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advice on possible employment in GA or NC rural areas

Old Dec 26th, 2014, 06:23 AM
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advice on possible employment in GA or NC rural areas

I am considering moving to North Georgia or North Carolina in the mountains, I can afford a modest home there but would need some kind of employment, nothing high paid and probably part time or seasonal work would suffice. Can anyone advise me on this for example where the best opportunities would be. I hope to find something quiet and not in town but close to one would be good.
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Old Dec 26th, 2014, 07:14 AM
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One of the prettiest places in the country. Beautiful countryside, friendly folks, lots of hikes and waterfalls, four seasons with only occasional snowfalls - and the snow melts in a day or so when the temps warm up. Very popular area for retirees and second (vacation) homes. Most industry (mills) have left. Employment opportunities are slim. Grocery stores, Walmarts, restaurant or fast food, etc. Good luck.
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Old Dec 26th, 2014, 07:16 AM
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Another thought - the only jobs constantly in the want ads are for medical jobs. If you are an RN, nursing assistant, etc., you're in luck. A lot of the doctors from Atlanta are semi-retired and moving up to their vacation homes fulltime. Hospitals and medical practices are hiring.
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Old Dec 26th, 2014, 07:51 AM
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Thank you both for your input, no medical qualifications unfortunatley I am a retail store manager at present (gift shop art gallery) before that a hotel receptionist.
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Old Dec 26th, 2014, 09:52 AM
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Check Highlands, NC for opening in either/both. VERY small town (picture perfect) with high-end shops and inns. Also Brevard, NC. I'd love to live in either. Real estate is more modest outside of both.
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Old Dec 26th, 2014, 09:56 AM
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http://www.highlandsinfo.com/newspaperdownload.htm
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Old Dec 26th, 2014, 10:01 AM
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http://www.highlandsnews.com/pages/r...ch_bar&string= Workcat&open=&source=site&klass=item&kind=any
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You might have great qualifications for a jobe in the mountains. You might look north of Asheville toward Burnsville. I have been amazed to see the growth of that area over the years. Spruce Pine.
Look along the Blue Ridge Parkway for the nearby towns.
I'd imagine a "road trip" would be in your future.
Starrs has, of course, given you great first hand knowledge advice.
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I'd do a lot of online "shopping" in towns from Boone/Banner Elk/Valle Crucis area over to Asheville area and then down to Clayton GA and even over to Blue Ridge, GA. You could even look at Chattanooga, TN - just over the GA/TN state line. Just start scouring online classifieds/ want ads and plan a road trip to drive the area.
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I have just spent two weeks researching RV's with a view to a road trip, think I wasted my time with that and it would be more sensible to rent for a sixth month period.
I am still trying to get a grip on the geography of the area, my instincts are for the north west as far across as Chattanooga, thinking that property is more reasonable and I don't want to be in a too mountainous region and get snowed in for weeks. At this point I should add that this expedition is being planned by a soon to be devorced 60 year old and small dog (so nothing too adventurous required). I forsee the biggest problem in this area as being employment but I may be wrong having no first hand knowledge of it.
Any opinions as to where I should base myself would be much appreciated
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Old Jan 11th, 2015, 08:07 AM
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" I don't want to be in a too mountainous region and get snowed in for weeks."

That simply does not happen in the southeast. If it snows, it melts in a couple of days.

An RV rental is a very expensive way to go and do you really want to be a single woman in campgrounds? If so, join this group today -
http://www.rvingwomen.org/?

You'll find other folks can answer all sorts of questions and can have a more effective 2 weeks of research. It's exactly what you need - information and other RVing women to ask questions of.

Another great resource -
http://www.sistersonthefly.com/
Fun group of women who mostly renovate little vintage campers and have GTGs all over the place. They are always at the Country Living magazine fair at Stone Mountain in the fall.
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Hi there,
My son in law is a park ranger in SC.
He told me that SC State parks hire lots of part time help for the stores,reservations,entrance fee collection and other.Its probably the same in other states too.
I just know for certain about SC.
Be careful and good luck.��
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Old Jan 11th, 2015, 10:12 AM
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That's a great idea.
It's called workamping and folks do this in state and national parks and private campgrounds. A large percentage of seasonal help at Yellowstone, etc. are retired folks (single and divorced) who work for 6 months and then go elsewhere for 6 months.

http://www.workamper.com/?gclid=CNLJ...FVg8gQodxYkAPw

Most of the campground hosts in state parks have their own RVs.

I just found this when looking for the workamper website.
http://www.enota.com/work-jobs-employment.htm
This is perhaps the nicest private campground in the north GA mountains. I have friends with kids who go every year.

I would definitely apply for that campground. You'd probably need your own RV with a pet, but you could buy a pop-up camper for not much money (probably as much as you'd pay to rent a RV).

"We are currently staffing for the season which means we need housekeeping, carpenters, maintenance, front desk, retreat sales, farm help, and a lead organic gardener. Many of our staff live on the property. We can provide you with a bed or you may bring your own RV or tent. We also provide basic living services like telephone, internet and laundry."

Go for it! You honestly could not find a nicer place to work.
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Kind of out of the box, but WOOF is an organization for organic farmers who provide room and board for volunteer work -
https://wwoofusa.org/how-it-works/#h...ected-to-wwoof

irecommend and her husband did this in Canada. The above link is for the US. If you are interested, let me know and I'll direct her to this thread.

Also if you are on Facebook, there are some Workampers group and you can network on there.
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Haha I just looked at my comment.
Those ? s were palm trees on my post.
I hate it when that happens.

Starrs, You are great! ��
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Starrs that was a smiley face.Jeez this is a new phone.
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Old Jan 11th, 2015, 10:42 AM
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Thanks

She should really apply for a job at Enota. There really is no nicer campground I know of.

The state park campground idea was great too. I looked for GA listings but they aren't listed yet. I know the retired ranger from my favorite N GA campground and will ask him for ideas.
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I know somene who lives in Murphy NC. There is lots of camping, kayaking, etc. in that area. This person has workd as a guide, park ranger, etc. They have a home on a rivercould be a good connection
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Here is the link for SC parks
https://www.scprt.com/state-park-ser...mployment.aspx
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WOW you guys !!
I am going to take a day to digest all that info. (what palm trees?)

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