Comments on: I Got Fired And It Turned Out Great

By: angry little raincloud

angry little raincloud — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 20:13:51 +0000

@cuminafterall @city_dater It’s absolutely true that a lot of places have no interest in hiring people from out of state, at least for lower-level positions. (Don’t get me started on higher-level positions that won’t pay moving expenses. Especially contract positions.)

At an interview for a job at Fancy Museum (!), I noticed one of the interviewers had actually circled the address on my cover letter with a big question mark. Luckily, I had put a line in my cover letter at the end saying, “I currently am finishing the semester in X, but I will be back in NYC permanently as of Date X.” It seemed to work, since I got the interview (always the hardest part, I think) and ultimately the job.

By: The Dauphine

The Dauphine — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:01:12 +0000

@Unintentional Nomad
Counterpoint, I moved to NYC with no job, a suitcase, and my cat. I had a job in a week four years ago in the middle of the recession. There’s the cautious way to do it, and then there’s just diving in. I think either way is fine.

By: mayonegg

mayonegg — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:26:27 +0000

This is exactly what I needed to read today. This happened to me 6 months ago, and I’m currently at the tail end of an internship in what I ACTUALLY want to do. This gives me a glimmer of hope.

By: Unintentional Nomad

Unintentional Nomad — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 13:19:29 +0000

@Jake Reinhardt I’ll have enough to survive for probably two months, and my first priority will be getting temp work/any job that will pay me. I would love to save money, but I’m getting by on temping and part time jobs, after next month when one ends I’ll be spending more than I’m making, which is the oposite of saving. As @cuminafterall says it’s difficult to get a job when you’re not actually there, I’ve had several interviews (in various cities) that went really well, but no one wants to hire someone for a low level job if they have to move. I’m already scraping by in a city where I don’t know anyone, might as well do it in one that actually has jobs in my industry.

By: AnnieNilsson

AnnieNilsson — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 05:31:37 +0000

@Jenny Rogers@facebook I basically just want to say the same thing. Thanks for writing this, Emily it was inspiring and great.

By: cuminafterall

cuminafterall — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 01:33:06 +0000

@City_Dater Sure, but see if there’s someone you know in NY who will let you put their address on your resumes & cover letters. It sucks, but a lot of places won’t even consider out-of-town applicants. Hard to get an interview when your resume is in the shredder because you live five states away.

By: mishaps

mishaps — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 01:12:03 +0000

Ten years is the same timeframe a friend of mine gave himself to meet his goals when he moved to New York, and by the end of that time, he was successful enough in his chosen career to make a decent living at it. Now, even further on, he’s a leading figure in his field. It’s all about the long game! So good luck, Emily, and have fun.

By: Jenny Rogers@facebook

Jenny Rogers@facebook — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:35:48 +0000

I just really enjoyed this essay. Glad you wrote it, Emily, and glad the Billfold people stuck it on here.

By: City_Dater

City_Dater — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:14:01 +0000

@Unintentional Nomad

If the jobs you want are in New York, apply for them from where you are and move once you know there are people interested in hiring you — you do not want to move here with no money, no job, and nowhere to live. Cheap month to month housing means roommates, and no one needs to have the hassle of you, the jobless roommate with no savings.

By: Jake Reinhardt

Jake Reinhardt — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:40:10 +0000

@Unintentional Nomad You should absolutely be freaked out about this! Move with at least some money or move for a job; what are you doing? Save before you get there, buddy. Put off your move for a bit and your sanity will heartily thank you.