I lived in southern California's 3rd fast growing city in the 2000s for over 21 years where my entire family (dad, bro and sisters with family) lived since migrated in USA from another country. I didn't have problem getting jobs because I wasn't picky, I wanted to earn to survive. I was a professional engineer when I left my country but worked as janitor when I arrived in the US. I didn't stop job applications. I was hired as cashier in the convenience store then moved up to managerial position but still wanted to work in the engineering field. It took me 4 years before I landed in engineering job. It was a long drive but it was worthy to get experience. It took me another 4 years to be able to be in my engineering discipline. My career progressed so fast that I ended up to be a Consultant Project Engineer in a government agency. Well, worst economy affected California in 2010, land development stopped in a wink of an eye. The agency didn't have anymore projects for me to work on hence, my contract wasn't renewed in early 2011. What did I do? I decided to pack and hit the road eastward. My entire family was in disbelief that I can do that. They were begging me to turn around and go back. I didn't listen, there was no way I could be unemployed, not in my vocabulary. I ended up settling here in Kansas where I found a job. I was offered 1/3 of what I used to make in California but standard of living is way lower than Cali. I was a complete stranger in this place but I admired people's friendliness and hospitality. They are so nice that seemed had known me for a long time when I first arrived here. Chamber of Commerce assists migrants in Kansas. I love this place. This place is 5 hour-drive away from Denver. I am renting 2-bedroom house on a quarter acre lot for $500.00 a month. Total around $650 including utilities. Should you need my assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me here. BTW, I have dogs too.