I am 43 and my daughter is 4. I am starting late on saving for retirement and would like to set aside money for my daughter's education. I am considering hiring a CFA to set up some accounts to accomplish both these goals. Aside from liking the CFA's approach, I have little knowledge of his background and track record. Is there a good way to approach the situation and sift through the over abundance of funds and options available? I hope to retire in about 20 years and send my daughter to four years of college. Is there any hope of accomplishing these goals, with little set aside so far?Where is the best place to turn to find good financial advice regarding my family's retirement?
You can do what you want to. It'll just take a little more saving and savvy on your part. Your daughter can start at a community college. State schools are affordable and offer a fine education as well. Since I'm in your business anyway, it's a noble thought to want to provide for your daughter. But if she has to pay for all or some of her education herself she'll be a lot more appreciative of what it means to go to school. She can take out loans. If you want to be a good provider you can surprise her by helping her pay them off. Besides, nobody goes through four years of college in four years any more. It's probably a good thing to start and stop a couple of times. As far as retirement, the ';experts'; say you need over a million to retire comfortably. I know a lot of people who retired very nicely on a lot less. If you work until you're 67 you can get full social security benefits. (Yes, it will still be there) You can (and probably should) get a part-time job in retirement. The important thing is to get started. You'll be a lot better off than if you don't.Where is the best place to turn to find good financial advice regarding my family's retirement?
Try this website for advice: www.choosetosave.org.
For the CFA, ask for three references. Call them and ask them how he did for them. Also check if he's appropriately registered as a business and has some sort of credentials to give advice.
I also like Money Magazine and Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine.
Good luck!
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
What is the best advice for a job interview?
I have an upcoming interview for a local retail store and I was wondering what advice you guys had that could help me out a little. I'm a 20 year old college student just trying to get this part-time job. Thanks!What is the best advice for a job interview?
Dress for success. Do not wear sexy. Wear well groomed and clean. Matching shoes and purse. (if you are female) Look at what those working there are wearing. Dress somewhat accordingly but if they are wearing jeans, that is a bit too casual for an interview. Wear a nice pair of slacks. Female Stay away form flashy jewelry and dangling earrings. Minimal is best on jewelry. Make sure your footwear is up to date, not scuffed or over worn. Be sure your purse is clean inside and neat.
Male or female, what ever you do if you have tatoos cover them and do not wear piercings in your lips,nose or brow or more than one in your earlobes. Make sure your breath is fresh, but don't chew gum.Your nails should be clean and cut at a reasonable length. A female whould wear a very light non-emphasized polish. Don't wear more than one ring per hand! Easy does it on makeup, but wear some.
Explain that while you don't have an experienced work background, you are especially skilled in working with people, (and with fashion if its a clothing store) and as a college student your grades show that you are a quick study and intelligent as well as punctual and reliable.
Emphaize you enjoy the public, take orders well and follow directives as well as like being a team player. If you have other skills that are applicable to the job for which you are applying, emphasize those. Example: Being familiar with a cash register, credit card machine, sales and paper work.
Having played on a sports team (showing the team mentality). Show a sense of humor without sounding like you do nothing but joke or have a nervous laugh and chatter. One light area of wit will do during an interview. Be honest and flexible concerning work schedules. If they want you to work during a class that you can't alter, you need to say so, but if they want you to work on Friday night and it interferes with your social life, its better to alter the social life. Shake hands at the introduction and in closure and thank the person for the interview. Follow up with a quick thank you note to your interviewer for taking time in her/his busy schedule for you and state you look forward to further communication. This is a way of keeping you first and foremost in their memory and showing them that you are a proper and appreciative person.
Have in mind what are your weak points and strong points because usually you will be asked. Try to make those as average as possible. If your weak point is uncontrolled children screaming in the store then let your strong point be an ability to distract children from misbehavior. But be prepared to state how you do that. Never get away from basic honesty. That way you don't get caught unprepared.The best to you....I wish you successWhat is the best advice for a job interview?
