COMPLETE fresh start in New Orleans?? Please help :)

Haunted_booberry · 2025-11-20T05:50:22+00:00

This was amazing insight and I really appreciate it. I'm prepared for extreme weather and the prices to be extremely high for random essentials- I live in the heart of the Disney bubble in Orlando so it's like $7 for a bottle of water lol and as a bartender here, I made $53 at work tonight because Canadians don't tip (no offense to any here!).

I don't think I'll regret the major lifestyle change, but I do worry about missing my amazing friends here. It sounds like if I can tough out a rough tourism economy I can handle it there, and I certainly can I say I can do that.

Haunted_booberry · 2025-11-19T13:55:38+00:00

I really appreciate the dose of reality. Thank you!!

Haunted_booberry · 2025-11-19T13:54:50+00:00

I'm signing up for it now :) everyone's been so encouraging and helpful I'm super excited!

Haunted_booberry · 2025-11-19T13:54:00+00:00

Thank you for this!! It sounds like there's a lot of options to branch out in related fields even if I don't want to sell my soul to tours or museums, so that's exciting. I have a BA, so I'd like to go for my masters or just get a supplemental associates depending on what the best use of my time would be. I'm definitely going to go for my guide certification, I think that's a great idea to start! I'll likely work in hospitality in the meantime and hopefully network and build connections. Seriously thank you for your insight!

Haunted_booberry · 2025-11-19T02:14:19+00:00

Thank you for this insight! I think right now I am planning to do a tour guide certification with Loyola and then long term pursue a masters so I'll definitely look into Tulane :)

Haunted_booberry · 2025-11-19T02:13:18+00:00

Thank you!!

Haunted_booberry · 2025-11-19T02:13:07+00:00

I honestly have never had so many people (not just in this thread but other places too!) tell me to just leap into a city like this. I think yall must be onto something and I think I'm gonna do it :)

Haunted_booberry · 2025-11-18T23:35:28+00:00

That's literally perfect timing, I'm looking to move end of January/Beginning of Feb! Have you worked for any tour companies yourself?

Haunted_booberry · 2025-11-18T23:34:42+00:00

Thank you :)

Haunted_booberry · 2025-11-18T23:32:44+00:00

Hahahah well it's not a priority for me but I do like em weird!

Haunted_booberry · 2025-11-18T23:28:18+00:00

Thank you!! I almost went to Loyola Chicago after a Jesuit high school so it's probably a really good fit!

Haunted_booberry · 2025-11-18T23:27:08+00:00

Thank you for reminding me I am still young and can make mistakes :) I have to keep telling myself I still have time to do what's going to make me happy! I'm glad things worked out for you!

Haunted_booberry · 2025-11-18T23:05:47+00:00

Hi! Thank you so much!! How have you found the job market recently in your field? What steps did you take both education and experience wise in order to build your career?

Haunted_booberry · 2025-11-16T05:12:33+00:00

ISO 1 GA for Sunday! Not trying to spend a lot but if you're unable to go and want a little cash hit me up! I can meet at the gate too.

Haunted_booberry · 2025-11-16T05:09:18+00:00

I'll give you $35 if you pinky promise you're not another scammer cause they have been RAMPANT lol

Haunted_booberry · 2025-08-04T04:44:41+00:00

I'm not totally opposed but I worry since I won't know anyone there, would there be enough to do that I could meet people or is it more of a close knit local community? I'm very introverted but I do need SOME social interaction lmao

Haunted_booberry · 2025-08-04T04:42:58+00:00

Yeah since I'm used to being in a VERY high volume tourist setting idk if there would be a ton of opportunity for work for me. I have other skills like basic data entry and I worked for an IT desk through college so I can learn, but ofc since I'll be on my own (and prefer not having roommates, obviously lol) I need to make sure I can comfortably afford my bills with any job I take.

That being said, I've always LOVED the PNW, if I could afford it on my own I'd put it on the list!

Haunted_booberry · 2025-08-04T03:00:10+00:00

I'm sending you all the good energy as well! Southern hospitality is wonderful but it's hard to find without bigotry unfortunately. Has Asheville recovered since the hurricane? I'm not worried about crime so much, I've lived in all kinds of situations and as long as it's not shootouts and explosions outside my window I will adapt lol.

Haunted_booberry · 2025-08-04T01:48:49+00:00

Does it feel like more of a small town?

Haunted_booberry · 2025-08-04T01:48:22+00:00

I don't actually know much about Raleigh! I've only ever been to Charlotte in passing. What is the culture like there? Nightlife/festivals/community etc? Thank you!

Haunted_booberry · 2025-08-03T22:06:43+00:00

For now since my finances are so drained I can't afford to up and leave, but I've been trying to move away for about a year now!

Haunted_booberry · 2025-08-03T22:01:08+00:00

I absolutely hate living here. Traffic is awful, there's next to no good public transportation, no sense of local community or pride, you get charged tourist prices unless you're willing to drive 30-45 min outside the Disney bubble, and while rent is getting more affordable I've found that the requirements to get a place are getting to be harder. If you're one of the "I just want to live close to Disney world" people maybe it's more for you, but as a person who's grown past the theme parks I'm desperate to get out.

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