Posted on 08/23/2023 10:46:04 AM PDT by wastedyears
So as the title says, I'm looking for some help in relocating to South Carolina. Mostly with just getting a job; I shouldn't have much trouble finding a place to live. I'm in Brooklyn, NY and work in the security industry; a fire and life safety director to be specific. We're responsible for handling any emergency that happens in our building until the incident commander takes over. It's a huge responsibility. The lack of communication and general lack of professional behavior from a few managers that we work with has really soured me on the job as a whole, and I want out.
I'm looking to get back in to office administration. I'm more comfortable in an office, instead of being on alert for basically my whole shift, having to run to the fire command station every time an alarm happens. I do have some years as an administrative assistant; it's been a while, but it's not like I'd be going in blind and getting thrown to the wolves.
The security company I work for is terrible - you're basically on-call 24/7, and might be sent to another building, even if you're not certified for it. That's a big no-no as far as the fire department goes. Like if you're certified for a hotel, but you're in an office building, they want someone with the proper certification for that office building. I know it's also blowing them up, but they're flying by the seat of their pants, paying out overtime in cash. It's extremely poorly run, and they're taking on contracts they can't properly staff. It sucks and it's depressing, I'm not at all happy here.
I'm more than willing to learn new things, like software and skills. I'm not comfortable with making travel arrangements though; last time I went anywhere was to visit my friend in Charleston last summer, and that's why I want to move. South Carolina would be preferable, but I'm open to the whole of the south. Generally better weather, definitely nicer people, and a lower cost of living. It's also more aligned with my personal beliefs, which is why I'm on here despite having lived in Brooklyn for most of my 37 years.
Any help would be hugely appreciated, as you'd be helping a fellow FReeper achieve their goals and restart life.
Tegan Cay, South Carolina. It was the best of many employer driven relocations for our family, and it is great for all stages of life living. Every day was wonderful.
(Tega Cay) darn auto spell.
You should come to Kansas. Its flat here.
Jobwise, SC is Columbia (hot), Charleston(expensive), Myrtle Beach(crowded during the summer) and Greenville(really nice). Parts of SC are a suburb of Charlotte.
So your decision is beach, flatlands and hills. Once you make that decision, look for jobs in that area and check Zillow for real estate.
“You should come to Kansas. Its flat here.”
It is that.
Not to mention the Yankees losing streak.
I’m in the northeast corner of Alabama - Love it here!
Security? Learn to code.
About two months AFTER I was settled into a job in Pennsylvania, I got multiple requests for interviews.
I think it might be southern style to weed out candidates who were as impatient as I was. Southerners are welcome to confirm or deny.
Well, i am in west michigan. Every business in my town has a help wanted sign out front. Cost of homes medium to high. Do not know about apartments.
Dear Wastedyears,
I just got off the phone with a cousin in South Carolina. She told me they are completely full and recommended you seek out someplace else. She highly recommended northwest Washington.
First question, from all of us that live in the South... Are you a Democrat - Republican - Moderate?
If you’re a Democrat or Moderate, stay in Brooklyn or move to Cary, NC with all the other NYers.
If you’re a Republican, love this country, have NO issues with the 2nd Amendment, the Flag, the National Anthem, plus a few more things, then feel free to make a move. Lots of places along the coast.
My advice...take some time off, start in Wilmington, NC and drive south along 17. But DO NOT stop in Myrtle(Murder) Beach. Nothing to see there.
Greenville(really nice)
In the mountains. Getting expensive. Getting very liberal
Do you currently own your home or rent? If you have some equity built up, that may have a bearing on your decision.
Huntsville, Huntsville, Huntsville.
For July, they had 14,000 new jobs show up.
Number One Rule when seeking new employment: Never Knock Your Current Employer. Period. Ever. For Anything. Especially on a public website. Doesn't matter if you don't name names. Or think you have anonymity. It says a lot about your mindset, which will leak into your communications and interviews with prospective new employers. We don't need damaged goods transferring from blue states to red states. A lot of that is happening now. Until you reexamine your need to blame everything you think is wrong with your life on your current employer, stay the hell up North where you belong.
No charge for the tough love.
It's like dating, Never talk bad about a person you dated in the past.
One of the fastest growing areas in South Carolina is Ft. Mill, which is just across the border from Charlotte, North Carolina. One of the biggest employers is LPL Financial, which anchors an attractive commercial park along with AmerisourceBergen. Give ‘em a shot. Best of luck to you.
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