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I'd suggest switching your focus to finding a job in the area. It'll not only be easier to convince potential roommates that you are financially stable, but also, you don't want to end up having to sit in traffic in a really long commute if the job you find is far from home.
I've never tried to find housing via Craigslist, so I can't really offer any advice on that front. You might try posting on craigslist that you're looking for a place to live - I don't know if you've done that.
Being jobless can be a crappy thing- many prospective roommates are not exactly willing to look at 'alternative' explanations for income. Think of it this way- within a few hours of making a posting they have a dozen emails, all from people with steady, verifiable jobs. They have no real reason to even consider 'taking a chance' with someone when they have so many sure things.
On that note, good luck bro. I'm thinking (a lot) about moving out to Seattle/Portland, jobless... I have enough in savings for a good 6-8 months living expenses, but when I do go through with this I expect quite a bit of trouble before I get a yes.
How about not telling them you don't have a job? It seems shady, but if you REALLY have the money where it won't be an issue, just don't bring it up until they do.
Where are you looking? I hadn't noticed it was that difficult. Maybe you're looking in too specific of an area?
I'd just keep trying on craigslist. Three days isn't a very long time to be looking. There are occasionally ads in the Mercury or in the WW, but I don't know anyone who has really found a house through those, so ... I know a few people that made things work through craigslist, though, myself included.
Also, what type of info are you putting in your first email? Generally I put as little personal info as possible, just stuff like hi, is that room still available? Is there a chance I can look at it, meet with potential roomates? Here's my number, I hope to speak with you soon. Putting more info than that would probably seem creepy. If you're looking for a room, it would be understood that you go look at it in person before accepting it, and in that timespan you would be able to screen applicants.
Stop telling people you're between jobs. Just ask about the room, get an appointment to see it. If they ask about your job, tell the truth, but bring a checking account statement with you.
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HenroidMexican kicked from Immigration ThreadCentrism is Racism :3Registered Userregular
edited October 2008
I'm waiting for word back on a couple friends of mine, but Portland has been an option for me to move to. But I'm not leaving for there 'til another couple months.
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I've never tried to find housing via Craigslist, so I can't really offer any advice on that front. You might try posting on craigslist that you're looking for a place to live - I don't know if you've done that.
On that note, good luck bro. I'm thinking (a lot) about moving out to Seattle/Portland, jobless... I have enough in savings for a good 6-8 months living expenses, but when I do go through with this I expect quite a bit of trouble before I get a yes.
I'd just keep trying on craigslist. Three days isn't a very long time to be looking. There are occasionally ads in the Mercury or in the WW, but I don't know anyone who has really found a house through those, so ... I know a few people that made things work through craigslist, though, myself included.
Also, what type of info are you putting in your first email? Generally I put as little personal info as possible, just stuff like hi, is that room still available? Is there a chance I can look at it, meet with potential roomates? Here's my number, I hope to speak with you soon. Putting more info than that would probably seem creepy. If you're looking for a room, it would be understood that you go look at it in person before accepting it, and in that timespan you would be able to screen applicants.