Re:Ask HN: Good resources for new immigrants on how to settle?
by mus1cfl0w on Friday September 02, 2016 @02:10AM
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1. I figured that might me a good starting point, but may not be worthwhile in the long run in order to built up property right?
2. Can you recommend a specific credit union? What do I've to look out for? I'm currently in CA.
3. Okay
4. Alright
5. What do you mean by "look for healthcare"? A decent salary for a software engineer would be what? 90k? What site do you guys use for finding a job? Indeed, Glassdoor, etc. or anything special?
6. Check!
Re:Ask HN: Good resources for new immigrants on how to settle?
by nwhybrid on Sunday September 04, 2016 @02:30AM
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1. I'm not sure I understand what you mean by built up property. Right now your goal should be to connect with others and make friends, settling down in a house on your own isn't ideal at this time unless you have a family.
2. Any credit union that'll accept you will do.
On the job portion, get a job that you like (can't stress this enough) that covers your rent+utilities, food and leaves enough to go out to eat a couple days a week as well as about 1K in savings a month if possible. Not sure what that is in california, but your an engineer so I trust you can use your skills to arrive at a decent figure.
Search for jobs anywhere you can get the word out, friends, indeed, LinkedIn etc.
2. Get a secured credit card from a credit union to build up your credit
3. Take out a loan with said credit union after a few months (even if you don't need it)
4. Friends --- work, meetup.com, gym classes, sports leagues, random bars if you're an extrovert. Go everywhere you are invited.
5. Job - Use consulting firms here to get contracts and work your way in. Look for healthcare mainly,but a job in a decent sized city so you can connect with others (after an ok salary of course)
6. Phone - Get a cheap prepaid cell