As the old saying goes ';first impressions last';...so make a good first impression
*dress in neat, respectful clothing (preferably long pants with a collared shirt and closed in shoes)
*make sure you are well groomed (clean hands and nails, tidy hair, aftershave/deodorant but not overboard)
*act confident but not cocky
*shake hands upon greeting
*be prepared (e.g. any supporting documentation you require; have it ready)
*memorise some positive words to describe yourself and your work ethic so when you are asked a question you have some words ready to go to build a sentence around (e.g. hard working, motivated, dedicated etc...whatever words describe you)
*be aware of your posture in the interview (e.g. don't slouch or sit too casually/laid back)
*be honest...
-Look the interviewer in the eyes
-Answer with straight to the point answers
-Remain confident
-Dress professional (at least slacks and a button up shirt)
-Research the company/store so you know it
-Have questions prepared should they ask you
-Be ready to answer the typical interview questions
TIPS:
1. Be honest
2. Be confident
3. Show what you got.
Dress for success. Do not wear sexy. Wear well groomed and clean. Matching shoes and purse. (if you are female) Look at what those working there are wearing. Dress somewhat accordingly but if they are wearing jeans, that is a bit too casual for an interview. Wear a nice pair of slacks. Female Stay away form flashy jewelry and dangling earrings. Minimal is best on jewelry. Make sure your footwear is up to date, not scuffed or over worn. Be sure your purse is clean inside and neat.
Male or female, what ever you do if you have tatoos cover them and do not wear piercings in your lips,nose or brow or more than one in your earlobes. Make sure your breath is fresh, but don't chew gum.Your nails should be clean and cut at a reasonable length. A female whould wear a very light non-emphasized polish. Don't wear more than one ring per hand! Easy does it on makeup, but wear some.
Explain that while you don't have an experienced work background, you are especially skilled in working with people, (and with fashion if its a clothing store) and as a college student your grades show that you are a quick study and intelligent as well as punctual and reliable.
Emphaize you enjoy the public, take orders well and follow directives as well as like being a team player. If you have other skills that are applicable to the job for which you are applying, emphasize those. Example: Being familiar with a cash register, credit card machine, sales and paper work.
Having played on a sports team (showing the team mentality). Show a sense of humor without sounding like you do nothing but joke or have a nervous laugh and chatter. One light area of wit will do during an interview. Be honest and flexible concerning work schedules. If they want you to work during a class that you can't alter, you need to say so, but if they want you to work on Friday night and it interferes with your social life, its better to alter the social life. Shake hands at the introduction and in closure and thank the person for the interview. Follow up with a quick thank you note to your interviewer for taking time in her/his busy schedule for you and state you look forward to further communication. This is a way of keeping you first and foremost in their memory and showing them that you are a proper and appreciative person.
Have in mind what are your weak points and strong points because usually you will be asked. Try to make those as average as possible. If your weak point is uncontrolled children screaming in the store then let your strong point be an ability to distract children from misbehavior. But be prepared to state how you do that. Never get away from basic honesty. That way you don't get caught unprepared.The best to you....I wish you successWhat is the best advice for a job interview?
As the old saying goes ';first impressions last';...so make a good first impression
*dress in neat, respectful clothing (preferably long pants with a collared shirt and closed in shoes)
*make sure you are well groomed (clean hands and nails, tidy hair, aftershave/deodorant but not overboard)
*act confident but not cocky
*shake hands upon greeting
*be prepared (e.g. any supporting documentation you require; have it ready)
*memorise some positive words to describe yourself and your work ethic so when you are asked a question you have some words ready to go to build a sentence around (e.g. hard working, motivated, dedicated etc...whatever words describe you)
*be aware of your posture in the interview (e.g. don't slouch or sit too casually/laid back)
*be honest...
-Look the interviewer in the eyes
-Answer with straight to the point answers
-Remain confident
-Dress professional (at least slacks and a button up shirt)
-Research the company/store so you know it
-Have questions prepared should they ask you
-Be ready to answer the typical interview questions
TIPS:
1. Be honest
2. Be confident
3. Show what you got.
What is the best advice on raising teenagers?
Daughter is sensitive, naive and a bit on the impulsive side. Doubt that drugs and alcohol will be the rocks in the road she will stumble upon but guys... just a feeling I have. She seems to want to feel needed... More of introvert with large groups of people but more outgoing in smaller groups. Grades are excellent.What is the best advice on raising teenagers?
Whatever you do, dont be too nice or too sweet they will walk all over you.
Unfortunaetly you have to start out rasing them right at a very young age.
