Which is a better place to live Seattle or Honolulu?
My husband has an opportunity to work in Seattle. I am unfamiliar with Seattle. We currently live in Honolulu and it's just okay. We have a 5 year old that will be going to kindergarten. Which is a better place to live and raise a family?
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Answer 1 :
I'd love to see Hawaii, and have been to neither, but I would venture to guess Seattle. Mainly because of cost of living and many travel (for vacation/exploring) opportunities. Believe me, I'd love to go to Hawaii for a few months, but I would think you'd be limited on what you can do/places to go if you live there. You'll be going from beautiful 80's weather to temperate, alot of gloom. I'd love to see Seattle too!!!!!!!
Answer 2 :
It really depends on your personality. But I mean... Honolulu is paradise, and it'll be hard to adjust to the weather. Seattle's a really cool place though. It's a really important part of music history, and would be a very cool place to grow up. I saw it on a list and it was number one for having the healthiest people. There's not really a crime rate issue either.
Answer 3 :
Seattle is an amazing city w/ great places to eat, awesome outdoor activities, and really amazing elementary schools like The bilingual John Stanford International School. You just need to ask yourself how much you like the rain. They call it rain city for a reason :D If you love the rain then I would definitely suggest Seattle.
Answer 4 :
I've never been to Seattle but I've been told that it's drizzly and cloudy a lot of the time. If you can stand that, then I would imagine it's not too bad a place to live. It's not cheap to live there, though, but then again neither is Honolulu. I did live in Hawaii at one time years ago so I have a pretty good idea of what Honolulu is like.
Answer 5 :
hono! unless you like rain!
Answer 6 :
I live in Honolulu. I like Seattle to visit, but I honestly don't think I could take the Seattle weather. I was there several years back in June for a conference. It was SO cold & rainy. The last day I was there, the sun came out & it was just lovely.
Answer 7 :
it depends...how close to your family and friends are you on oahu? i moved from maui to washington in 2006 and i get homesick every now and then but i know i can go back as much as i can afford to and hawaii will always be my home no matter what! seattle rains a lot and is cold so you're gonna definitely miss the sun and the beach. your child is gonna love the snow! the lake that some people call the beach is NOTHING compared to the ocean. you might have more opportunities up here in washington because it's so much bigger than the little island your on. i say you should go for it! im sure your husband will make more money with his new job opportunity. i dunno know how much it costs to live in seattle. there's no tax on groceries! i like that...lol. non-food items and prepared food have an almost 9% tax. change can do good. your child is still young so moving will not do too much harm. we have a 5 year old and a 3 year old and they adapted just fine! better than i have. a lot of people from the islands are up here. there are canoe clubs, hula halaus, hawaiian restaurants, the hawaii general store (poi is flown in fresh every thursday from oahu and they have all kine local goodies, hawaiian print clothes, hawaiian music and fresh leis...they even have a little travel agency that will help you go home anytime!), uwajimiya(for island kine foods.), even get concerts with groups from the islands like ekolu guys. you can always go back to oahu if things don't work out. whatever you decide to do...i wish you the best of luck! take care and aloooooha! edit...oh and i forgot to say. the only thing we had with my 5 year old neice and her school was that her teacher told her she needs to learn how to speak english. my neice said she had to make shi-shi...lol. cannot help if that's how she was taught...that or i gotta pee. so at home she talks normal and in school she trys to say that she has to go to the potty. edit again...LoL! thanks rebecca!
Answer 8 :
honolulu is the best place ever. I went. You will have so much fun! You can also climb volcanoes.
Answer 9 :
LOL!! Maui_Gurl, Funny about your niece! (thumbs up for you!!
Answer 10 :
As a teacher here in the mailand, I would teach my kids (students) the Hawaiian ways. What the kids lack here in the mainland, Hawaii try to imprint it to our keikis. I teach my kids with honor and respects, along of course with their academical courses. I don't know how it is in Seattle - haven't been there for a long time, but I would assume there is no differences in all the Coastal places. For me, Hawaii school system is more favorable, or the Catholic schools in the mainland would be my other choices.
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What home oxygen companies are there in honolulu other than Apria?
I'm a respiratory therapist and I'm moving to honolulu soon. I'd like to pick up some extra work for a home oxygen company. I know that Apria is in Aiea, what other home oxygen companies are there on the island?
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Call Preferred and ask them. I get my oxygen from them in Nevada. If they don't, ask them if they know who does in Hawaii. If they don't know, call Apria, and ask Judith. She knows everything! Good luck to you! :)
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I'm a respiratory therapist and I'm moving to honolulu soon. I'd like to pick up some extra work for a home oxygen company. I know that Apria is in Aiea, what other home oxygen companies are there on the island?
