[QueenofSmirks]

Originally Posted by ruffryder_0187

Hi everybody. I've been considering a move to the Phoenix area in a few months can anyone direct me to sites for house/apt rentals and jobs? I have experience in food sales, human resources, training, customer service, quality control and am in school for crime and psychology. Any other suggestions, advice, websites? Thanks.

Yay! We need more BFPers in Phoenix!! I moved here last September from New Jersey, but actually grew up in Colorado

Please feel free to PM me if you want to chat.

I recommend www.rent.com for apartments; that's how I found mine, and I absolutely LOVE IT! But in addition to rent.com, after you find places you think you want to look at, I recommend doing a yahoo or google search for reviews of the apartment complex. I found them to be invaluable. Also, stay away from private owners renting their houses or condos out - many of them are in foreclosure and I've heard several horror stories from people being evicted without notice (a guy in my office has had this happen twice in the past year).

For jobs - there is a local website called Jobing.com. I haven't looked at it; I transferred here with my company, so it's one of the things I didn't have to look for. There is also Craigslist of course, Monster.com, etc.

I can tell you, for me personally, I am loving the weather here so far, although we're getting ready for the Summer blast but I'll take that over SNOW any day!

Depending on what you like and dislike about Colorado, you may or may not like Phoenix. I would say the pace is a reminscent of parts of Colorado; Phoenix is spread out like Denver but less populated. There are mountains on all sides which is just beautiful.

What things do you like to do for fun?

I am making my first trip to Vegas since living here - 4.5 hour drive from my apartment (in North Phoenix).. woo hoo! I can't wait!!

Please let me know if there is anything I can help you with