I need some advice. Everyone knows that it's very hard for new grads to get a job right now. It has almost been a year since I received my license and still no job. Went on a few interviews but no offer. Now I've considered relocating. So I applied to a hospital that was 2.5 hrs drive from me, went on an interview, and received an offer.
The interview was very informal.. I suppose they needed people. This hospital is pretty much in the middle of nowhere. Nothing to do nearby and if I had to go to supermarket.. it'll be a 30-40 min drive. Personally I didn't like the drive because it was scary on the windy road, on a mountain, with no lights, and several deers/raccoons dead on the ground.
The pay is around 23/hr and compared to where I live right now, it is not a lot. If I relocate, I'll have to find a place to pay rent, buy a car because I'm currently driving my sister's car (which she needs for work), and start paying paying back my loans. I'm not sure if this is worth it .... but I don't want to miss a job opportunity b/c I don't want to end up not getting any experience for another year. What do you think??
As for the groceries, you could always buy in bulk before you move (wouldn't work so well for perishable items, but as another said, you can always get most of that at a convenience store or a drug store), you can also order a lot of food online (I have celiac disease and buy a lot of my bulk stuff from Amazon). Good luck and congrats on the job!
A job is a job, especially for people just out of school right now. I suggest you take it, work there for six months to a year, then jump back into the job search with both feet. Call a few of the local motels and ask about weekly or monthly rates. (Personally, I'd avoid the B&B's, as they tend to be pretty pricey - or at least that's been my experience here in small town Ohio.) Go with the one that offers you the best but most flexible deal (you don't want to be on the hook for a month if you find a roommate on your third day there).
Then beg, borrow, or rent a car to start work (talk to rental places in your area about reduced weekly rates, but do NOT assume there will be a car rental place anywhere near the new town - we have all of one cruddy, locally-owned place for a town of 20,000). Put up a flier and ask around about people who need roommates or who rent out rooms/apartments. Finding a decent cheap car should be pretty easy, given how awful the economy is right now (especially in a lot of rural areas). I pulled it off last year after some careful searching!
As for the road kill you saw, that's just part of rural American life. We have people hit all kinds of things year-round, on treacherous roads and perfectly open ones - it's just a hazard of living in Boonieville, surrounded by abundant animal life. Watch out in fall, though, because the deer will quickly become your sworn enemies! You'll have to drive extra carefully when they go into the rut. But don't let that scare you away from a job - trust me, you'll adapt. Besides, every area has its quirks.
Congratulations on finding a job and best of luck to you!
Well just think of this, living in a small town has many perks. No traffic, short commute, and the rent is usually cheaper in small towns. I know when I graduate that we are moving to a small town. I am willing to take 23/hr for peace of mind, and to not live in the hussle and bussle of the city.
And if you don't like it after 6mo to a year, move back with some experience and hospitals may look at you then. I know around here hospitals won't look at you unless you have any medical experience.
shuubie
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Thanks everyone! These are all great advices. I didn't think about motels/hotels...etc I'll look into it!