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Call Preferred and ask them. I get my oxygen from them in Nevada. If they don't, ask them if they know who does in Hawaii. If they don't know, call Apria, and ask Judith. She knows everything! Good luck to you! :)
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Is it possible to work at about like two different zoos?
Is it possible to work at like about two different zoos? well is it? The reason why i'm asking is because some of you may know that some day i'll like to become a professional animal trainer and work a lot with animals but i've always wanted to work at the los angeles zoo because it's like my favorite zoo and all and probably the only zoo i've had ever been to lol, i've always dreamed of living in the city of los angeles considering that, that's where i'm from and love it a lot out there but i've always had a dream of living in hawaii as well and recently i've been wanting to work at the honolulu zoo too and also work a lot and improve and help build more enclosures and do a lot of new stuff at the zoos for the animals but i'm wondering is it possible to work at like about two zoos even if there in different states like could they have me or put me on a "certain" shift to go back and forth to the zoos, would they allow that? and i'm even considering buying a house in l.a. and in hawaii if I have enough money for that kind of stuff but anyways is there any possible way that I could work at both zoos? (I REALLY WANT TOO!)
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Doubtful. As the animals you would have to take care of require daily care, they require daily keepers. Honestly it is an impossibly hard profession to get a job in, apply at both and you will be lucky to get a position at one of them. Stay with that one.
Answer 2 :
Well, ya i guess but 1 is plenty, trust me it is fun but scooping up poo and washing them, on average you would spend 8-10 hours for each job so, and you would get paid not very good, and that is 16-20 hours of your 24 hour day. So you can if you want but i only worked at one and turned out one of the top 5 most famous zoologists in the world, i have been in 3 magazines and have been on TV 6+ times for my zoology field and also have a doctors master degree and am studding marine biology and i am only 23 years old. I started collage at 17.
Answer 3 :
Very difficult to get into either zoo. You'll need an education, research time, and start out at smaller zoos working your way up if successful.
Answer 4 :
Uh, sorry but you would have to work at a profession that pays A LOT more than a zoo to buy a house in LA AND Hawaii. Good luck even affording rent on a zoo salary. Jobs working with animals typically don't pay well. People go into this profession for their love and passion of animals, NOT the money they will make. Good luck even getting a job at ONE zoo...these jobs are HIGHLY competitive. Also, most zoos don't have much use for animal trainers..those are for entertainment parks like Sea World, etc. Why don't you first worry about getting an education and a degree for this kind of work and then you can worry about the rest.
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Is it possible to work at like about two different zoos? well is it? The reason why i'm asking is because some of you may know that some day i'll like to become a professional animal trainer and work a lot with animals but i've always wanted to work at the los angeles zoo because it's like my favorite zoo and all and probably the only zoo i've had ever been to lol, i've always dreamed of living in the city of los angeles considering that, that's where i'm from and love it a lot out there but i've always had a dream of living in hawaii as well and recently i've been wanting to work at the honolulu zoo too and also work a lot and improve and help build more enclosures and do a lot of new stuff at the zoos for the animals but i'm wondering is it possible to work at like about two zoos even if there in different states like could they have me or put me on a "certain" shift to go back and forth to the zoos, would they allow that? and i'm even considering buying a house in l.a. and in hawaii if I have enough money for that kind of stuff but anyways is there any possible way that I could work at both zoos? (I REALLY WANT TOO!)
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Answer 1 :
Doubtful. As the animals you would have to take care of require daily care, they require daily keepers. Honestly it is an impossibly hard profession to get a job in, apply at both and you will be lucky to get a position at one of them. Stay with that one.
Answer 2 :
Well, ya i guess but 1 is plenty, trust me it is fun but scooping up poo and washing them, on average you would spend 8-10 hours for each job so, and you would get paid not very good, and that is 16-20 hours of your 24 hour day. So you can if you want but i only worked at one and turned out one of the top 5 most famous zoologists in the world, i have been in 3 magazines and have been on TV 6+ times for my zoology field and also have a doctors master degree and am studding marine biology and i am only 23 years old. I started collage at 17.
Answer 3 :
Very difficult to get into either zoo. You'll need an education, research time, and start out at smaller zoos working your way up if successful.
