Is it better to rent a cheap/shitty place, or rent something suitable that you struggle to afford?
Is it better to rent a cheap/shitty place, or rent something suitable that you struggle to afford?
I am trying to make a decision. curious about your thoughts on my personal situation, and what you think in general. or your own stories if you have anything relevant...
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If the rent exceeds 1 week pay or the quality of life is too poor, the job isn't worth it and find somewhere else to belong has been my experience.
I don't disagree. Recently asked for a raise at work and next week I am interviewing for a job that would pay 10-40k more. That job would require me to move 6 hours away, though, so not sure yet.
My highest paying skills are in GIS, with some python/coding experience but not enough for a real coding job... just enough experience to supplement a GIS job basically. GIS positions are around but seem to pop up a bit slowly.
How is the housing market in the area of the other job? My guess is even if you took a 10k cut, your money would go further if you wanted to buy a house. I assume there are other reasons you’d want to stay in the Bay area, though.
The other job is in Ventura County, and as far as I can tell, the housing market is about the same. I personally would not move unless the pay was a significant increase, and I would still not anticipate that purchasing a house would be a good move for me on ~80k with the potential new job.