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• wichard03

  Hi everyone,

  So here is the deal, I having been living in Boston for about 5 years and came here when I was 18. Now being done with college I am ready to move out of Boston and try something new. I have been thinking of moving out west, but I have no idea really where to begin. I am ready to start a new adventure. There is a good chance I will not know very to no one in that city I decide to move to.

  Should I get look for a job first or find for a place to live? If anyone out here has made the move, knowing no one in that city, give me some advice.

  Thanks.
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• _salisae_0

  I flew to the city I was interested in and had an interview. They gave me the job and a month to move. If I had a lot of money saved I would have just gone and taken 2-3 months to sort out the best possible situation.

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  • advice part 1: have a lot of money savedPoint5

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• same0

  You are still young so save up some money and have fun for a few months traveling to different cities on the coast. San Fran, Beach Towns, Portland, Seattle, etc. See what you like and then look at agencies after you get a vibe of a few places. You have your whole life ahead to work, take a break.

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  • PS. Even interview if you want while you travel and meet up with freinds on QBN. Network it up.same
  • This is very good advicejevad

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• olli1010

  wichard03 - I've been doing this kind of thing for years. same is right. the best thing to do is save up a nice chunk of money (if you can) and take about 3-4 months and do 5 cities you think you might be interested in.

  You don't want to make a major commitment to a city or a job if you've never been there before. Also - the US job market being what it is, if you find you like a place, you can always freelance on a short-term gig and live like a local for a while to see if you like it. Don't worry about not knowing anyone. Between craigslist and every other social network out there (hello QBN!), friends won't be an issue.

  I've lived in New York, Miami, Los Angeles and San Francisco - each have their ups and downs but they are all very, very different.

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• letters20

  If you've got the chops, find some interesting job offers in different places – which allows you to open up your job possibilities – and have them fly you out. Great way to see new places, build connections and find the right job.

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• wichard030

  thanks for all the advice. I can not do really anything till the 15th of Feb. I am really looking at Seattle and maybe Portland. I am fine going to a city where I do not know anyone, I was just saying that cause I will not have no one to really call if i need help or something when I first get there.

  Again, thanks for the feedback

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