Answer 4 :
Uh, sorry but you would have to work at a profession that pays A LOT more than a zoo to buy a house in LA AND Hawaii. Good luck even affording rent on a zoo salary. Jobs working with animals typically don't pay well. People go into this profession for their love and passion of animals, NOT the money they will make. Good luck even getting a job at ONE zoo...these jobs are HIGHLY competitive. Also, most zoos don't have much use for animal trainers..those are for entertainment parks like Sea World, etc. Why don't you first worry about getting an education and a degree for this kind of work and then you can worry about the rest.
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What are some high-demand, flexible careers?
I'd like to get a Master's. Are there any careers out there that are high in demand and will allow me to move around fairly easily? (For example... work a year in Chicago, then move to Honolulu and work a year there, then maybe work a year in Australia, etc.)
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First you need to find out what you like and what you're made for. You may be out of talent for something flexible and talented for something not not-so-flexible. If you work on IT you've got something financially rewarding and flexible.
Answer 2 :
The arts-ballet and backup dancers, gymnasts, contortionists i.e.cirque du lay etc. Also yoga and karate instructors. Call girl
Answer 3 :
I believe that getting a Master's in Computer Science, Project Management, Marketing or an MBA might give you the flexibility you seek. Computer science people typically work on IT projects for a limited period of time and then move on. Project managers do roughly the same thing but they don't need to focus just on technology. Marketing and MBA people can fit in almost anywhere and work on short-term projects too.
Answer 4 :
If you are any good with numbers, Accounting & Finance is a hugely "high-deman, flexible" careers. Every company, in every country, needs accountants & bookkeepers. Or sales, again, nearly every company needs good sales people. Psychology is also I strong pick, clinicians and counselors are needed everywhere in America.
Answer 5 :
The health care field has a huge demand for nurses, and more coming as current nurses retire. Hospitals are sometimes paying signing bonuses to recruit. The hours are long, but its supposedly a rewarding career. Also, here's something else to think about below:
Answer 6 :
get something in nursing, heath administration or education
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I'd like to get a Master's. Are there any careers out there that are high in demand and will allow me to move around fairly easily? (For example... work a year in Chicago, then move to Honolulu and work a year there, then maybe work a year in Australia, etc.)
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First you need to find out what you like and what you're made for. You may be out of talent for something flexible and talented for something not not-so-flexible. If you work on IT you've got something financially rewarding and flexible.
Answer 2 :
The arts-ballet and backup dancers, gymnasts, contortionists i.e.cirque du lay etc. Also yoga and karate instructors. Call girl
Answer 3 :
I believe that getting a Master's in Computer Science, Project Management, Marketing or an MBA might give you the flexibility you seek. Computer science people typically work on IT projects for a limited period of time and then move on. Project managers do roughly the same thing but they don't need to focus just on technology. Marketing and MBA people can fit in almost anywhere and work on short-term projects too.
Answer 4 :
If you are any good with numbers, Accounting & Finance is a hugely "high-deman, flexible" careers. Every company, in every country, needs accountants & bookkeepers. Or sales, again, nearly every company needs good sales people. Psychology is also I strong pick, clinicians and counselors are needed everywhere in America.
Answer 5 :
The health care field has a huge demand for nurses, and more coming as current nurses retire. Hospitals are sometimes paying signing bonuses to recruit. The hours are long, but its supposedly a rewarding career. Also, here's something else to think about below:
Answer 6 :
get something in nursing, heath administration or education
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How is the pay in Honolulu in comparison to other major U.S cities?
Hey there! Considering moving to hawaii next year and I'm wondering how the job market is. I currently work in the northeast for a major international company and am looking to transfer to the honolulu office. Before I start asking at work I was wondering in general how salaries compare for jobs in accounting/finance between the mainland and hawaii. Thanks!
Honolulu - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
well im glad you made the decision to move to a beutiful tropical island in the pacific ocean you get paid the exact same but its very expensive here at subway there is no $5 footlongs at mcdonalds there is no dollar menu and yeah everything else is super expensive so you basicly make less money
Answer 2 :
about 10-20% lower than the national average most likely you would have to move in with your mom and dad and uncle and auntie and brother and sister, and grandma and grandpa and all your family members...just like they all do in hawaii....
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Hey there! Considering moving to hawaii next year and I'm wondering how the job market is. I currently work in the northeast for a major international company and am looking to transfer to the honolulu office. Before I start asking at work I was wondering in general how salaries compare for jobs in accounting/finance between the mainland and hawaii. Thanks!