-But the best advice i can now give you is always be a MOM to them NOT a friend, be strict and dont take your eyes off of them.
-Always make sure you know who their friends are. No matter what they say ';DONT'; trust them they are teens and any chance they get to misbehave they will do it.
-My mom had the greatest qualities i parent should have:
Strict, Understanding, Nurturing, Had lots of rules for me and my brother to follow, etc.
-Everytime i wanted to go out and have fun with my so called friends she always told me ';no'; there is time for everything.
She was right!
I hated her back in my teen years. I hardly ever had fun, i was very miserable. I was only allowed to go out with my family or my two best friends. And it sucked because i wanted to be more popular in high school, and i taught that by going to parties and hanging out with kids i would acheive my goal. I was never to popular in high school.
But now i look back and i thank her everyday more and more for being such a good mom. I've realised that there is time for everything, and now that i am mature enough i have SAFE fun and i love my life. I'm just starting to live.
My childhood was the best childhood ever because i didnt grow up to fast like most kids today.
and now more than ever i realise that my mom did a great job and that all parents should be like her.
Good luck
and i reall really really hoped i helped
What is the best advice on raising teenagers?
I would make room for alot of mother and daughter time inviting her friends over when convieant Watching who she hangs out with encouraging her to join things at school my friends kids always told me what was going on tell her if there is anything she wants to tell you you are there for her one hundred percent the key to teenagers keep them occupied and busy and talk to them even when attitude strikes yelling is worthless sitting down calmly talking to them works
Make sure you don't embarrass her, try and get a night that shes not busy on and find out her favorite type of movie, if she doesn't have friends over she'll probably want some company and you could try watch it on the couch next to her. :D
Try and sit the boys down and have a talk.. not so much about where they're going in life, more or less about how they will treat her.
Tell them that they can't hurt your little girl or you'll grab you sledge hammer..
Lmao
And remember NEVER embarrass her but do make her look and feel independent (like letting her go out.)
always be a mother to her but i have found that being best friends with my daughters has helped immensely. my daughters talk to me about alot of things and i don't think we have too many secrets. the best thing you can do is always be there for her. good luck
She sounds alot like i am just let her know that your proud about the grades and just let her have her space while at the same time letting her know that your glad she's there if that makes sense....
Pray and then pray some more. God Bless.puffy eye cream skin treatment
Whatever you do, dont be too nice or too sweet they will walk all over you.
Unfortunaetly you have to start out rasing them right at a very young age.
-But the best advice i can now give you is always be a MOM to them NOT a friend, be strict and dont take your eyes off of them.
-Always make sure you know who their friends are. No matter what they say ';DONT'; trust them they are teens and any chance they get to misbehave they will do it.
-My mom had the greatest qualities i parent should have:
Strict, Understanding, Nurturing, Had lots of rules for me and my brother to follow, etc.
-Everytime i wanted to go out and have fun with my so called friends she always told me ';no'; there is time for everything.
She was right!
I hated her back in my teen years. I hardly ever had fun, i was very miserable. I was only allowed to go out with my family or my two best friends. And it sucked because i wanted to be more popular in high school, and i taught that by going to parties and hanging out with kids i would acheive my goal. I was never to popular in high school.
But now i look back and i thank her everyday more and more for being such a good mom. I've realised that there is time for everything, and now that i am mature enough i have SAFE fun and i love my life. I'm just starting to live.
My childhood was the best childhood ever because i didnt grow up to fast like most kids today.
and now more than ever i realise that my mom did a great job and that all parents should be like her.
Good luck
and i reall really really hoped i helped
What is the best advice on raising teenagers?
I would make room for alot of mother and daughter time inviting her friends over when convieant Watching who she hangs out with encouraging her to join things at school my friends kids always told me what was going on tell her if there is anything she wants to tell you you are there for her one hundred percent the key to teenagers keep them occupied and busy and talk to them even when attitude strikes yelling is worthless sitting down calmly talking to them works
Make sure you don't embarrass her, try and get a night that shes not busy on and find out her favorite type of movie, if she doesn't have friends over she'll probably want some company and you could try watch it on the couch next to her. :D
Try and sit the boys down and have a talk.. not so much about where they're going in life, more or less about how they will treat her.
