I am strongly leaning towards moving out of state at this point , as I feel my career is at a stand still living in the northeast. I may be heading to the state of Ohio, where my brother lives in hopes of having better luck with the job search.
I am just wondering how others have dealt with the stress of the "unknown"? I would love to hear positive stories about moving out of state for a job and it being a positive experience.
I am just nervous because I will have to sell my condo and probably rent something temporarily in Ohio until I establish myself and make sure it is where I want to be.
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I moved from GA to PA after I was done with grad school b/c I could not find a job where I lived. I was single and had nothing keeping me in GA (aside from my parents that lived about an hour away). I decided to just start applying for jobs all over the US and I ended up where I am now. Been at my job for 11 years. They flew me up for the interview (I interviewed for several positions) and I stayed in the area for a few days to get the lay of the land. Before I went up for the interview, I researched apartments online so I could visit them while I was there. I knew no one, never been in the area before but I survived! I LOVED the area where my job was, felt right at home after I explored around a little. I rented my condo in GA until I was able to sell it and lived in an apartment near my new job for a few years. I am SO glad I made the move. My family supported it. It has been a great job. It has really felt like it was meant to be.
I found a church I loved as soon as I moved here so I was able to meet people that way. My neighbors ended up being great (both in my apartment and then the house I eventually bought). Trust your gut. See how you feel when you interview. Explore the area and see if it "fits". See if you can find some apartments you can tour that are close to your work. If it feels right, go for it!
A lot of people thought I was nuts to move so far away into a place where I knew no one, but it was the right decision for me.
Specializes in Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic.
Thank you everyone for the replies!! I appreciate all the words of encouragement and advise!
The good news is I have landed and interview in a NICU in Ohio, so I will have that to look forward too in April when I visit my brother. My brother and sister-in law will also be showing me the area to see if I like it. I have been to Ohio a few times, but with my eyes closed since I didn't have plans of moving there.
I did always note how much more friendly the people are compared to my area, so it didn't surprise me that I got to talk to a real live nurse recruiter and he was very friendly. If you call a hospital in this area to talk to a nurse recruiter they tell you no and just apply! Maybe it's a good sign!
Go for it! My husband and I sold our house in the Northeast and moved thousands of miles away without ever having visited the place we were moving. We had no jobs, no place to live, and didn't know another soul here. It was exciting to explore somewhere totally new and make a new life. Now here we are, 15 years later, and we're gearing up to do it again! Although this time around we're checking out our potential new cities ahead of time and at least one of us will have a job secured in our new area before we make the move. Enjoy your adventure!
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I did always note how much more friendly the people are compared to my area
Ohio is technically part of the Midwest, and people in the Midwestern states have always had a reputation for having bold friendliness.
On the other hand, people in the Northeast are stereotyped as being more terse and direct, which can come across as rude to those who come from other regions.
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I moved from GA to PA after I was done with grad school b/c I could not find a job where I lived. I was single and had nothing keeping me in GA (aside from my parents that lived about an hour away). I decided to just start applying for jobs all over the US and I ended up where I am now. Been at my job for 11 years. They flew me up for the interview (I interviewed for several positions) and I stayed in the area for a few days to get the lay of the land. Before I went up for the interview, I researched apartments online so I could visit them while I was there. I knew no one, never been in the area before but I survived! I LOVED the area where my job was, felt right at home after I explored around a little. I rented my condo in GA until I was able to sell it and lived in an apartment near my new job for a few years. I am SO glad I made the move. My family supported it. It has been a great job. It has really felt like it was meant to be.
I found a church I loved as soon as I moved here so I was able to meet people that way. My neighbors ended up being great (both in my apartment and then the house I eventually bought). Trust your gut. See how you feel when you interview. Explore the area and see if it "fits". See if you can find some apartments you can tour that are close to your work. If it feels right, go for it!
A lot of people thought I was nuts to move so far away into a place where I knew no one, but it was the right decision for me.
Good Luck!