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well im glad you made the decision to move to a beutiful tropical island in the pacific ocean you get paid the exact same but its very expensive here at subway there is no $5 footlongs at mcdonalds there is no dollar menu and yeah everything else is super expensive so you basicly make less money
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about 10-20% lower than the national average most likely you would have to move in with your mom and dad and uncle and auntie and brother and sister, and grandma and grandpa and all your family members...just like they all do in hawaii....
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About I have to find a job.I have to work nights.Whats the best job to get in honolulu
I have to find a job.I have to work nights.Whats the best job to get in honolulu.?
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What about looking at the shipyards for a security guard position?
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What about looking at the shipyards for a security guard position?
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Should I ship my car from New England to Honolulu?
I'm moving to Honolulu for work. My car is a 2003 Pontiac Vibe and I've got about $3000 left to pay on the loan. It' costs about $2000 to ship the car. It's a great car, has about 90,000 miles, reliable (Toyota made the engine), lots of features, and in good shape. Is it worth shipping a car to Honolulu where the traffic is bad, parking is difficult to find, and gas is expensive? I'll probably walk to work and use the bus to get around most of the time. I've been told it's good to have a car to get out of the city. I wouldn't drive it much so gas shouldn't be too expensive, insurance and maintenance should be low. Or should I try to sell it quickly and just made do without it? Rent a car if I ever want to get out of the city? Buy a cheap used car there? Does anyone have solid advice, especially if you've made this move yourself? Thanks for your help!
Honolulu - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
There are lots of people without autos in Honolulu. I got around just fine on a bike and using public transportation for years when I lived there. I don't think it is worth the money to ship that car honestly, but that is just me. Cars are very easy to come by due to the transient nature of people always coming and going. Military barracks usually have soldiers selling their cars too. Gas is expensive, but the tradeoff is less driving.
Answer 2 :
In '05 I paid $1800 to ship two cars from Seattle to Maui. Used Madson and had no issues. Shipping can be worth it since its harder too find reasonably priced used cars. As far as needing a car goes, that would definitely be a judgement call. It would be a necessity for myself. Moving to The Rock from the mainland can be tough psychologically for a while and a car would at least help but then again not having a car would force you to explore other options that you probably wouldn't with a car at first. When I first moved to Hawaii I was without a car for about a year and liked it. Made a lot more friends that way and did a lot more things than I would have otherwise. Another thing to consider. Moving costs you. Period. Don't consider that part too much. I've moved quite a bit and I'd go nuts if I let the $ aspect get to me. Hope that helps a little. I left MA for Maui originally and live in the NW now.
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I'm moving to Honolulu for work. My car is a 2003 Pontiac Vibe and I've got about $3000 left to pay on the loan. It' costs about $2000 to ship the car. It's a great car, has about 90,000 miles, reliable (Toyota made the engine), lots of features, and in good shape. Is it worth shipping a car to Honolulu where the traffic is bad, parking is difficult to find, and gas is expensive? I'll probably walk to work and use the bus to get around most of the time. I've been told it's good to have a car to get out of the city. I wouldn't drive it much so gas shouldn't be too expensive, insurance and maintenance should be low. Or should I try to sell it quickly and just made do without it? Rent a car if I ever want to get out of the city? Buy a cheap used car there? Does anyone have solid advice, especially if you've made this move yourself? Thanks for your help!
Honolulu - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
There are lots of people without autos in Honolulu. I got around just fine on a bike and using public transportation for years when I lived there. I don't think it is worth the money to ship that car honestly, but that is just me. Cars are very easy to come by due to the transient nature of people always coming and going. Military barracks usually have soldiers selling their cars too. Gas is expensive, but the tradeoff is less driving.
Answer 2 :
In '05 I paid $1800 to ship two cars from Seattle to Maui. Used Madson and had no issues. Shipping can be worth it since its harder too find reasonably priced used cars. As far as needing a car goes, that would definitely be a judgement call. It would be a necessity for myself. Moving to The Rock from the mainland can be tough psychologically for a while and a car would at least help but then again not having a car would force you to explore other options that you probably wouldn't with a car at first. When I first moved to Hawaii I was without a car for about a year and liked it. Made a lot more friends that way and did a lot more things than I would have otherwise. Another thing to consider. Moving costs you. Period. Don't consider that part too much. I've moved quite a bit and I'd go nuts if I let the $ aspect get to me. Hope that helps a little. I left MA for Maui originally and live in the NW now.
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What is there to do in Honolulu with an infant?