Tell them that they can't hurt your little girl or you'll grab you sledge hammer..
Lmao
And remember NEVER embarrass her but do make her look and feel independent (like letting her go out.)
always be a mother to her but i have found that being best friends with my daughters has helped immensely. my daughters talk to me about alot of things and i don't think we have too many secrets. the best thing you can do is always be there for her. good luck
She sounds alot like i am just let her know that your proud about the grades and just let her have her space while at the same time letting her know that your glad she's there if that makes sense....
Pray and then pray some more. God Bless.
What is the best advice you wish you had taken?
Who did you ignore? I wish I had listened to my dad more, he knew more than I thought he did - isn't that always the way?What is the best advice you wish you had taken?
my grandfather always said to save as much as i could
he told me this when i was a teenager and got my first paycheck
if i had listened to him i would have better habits with my moneyWhat is the best advice you wish you had taken?
My Teacher about my science GCSE i was mucking around in class and didnt do the cswrk probably, i revised for the tests The coursework was a B and the exams A wen it leveled out it was a B, 5 marks off an A, if i had listened then i would have got my A and would have to redo the cswrk again this year
Yeah, it's always the way! I think that people have told me certain things repeatedly in my life and I still don't get it. Don't beat yourself up about it. You need to think more highly of yourself. You're fine.
My mum when she asked me not to marry my 1st husband, but do teenagers ever listen....No.!!
I did have 3 lovely sons with him, and that's the only good thing to come from him.
Sorry I didn't listen mum... I love ya loads.xxx
i wish i had dumped that guy way back then , my parents were right as usual :) i now find myself telling my daughter to dump her boyfriends haha
To quit smoking dope when I was in high school. Back in the late 70's / early 80's.
Never take up cigarrettes. I ignored my Mum who sadly passed away with lung cancer.
none, Ive always acted on good advice.
Don't get married!
Pull out !
Me.. Treat others like you want to be treated.......:)
stay in collage
Yup.
Don't put that there.
Don't date your friends.
my grandma told me not to let guys take advantage of you just because your pretty.
i wish i listened.
so not tell a so called friend any secrets =[
ill regret it my entire life
my grandfather always said to save as much as i could
he told me this when i was a teenager and got my first paycheck
if i had listened to him i would have better habits with my moneyWhat is the best advice you wish you had taken?
My Teacher about my science GCSE i was mucking around in class and didnt do the cswrk probably, i revised for the tests The coursework was a B and the exams A wen it leveled out it was a B, 5 marks off an A, if i had listened then i would have got my A and would have to redo the cswrk again this year
Yeah, it's always the way! I think that people have told me certain things repeatedly in my life and I still don't get it. Don't beat yourself up about it. You need to think more highly of yourself. You're fine.
My mum when she asked me not to marry my 1st husband, but do teenagers ever listen....No.!!
I did have 3 lovely sons with him, and that's the only good thing to come from him.
Sorry I didn't listen mum... I love ya loads.xxx
i wish i had dumped that guy way back then , my parents were right as usual :) i now find myself telling my daughter to dump her boyfriends haha
To quit smoking dope when I was in high school. Back in the late 70's / early 80's.
Never take up cigarrettes. I ignored my Mum who sadly passed away with lung cancer.
none, Ive always acted on good advice.
Don't get married!
Pull out !
Me.. Treat others like you want to be treated.......:)
stay in collage
Yup.
Don't put that there.
Don't date your friends.
my grandma told me not to let guys take advantage of you just because your pretty.
i wish i listened.
so not tell a so called friend any secrets =[
ill regret it my entire life
I am making a career change... I would like to be a hairstylist, any advice?
I went to the Unversity of Michigan, then became a sales rep... had the job I SHOULD have wanted, but got no enjoyment out of it even though I was very good at sales. During this time i've had off, i've decided that I would really enjoy being a hair stylist and I think specifically a hair colorist. What advice does anyone have on picking a school (preferably in michigan), starting over at 26, what options I should look into (spa, salon, renting a chair, etc) and also marketing myself once I get thru school (or does anyone offer cheap hair cuts, etc, while they're in school??). Thanks! :)I am making a career change... I would like to be a hairstylist, any advice?
