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Questions to Ask Yourself Before Relocating
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Northern New York Fact
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Financial Coaching for Veterans Workshop
Questions to Ask Yourself Before Relocating
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Excerpts from an article by Mei Mei, thoughtcatalog.com
Free of Low Cost Food and Meals
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Workshops
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The WorkPlace office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Please not that we will be closed May 29th for the holiday. We ar e an Equal Opportunity Employer/ Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities.
Can I afford it? You can’t budget enough when you’re thinking about jumping ship to a new city. Last minute expenses will always come up and although we all hope for that silver lining to appear right when we need it, the less you can count on that lucky break by covering your grounds monetarily, the smoother that transition will be. Do I know anyone that lives where I’m going? It’s hard moving to a new area, and it’s even harder if you don’t have a network where you’re going. It’s not impossible, but the more connections you have, the quicker you can get yourself acclimated to your new stomping grounds. What are the good/bad neighborhoods? Take advantage of the technology we have now and use it to do some good research. See what kinds of areas you’d be interested in moving into and call the people you know (if you know anyone) and ask around. If you don’t know anyone and you’re braving it on your own, call a realtor agency. What’s the cost of living there? Cost of living varies from state to state; never under-estimate this fact. Be as extensive as you can be with this. Find out through locals how much groceries are, average rent/mortgages, property expenses, taxes… The better idea you can get before arriving, the more prepared you can be. What’s the job market like? Is the job market where you’re headed expanding? Is it consistent? Are there multiple opportunities? You’ll definitely want to know what type of environment you’re putting yourself in before you arrive. What am I losing if I leave? We all have to make sacrifices anytime we invite change into our lives, but as long as the sacrifice is worth whatever we’re attaining at the end of it, we’ll have the peace of mind to know that it wasn’t in vain. Make sure you weigh out all the pros and cons when you’re taking this next step. Make sure that you tie up any loose ends and prioritize pragmatically.
May’s Quote: “Patience, persistence, and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.” - Napoleon Hill
What am I gaining if I leave? What can this new environment offer? What can be learned here? These are inspiring questions, questions that should get you motivated. Make a list of all the things you want to accomplish this time around. Having small, easily accomplished short term goals will boost your confidence in making this decision and comfort you during a time of adjustment. What’s my back-up plan? Sometimes, we fail. And that’s okay, as long as we can anticipate that as a possibility. If it doesn’t work out for you, you should always have a plan B to fall back on. Be careful not to burn any bridges where you are, you never know what resources you’ll need in the future.
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The WorkPlace Today
May 2017
Financial Coaching for Veterans
Northern New York Fact From www.adirondackstughill.com
Hough’s Cave was a shelter for slaves on their way to freedom in Canada. The cave was located on the old Horatio G. Hough farm, a mile south of Martinsburg on Route 12-D. Horatio Hough used this cave to hide the slaves during the day. Once it was dark, he loaded the slaves into his wagon and took them to the next depot.
Presenter: Steven C. Schanely, ChFC, CLU, FAC, ChFEBC, CLTC CFPB Financial Coach (315) 786-3669
[email protected] Subject: GOAL SETTING IN WATERTOWN: Date: Time: Location:
May 4, 2017 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Vet Center, 210 Court St., Ste. 20, Watertown (315) 782-5479
Free or Low Cost Food and Meals Fresh Food Distribution Where: St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, 17 Grove Street, Adams When: Friday, May 26th and Friday, June 23rd Registration as early as 2:00 p.m. Distribution beginning at 3:00 p.m. The program is opened to the public, and there are no qualification guidelines. Call (315) 232-2621 for more info. Soup Kitchen Where: Adams Assembly of God, 23 S. Main Street, Adams When: 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays For more information, call 315-232-4936.
Free Will Dinner Where: Woolworth Memorial United Methodist Church, 25120 County Route 197, Great Bend When: May 30th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Free will offering taken. Stone Soup Dinner Where: Trinity Episcopal Church, 5411 Trinity Ave., Lowville When: Thursday, May 11th, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Menu: Goulash For additional information contact Ed Murphy at
[email protected].
Workshops The WorkPlace is pleased to announce the continuance of a series of workshops and assistance. All are free to the public but space is very limited. Visit us at 1000 Coffeen Street or call (315) 782-9252 (TTY 782-8093) to enroll. Resume Writing Lab will be held May 4th and 25th fr om 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. This is a hands-on workshop that will teach you how to build a relevant resume and tailor the information to your choice of occupation. You can use one of our computers or bring your own laptop (free Wi-Fi available) and we will have staff on-hand to assist our participants! Interviewing Skills is scheduled for May 11th fr om 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Brush up on your interviewing skills, including behavior, attire, and what questions to expect. Learn about the kinds of interviews employers use, and how to successfully navigate them. We’ll offer the State and Local Employment workshop on May 19th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Learn all about how to locate and apply to civil service and other opportunities with state and local governments.
The Job Fair Preparation workshop will be held May 16th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Learn about what to expect at a job fair & how to prepare yourself to make the best possible impression with employers.
In Lowville The WorkPlace in Lowville will be offering workshops as well. To reserve a space for a workshop in the Lowville office, be sure to call (315) 376-5800, or visit the office at 5274 Outer Stowe Street, Lowville. Resume Writing will be held in Lowville on May 10th and 24th from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will cover the basics of resume writing, different types of resumes, and the elements of an effective resume.