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MsMBV
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Weird situation... please do not move....
I applied for a job today, and in the requirements it is a live-on-premises position. DH & I have a house, and I really would not sell it for a job. So here is my question. If I get the job, and have to move to live-on-premises, should I rent out my house? Would you?
TIA
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Posted 6/21/07 8:38 PM |
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BaroqueMama
Chase is one!
Member since 5/05 27530 total posts
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Re: Weird situation... please do not move....
I said other because I think it would all depend on many factors. How badly do I want the job? How far is the job? All those things would weigh on my decision.
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Posted 6/21/07 8:41 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: Weird situation... please do not move....
It is in a better neighborhood than where we live now. The living space is bigger than where we live now. The job would be the first of a career I have been wanting to break into for a while. They pay and benefits are better than any job I've had, and the job is more secure.
The thing is, if I were to get the job, and then get promoted (eventually) then I would no longer be required to live there.
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Posted 6/21/07 8:43 PM |
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nickipa
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Name: Nicki
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Re: Weird situation... please do not move....
I personally wouldn't want to rent out my house and then move back into it---you never truly how they will take care of the house. My parents did this (rented for a year before they moved in while they were getting their old house ready to sell)--but they plan on redoing most of the house anyway. Do you really love this house? I guess that would be a biggest factor for me
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Posted 6/21/07 8:43 PM |
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pmpkn087
Life is good...

Member since 9/05 18504 total posts
Name: Stephanie
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Re: Weird situation... please do not move....
I would. I am actually kind of looking into renting a house, but it's so expensive
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Posted 6/21/07 8:44 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: Weird situation... please do not move....
Posted by nickipa
Do you really love this house? I guess that would be a biggest factor for me I don't love the house, and really we are waiting to build some equity so that we can completely gut & rebuild it.
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Posted 6/21/07 8:46 PM |
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BaroqueMama
Chase is one!
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Re: Weird situation... please do not move....
Ok, based on what you just wrote, I'd take the job, and rent the house out. I wouldn't think it wise to sell it, and I would think that if you've been wanting to get into this career for a while, it'd be worth it.
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Posted 6/21/07 8:52 PM |
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nov04libride
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Re: Weird situation... please do not move....
It really depends on the job, and where you would be living. I personally would never want a job where I am on duty 24/7 like in a college dorm, which is the case with many of these live on premises jobs. I know people that love doing that, but it's a very different lifestyle being on call to take kids to the ER at 3AM, etc.
If they were offering you a free place no strings like that attached, I would probably rent out the house for a year to make sure the job is a good fit.
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Posted 6/21/07 8:57 PM |
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Beth
The Key to your new home....

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Re: Weird situation... please do not move....
I think I remember you saying that you were upside down on the mortgage correct?
in that case- I would take the job and rent the house- it's just a house- and you can have some else pay your mortgage while your build equity and maybe the market will turn in your favor (after I buy a house )
your home is where your family is- a house is just bricks, wood, etc
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Posted 6/21/07 9:02 PM |
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julz33
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Name: julz
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Re: Weird situation... please do not move....
Can you bring your pets?
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Posted 6/21/07 9:13 PM |
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nov04libride
big brother <3

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Re: Weird situation... please do not move....
Posted by julz33
Can you bring your pets?
Ohh that's a great point. That would decide for me if I couldn't bring pets.
Message edited 6/21/2007 9:33:42 PM.
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Posted 6/21/07 9:21 PM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Weird situation... please do not move....
I wouldn't take that kind of job.
my DH's cousin owns a house in Phoenix that he rents out. the last tenants kicked in several walls and trashed the place. it took him a whole week to clean and fix everything. just based on that story, I would never rent my house, ever!
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Posted 6/21/07 9:25 PM |
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dpli
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Re: Weird situation... please do not move....
I'd rent it out. If you were thinking of gutting it anyway, I think it would be a lower risk than if you loved the house.
I had a live in position in a college dorm for a while. It was OK at the time, but I wouldn't want to relive the experience at my age, married and with a child. FM if you want any more details
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Posted 6/21/07 9:29 PM |
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KarissaD
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Re: Weird situation... please do not move....
Posted by prncss
Ok, based on what you just wrote, I'd take the job, and rent the house out. I wouldn't think it wise to sell it, and I would think that if you've been wanting to get into this career for a while, it'd be worth it.
I agree! Go 4 it.
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Posted 6/21/07 9:31 PM |
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rose825
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Re: Weird situation... please do not move....
with all the details you mentioned. Absolutely!!!!!
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Posted 6/21/07 9:33 PM |
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4monkeys
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Re: Weird situation... please do not move....
Id agree with try out the job. rent out the house. and see how it goes.
and it sounds like you want to try the job out. good luck
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Posted 6/21/07 9:34 PM |
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MsMBV
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Member since 5/05 28602 total posts
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Re: Weird situation... please do not move....
Posted by julz33
Can you bring your pets? yes
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Posted 6/21/07 10:16 PM |
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Phyl
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Re: Weird situation... please do not move....
When do you find out if you have the job??? How did your DH's interview go today??
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Posted 6/21/07 10:35 PM |
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CAT215
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Re: Weird situation... please do not move....
If you can take your pets, and you want the job then I'd say go for it. I rented out my house for a while and I had both good & sloppy tenants. Good luck !
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Posted 6/21/07 10:37 PM |
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