Currently i live in South dakota but i want to move to vegas. How do i get started? How do i go about this?

Question

I have been to vegas a lot before. I have family up there.

Answer 1

Unless you have visited Vegas for several weeks you may want to rethink the move.  The economy in Vegas right now, in fact the entire State, is awful.  The state is over 50 billion in debt, unemployment is high, NV has the highest housing foreclosure rate, gas is high, the State and County have frozen all jobs, businesses are closing or laying off, casino projects like Echelon are stopped mid development, etc.

To move you need a job and a good deal of money for deposit, first and last month, utilities, a car with insurance (bus system is awful), and realize you don't jsut walk in and get a job.

Downer I know but best to face reality.

Answer 2

I made a big move like yourself about 10 years ago.  First, I researched the city and educated myself on the job market, housing market, the weather, transportation methods and nightlife.  Then I took a vacation from work to visit the area for 3 to 5 days, so I could interview for jobs, look for housing, shops, restaurants, neighborhoods and people. Since you are making a move that could be culturally shocking, I suggest putting your stuff in storage in South Dakota and moving to Vegas with only the things that you will truly need in case it doesn't work out. Do all the things that the other authors have suggested and give yourself a year to get yourself settled in Vegas before you move everything.  Your first year will probably be the hardest if you don't have any family, boyfriend or friends around.  

Answer 3

I moved to Vegas in 2000.Lived there for a year and it was tough.There are a lot of things people don't realize about living in Vegas.It is a lot like living in Hollywood.If you come from a small town or another country and are moving for the glitz,glam and to make a fortune,you really need to stop and look at the bigger picture.

Vegas can be a great place if you have a job lined up or have a skill/trade or license to do something in a field.If not,keep this in mind.Most jobs can be tough to come by.They don't pay out big bucks per hour on jobs.If you want to be a casino card dealer,you have to go to school.If you want to be a waitress,dishwasher,janitor or even pole dancer,you have to get 3 cards inorder to work there.I found some employers don't cover the cost of these cards and some do.Expect to spend about 200 dollars if they don't.

To work in a casino you have to have a pretty clean record because they will send you to the Sheriffs office for a card and if you have felony,outstanding tickets or warrants,FORGET IT!

You will need a health card and a TAM card.If you have friends there and a place to stay then great,if not,and you are pressed for cash,expect to stay in an apartment for about 7 to 800 a month.I personally lived off near Tropicana and paid 700 for a 1 bedroom with a view of the crack dealers in the parking lot.

Taking the bus if you don't have a car is great and the bus runs are fantastic.I will give vegas kudos for having good public transit.If you do have a car,make sure you lock it up...Living in Vegas can be an OK place but you must keep in mind it is not all glitz and money.Sure you CAN make big bucks there without a degree,trade or education but keep in mind HOW it would be made if you catch my drift.You mentioned you are from SD.If I were you,before moving I would think long and hard and maybe go visit for a weekend or week and get off the strip and into the REAL Vegas to see if you would like it.Off the strip it is another world.Good Luck to you!

Answer 4

If you never been there go there for a 3 day weekend, Check out the sights and the town, If you need more info on great deals emial me at [e-mail]

I have a few clients doing the same thing.

Answer 5

Other than the domestic type things (change of address, bank accounts, etc.)  look for and get a job lined up first and foremost. Cost of living will probably be at least 50% or more higher than living in South Dakota and if you don't have say at least $4000-$5000 starting out and at least two credit cards, it can get very tough fast.

One thing that you want to keep in mind, is that Vegas by far and away is not for most people and while living in Vegas can be plenty of fun if your single w/no kids, its a nightmare with a family. Schools have 40+ children to a classroom is most schools and the crime rate is high. Teachers, parents and children are not really invested in one another and the drug usage among high school students is above 50%.

No matter what major city you live in, that are going to major pros and cons to wherever it is you decide to go. That is american life unfortunately.  

Answer 6

If you have family here then look into moving in with them until you find a job and establish yourself here. The economy is not the greatest at this time here but hopefully will turn around soon.

To just move here and expect to find a good paying job immediately is not a reality. If you can live with someone until things click is your best bet.

You can go to each hotel/casino website and apply for position now and schedule interviews for when you arrive. A thought to keep in mind. There are close to 100 applicants for every job opening. Most jobs will be given to experienced persons so training will be kept to a minimum.  

Answer 7

Land a job there,land a place to live,transfer bank accounts,transfer address,by contacting Post officeContact bill offices of address change..Establish means to move your stuff.Contact  

Answer 8

go to reviewjournal.com thats the las vegas newspaper online you can

find out about housing jobs go to yahoo hotjobs and enter ur job title your looking for and las vegas to find a job here I moved to las vegas

10 yrs ago the above are good places to look for info on las vegas