedent of making $65,000-$70,000 a year, so that in a few years I'll realistically be someone who can use TheLadders. Definitely is an ego boost. Wherever I go, I hope the girls are ready (and that they exist...err).
I think the most important thing is you don't run into the same ones. haha. i couldn't even imagine that shit, in Portland we always see the same people out...and I only go out like 6 times per year there.
Really? Western Oregon University. In between Salem and Corvallis. As for running into people, yeah I understand that. I know a ton of people living in PDX from my days at OSU, but to be honest that also includes some people that I'd rather not run into (for various reasons). So I wouldn't mind a fresh start in a "phresh" city. I'll be find no matter where I end up, but there are clearly some differences between my locations. I'm guessing I'll find out in less than a week, two tops, where I'll be headed.
Yeah. sometimes I think about moving to another city to get a fresh start...i'm getting bored of LA to be honest, just tired of it all. I want to live in NYC some day but I've got a good setup right now. I fucking love the weather here though. It was so awesome today.
Arlington and Scottsdale would probably be my top 2 choices. Big Sports towns, or at least nearby (NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAA, etc.).
