Looking to Relocate to NC

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by AXiD670

When I was looking for a job after graduating in 2002, my husband and I were hoping to move to Raleigh/Chapel Hill. We got absolutely no response. We looked for about four months in that area. As soon as we started casting our nets in Charlotte, my husband found his job in about two weeks and I found mine in about a month. I've heard similar stories from friends of ours...but that's just my experience.

Interesting. I have no first hand experience, but the job market in the Triangle has appeared to be very good. Perhaps it's a matter of the kind of job one is looking for.

And I must admit bias -- I really don't think I could be paid enough money to live in Charlotte. No offense to you and AlphaFrog (who undoubtedly make Charlotte a better place), but I've just never liked Charlotte at all. I know lots and lots of people love Charlotte, but I've never been one of them. Colors my view, perhaps.

Which is why there's more than one place to live in the world, I guess.

[CarolinaDG]

A little trick...

Work in Charlotte and live in SC... It's not much longer of a drive (particularly Fort Mill) but cost of living is tons lower.

As far as where to look, another place is the United Way Charlotte website and idealist.org. I'm in nonprofit, and those usually list decent jobs. I'm not very familiar with your field, unfortunately, but nonprofits are almost always hiring somewhere. :-)

[angelic1]

I know that this is not specific to Charlotte - but its an idea. Seems to be kind of close to what you are doing now, but if want a career change you may not like.

Try looking at the area governments and see if they have a work program for the challegened in your area. Two of my cousins actually do this. One is a director in one county and the other one (who is younger) goes with them to jobsites.

They take various clients to work at jobsites and monitor and help them with what they need. It gives them skills, something to do, and is helpful to the community.

Maybe some jurisdictions in Charlotte have programs like this. Just a thought.

[CarolinaDG]

Look at Crisis Assistance Ministry, too... I don't know if they're hiring right now, but they have a lot of social services people, and usually have an opening somewhere.

[Still BLUTANG]

definitely look into state government, i have 2 friends who do not have masters but have been working in professional positions with the court system & juveniles.

be aware that there might be months between applying, interviewing, and eventually being offered a position.