I think I'm going to up and move to Chicago.

IntlSet · Mar 16th, 2006, 01:36 AM

I just want to say, gosh, I can't believe how nice you all are. Tanja even offered to get me contact info of a corporation with a branch in her hometown.

There's some kind of dynamic corrolation between handbags and incredibly wonderful women!

Blue824 · Mar 16th, 2006, 01:39 AM

No, no brokers needed...if you do decide to give Chicago a try, a lot of friends and people I know who have newly moved to the city use www.apartmentpeople.com to find a place, its free and they'll drive you around to however many places it takes. And rent is significantly less than in NYC! One thing a lot of people don't realize (like my bf when he moved here) was that not all apartments come with A/C though! I can't imagine a summer here w/o the A/C!

I also forgot that there is a listserve on yahoogroups focused on museum & art jobs. Musejob I believe. I used to subscribe...it can be a lot of emails at times, but sometimes there were jobs I was interested in or interesting pieces of information. Can always try it out and unsubscribe if it isn't what you need.

coco-nut · Mar 16th, 2006, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by IntlSet

Wow, thanks, coconut!

You don't need a broker just to rent in Chicago, unlike Manhattan, right?

Is it like Manhattan also where I should start looking for a place three months in advance?

to rent, no. I think you will do fine by yourself. But when you are ready to buy, talk with me. I know a very cool, stylish, and effective agent who's still in her 20s but has been an active agent for six years. I just feel you two would get along really well!

IntlSet · Mar 16th, 2006, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by coco-nut

to rent, no. I think you will do fine by yourself. But when you are ready to buy, talk with me. I know a very cool, stylish, and effective agent who's still in her 20s but has been an active agent for six years. I just feel you two would get along really well!

Hehe! How fun! I might very well buy there... I feel silly paying rent money that could go towards a mortgage. I will let you know, thanks so much!

And if she's a friend of yours, what a great friend you are to recommend her!

KK · Mar 16th, 2006, 11:48 AM

Go for it! As you said, you have nothing to loose. You are young, green, no burden, free as a bird. Try it out, it'd be a great experience for you. Good luck with job search!

jenn · Mar 16th, 2006, 09:54 PM

I just got back form a business trip to Chicago. It was really cool. I didnt have time to shop or look around much, though. I stayed in the Park Hyatt and had a great view.

coco-nut · Mar 17th, 2006, 12:32 PM

What a fabulous location! I love the Park Hyatt. (and the Peninsula too.)

Mar 16th, 2006, 01:36 AM	#46
IntlSet Bonjour! Location: Chicago	Re: I think I'm going to up and move to Chicago. I just want to say, gosh, I can't believe how nice you all are. Tanja even offered to get me contact info of a corporation with a branch in her hometown. There's some kind of dynamic corrolation between handbags and incredibly wonderful women! __________________ www.drinkmorechampagne.com

Mar 16th, 2006, 01:39 AM	#47
Blue824 Member Location: Chicago, IL	Re: I think I'm going to up and move to Chicago. No, no brokers needed...if you do decide to give Chicago a try, a lot of friends and people I know who have newly moved to the city use www.apartmentpeople.com to find a place, its free and they'll drive you around to however many places it takes. And rent is significantly less than in NYC! One thing a lot of people don't realize (like my bf when he moved here) was that not all apartments come with A/C though! I can't imagine a summer here w/o the A/C! I also forgot that there is a listserve on yahoogroups focused on museum & art jobs. Musejob I believe. I used to subscribe...it can be a lot of emails at times, but sometimes there were jobs I was interested in or interesting pieces of information. Can always try it out and unsubscribe if it isn't what you need.

Mar 16th, 2006, 11:48 AM	#50
KK Member	Re: I think I'm going to up and move to Chicago. Go for it! As you said, you have nothing to loose. You are young, green, no burden, free as a bird. Try it out, it'd be a great experience for you. Good luck with job search!

Mar 16th, 2006, 09:54 PM	#51
jenn Hiya	Re: I think I'm going to up and move to Chicago. I just got back form a business trip to Chicago. It was really cool. I didnt have time to shop or look around much, though. I stayed in the Park Hyatt and had a great view.

Mar 17th, 2006, 12:32 PM	#52
coco-nut Addicted to H	Re: I think I'm going to up and move to Chicago. What a fabulous location! I love the Park Hyatt. (and the Peninsula too.)