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The city I'm currently living in, Bellingham, is experiencing a housing shortage. Rent has gone up more than wages can match. I'd like to move, but I'm not sure how to go about it. [more inside]
posted by gusottertrout on Mar 15, 2018 - 11 answers

I am generally happy at my job. During a bunch of staffing changes I applied to a different job with the same agency, and today I was offered the position. I need help deciding whether to take it. [more inside]
posted by kittensofthenight on Aug 30, 2017 - 16 answers

I'm a fresh college graduated from a European academy for Graphic Design and want to move to NYC to gather more experience in the field, and live there for a while. Question about job search and accommodation. Considering doing a masters degree too. [more inside]
posted by ahtlast93 on Nov 7, 2013 - 10 answers

What's the best place to live on a low budget given a life-consuming job in Manhattan near Madison Square Park? And how low can I go both before and after unintelligible-but-critically-important-tax-stuff? [more inside]
posted by ch3cooh on Jan 6, 2013 - 16 answers

I'm moving to Boston from San Diego in a year, but I don't know a soul there, nor do I know how to get the important stuff (job, apartment) set up from so far away. Questions follow. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 11, 2009 - 10 answers

Is it possible to live in Louisville, KY on a salary in the mid-30's? Where? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 11, 2009 - 14 answers

Is there a good way to estimate how soon I'd be able to rent out my place? [more inside]
posted by ignignokt on Dec 16, 2008 - 8 answers

How can I make sure I can squeeze as much money as possible out of my company in my new position in DC? [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Aug 7, 2008 - 12 answers