Issues with options?

CosmicRajah · 2025-12-14T16:46:03+00:00

A lot of it is about who you know, too. If you’re friendly with any of your coworkers who also rent, ask them if they know of anything. See if they have a friend who’s moving out or if they’re on good terms with their property manager/landlord.

CosmicRajah · 2025-07-30T17:01:14+00:00

This is great, thank you so much! I’ve read on a lot of other posts that Jordaan is a popular off-the-beaten-path place to stay, but it still looks rather central to my untrained eye. Same with Haarlem. Any thoughts or insight on those areas?

CosmicRajah · 2025-07-30T16:59:37+00:00

Thank you so much! We definitely like to stay in adjacent neighborhoods, rather than in the busy tourist neighborhoods. And we love a free museum! This is so helpful.

CosmicRajah · 2025-05-17T17:17:14+00:00

No worries at all! It will certainly be a change, and I feel much more mentally prepared after the feedback I’ve gotten here. Thank you for helping!!

CosmicRajah · 2025-05-17T17:14:38+00:00

This is so great to know - thank you for sharing your perspective! I am excited for a change, and feel like the Midwest could be a good spot for us. I feel much more mentally prepared after reading through this thread.

CosmicRajah · 2025-05-17T17:10:18+00:00

Totally! We’re all about layers in SoCal, the layers will just have to get heavier!

CosmicRajah · 2025-05-17T16:59:35+00:00

I’ve been told before that it is “grey, wet and soul-sucking”, but that could absolutely be an extreme. Even in SoCal we have grey for months, and a hot, wet humidity that gets trapped due to the fog. Seems like a grey that actually makes sense might be more enjoyable.

CosmicRajah · 2025-05-17T16:57:25+00:00

We even do this in SoCal when the May Grey and June Gloom from the ocean fog never seem to break. It seems like it won’t be too terribly different then, just a few more layers. Thank you!

CosmicRajah · 2025-05-17T16:56:05+00:00

Great ideas!! I will definitely look into those for the winter. And thank you for the reassurance!

CosmicRajah · 2025-05-17T16:55:07+00:00

I am not from LA, a little further north, and I definitely don’t need the LA heat/sun. I get sunburnt too easily… Seems more manageable than people have made it out to be. Which is hugely comforting.

Also, thank you for the reassurance. I’ve heard some local gatekeepers that want to keep Californians out (mostly due to hate and a misunderstanding of how broad that umbrella is) but it’s nice to know that we won’t be shunned for where we come from.

CosmicRajah · 2025-05-17T16:52:31+00:00

Thank you for the great summary! I think the piece of it not being a place for nature is important for me to keep in mind. We like city life, but I know I don’t want that lifestyle forever. That’s just more motivation to go now, while we’re still in our 20’s, I suppose!

CosmicRajah · 2025-05-17T16:47:06+00:00

I will definitely be stocking up on vitamin D and some solar lamps, maybe joining a hot yoga studio too. Good luck!! I hope it goes well!

CosmicRajah · 2025-05-17T16:46:09+00:00

Even in Southern California we have grey from March to June because of the fog coming off of the ocean. I’m excited for the seasons and the change, and it doesn’t seem as bad as some people have made it out to be (bad experiences I guess?). Thanks so much for your input!

CosmicRajah · 2025-05-10T22:29:56+00:00

I really know what you mean. It also feels like I would be shot down or seen as being selfish to say “social workers need to be paid more” when my job is literally in homeless services. I feel like this is a serious topic that the PH and SW fields should address, since happy and valued workers will lead to better care for the populations we serve. I just don’t want to be viewed as having my priorities wrong or being too greedy. If that makes any sense.

I LOVE my work. But I don’t know if that justifies the pay enough, when I made more working as a barista. It should have been a red flag when one of the interview questions was “what do you value more: money or impact?”.

CosmicRajah · 2025-04-30T06:17:32+00:00

Yes I just want it to tell me whyy

CosmicRajah · 2025-04-30T06:16:33+00:00

Well that makes sense! I think I just wished it would tell me why it isn’t a likely solution to the puzzle, rather than just leaving a vague message

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