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Your Two Cents: Would You Move to China For Work?
A global job search isn't everyone's bag, but some recent college graduates have had success with finding jobs in China. According to the New York Times, China's economy is expanding and the cost of living is lower, so a new wave of college graduates are moving there to bravely begin their careers.
There are big risks and preparation involved with moving to another country that primarily speaks a different language, but if it's where the jobs are, the reward could be worth it.
8 Tips For Saving Money on Your Move
Relocation has become an appealing option for job seekers who haven't had much luck locally. While moving often makes the most sense, the cost of uprooting yourself and your spouse or family can be off-putting. It's nearly impossible to move cheaply, but there are several ways to reduce your relocation expenses.
The Best Places For Entry-Level Job Candidates
Recent college graduates are ready to spread their wings and fly, but the weak economy means many will spend an extended time flapping their wings before landing a job offer. There are a lot of ways recession grads can boost the probability of finding work, and one of them is being open to relocating to a place where the job market is more welcoming.
Forbes developed a list of the best places for first-time job seekers using a variety of data and adjusting for population so big and small cities could compete.
10 Most Affordable Big Cities For Renters Looking to Relocate
Job hunting is a more tedious process than ever, and if you're living in an expensive city your rent may be increasingly unmanageable the longer you're unemployed. Relocation is one way to cast a wider net on available jobs and it's possible you'll score a job in a city that's less expensive than your current address. A tough job market is all about compromise, so ruling out a move probably isn't the smartest decision.
The 25 Best Cities For Finding a New Job
Relocation might be the last resort for job seekers attached to their hometowns, but ideal opportunities are few and far between these days and moving could be the best solution in this job market. While national unemployment has skyrocketed, the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that several cities still report low unemployment numbers. One thing is clear: The Midwest dominates this list of the best 25 cities for finding work.
I'm Asking: Would You Rather Job Search or Be Relocated?
Consider this lesser-of-two-evils scenario: Your boss offers you the opportunity to relocate to a new city where you know nobody, or else you lose your job. Both of the options have their possible positives (maybe you want a new job anyway and just need the push, or you've been craving a move) but there are obvious negatives, too. Job searching and relocation are both surrounded by clouds of uncertainty — if you had to choose, which would you take?
Insurent Helps First-Time Renters Get Decent Apartments
Adventure and possibility push new grads to move to a new city and many (including yours truly) do so with low entry-level salary offers in hand. While you're sure of your ability to pay monthly rent and are willing to fork over a high percentage of your salary, searching for an apartment without a certain level of income can be an incredibly frustrating process.
Many landlords require a renter's income to be as much as 45 times monthly rent, so new grads without that pedigree might find themselves as I did: moving in to a tiny apartment in a walk-up building with steep stairs, a blocked fire escape, windows that didn't fully close, and a charming water heater taking up half the closet-sized kitchen.
Ask Savvy: I Relocated and Was Laid Off After Two Weeks, What Are My Rights?
Dear Savvy,
I have a major dilemma that I'm hoping you can help me with. I moved to Seattle for a job that seemed great on paper but turned out to be a total nightmare. They actually let me go after 2 weeks, without any reason given other than "you weren't the right one" — this is after I just moved several states away from home, and before I was given a chance to perform my job!
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I'm Asking: What's Your Back-Up Plan?
My dad always says, "Hope for the best but plan for the worst." More and more people are adopting this philosophy and creating back-up plans in case an unwelcome surprise comes along — they're brainstorming about alternate careers, considering relocation options, and investing in education to support future opportunities. What back-up plan(s) do you have in mind?
Weekend Dose of Savvy
- Sexual harassment in the office is usually a little more subtle these days compared to the blatant skirt-chasing on Mad Men, but there's no question it still exists. Have you been harassed by a co-worker?
- Find out if your bases are truly covered when you discover the tricky ways some hiring managers evaluate applicants.
- We can all use helpful reminders about how to establish and achieve a better financial life.
- A new study has led researchers to conclude that women are responsible for their own glass ceiling.
- While moving often makes the most sense, the cost of uprooting yourself and your spouse or family can be off-putting. Follow my tips for relocating on the cheap.
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