ANYONE MOVED FROM BOSTON TO THE WEST COAST WITHOUT A JOB AND THEN FIND SUCCESS ONCE THERE?

Question

I really want to move out of here and would like to go somewhere pacific northwest with some cash saved. Im obviously worried about a job and a place to stay but I am dedicated to making it work.. Anyone done this? what is the best industry to get into? thanks

Answer 1

You should have enough saved to live out of work for a year or two. You never know how long it can take to get the job you want. You can get one not long after you get there, but at least be prepared for no job at all. As for the best industry, get a job you love, not just anything because that's just stupid. What are you qualified to do?

What you wanna do is hard and stressful, so I would look for something before moving there. See how lucky you get and then think of what you wanna do.

Always be prepared for the worst case scenario. When something bad happens, you'll be happy you are.

Answer 2

dude just apply for jobs online so u have something when u get there. an if u hate it at least you have a job to find something else. that would be immensely stupid to move somewhere without a job  

Answer 3

You pose a very broad question, and you did not give many details.   I will try to give you some things to think about.  Of course people have moved across the country & found employment, happens all the time.  Fortunately, they have so many resources now that makes this an easier task...job boards (Monster,hotjobs, career builder, etc.) are very useful to find out what is available in the the area(s) you are looking at & trying to land a job before you get there.  Also most local newpapers put their want ads online.  Recruiters, can also be helpful, I worked with Robert Half for a few years & many times represented people from other states, they would go into a branch near where they lived now & do the paperwork & I would present them to my clients when their background fit a need.  This will also give you a good idea of what kind of pay you can expect in each area.  (Which only tells part of the story...since Seattle pays really well, but the cost of living is also high-so you should look into that also.)  

Another thing to look at is local unemployment...Unless you have hard to find skills, when unemployment is high, its hard to find a job when you relocate.  From the employers perspective, all things being equal, they will hire someone who has lived in the area over a new transplant.  Since there are so many uncertaintities about people who have just moved to an area, not much to keep them there.  Right now, with the economy the way that it is...unemployment has been rising in many areas.

Here is one thing to consider that may make a move easier.  Try to get a job with a national company...some examples are UPS, Fed ex, postal worker, etc.  Most of these places will post positions in other places or accept transfer requests (most wont let you do that for 6-12 months after you start), but is you are really comitted & want to protect your "cushion funds" this might be the way to go.

Best of luck in whatever you decide.  If you have more to add, or questions...I will check back.