My husband is going to be working in Honolulu starting in May for 5 months. Me and my 8 month old son will be joining him. We're not sure where in Honolulu his company will be putting us up yet - but I'm curious what there is to do with infants/toddlers in Honolulu. From what I've read it sounds like Honolulu is a very big city with lots of traffic - is parking too bad to venture out into the city everyday? Any insight that anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated! I'm just not sure what to do with an 8 month old there. I'm not a great city driver so I'm kind of freaked out about what I have read about the traffic. Also, is it too hot to go for walks with a baby? Are the locals friendly?
Honolulu - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Traffic isn't that bad (; It's better than New York or something. I live in Honolulu myself & have an infant cousin that I sometimes babysit. Most of the time we stay home, but here's some fun things to do: • Shop or just CRUUZE at the toy stores (KB Toys, Toys R Us, Thinker Toys, Thinker Tots, etc.). • Playground, park, or field. • Play in the sand at the beach, of course (Ala Moana Beach Park, Kahala Beach, North Shore). • Pools (Manoa Pool). As for the heat, it's not that bad right now. I even wore a jacket today. Right now at 7:00 PM, it's 75˚F, so not bad at all. You can do whatever you can do in another state, plus the beach (; I'm sure you'll find something to entertain the both of you. Good luck!!
Answer 2 :
The bus system here in Honolulu is extensive and from Waikiki you can go many places. It's not too warm right now, but definitely bring baby sunblock--it's still the tropics--and for you as well. Need to drive. There is the beach, of course, and restaurants plus shopping (most of it covered). Just people watching can be fun (along the main street of Waikiki).
Answer 3 :
I like the beach at Fort deRussy (near the Hale Koa hotel). It's very calm and protected so you can take the baby in the water with you if you want. Buy some sand toys at WalMart or an ABC store and the little guy will be entertained for hours! Honolulu also has a zoo and an aquarium. Both are located at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki. They're inexpensive to get into and even cheaper if you have a Hawaii ID or driver's license. Since you're going to be there for a while, I would recommend getting an annual pass to both. (I've provided links below.) Aloha!
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My husband is going to be working in Honolulu starting in May for 5 months. Me and my 8 month old son will be joining him. We're not sure where in Honolulu his company will be putting us up yet - but I'm curious what there is to do with infants/toddlers in Honolulu. From what I've read it sounds like Honolulu is a very big city with lots of traffic - is parking too bad to venture out into the city everyday? Any insight that anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated! I'm just not sure what to do with an 8 month old there. I'm not a great city driver so I'm kind of freaked out about what I have read about the traffic. Also, is it too hot to go for walks with a baby? Are the locals friendly?
Honolulu - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Traffic isn't that bad (; It's better than New York or something. I live in Honolulu myself & have an infant cousin that I sometimes babysit. Most of the time we stay home, but here's some fun things to do: • Shop or just CRUUZE at the toy stores (KB Toys, Toys R Us, Thinker Toys, Thinker Tots, etc.). • Playground, park, or field. • Play in the sand at the beach, of course (Ala Moana Beach Park, Kahala Beach, North Shore). • Pools (Manoa Pool). As for the heat, it's not that bad right now. I even wore a jacket today. Right now at 7:00 PM, it's 75˚F, so not bad at all. You can do whatever you can do in another state, plus the beach (; I'm sure you'll find something to entertain the both of you. Good luck!!
Answer 2 :
The bus system here in Honolulu is extensive and from Waikiki you can go many places. It's not too warm right now, but definitely bring baby sunblock--it's still the tropics--and for you as well. Need to drive. There is the beach, of course, and restaurants plus shopping (most of it covered). Just people watching can be fun (along the main street of Waikiki).
Answer 3 :
I like the beach at Fort deRussy (near the Hale Koa hotel). It's very calm and protected so you can take the baby in the water with you if you want. Buy some sand toys at WalMart or an ABC store and the little guy will be entertained for hours! Honolulu also has a zoo and an aquarium. Both are located at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki. They're inexpensive to get into and even cheaper if you have a Hawaii ID or driver's license. Since you're going to be there for a while, I would recommend getting an annual pass to both. (I've provided links below.) Aloha!
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Where can I find a nice apartment in Waikiki without spending a fortune. I'll need it for 3 mo. starting 8/23?
Will be working in Honolulu so anywhere between would work. It goes without saying, the closer the ocean the better.
Renting & Real Estate - 7 Answers
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Answer 1 :
you could try squatting.... seriously, that's like asking, how can i touch the sun without getting burned?
Answer 2 :
The cost of living in Hawaii is high, so be prepared to pay.
