Was going for Maui or Oahu but ended up with Kauai...help? (Kapaa: rental car, rental)
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So hello everyone, I have been going through the hiring process with a large company in Hawaii. I originally was hoping for Big Island or Maui but because I was just so excited I initially put in for everything. Based on how difficult everyone makes it sound to get a job in Hawaii from the mainland, I wanted to increase my odds.
Well, I have never been to Kauai. I have been to BI, Maui and Oahu and loved them all. I can appreciate a small town feel and I want to feel safe so it's not that Kauai is out of the question, it's just that I have never been there and it seems crazy to take such a big leap of faith.
So help, would I be a moron to turn down this opportunity? (Not that I have gotten the job offer yet, it's just what they moved forward with)
Anyways, please let me know what you folks think. I hate the rain, that is why I am trying to leave Seattle. Word on the street is that Kauai rains a lot, so thats annoying. I look forward to hearing your guys' opinions
Kauai is a beautiful, peaceful, lush island. The heavy rain tends to be on the north side of the island (Hanelei, Princeville). Of course the weather on any of the islands is always interesting i.e. can be raining on one side and nice and sunny on the other.
I love Kauai more than any other island and that is why I bought my retirment home there. I would jump at the chance and never look back. Will there be difficulties? Yes, but the rewards will dwarf them.
I have lived on most every island, or at least spent extended periods of time on them. I can live an any island I want (due to work, wages, planning, etc.) I chose the Big Island, Kona side.
BUT others have different preferences. You see, each person has certain things that they want in their environment, different priorities, different needs. Additionally for that person, what is a good "fit" this year or decade might be totally different 10 years from now.
Perhaps you should write out your priorities, and then ask specific questions we can help you with.
But I will toss in now that if you need to relocate to a certain island, and you are unsure if you will like it there, it would be worth the cost of the plane fare to check it out before you move. You can get from Seattle to Kauai, including rental car and cheap hotel, for probably under $1000. Well worth it if it keeps you from making a costly mistake.
I'm about to do my phone interview, I have decided if the job offer comes, I would be an idiot to not take it. It's a big company that has opportunities on every island. Plus, cost of living in kauai seems to be much cheaper based on my 5 minutes of research on craigs list. I am trying to convince my boyfriend if 8 years to go with me but he simply won't. So that also makes this decision hard. This is just my dream job in an amazing location, I would regret it if I didn't for it.
Wish me luck guys, I will totally keep you all posted!! You are all so polite and helpful whenever I have questions!
While it can be rainy on Kauai, its not really rainy here like it is in Seattle.
I would prefer Kauai over BI b/c I feel like Kauai is more accessible. It is easy to go from Waimea to Koloa to Lihue to Kapaa. BI seems so much bigger.
Kauai is very small town and can be very isolating, but I love it. If you have specific questions, let me know!
I'm about to do my phone interview, I have decided if the job offer comes, I would be an idiot to not take it. It's a big company that has opportunities on every island. Plus, cost of living in kauai seems to be much cheaper based on my 5 minutes of research on craigs list. I am trying to convince my boyfriend if 8 years to go with me but he simply won't. So that also makes this decision hard. This is just my dream job in an amazing location, I would regret it if I didn't for it.
Wish me luck guys, I will totally keep you all posted!! You are all so polite and helpful whenever I have questions!
Cost of living on Kauai is NOT cheaper than the other islands! Not even close.
I'm about to do my phone interview, I have decided if the job offer comes, I would be an idiot to not take it. It's a big company that has opportunities on every island. Plus, cost of living in kauai seems to be much cheaper based on my 5 minutes of research on craigs list. I am trying to convince my boyfriend if 8 years to go with me but he simply won't. So that also makes this decision hard. This is just my dream job in an amazing location, I would regret it if I didn't for it.
Wish me luck guys, I will totally keep you all posted!! You are all so polite and helpful whenever I have questions!
Live your dream! I would think your BF of 8 years would want what makes you happy and the best for you. If you don't do it, you will always think, "coulda, shoulda, woulda." Go for it!
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