Relocating? This isThe Thread for YOU!

[IlovemyAKA]

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Sorors, I am moving to Houston this summer. I've set the date as the last weekend in June. I'm looking for a job there, but I'm not having much luck. I recently received a BS in Health Services Administration, & I will be attending Texas Southern University in the fall working towards a MBA w/ concentration in Health Services Adminstration. I've been checking the openings at hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, & the Greensheet. The "I got the hook up" thread made me think of this one. Do any sorors in the Houston area have any suggestions or know of any openings? If so, please pm me!

Just a little additional info:
*I was involved in other organizations & held executive offices
*Graduated w/ above a B average
*recently completed an internship in the Marketing & Foundation department of a local hospital

There's more including my goals, attributes, & a cover letter & resume, but I wanted to keep it brief.

Thanks to anyone who takes the time to respond!

[20PearlGirl]

Hey Sorors,

I will be moving to HOUSTON in the next month or so. I will be staying with a friend at first, but where should I move once I get my own place? I want to be near as many professional black folks as possible. I'd prefer to live as close to the city as possible too. Do any restaurants in Houston have black Friday like they do in Dallas? Thanks a bunch

[unspokenone25]

^^^
Feel free to PM me.

[black_princess]

Cosign ... I'm one of those relocators that u mentioned. Ever since I was a little girl, when I used to come to visit my uncle and aunty in Brooklyn, I always said I wanted to live here ... and now I am. In the end ,it has made me a tougher/stronger/independant (in a good way) person, and Ibesides I just love the fashion and the overall swag. Though Im from a smaller urban setting .. I feel like NYC is my new home :]

[aideclaire]

n e one got n e thing on phoenix?

[Loved&Inspired]

Hello Everyone,

I am in need of some advice. I just graduated and have accepted an offer with a very prominent company in Houston. The problem is that I'm getting more scared everyday. I am from a small city (New Orleans) compared to Houston. Everyday my nerves are bothering me more and more. I have been to many cities, but it was only short-term, I even lived in Harlem for 3 months. Please give me some advice on how to deal with this. I am driving myself crazy, even the apartment hunt is killing me. I just want to calm my nerves. I Love New Orleans because everybody knows everybody. LOL. But, I know its not the best place to be Post-Katrina, so I chose to start my career elsewhere. But I think that I am starting to regret it. I leave in approximately 2 months, and I just don't know what to do.

[sigmadiva]

Originally Posted by Loved&Inspired

Hello Everyone,

I am in need of some advice. I just graduated and have accepted an offer with a very prominent company in Houston. The problem is that I'm getting more scared everyday. I am from a small city (New Orleans) compared to Houston. Everyday my nerves are bothering me more and more. I have been to many cities, but it was only short-term, I even lived in Harlem for 3 months. Please give me some advice on how to deal with this. I am driving myself crazy, even the apartment hunt is killing me. I just want to calm my nerves. I Love New Orleans because everybody knows everybody. LOL. But, I know its not the best place to be Post-Katrina, so I chose to start my career elsewhere. But I think that I am starting to regret it. I leave in approximately 2 months, and I just don't know what to do.

I'm from Houston - born and raised.

The one thing about Houston is that you need a car.

As far as apartments - it depends on where you want to live. There is decent housing and not so decent housing all around town. If you don't like long commutes, then try to live close to your job. Right now the housing market is so-so, leaning towards the buyers side, so you might be able to get a very decent house / condo starting at around 150,000. Recently a developer was auctioning off his condos starting at 80,000. No matter where you live, go see it first - just don't go by the web site.

There's lots to do and get involved in, so don't worry about a social life.

[Loved&Inspired]

Originally Posted by sigmadiva

I'm from Houston - born and raised.

The one thing about Houston is that you need a car.

As far as apartments - it depends on where you want to live. There is decent housing and not so decent housing all around town. If you don't like long commutes, then try to live close to your job. Right now the housing market is so-so, leaning towards the buyers side, so you might be able to get a very decent house / condo starting at around 150,000. Recently a developer was auctioning off his condos starting at 80,000. No matter where you live, go see it first - just don't go by the web site.

There's lots to do and get involved in, so don't worry about a social life.

Thanks for the info. That sounds really cool. It's just that the area where my job is located is not exactly a great area to live in and I hate to commute.

[sigmadiva]

Originally Posted by Loved&Inspired

Thanks for the info. That sounds really cool. It's just that the area where my job is located is not exactly a great area to live in and I hate to commute.

Well, honestly, you'll have to do one or the other. :shrugs:

I love Houston, but there never really was or is any true urban planning and there is no zoning. So, you (the general you) could live in a great apartment / house / condo and be next door to a trashy automotive shop.