Answer 3 :
got a tent?...then you'll need a fortune
Answer 4 :
I want you to try realtor.com then also try Craigslist..Ok?You can usually get cheeper rent to the west of the airport..good luck
Answer 5 :
ummm.....that's kind of an obvious answer. it's impossible. being in a hawaiian hotel for three months is going to be expensive. i suggest....living on the beach.
Answer 6 :
try craigslist, i am sure you can find something. i know someone that moved there and he did construction so its not like he has a ton of money
Answer 7 :
Is $1000/month too much? Here's a listing for a furnished studio in Waikiki going for that, and it says short-term leases are OK: http://www.cheap-apts.com/labels/Honolulu.html Hope this helps...good luck!
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Will be working in Honolulu so anywhere between would work. It goes without saying, the closer the ocean the better.
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Answer 1 :
you could try squatting.... seriously, that's like asking, how can i touch the sun without getting burned?
Answer 2 :
The cost of living in Hawaii is high, so be prepared to pay.
Answer 3 :
got a tent?...then you'll need a fortune
Answer 4 :
I want you to try realtor.com then also try Craigslist..Ok?You can usually get cheeper rent to the west of the airport..good luck
Answer 5 :
ummm.....that's kind of an obvious answer. it's impossible. being in a hawaiian hotel for three months is going to be expensive. i suggest....living on the beach.
Answer 6 :
try craigslist, i am sure you can find something. i know someone that moved there and he did construction so its not like he has a ton of money
Answer 7 :
Is $1000/month too much? Here's a listing for a furnished studio in Waikiki going for that, and it says short-term leases are OK: http://www.cheap-apts.com/labels/Honolulu.html Hope this helps...good luck!
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011
About How much does someone working in a hotel make in Honolulu
How much does someone working in a hotel make in Honolulu?
Just a normal job..like a front desk..or someone who adds more towels to a room..that kinda thing. Not like managerial work or anything. Doesn't necessarily be for Honolulu..just somewhere in Hawaii that has a lot of hotels.. just an average pay for something like that.. Thanks!
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$10-$12 hour. $8 starting, then goes up from there.
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Just a normal job..like a front desk..or someone who adds more towels to a room..that kinda thing. Not like managerial work or anything. Doesn't necessarily be for Honolulu..just somewhere in Hawaii that has a lot of hotels.. just an average pay for something like that.. Thanks!
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$10-$12 hour. $8 starting, then goes up from there.
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Tuesday, February 1, 2011
About Why is Honolulu never included in US studies of commute times (worst traffic)
Why is Honolulu never included in US studies of commute times (worst traffic)?
It's a joke, and not funny. The "worst" one according to their study is Los Angeles with 72 hrs/year stuck in traffic. I know for a fact the typical commuter who works in Honolulu and lives in leeward Oahu would be stuck in traffic at least one hour per day, which would be something like 200 hours per year. http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070918/us_nm/traffic_usa_study_dc_1
Honolulu - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
It is a lot like Dog years. Forty Years in Honolulu can feel like four years while four years in *fill in your 'favorite urban area' feels like forty years. Therefore 72 Hrs choking on the LA smog is far worse than 200 hours. But yea somewhere Hawai'i gets in the nationals and Hawai'i manages to hover in either the top ten or the lower ten never in the middle on any given statistic be it thong wearing Lesbian Cryptno-Fascist voting for Bush or most enjoyable commutte. Peace er ah Aloha PS // these canned stats are amusing within the same calender year I swear I heard Atlanta had exceeded LA.. Here on O'ahu they usually sneak Honolulu in fifth or eight 'worse' depending on which state is sponsoring the survey...
Answer 2 :
We are not listed because even though Honolulu is the capital of a US state, we don't count as a major city and therefore would not be included in their surveys. I totally agree with you though.....traffic here is terrible! I'm happy I don't have to commute to town every day to go to work! Too many 2 driver households have more than 2 cars and we there is only a small population of carpoolers.
Answer 3 :
Mainland bias, that's why. I'm a "townie" myself so I never have to deal with that much traffic. But I see the "fed-up" in the faces of my co-workers who commute from Aiea/Millilani/Waipahu/Kapolei, they have to be out of the house by 5AM, and they get home from work like around 6PM.
