Applied for a Job in Fargo ND

[Getback]

Found a job that matched my experience quite well. I'm a little nervous though. I have a house in Indiana that I'm sure I cannot sell for what is owed on it. I may be getting a head of myself here though since I don't have the job yet.

The question I want to ask is has anybody made such a long move to get a job and what should I be prepared for?

The house payments are less than $200 a month. While I have remodeled extensively, I need to remodel the Kitchen. Every other room as been or is near completion. I just hate to abandon my home.

[Banshee7]

I thought Fargo was in North Dakota    Which is where out Ghosth the friendly trainer lives

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I thought Fargo was in North Dakota    Which is where out Ghosth the friendly trainer lives

Ooops, yes ND.

[Banshee7]

bah we knew what you meant    Good Luck, sir!

[ROX]

Found a job that matched my experience quite well. I'm a little nervous though. I have a house in Indiana that I'm sure I cannot sell for what is owed on it. I may be getting a head of myself here though since I don't have the job yet.

The question I want to ask is has anybody made such a long move to get a job and what should I be prepared for?

The house payments are less than $200 a month. While I have remodeled extensively, I need to remodel the Kitchen. Every other room as been or is near completion. I just hate to abandon my home.

A few things.   I did radio for a long time and with that goes changes in venue to move up the line.

1)  Are you prepared for the harsh winters in Fargo?  Also--Fargo isn't your Las Vegas or Miami Beach...not a lot to do there as far as tourist persuits.  I know in radio Fargo stations paid more for air talent because it's not an easy place to live for non-locals.

2)  Is there someone in Indiana that can act as a custodian/repair man/landlord so you can RENT your house there and not only make the payments but get another $200 in profit off the rental?  (If stuff goes south in Fargo--you still have a place to move back to.)  Ride out the bad housing market with using it as a rental--as well as a profit making venture and investment property.  Talk with your insurance agent if you do do that and maybe go from homeowner's insurance to dwelling insurance--which is cheaper.  You are still covered for fire and damage to the structure, but you aren't liable for the new renter's contents.

3)  If you get the job, get in writing that the new place pays for the move.  If they won't ("Oh...we don't do that here"--or--"we've never done that for an employee before") then you then know that they don't have very much opinion of their employees--a real red flag.

4)  Cover your bases before accepting an offer and get it IN WRITING.  Any company that won't put their word in writing--tells you they DO NOT stand by their word.


Good luck bro--and where ever you land, I hope you find a happy--profitable--long term gig  



ROX

[Getback]

Thanks Rox, Makes me feel a bit better.

I'm thinking ND because I want to get out. Even ordered a brochure a few months ago. Thinking about getting into hunting again and the outdoor life again. Hope to eventually buy a small home and become a cowboy. Always wanted to be a cowboy. I'm afraid of horses though. So there's a hurdle.

[Ghosth]

Getback, ALRIGHT!

In all seriousness, if you want to get away from loads of people, you can't beat ND.
Lots of wide open, empty spaces. Mostly because too much of the time its too hot, too cold, too dry, too windy, or too hard to get to.  This country is not for sissys, but it IS doable with a bit of planning.

You will find that old time conservative values rule the roost up here. If for no other reason than they keep you alive for another year.

If you want to come check it out, please feel free to stay with us. We have both a spare room in the basement, and a Couch/hidabed upstairs. Centrally located, if need be we could probably pick you up from the airport.

Fishing is good up here, hunting is even better.

Also you don't need a horse to be a ND Cowboy, just need a 4 wheeler and a few cows, ohh and the hat of course.

[Curval]

Getback...the CPA Cowboy.

Brokethebank Mountain.

[Getback]

Getback, ALRIGHT!

In all seriousness, if you want to get away from loads of people, you can't beat ND.
Lots of wide open, empty spaces. Mostly because too much of the time its too hot, too cold, too dry, too windy, or too hard to get to.  This country is not for sissys, but it IS doable with a bit of planning.

You will find that old time conservative values rule the roost up here. If for no other reason than they keep you alive for another year.

If you want to come check it out, please feel free to stay with us. We have both a spare room in the basement, and a Couch/hidabed upstairs. Centrally located, if need be we could probably pick you up from the airport.

Fishing is good up here, hunting is even better.

Also you don't need a horse to be a ND Cowboy, just need a 4 wheeler and a few cows, ohh and the hat of course.

Applied for a job with Ygomi. Haven't heard anything. Know the weather can be rough and know I should be prepared. If I get the job I probably will rent a small apartment for a while.

PS. very kind of you Ghosth. I sure wouldn't want to put you out. If things develop I will be in contact.

[Rich46yo]

Fishing is good up here, hunting is even better.

For me a place like that is paradise. Winters dont matter cause Im already freezing my arse off where Im at.

And best of all you dont have to worry about some gangbanger killing your kid at school.

[rkanjl]

Come on Ghosth, don't try to scare him off, there's always that one day a year when the weather is just perfect!  We enjoy our 2 seasons, 4th of July and winter.  Hope everything works out for you, in all seriousness, can't think of a better place to raise a family as far as low crime rate, etc.

rkanjl

[shppr01]

Found a job that matched my experience quite well. I'm a little nervous though. I have a house in Indiana that I'm sure I cannot sell for what is owed on it. I may be getting a head of myself here though since I don't have the job yet.

The question I want to ask is has anybody made such a long move to get a job and what should I be prepared for?

The house payments are less than $200 a month. While I have remodeled extensively, I need to remodel the Kitchen. Every other room as been or is near completion. I just hate to abandon my home.

instead of abandening the house try to have a friend or someone rent it out for you they could watch the house and it could be extra income

[Getback]

instead of abandening the house try to have a friend or someone rent it out for you they could watch the house and it could be extra income

Yes, a guy I use to work with said he used a management service that he was impressed with.

[Getback]

Getback...the CPA Cowboy.

Brokethebank Mountain.

I'm still studying. I dream the dream hehehehe

[Airscrew]

wrong thread,