Where to live??

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Hi,

I have just got a job at St Joseph's in Phoenix and am just starting my search for rental accomodation. Where would you recommend we live, I have been researching Scottsdale as I dont want to live too far away from the hospital, especially as I am doing nights and am concerned re the drive back in the morning.

I want to live in a nice neighbourhood, with good schools for a Kindergarten child.

thank you

kay

Specializes in NICU.

The lightrail is going to be great, but I don't think they are starting on it until 2008, from what I heard last.

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Specializes in Paed Ortho, PICU, CTICU, Paeds Retrieval.

Kay, when looking for somewhere to rent be aware that some places in Phoenix are pretty expensive. Especially areas such as Scottsdale where you will pay prices similar to London. There are lots of new areas being developed which are reasonably priced. We liased with a real estate agent whilst in the UK. I will email you his name and number in the morning when I get home from work. He was exceptional, picked us up from our hotel and even took us around to show us the stores that we would find useful etc. When he showed us around he spent a couple of hours finding us a great home and then 6 hours showing us Phoenix!!!! I would avoid certain places such as areas around the airport - just because of the noise and trying to sleep during the day. Let me find his details and I will email you tomorrow.

Regards,

Alex

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Specializes in ER, Peds, Charge RN.

I work at Joes! Welcome! May I ask which floor you'll be working? I'm in the ED, and just started in June.

I have a five year old as well, and she goes to kindergarten at a great public school. We live in far west Phoenix, right next to Glendale. I have about a 20 minute commute to work, and we pay about $1000/month for rent in a very nice house. My husband teaches in the Cholla school systems, and they seem to be nice as well. If you need someone to show you around or recommendations on housing, PM me. I just moved from Oklahoma, so maybe I can help you out with a few things. Good luck with your move!

Valerie

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Specializes in RN, BSN, CHDN.
I work at Joes! Welcome! May I ask which floor you'll be working? I'm in the ED, and just started in June.

I have a five year old as well, and she goes to kindergarten at a great public school. We live in far west Phoenix, right next to Glendale. I have about a 20 minute commute to work, and we pay about $1000/month for rent in a very nice house. My husband teaches in the Cholla school systems, and they seem to be nice as well. If you need someone to show you around or recommendations on housing, PM me. I just moved from Oklahoma, so maybe I can help you out with a few things. Good luck with your move!

Valerie

Thank you for your offer and I may well be taking you up on it nearer the time if thats ok. i will be working on 7BIN I think which is med/surg-Neuro. :)

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Specializes in RN, BSN, CHDN.
Kay, when looking for somewhere to rent be aware that some places in Phoenix are pretty expensive. Especially areas such as Scottsdale where you will pay prices similar to London. There are lots of new areas being developed which are reasonably priced. We liased with a real estate agent whilst in the UK. I will email you his name and number in the morning when I get home from work. He was exceptional, picked us up from our hotel and even took us around to show us the stores that we would find useful etc. When he showed us around he spent a couple of hours finding us a great home and then 6 hours showing us Phoenix!!!! I would avoid certain places such as areas around the airport - just because of the noise and trying to sleep during the day. Let me find his details and I will email you tomorrow.

Regards,

Alex

Thank you Alex that would be great

xx

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