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Hi. Sounds like you are going to do something you truly like. Since you have a good background, I would attempt to find my way into a spa. They are the nicest jobs, with decent money. You could always rent a chair, build a clientel and then try to move up. Make sure this is what you want to do before you make the switch, go observe a saloon for a day and speak to the workers there. It will be tough to get by on a stylist's wages unless you get very popular. Good luck.
no idea darling
if your gonna do that i wouldn't just do hair do nails and masseuse i live in northern AL and i would go to a technical college because they have more hands on and less expensive so id go to drake but that's not in Michigan.
look you should do it girl my mom is a hair stylist and she owns her own business she does celebrities hair
keep ur finger crossed
well i really don't no what to tell you.
i would see if that same college have hair speclitist course. and if you have the money but if you already know the basic and the important stuff you shouldn't have to pay that much money.
Oh and your smiley face is missing a nose. :-)
I do not think it is a good thing to do in Michigan. There is an over abundunce of hairstylist for no jobs. However if you are finacially stable aand can go for something to fall back on some day I say go for it it is very fun. I went to the Huron Area Tech center In Bad Axe MI
hey well being a cosmetologist myself not a good career change for me and or my friends i went to school with. it is a lot of hard work in school and once your out of school. Many placed ive been to dont pay enough and people dont TIP big one there. ive worked at high end salons and not so nice ones either. No benifits or anything it really sucks for me i had a bad foot and a bad back now from it its really killing me and im only 27 anyway not to discourage you or anything but just a little tip to let you know what your gonna get into and for renting a booth remember you have to buy all your own things and have a clientel that means if you dont how are you going to pay for your booth weeek to week Well i hope this help for you and good luck
Good choice, start out at a well know Spa as this will give you a good reputation %26amp; name for your self, and once qualified practice on family %26amp; friends. Make sure you are placed in a well known School, I cant advice on that as I dont live in America, I live in Australia.Word of mouth will get you your clietelle, if you prove you are very very good at what you do, and do it with confidence, differance and a great imagination. Always keep up with the changers %26amp; trends, even if you have to go to expo's yourself %26amp; most of all enjoy your self. I wish you all the luck on your new career:)
Career planning is a continuous development process through which we attempt to understand our personal, family, school, work and community experiences and the significance they are likely to have in building career and choice of lifestyle. We need to identify opportunities and to identify options. We need to examine our personal interests and skills as they relate to a variety of career opportunities to help us make appropriate and realistic decisions. Keep in mind that the goal of exploring career is not just employment but a purposeful of integrating our personal interests and values with the kinds of work that are most satisfying for us.
http://careerplanning.about.com/
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/gateways/indiv鈥?/a>
http://www.careerplanner.com/
http://www.kuder.com/
http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/sa/career/st鈥?/a>
http://www.khake.com/page51.html
http://jobstar.org/tools/career/spec-car鈥?/a>
Please visit the above pages. I hope it helps u in solving ur problem.I am making a career change... I would like to be a hairstylist, any advice?
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Hi. Sounds like you are going to do something you truly like. Since you have a good background, I would attempt to find my way into a spa. They are the nicest jobs, with decent money. You could always rent a chair, build a clientel and then try to move up. Make sure this is what you want to do before you make the switch, go observe a saloon for a day and speak to the workers there. It will be tough to get by on a stylist's wages unless you get very popular. Good luck.
no idea darling
if your gonna do that i wouldn't just do hair do nails and masseuse i live in northern AL and i would go to a technical college because they have more hands on and less expensive so id go to drake but that's not in Michigan.
look you should do it girl my mom is a hair stylist and she owns her own business she does celebrities hair
keep ur finger crossed
well i really don't no what to tell you.
i would see if that same college have hair speclitist course. and if you have the money but if you already know the basic and the important stuff you shouldn't have to pay that much money.
