[ree81]

I am not sure where to post this, but I was wondering if anyone is from or near the Philadelphia, PA area. My boyfriend and I would Love to move out there and he is looking for a job in radio. I was wondering if anyone knows of any radio stations that are hiring. We are currently in Wyoming, both working in radio and I also work for my parents (2 jobs) and I have been having alot of issues lately with my life and I would like to move away and start over. So if anyone could help, I would much appreciate it. Thank You.

[nothemama8]

I live in Erie, they have some great mental health resources in Philly
Angie

[ree81]

That's great... We would love to move out there... If you could just keep an ear open about jobs, I would appreciate it. Thanks..

[Isolated_Guy]

I was born and raised just outside Philadelphia (South Jersey) and spent my first 22 years there. I've been living in Florida for a little over 20 years now but I visit about once a year. I see you want to make a life change but, may I ask, why Philadelphia? I believe anyway they are in the top 5 of radio markets in the country. The reason I ask of why the possible move there is because of seeing where you live and the very different social climate of Philly or the Northeast in general. This is only my opinion but the "culture shock" could give you a bad taste of the area. I'm not saying Florida is much better but one of the things I don't miss about home is that different attitude and pace of life up there and I even live right in the city of Tampa. Being that I'm not sure of the specific reasons you want to move, I thought I'd share this anyway. If you have any more questions, I'll do my best to answer them. .... Gary

[ree81]

My boyfriend is a huge Eagles fan, so we have been going out to Philly once a year for a week to go to a game. I really like it, cause there is actually stuff to do, so far everyone we have talked to has been nice, it's beautiful and suprisingly (sp) to me it was clean. I currently live in a small town, 15,000,(born,raised,and still here)and there is nothing to do, the people are all rich and very snotty, nothing new ever comes here, we are about 10 years behind everyone, it is expensive and the pay sucks... My boyfriend moved here from Minneapolis and hates it here, but it was his first job offer out of college, so he thought getting started off in a small market wouldn't be bad... So he is used to the big city lifestyle... So we would like to move there for the Eagles and because we both love Philly..

i also live in a snooty city... a lot of old money here, and it is very conservative... so i have to maintain an image of complete sanity and morality here.....
but i work in the heart of metropolitan los angeles. its is nice to be free to completely be myself. in a big city there are so many types of people that discrimination and judgement cannot survive.

[Isolated_Guy]

Maybe then, our perspective is shaped by where we were raised and when something becomes too familiar, it's not seen in a good light anymore. There are native Floridians who hate Florida and I can't understand why. Now seeeing as that you already know what Philly is like, it's great you know it's a better place you can move to. After all this time, I still follow the Philadelphia sports teams. Eagles are gonna finally do it this year!!!

[Raynaadi]

Good luck making your move! I too am stuck where I was raised, and am ready to get. Yet people flock here by the hundreds! (Tucson, AZ) Sounds like you have good prospects, go for it!

Rayna

[wisewoman]

I would never go live where I was raised. Disgusting papermill smell and such a depressed economy. At least here despite the bad, we have people who care.

[ree81]

Well like I said, I am trying to find those who live in the area and know of any good radio stations that may be hiring. I think being here 24 years has been enough for me. I work for my parents full time and that is getting tuff. And I have been working part time for a radio station here for 4 years and have only gotten a .75 cent raise, so I have had enough.. Really I am just tired of working 2 jobs 7 days a week, I have been doing it for 5 years and it's enough, I am 24 and so tired,stressed,etc... Anyway Thanks All for your input and support

[Raynaadi]

Sounds like you're successful at 24! I'm 26 and haven't done much. Ready to get out of hometown. I hope it all works out for you!

Rayna

[ree81]

Thanks, I think more of myself as being independant. My sister moved back home with my parents 3 times after she first moved out, and I always told myself that once I move out I will not move back home like she did. I felt that if I was ready to move out on my own, then I had to keep it that way and not depend on them to take care of me anymore. It's been tough, I have alot of bills and not much money after I pay them, but it has worked so far.