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nnicknack
Feb 10, 2008, 12:31 PM
I would love to work for one of those huge, beautiful hotels in Las Vegas! Unfortunately I don't have enough money to pick up and 'make that move'.
Is there a program, company, government agency that'll pay for relocating from one city to another to begin a new career/job? (I don't have any professional accolades - no degrees or certification of any kind). I'm a simple girl - blue collar all the way.

ScottGem
Feb 10, 2008, 12:35 PM
Generally relocation is offered when a company recruits you. I doubt if you would get it in your circumstances.

jillianleab
Feb 10, 2008, 01:52 PM
Some large companies offer relocation assistance for their employees for certain positions. This is usually only done for positions which they need a specific person with a specific level of skills and knowledge. If, as you say you are a "blue collar" kind of girl, you'd probably be looking for a position in one of the hotels as a desk clerk, or waitress, correct? If that's the case, chances are the hotel will not pay for or assist you with moving expenses. There are also no agencies that I know of which help people do what you are asking.

My advice to you, if you really want to make such a move, is to start making a plan and save as much money as you can to accomplish your goal. You can do it on your own - you just need to set your mind to it!

Fr_Chuck
Feb 10, 2008, 03:02 PM
For certain management personnel, for some companies in areas where it is hard to hire people, the company hireing you will pay, if you are looking at a entry level job, it is doubtful. ( although after the Hurricane, some LA companies were offing bonus for people to move back and come to work)

So you try and get a job from one of these companies, pack up a uhal, or as much stuff as you can in your car and move.

In my last move to atlanta, I put everything I owed in a uhaul ( sold a lot first) and put it all into storage when I got into Atlanta.