What would you do...

[NorCalJeeper]

So I lived in Lake Tahoe for a short time last fall (for those of you who don't know the area i.e if you live out of the country, it's a gorgeous place in the Sierra Nevada mts. with abundant snow, lakes, trails, etc). But the economy was bad and there was no job to be found anywhere, so I packed my stuff up and moved home after only 3 months. Actually, a better description would be that because I didn't have work and I was so worried about being homeless and/or flat broke, I basically ran home because I didn't know what else to do. From day one that I moved away, I've always told myself I probably could have made things work. And with each passing day, I swear I miss it and think about it more and more. So the more I think about it, the more I want to move back.

What's there for me? A whole helluva lot more than there is here There's trails galore to mountaibike/hike, four wheeling trails for my Jeep, epic snow during the winter months, I've got friends from here that live there. And it's just a more all-around laid back place to live. There's tourists, but I can deal with that. The only thing that's holding me back from moving is finding a job, which Ill be hunting down up there in the next couple weeks when I make a trip up. If I could just find employment up there, I'd move back in a heartbeat. I don't know what else it is that attracts me to the area, but I just want to live there again...

So basically, my question is- If you were me, would you do it? I've really got nothing tying me down here, which makes moving all that much easier. No girlfriend, work isn't really holding me back, nothing. I don't want to say that I feel as if I need to move back, but I almost do feel that way... Anyway, it's just been bugging the hell out of me lately and I figured I'd just ask away

 

[Dallen]

If you have a job now, just stay there. Then just keep looking for a job there where you want. It doesn't hurt anyone to be looking.

Also, perhaps there is something in between? Like I don't know how far away you live, but perhaps you can find something in between the two points. Some place where you can get a good job, but at the same time not too far away from enjoying the place you want.

 

[tic]

Look for a new job at Lake Tahoe that is permanent. Make sure you have it secured, then check out a place to live; then place in your 2 weeks notice. I would not go there without a plan and like everyone said, a job is hard to find atm.

 

[NorCalJeeper]

I don't have a job that ties me down here right now so that makes it all that much easier to move. I do a variety of things right now, but none of them are permanent. It's tough as hell finding a job right now, esp. in the Tahoe area, but if I can find one I'm definitely going to take it.

The only other thing that makes it hard is that there's a lot of seasonal work up there, which could work out fine since I'll be going to school. But permanent, full-time jobs are sort of hard to find up there right now. But again- if I can find a job, I'll be gone in a heartbeat

 

[BikeSwimLaugh]

First-off....there's absolutely nothing wrong with returning home to a safe harbor, we're going to start seeing a lot of that in the years to come. We Americans have been entirely taking our AMAZING way of life for granted, so there's nothing wrong with taking the safe route and regrouping where there's no financial pressure or the potential of finding yourself homeless.

If that's where you want to live...then so be it. Strategize, think it through and plan it out. I think you already knew this. I myself have my business, home, family, friends and everything so firmly planted in this area that leaving is just not an option. The idea of being able to move somewhere else entirely different seems really fresh & exciting...so I say pursue your interest wherever it may take you...but do it in a smart fashion.

Locate an inexpensive living arrangement to start with, there's probably more then a few families who might be interested in taking-in a border...that ought to be pretty cheap. From there, find the job and make things work.

You ever hear that joke/story about a mean bear approaching 2 guys...and one guy starts tying his shoes and stretching. The other guy says "you can't out-run the bear....what are you doing?"....and to that the first guy replies "I don't have to be faster then the bear, I only have to be faster then you". Well, in the similar manner the same applies to life in general. I may not be the best insulation contractor in the world, but I make darn sure to be better then my competition. Lots of people just end-up in jobs that they never anticipated, so don't think everything is planned-out...just get up there, focus on making smart moves, keep your head to the grindstone, figure out what you do well and then do it better then the other guy!

Btw...I just bought a Honda 400EX and spent half as much as I paid for the thing with new shocks, nerf bars, tires, hand guards, carbon fiber exhaust, air filter and a few other goodies. Let me know when you're stable up there....I'm coming to visit and I'm bringing the quad!!!

 

[aevans410]

In life you have to do what makes you happy.

You were up there, and didn't have a job, you were afraid you were gonna be homeless, and fear kinda puts a damper on happiness.

If I were you and I really wanted to be up there, I'd look online for jobs in that area, or even go up there depending on how far away it is. Get back up there employed so you could enjoy it and not be stressed about if you can pay the rent or not.

 

[tenpercent]

If I were you and I wanted to live there....

I'd stay where I had a job and income and family support. BUt I'd also spend my down time on the phone and communicating to where you want to be looking for a job. And when the time comes you find one...move.

 

[jewfro18]

Easy. Do what you love man, life is too short to miss out on opportunities like that. If you truly believe everything will fall into place for you, then it will.

 

[tenpercent]

Easy. Do what you love man, life is too short to miss out on opportunities like that. If you truly believe everything will fall into place for you, then it will.

Believing does not pay the bills. I am sure everyone sleeping under the birdge at oen point believed.