Thinking about moving to Las Vegas (Henderson: apartments, rent, condos)

MomMom · 06-23-2011, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by eee-J

MomMom,

Thank you for your kind words. Las Vegas boomed in part because of - what was it? 5k new residents per month. That's our story here. The houston area gets about 4k new residents per month. However, unlike Nevada, they are not coming from the midwest, California and the northeast - they are from Mexico, Guatemala, Pakistan, India, Nigeria, El Salvador, Venezuela, Vietnam and Nicaragua. There's nothing wrong with that. Houston's diversity makes it a fascinating place to live with so much culture at your fingertips.

The downside is crime is very high, human trafficking is overlooked as it is so prominent and gang violence is a real problem. Like Vegas, economic growth is based in accommodating new populations within the service sector. Needless to say, that growth institutionally bars people without that cultural background from reaping the rewards. I get that, we're going to be America's first Third World City.

However, my question is for someone with a degree, who is willing to work, how long do you think it would take to find work which would pay the bills?

I don't think anyone has a magical crystal ball, no one can say how long it would take you to secure a job...whether a low wage job or one that you can use your degree for.

If this was during the boom time, you'd have no trouble, but these are different times now. Being persistent and having patience are the key elements nowadays in the job market, and it's truly a personal decision that only you can make.

I don't know what your degree is in, but honestly, after all the money you spent on your education, would you be personally satisfied by working 4 hours a day in a fast food place? Or, even working part time/on call cleaning toilet bowls and tourist's slop?

In this tough job market, that is a very real scenario for someone who moves here without employment. And you might not even get THAT.

IMO, do as much online as you can, be patient, be persistent and if it doesnt' work out, hey, at least you tried!

dynimagelv · 06-23-2011, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by eee-J

I'd be OK with that until the economy rebounds. Is it hard to become a cabbie? Does it require much money to start? How much does one make? I have this weird knack for figuring out streets. I'd know where everything is amongst the touristy areas within a week and within the Valley inside a month - not joking... If I am moving away from "home," I would be more concerned with making the basics than the frills.

Who do I have to impress in Vegas? No one.

I can answer from ANCIENT HISTORY and memory.....I spent 8 yrs driving a cab many moons ago....some things havent changed.

ALL cabs are company owned here so start-up is simply ...gettin a job....and like all of them you start on Xtra Board usually...Some companies are better then others [my preference was always Whittlesea Cab] most of them pay 50% commission [everything booked] some require that you pay all or part of the gas. Taxi permit thru the Taxi Authority is fairly low...

Hopefully either sheriff or Eventulssurhfghgipod [whatever the h#$* his name is will pop in cause they know more about it then I do.

eee-J · 06-23-2011, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dynimagelv

I can answer from ANCIENT HISTORY and memory.....I spent 8 yrs driving a cab many moons ago....some things havent changed.

ALL cabs are company owned here so start-up is simply ...gettin a job....and like all of them you start on Xtra Board usually...Some companies are better then others [my preference was always Whittlesea Cab] most of them pay 50% commission [everything booked] some require that you pay all or part of the gas. Taxi permit thru the Taxi Authority is fairly low...

Very interesting. Here the cabbies are independent contractors. They are also subject to sky-high permit fees on an ongoing basis (the immigrant taxes, as I call it - any entrepreneurial activity dominated by immigrants is taxed to the hills). You lease your cab from the company and pay all the gas plus a daily fee to the company.

I didn't realize they are extra board there. Wow... what a concept. Is hard to land one of those jobs, even if it is extra board?

dynimagelv · 06-23-2011, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by eee-J

Very interesting. Here the cabbies are independent contractors. They are also subject to sky-high permit fees on an ongoing basis (the immigrant taxes, as I call it - any entrepreneurial activity dominated by immigrants is taxed to the hills). You lease your cab from the company and pay all the gay plus a daily fee to the company.

I didn't realize they are extra board there. Wow... what a concept. Is hard to land one of those jobs, even if it is extra board?

Landing, EASY....Keeping....not so ....

One company way back when had a policy....3 LOWEST booking drivers did not work the next day.

Some companies are good....some are terrible....it's like any place....I have heard the tips are way down....[when I drove 40 years ago I was reporting 38K a year] I doubt that its like that now, but you will be hard pressed to find ANY driver that will admit how much they're REALLY making.

airics · 06-23-2011, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by hotpa2d2

I do know you do not need any degree to make a six-figure income. My SO has been in the car business his whole life. He started as a salesman, and with his hard work and dedication, made it to finance manager, sales manager, finance director, and he is now running a dealership here in town. He makes what most people make in a year, in one month. And all with an 8th grade education...

. (He is naturally very inquisitive and a voracious reader). So I believe it is your work ethic that gets you further than a piece of paper. I know there is a stigma attached to that business, but there is a lot of money to be made. You may even want to try that route...granted, it's not for everyone, but I have seen many people succeed in that field, starting as salesmen.

if he's running the dealership, i am assuming new or used car manager for a franchised dealer. correct?

hotpa2d2 · 06-23-2011, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by airics

if he's running the dealership, i am assuming new or used car manager for a franchised dealer. correct?

He's the GSM.

eee-J · 06-23-2011, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by hotpa2d2

He's the GSM.

Is he hiring?

eee-J · 06-23-2011, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dynimagelv

Landing, EASY....Keeping....not so ....

One company way back when had a policy....3 LOWEST booking drivers did not work the next day.

Some companies are good....some are terrible....it's like any place....I have heard the tips are way down....[when I drove 40 years ago I was reporting 38K a year] I doubt that its like that now, but you will be hard pressed to find ANY driver that will admit how much they're REALLY making.

It looks like Whittlesea is hiring. Hmm... This might actually be an idea to thing about, at least for the time being.

airics · 06-23-2011, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by hotpa2d2

He's the GSM.

thought so... job to dream of.... get a good salary 70ish k and then the tokes from the used car dealers trying to buy the trades....

hotpa2d2 · 06-23-2011, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by eee-J

Is he hiring?

I can put in a good word