There is a web site that you can use to check out property in and around Houston, www.har.com, but like I said, before you commit to anything go see it first.

[RedefinedDiva]

It's hard to believe that I started this thread over a year ago!! My, how time flew by in my last year of law school!!!

Anyway, I'm bak with the same question, but this time, it's a little more tailored. I have narrowed down my cities for relocation and would appreciate it if anyone would throw some info my way if they happen to live ther. I know that the Houston folks have been DEEP in the thread!! Feel free to renew your "push" to get people to move there.

Here's my list (in no particular order):

1. Dallas, TX
2. Houston, TX
3. Charlotte, NC
4. Atlanta, GA
5. Washington, DC
6. Chicago, IL

I just did a search of the top (10) cities for African-Americans and 5/6 of my cities were on the list, with the exception of Chicago. Therefore, I think that they all are great choices!

The front runner at the moment is Dallas because I thought it was really nice when I went there a few months back for a trial competition. Houston is running a very close second because I know a few folks there, including Soror D (and I can finally get to meet Rita!) and it's not that long of a drive back to N.O. Both are good cities and I'm sure I'd have better luck finding a job than I am here. Texas seems to be the "safest" place for my first attempt at relocation, but my options are DEFINITELY open to all possibilites. At best, I'm looking to move my January/February '09.

So, hit me with all the info you have. Everything is up for discussion: Economy, weather, job market, standard of living, availability of housing, hot spots, crime, etc. If you don't feel like typing, just direct me to a helpful website.

Thanks for your help!

[LRobinson]

I didn't know until recently that Charlotte was a major financial district. So if your legal interests lay in that area, that could be a good choice. Charlotte and Atlanta have no major airline delays. Housing is relatively reasonable in Dallas.

[IlovemyAKA]

Originally Posted by RedefinedDiva

It's hard to believe that I started this thread over a year ago!! My, how time flew by in my last year of law school!!!

Anyway, I'm bak with the same question, but this time, it's a little more tailored. I have narrowed down my cities for relocation and would appreciate it if anyone would throw some info my way if they happen to live ther. I know that the Houston folks have been DEEP in the thread!! Feel free to renew your "push" to get people to move there.

Here's my list (in no particular order):

1. Dallas, TX
2. Houston, TX
3. Charlotte, NC
4. Atlanta, GA
5. Washington, DC
6. Chicago, IL

I just did a search of the top (10) cities for African-Americans and 5/6 of my cities were on the list, with the exception of Chicago. Therefore, I think that they all are great choices!

The front runner at the moment is Dallas because I thought it was really nice when I went there a few months back for a trial competition. Houston is running a very close second because I know a few folks there, including Soror D (and I can finally get to meet Rita!) and it's not that long of a drive back to N.O. Both are good cities and I'm sure I'd have better luck finding a job than I am here. Texas seems to be the "safest" place for my first attempt at relocation, but my options are DEFINITELY open to all possibilites. At best, I'm looking to move my January/February '09.

So, hit me with all the info you have. Everything is up for discussion: Economy, weather, job market, standard of living, availability of housing, hot spots, crime, etc. If you don't feel like typing, just direct me to a helpful website.

Thanks for your help!

Aww Soror, your e-stalker loves to post after you.

I say either Houston or Dallas. I haven't been in Houston long enough to give you any real reasons, but I like it!

[teena]

Originally Posted by IlovemyAKA

Aww Soror, your e-stalker loves to post after you.



Go here or go away.


I say either Houston or Dallas. I haven't been in Houston long enough to give you any real reasons, but I like it!

Houston is soooooooo awsome. The shopping is re-dik-u-lus. For Real.

[CrimsonTide4]

Top 5 Reasons to Move to Charlotte

1. I live here

2. The Cookout ~ Ask your Soror D about the milkshakes

3. Beautiful city that has so much on the horizon in terms of construction, a lot of people are coming here, so clients galore are here

4. Great weather, semi high cost of living. We seldom get hurricanes. We're in a semi-drought right now. If it snows, you get the day off from work. You're minutes away from South Carolina.

5. Hang out with me from time to time.

There are either 2 or 3 AKA alumnae chapters here. I forget. LOL
http://www.rhopsiomega.org/

Don't move here if you cannot live without Popeye's chicken

http://www.charmeck.nc.us/living/home.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlotte,_North_Carolina
http://www.charlottechamber.com/
http://legacy.charlotteobserver.com/livinghere/

If I ever leave Charlotte, I'm headed to Houston though.

[Still BLUTANG]

Originally Posted by CrimsonTide4

Top 5 Reasons to Move to Charlotte

2. The Cookout

you are a mess!!!!! but yes, that is reason enough.