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It's a joke, and not funny. The "worst" one according to their study is Los Angeles with 72 hrs/year stuck in traffic. I know for a fact the typical commuter who works in Honolulu and lives in leeward Oahu would be stuck in traffic at least one hour per day, which would be something like 200 hours per year. http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070918/us_nm/traffic_usa_study_dc_1
Honolulu - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
It is a lot like Dog years. Forty Years in Honolulu can feel like four years while four years in *fill in your 'favorite urban area' feels like forty years. Therefore 72 Hrs choking on the LA smog is far worse than 200 hours. But yea somewhere Hawai'i gets in the nationals and Hawai'i manages to hover in either the top ten or the lower ten never in the middle on any given statistic be it thong wearing Lesbian Cryptno-Fascist voting for Bush or most enjoyable commutte. Peace er ah Aloha PS // these canned stats are amusing within the same calender year I swear I heard Atlanta had exceeded LA.. Here on O'ahu they usually sneak Honolulu in fifth or eight 'worse' depending on which state is sponsoring the survey...
Answer 2 :
We are not listed because even though Honolulu is the capital of a US state, we don't count as a major city and therefore would not be included in their surveys. I totally agree with you though.....traffic here is terrible! I'm happy I don't have to commute to town every day to go to work! Too many 2 driver households have more than 2 cars and we there is only a small population of carpoolers.
Answer 3 :
Mainland bias, that's why. I'm a "townie" myself so I never have to deal with that much traffic. But I see the "fed-up" in the faces of my co-workers who commute from Aiea/Millilani/Waipahu/Kapolei, they have to be out of the house by 5AM, and they get home from work like around 6PM.
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Saturday, January 1, 2011
About Where is a good place to live outside of Honolulu, Hawaii
Where is a good place to live outside of Honolulu, Hawaii?
My husband and I are recent graduates from Penn State University. We would like to relocate to Hawaii from Pennslyvania. I am in the social services field of work and my husband has a degree in Information Sciences & Technology. I hear it is extremly expensive to live in Hawaii, especially near the state capital. We would like to live near Honolulu and commute to work to Honolulu but live outside of the city. Would that lower the cost of living at all? Where is a good place to live outside of the city? What is the cost of living? How much should we have saved before moving? Any opinions/advice is welcome. Thanks so much! :)
Honolulu - 7 Answers
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Answer 1 :
well if you go on craigslist hawaii you search on oahu you can find every city here BUT the good places to live are waipio/waikele/kunia (the nicer part of waipahu), North shore area, Honolulu is nice too and bigger and closer to town, maybe try looking around manoa area. My in laws family lives in Kailua and they are from Kansas and they LOVE it here. I live in waipio and been living here for 23 years (my whole life) im born and raised here. Rent for me is 1200. But rent can range from 900-2600 or more..Depending who and where you rent/buy from.
Answer 2 :
save at least 10k before you come out, you might not find work too fast or easily. the one above me mentioned Kunia, Waipio and Waipahu, may take over an hour to get to work in Honolulu every morning from those locations just to travel under 20 miles. traffic horrendous in Honolulu.
Answer 3 :
before you leave Pa , make sure you HAVE a job landed before you arrive to honolulu. took my white (haole) wife 1 year before she landed a job.
Answer 4 :
At a minimum expect to pay $1000.00 per month for rent for a studio apartment. There is a few places cheaper however you will have a small bedroom and will have to share a kitchen and in most cases a Bathroom with up to 5 other people. The Pearl City /Aiea area has average rent an close to downtown and further out in Makaha you will find lower rentals but expect a long commute, I would rely on the bus for most of my transportation needs.For a start until you find your way around I would rent a room and share a kitchen. There is plenty of places that you can rent for $160 a week to $700.00 a month that can accommodate 2. Check out the ads in the local newspaper http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/ Type in rooms in the search area.
Answer 5 :
Me and my family just relocated to O'ahu a few months ago and it was pretty rough finding a decent home. We live in the Hawaii Kai area about 20 mi. from downtown Honolulu. We don't plan on staying long so we rent a beautiful home for $4700 a month 4 bdrm. If your looking for something smaller you could find something for less than $3000 mo. East of Honolulu is a little more upscale than the western side of the city. Homes in this area can reach well over 2+ million dollars but home all over the island can break the millions, although majority of them are located on the eastern side. This has to do a little with the landscape. It is more plush with vegetation compared to the western side that is far industrialized and cluttered with homes and business. It also has a serious reputation for terrible traffic and hotter weather. Definitely living outside the city will lower costs of homes. I would strongly recommend searching on the Eastern side though. The traffic, no matter how short of a distance you are from the city, is less severe. Most people are commuting to work from the western side a plus for us. Indeed costs of homes do range a little higher than most on the western side but you certainly do get more for your money, beautiful homes, gorgeous land (vegetation- plumeria trees) and views of Koko head, diamond head, and homes right on the ocean, and not to mention you save a lot on the gas tank =) Good luck with your move and finding the home of your dreams!
