[SML] Sorta OT: Moving for a job

[Ronald Koinzan]

Nathan,
I always find a cost of living comparison to be helpful.

this link,
http://www.bankrate.com/calculators/savings/moving-cost-of-living-calculator.aspx
is just one example.

Some other things I've learned;
Rent the first year at least until you know you are going to stay.
If where you are moving doesn't have the things you currently like to do
for fun, don't move or plan to get a new hobby.
How often do you feel the need to see family? Friends? Budget for that
expense.
Moving is expensive. Will the new employer help defray the cost?

Very important to keep in mind if you are moving because you don't like
your current situation; No matter where you go, there you are. Don't move
into a situation that is the same or similar to your current one or you
will end up still being unhappy and further in debt. Plus Buckaroo Banzai
is wise. :)

Good luck on the job hunting.

Ron Koinzan
Technical Director
Department of Theatre
University of Northern Iowa
(319) 273-2139

On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 10:53 AM, nathan best via Stagecraft <
stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:

> Thanks for all the tips Joe. I'm not necessarily looking to get out of
> dodge, but I'm open to the idea of moving out of state, but you do raise
> really good points about the downsides. Thank you
>
> On Sun, May 1, 2016 at 10:29 PM, Joe D via Stagecraft <
> stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:
>
>> It sounds like you are just wanting to get out of your current town,
>> rather than having a specific place to go.  That makes it harder in some
>> ways, but if you have a specific kind of job in mind, the job opportunity
>> will probably be the real deciding factor.
>>
>> Certainly it can be nice to move where you have existing family.
>> Otherwise you are liable to put roots down far away from family, and will
>> run into issues caring for ageing parents.  Then when you are ageing, and
>> need your kids to be looking after you, the issue reverses. It also gives
>> you need help because of a serious injury.
>>
>> It is hard to really know an area until you have lived there are year or
>> so.  And even the initial decision about where to rent may be difficult
>> with a short visit.  So, try to do a short-term rental for a month or two
>> before you commit to a year rent.  Avoiding a long commute will be an
>> important goal, so where you work will likely be a strong factor.
>>
>> Your biggest expense will be housing, and that can vary a lot.  Second,
>> some states have income tax, and others don't. I think those are the two
>> most important factors in regards to cost of living differences.
>>
>> Finally, keep track of any expenses for the job hunt and the move,
>> because you can deduct anything not paid by the company on you income tax.
>>
>> -Joe
>>
>>
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