I have just received a job offer for a position located in Ewa Beach. Going into the interview process I never thought that I would actually get the job and now that I actually have the opportunity I'm very tentative about actually making the move. My scenario is as follows:
I am 25, single, and have no children. I have two good friends from college who already live out there and recently purchased a house about 15 minutes (according to them) from where I would be working. So I will have a place to stay for as long as I can stand having roommates again, which may not be long. When that time comes I would like to find a one bedroom apt. The job offer carries an annual salary of $60,000 to start. I have two main concerns, one being the will I be making enough money. I would still like to be able to save some money while out there, and if this not possible with this salary I would have to pass. Second, and more importantly, I am concerned with the new culture and people. I will be coming from NYC where my style, which is normal in the city, may be not be accepted out there (i.e. out of control spikey hair, trendy t-shirts, etc. Typical for New York. And I used to be in a band an just can't let it go I guess). I do not want to be somewhere where being myself will cause problems. I am not making assumptions as to what the people are like out there, I just want to have an idea of what I could expect. While my friends have given my a lot of advice, I would like an unbiased opinion of my situation. Any responses are appreciated. Thanks!
I am 25, single, and have no children. I have two good friends from college who already live out there and recently purchased a house about 15 minutes (according to them) from where I would be working. So I will have a place to stay for as long as I can stand having roommates again, which may not be long. When that time comes I would like to find a one bedroom apt. The job offer carries an annual salary of $60,000 to start. I have two main concerns, one being the will I be making enough money. I would still like to be able to save some money while out there, and if this not possible with this salary I would have to pass. Second, and more importantly, I am concerned with the new culture and people. I will be coming from NYC where my style, which is normal in the city, may be not be accepted out there (i.e. out of control spikey hair, trendy t-shirts, etc. Typical for New York. And I used to be in a band an just can't let it go I guess). I do not want to be somewhere where being myself will cause problems. I am not making assumptions as to what the people are like out there, I just want to have an idea of what I could expect. While my friends have given my a lot of advice, I would like an unbiased opinion of my situation. Any responses are appreciated. Thanks!
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