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> How long can people use the excuse "I can't afford to move", when you can't afford not to? For this post, I will be a hypothetical long-term unemployed perso
by gilrain 13y ago
> How long can people use the excuse "I can't afford to move", when you can't afford not to?
For this post, I will be a hypothetical long-term unemployed person.
Moving to even a low-cost area is going to be at least $1000 for deposit on an apartment and utilities, plus the first month of rent. I'll also need groceries and transportation or gas.
Keep in mind that my credit, assuming I even have any, is maxed out because I have already been using it to supplement my living expenses and job hunt for the past few years.
I can't afford to move, and that is not a fucking excuse.
- talmand 13y agoAs a frequent mover, it is interesting that people just say "move!" without considering such things. If you don't have the capital to move, then it's likely not going to happen. Thankfully we're not to the point of people moving to a new area to essentially be homeless in hopes of finding a job.
- DanBC 13y ago> Thankfully we're not to the point of people moving to a new area to essentially be homeless in hopes of finding a job. Depends where you are. The UK has a problem with migrant workers getting stuck - they come here for work, don't get work, can't afford to go home, can't get help to get back home because of legal complications.
- talmand 13y agoYou are correct, I'm speaking of the US. Although I guess it's fair to say we have a touch of that with our immigrant friends here as well.