If you have nothing to lose, let them have it
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If you have nothing to lose, let them have it

I’m a career journalist/comms professional. 10 years of comms, 4.5 years of journalism, 2 degrees, and a fellowship. I’m looking to shift full time to community journalism. I applied to a posting that was vague about the salary. I corresponded with the hiring individual for about a week before they finally told me that they were only offering $36k a year and expecting me to relocate on my own dollar. (I have no issue relocating on my own dollar, but be organized and offer to pay me above living wage). This salary is nearly half of the living wage for the region.

Perhaps I am just angry, but I have nothing to lose with a random newspaper on the other side of the country, so I was very, very honest.

u/jbfitnessthrowaway — 8 hours ago
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Insight for a Potential Future Outer Banks Resident

Hi all! I’m hoping that I can get your insight. I plan on moving from San Diego in the late summer/early fall. Both Wilmington and Outer Banks are on my shortlist.

About me: I am a 27 year old woman. Most of my life has been lived in San Diego, except for two years in a small coastal Northern Irish town that I consider to be the best of my life. Currently, I am working as a journalist covering military, veterans, and hyper local issues, but am in the interview process for a veterans nonprofit that is remote, EST, and requires semi regular travel.

I am an avid water woman, politically moderate, educated, and am looking to live alone in a studio/1 bed/granny flat. Outside of the water, I like to work out, read, do art, cook, volunteer, and go to breweries/dive bars.

Living wise, I would like something cheaper and with more down to earth people than San Diego. Somewhere that I can go to a dive bar on a Saturday night, but also meet a husband and start a family is important to me. I absolutely do not want the hustle and bustle of a big city, but as I have some health issues, being not too far from a good hospital is imperative. An area that is safe to live alone as a youngish woman is a major non-negotiable. Somewhere with a good church scene would be preferable as well.

I plan on visiting the east coast to shop around a bit later in the summer. Please give me the pros and cons so I can narrow down my list!

Thanks if you read through all of this:)

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u/jbfitnessthrowaway — 1 month ago

Advice for a Potential Future Wilmington Resident

Hi all! I’m hoping that I can get your insight. I plan on moving from San Diego in the late summer/early fall. Both Wilmington and Outer Banks are on my shortlist.

About me: I am a 27 year old woman. Most of my life has been lived in San Diego, except for two years in a small coastal Northern Irish town that I consider to be the best of my life. Currently, I am working as a journalist covering military, veterans, and hyper local issues, but am in the interview process for a veterans nonprofit that is remote, EST, and requires semi regular travel.

I am an avid water woman, politically moderate, educated, and am looking to live alone in a studio/1 bed/granny flat. Outside of the water, I like to work out, read, do art, cook, volunteer, and go to breweries/dive bars.

Living wise, I would like something cheaper and with more down to earth people than San Diego. Somewhere that I can go to a dive bar on a Saturday night, but also meet a husband and start a family is important to me. I absolutely do not want the hustle and bustle of a big city, but as I have some health issues, being not too far from a good hospital is imperative. An area that is safe to live alone as a youngish woman is a major non-negotiable. Somewhere with a good church scene would be preferable as well.

I plan on visiting the east coast to shop around a bit later in the summer. Please give me the pros and cons so I can narrow down my list!

Thanks if you read through all of this:)

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u/jbfitnessthrowaway — 1 month ago
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Insight for Someone Potentially Moving to Destin

Hi all! I’m hoping that I can get your insight. I plan on moving from San Diego in the late summer/early fall. Destin is on my shortlist as well as Virginia Beach and a few places in North Carolina.

About me: I am a 27 year old woman. Most of my life has been lived in San Diego, except for two years in a small coastal Northern Irish town that I consider to be the best of my life. Currently, I am working as a journalist covering military, veterans, and hyper local issues, but am in the interview process for a veterans nonprofit that is remote, EST, and requires regular travel.

I am an avid water woman, politically moderate, educated, and am looking to live alone in a studio/1 bed/granny flat. Outside of the water, I like to work out, read, do art, cook, volunteer, and go to breweries/dive bars.

Living wise, I would like something cheaper and with more down to earth people than San Diego. Somewhere that I can go to a dive bar on a Saturday night, but also meet a husband and start a family is important to me. I absolutely do not want the hustle and bustle of a big city, but as I have some health issues, being near a good hospital is imperative. An area that is safe to live alone as a youngish woman is a major non-negotiable. Somewhere with a good church scene would be preferable as well.

I plan on visiting the east coast to shop around a bit later in the summer. Please give me the pros and cons and let me know if this might be a fit!

Thank you if you read through all of this.

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u/jbfitnessthrowaway — 1 month ago

Insight for Someone Potentially Moving to VB

Hi all! I’m hoping that I can get your insight. I plan on moving from San Diego in the late summer/early fall. Virginia Beach is on my shortlist along with a few places in NC and FL.

About me: I am a 27 year old woman. Most of my life has been lived in San Diego, except for two years in a small coastal Northern Irish town that I consider to be the best of my life. Currently, I am working as a journalist covering military, veterans, and hyper local issues, but am in the interview process for a veterans nonprofit that is remote, EST, and requires regular travel.

I am an avid water woman, politically moderate, educated, and am looking to live alone in a studio/1 bed/granny flat. Outside of the water, I like to work out, read, do art, cook, volunteer, and go to breweries/dive bars.

Living wise, I would like something cheaper and with more down to earth people than San Diego. Somewhere that I can go to a dive bar on a Saturday night, but also meet a husband and start a family is important to me. I absolutely do not want the hustle and bustle of a big city, but as I have some health issues, being near a good hospital is imperative. An area that is safe to live alone as a youngish woman is a major non-negotiable. Somewhere with a good church scene would be preferable as well.

I plan on visiting the east coast to shop around a bit later in the summer. Please give me the pros and cons and let me know if this might be a fit!

Thank you if you read through all of this.

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u/jbfitnessthrowaway — 1 month ago

Advice for Someone Moving to NC

Hi all! I’m hoping that I can get your insight. I plan on moving from San Diego in the late summer/early fall. Both Wilmington and Outer Banks are on my shortlist.

About me: I am a 27 year old woman. Most of my life has been lived in San Diego, except for two years in a small coastal Northern Irish town that I consider to be the best of my life. Currently, I am working as a journalist covering military, veterans, and hyper local issues, but am in the interview process for a veterans nonprofit that is remote, EST, and requires regular travel.

I am an avid water woman, politically moderate, educated, and am looking to live alone in a studio/1 bed/granny flat. Outside of the water, I like to work out, read, do art, cook, volunteer, and go to breweries/dive bars.

Living wise, I would like something cheaper and with more down to earth people than San Diego. Somewhere that I can go to a dive bar on a Saturday night, but also meet a husband and start a family is important to me. I absolutely do not want the hustle and bustle of a big city, but as I have some health issues, being near a good hospital is imperative. An area that is safe to live alone as a youngish woman is a major non-negotiable. Somewhere with a good church scene would be preferable as well.

I plan on visiting the east coast to shop around a bit later in the summer. Please give me the pros and cons of both places so I can narrow down my list!

Thanks if you read through all of this:)

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u/jbfitnessthrowaway — 1 month ago