Oh and your smiley face is missing a nose. :-)
I do not think it is a good thing to do in Michigan. There is an over abundunce of hairstylist for no jobs. However if you are finacially stable aand can go for something to fall back on some day I say go for it it is very fun. I went to the Huron Area Tech center In Bad Axe MI
hey well being a cosmetologist myself not a good career change for me and or my friends i went to school with. it is a lot of hard work in school and once your out of school. Many placed ive been to dont pay enough and people dont TIP big one there. ive worked at high end salons and not so nice ones either. No benifits or anything it really sucks for me i had a bad foot and a bad back now from it its really killing me and im only 27 anyway not to discourage you or anything but just a little tip to let you know what your gonna get into and for renting a booth remember you have to buy all your own things and have a clientel that means if you dont how are you going to pay for your booth weeek to week Well i hope this help for you and good luck
Good choice, start out at a well know Spa as this will give you a good reputation %26amp; name for your self, and once qualified practice on family %26amp; friends. Make sure you are placed in a well known School, I cant advice on that as I dont live in America, I live in Australia.Word of mouth will get you your clietelle, if you prove you are very very good at what you do, and do it with confidence, differance and a great imagination. Always keep up with the changers %26amp; trends, even if you have to go to expo's yourself %26amp; most of all enjoy your self. I wish you all the luck on your new career:)
What is the best advice to prevent from get rid of a reckless driving charge?
I was charged with reckless driving in the state of VA recently. I was clocked in at 81/55 mph zone. This is in Caroline County also (yes pretty dumb of me). I had no idea about the charges of reckless driving in VA since I live in Maryland. It was my first time ever driving in VA. But anyway I was pulled over and the cop told me if you appear in court the judge will order you to take a driving class of your choice, a court fee and a lesser charge. This is my first offense and am just wondering since I will be representing my self, should I plead guilty to ';improper driving'; (speeding charge) and plead not guilty to reckless driving? or any other considerations? thank you am 20 years old by the way.What is the best advice to prevent from get rid of a reckless driving charge?
I say be a man and own up to the responsibility of your choices. Plead guilty.
Let's face it, 81 in a 55 is CRAZY.What is the best advice to prevent from get rid of a reckless driving charge?
i just got the same charge, in the same county.... what exactly did u plea?
Take the class and the lesser fee. A reckless driving charge could come back to haunt you in insurance, employment, etc.
I say be a man and own up to the responsibility of your choices. Plead guilty.
Let's face it, 81 in a 55 is CRAZY.What is the best advice to prevent from get rid of a reckless driving charge?
i just got the same charge, in the same county.... what exactly did u plea?
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Take the class and the lesser fee. A reckless driving charge could come back to haunt you in insurance, employment, etc.
What is some good advice if you are trying to get a job in a different city?
Do you have to move there first? Can you get a temporary address in the city before you go? How long before you are ready to relocate should you send out resume's?What is some good advice if you are trying to get a job in a different city?
Ideally would be for you to find a job first before you start packing. Unless you're financially secured for at least 6 months.What is some good advice if you are trying to get a job in a different city?
Some people take a week's vacation from work and go to the city they plan next to work in and apply at different companies. You can also send out your resume or do that online. Some places use handwriting analysis as a tool and others use the internet to make initial decisions as to if they want to interview you in person or not. Others call you in for testing. Still others want you to apply on their computers.
I would not waste a lot of time sending out resumes. Go to the city's agencies and ask what's available, or look in the Wall Street Journal or their WSJ employment website. Or apply at places for weekend or evening work and work while you look. When you go to a city you can get a postal box at several places immediately (if you have the cash) so you'll have a physical address. Otherwise go to work in a city where you already have relatives there and ask if you can use their address till you get settled. Or ask if you can hole up in their home for a couple of weeks till you get work and a place to live. Of course, pay your relatives for your stay and food.
shift first then look for a job.
Ideally would be for you to find a job first before you start packing. Unless you're financially secured for at least 6 months.What is some good advice if you are trying to get a job in a different city?
Some people take a week's vacation from work and go to the city they plan next to work in and apply at different companies. You can also send out your resume or do that online. Some places use handwriting analysis as a tool and others use the internet to make initial decisions as to if they want to interview you in person or not. Others call you in for testing. Still others want you to apply on their computers.
I would not waste a lot of time sending out resumes. Go to the city's agencies and ask what's available, or look in the Wall Street Journal or their WSJ employment website. Or apply at places for weekend or evening work and work while you look. When you go to a city you can get a postal box at several places immediately (if you have the cash) so you'll have a physical address. Otherwise go to work in a city where you already have relatives there and ask if you can use their address till you get settled. Or ask if you can hole up in their home for a couple of weeks till you get work and a place to live. Of course, pay your relatives for your stay and food.
shift first then look for a job.
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