Ok, so I just got a job out state. At first I was extremely reluctant to move because all my friends and family reside on the East Coast. I finally took the plunge and decided to make a move. Now, here's the situation. After years of going to school, I am currently in $50, 000 in student loan debt. Also, I have about $1,500 in credit card debt from taking NCLEX review courses, applying for for two state licenses and books for school. Now, when I say that I'm broke and I mean I am broke. This job from out of state is really starting to stress me out. I have to come up $250 just apply for a license, $500 -$700 for rent deposit, and $2000 for moving expenses. Now if you were in my shoes, dead broke! Can you tell where heck I'm supposed to get all this money? Plus I'm taking a pay cut moving down there. I'm really just starting feel as if I want to just turn down the offer. I'm digging myself deeper and deeper into a financial hole and it's making me frustrated. Please give some advice.
Christmas is coming up. If you have family able to give presents, ask for monies. I would take bets that, if the family is large enough, you might be able to make enough for the licensing - at least!
Good luck on your endeavor. My husband and I are also picking up and relocating next month for nursing jobs. It's tricky, stressful, and tiring to know you'll be so far from the ones you love... but it's so doable! :) Be strong.
Can I ask why are you moving? You say you are taking a pay cut so you must already have a job?
I have just moved 2200 miles away to a new job, financially it has been awful and I got moving expences from my new employer! They 'head hunted' me and there was a reason for that-they couldn't get any other person to work the hours and oncall I am now expected to do.
My advice make sure you know what you are getting in to. Try and know the area as much as you can. How much training and where do you train or orientate. Were you employed directly by the facility or by a recruitment company?
Yes, but I know someone (male) who did this. He lived in his car, showered at his gym (membership cost $90 per year), spent a lot of time at the public library and in coffee shops, got meals at various charities. He was homeless and not even working.
He also lived in a condemned building for a while. It was condemned after an earthquake but several people were living there. He carried flashlights, as there was no electricity. Not sure where he toileted, but I guess various gas stations, the mall, wherever. Hospitals and restaurants have toilets that are pretty accessible.
I don't know how safe it is for a woman, but I know a lot of people live in their cars.
I think she'd be better, of course, renting a room in someone's home, maybe staying at the YWCA or perhaps the hospital has a dorm, a call room, something to help her land somewhere and get on her feet.
I agree about asking family to help, if her family is like that. Not all are, of course.
I don't have any concrete advice, just wanted to say that what I think you're doing is great, congratulations and hopefully you can put your worry away and start getting excited and your new amazing journey! I and so many other members of this board support you. I'll be in your shoes in a year and I'll need a hand to hold then too! Plus, I'll have more than 50k under my belt, uhoh. Just wanted to tell you to be EXCITED! You of course want to make the move for you, and life is too short not to take these opportunities. Luck can't find you when you stay in a rut, you have to try new things and new experiences. Good Luck Good Luck Good Luck and CONGRATULATIONS! :w00t:
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Christmas is coming up. If you have family able to give presents, ask for monies. I would take bets that, if the family is large enough, you might be able to make enough for the licensing - at least!
Good luck on your endeavor. My husband and I are also picking up and relocating next month for nursing jobs. It's tricky, stressful, and tiring to know you'll be so far from the ones you love... but it's so doable! :) Be strong.