Answer 6 :
Nope, living outside of Honolulu does not mean cheaper. Most of my family live in Kailua today. Kailua is not cheap. You could go out towards West Oahu which would probably be cheaper, but you will be pulling your hair out of your head from the drive. Since you are in social services, you might just find work on the West side of Oahu. They need social workers out there. Your husband may be able to swing a job out there as well. It is the newest and growing community on Oahu. UH West is also out that way. Maybe you can swing work and living all on the West side of Oahu which would save you a drive into Honolulu. If you work with Teach for America. The boonies in West Oahu is one of the areas where they need teachers . . . think waianae, nanakuli, maili, makaha.
Answer 7 :
are you white?
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My husband and I are recent graduates from Penn State University. We would like to relocate to Hawaii from Pennslyvania. I am in the social services field of work and my husband has a degree in Information Sciences & Technology. I hear it is extremly expensive to live in Hawaii, especially near the state capital. We would like to live near Honolulu and commute to work to Honolulu but live outside of the city. Would that lower the cost of living at all? Where is a good place to live outside of the city? What is the cost of living? How much should we have saved before moving? Any opinions/advice is welcome. Thanks so much! :)
Honolulu - 7 Answers
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Answer 1 :
well if you go on craigslist hawaii you search on oahu you can find every city here BUT the good places to live are waipio/waikele/kunia (the nicer part of waipahu), North shore area, Honolulu is nice too and bigger and closer to town, maybe try looking around manoa area. My in laws family lives in Kailua and they are from Kansas and they LOVE it here. I live in waipio and been living here for 23 years (my whole life) im born and raised here. Rent for me is 1200. But rent can range from 900-2600 or more..Depending who and where you rent/buy from.
Answer 2 :
save at least 10k before you come out, you might not find work too fast or easily. the one above me mentioned Kunia, Waipio and Waipahu, may take over an hour to get to work in Honolulu every morning from those locations just to travel under 20 miles. traffic horrendous in Honolulu.
Answer 3 :
before you leave Pa , make sure you HAVE a job landed before you arrive to honolulu. took my white (haole) wife 1 year before she landed a job.
Answer 4 :
At a minimum expect to pay $1000.00 per month for rent for a studio apartment. There is a few places cheaper however you will have a small bedroom and will have to share a kitchen and in most cases a Bathroom with up to 5 other people. The Pearl City /Aiea area has average rent an close to downtown and further out in Makaha you will find lower rentals but expect a long commute, I would rely on the bus for most of my transportation needs.For a start until you find your way around I would rent a room and share a kitchen. There is plenty of places that you can rent for $160 a week to $700.00 a month that can accommodate 2. Check out the ads in the local newspaper http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/ Type in rooms in the search area.
Answer 5 :
Me and my family just relocated to O'ahu a few months ago and it was pretty rough finding a decent home. We live in the Hawaii Kai area about 20 mi. from downtown Honolulu. We don't plan on staying long so we rent a beautiful home for $4700 a month 4 bdrm. If your looking for something smaller you could find something for less than $3000 mo. East of Honolulu is a little more upscale than the western side of the city. Homes in this area can reach well over 2+ million dollars but home all over the island can break the millions, although majority of them are located on the eastern side. This has to do a little with the landscape. It is more plush with vegetation compared to the western side that is far industrialized and cluttered with homes and business. It also has a serious reputation for terrible traffic and hotter weather. Definitely living outside the city will lower costs of homes. I would strongly recommend searching on the Eastern side though. The traffic, no matter how short of a distance you are from the city, is less severe. Most people are commuting to work from the western side a plus for us. Indeed costs of homes do range a little higher than most on the western side but you certainly do get more for your money, beautiful homes, gorgeous land (vegetation- plumeria trees) and views of Koko head, diamond head, and homes right on the ocean, and not to mention you save a lot on the gas tank =) Good luck with your move and finding the home of your dreams!
Answer 6 :
Nope, living outside of Honolulu does not mean cheaper. Most of my family live in Kailua today. Kailua is not cheap. You could go out towards West Oahu which would probably be cheaper, but you will be pulling your hair out of your head from the drive. Since you are in social services, you might just find work on the West side of Oahu. They need social workers out there. Your husband may be able to swing a job out there as well. It is the newest and growing community on Oahu. UH West is also out that way. Maybe you can swing work and living all on the West side of Oahu which would save you a drive into Honolulu. If you work with Teach for America. The boonies in West Oahu is one of the areas where they need teachers . . . think waianae, nanakuli, maili, makaha.
Answer 7 :
are you white?
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