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      To Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The car ride was awful. The beach was absolutely beautiful.

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      You can put that address, but what if they send you a piece of mail. Will it go there? Not sure when you are making this move, but it's probably best to use your current address. Don't try to flim-flam your future employer. Believe me, it'll catch up to you.

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      Why would you look for a place to live before you have the job? How will you afford to live? Now, if you have 12-18 months of income saved up, that's a different story for another day. If you don't, put your focus on the job hunt. Now, as you look for jobs, there's nothing wrong with narrowing down your apartment choices to your top 3, asking about the cost of 1st and last month's rent and seeing if there are any vacancies. But, for goodness sake, don't go finding the perfect place to live before you land a solid, secure, position. Otherwise, you will quickly find yourself sh** out of luck!

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      It's not only safe, it's expected. But as a I said in a previous question, do the follow-up, but don't stalk!!!!!!! That is the worst thing you could possibly do. In your case, it's best to follow the chain of command. Did you give you resume and application to the director? If not, and if you don't have a personal relationship with this person, don't roll up on them talkin' about, what's up with my application!!!!! That will only make YOU look and sound crazy. It may be better to go to HR and if you don't hear back from them within two weeks, you can follow-up with the director. Follow-up every 2 week, and no more!!! In the meantime, keep throwing your hat in the ring at other places because that will keep you busy and possibly give you some leverage if you are called in for an interview. Good luck!

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      Hey! I don't have any personal recommendations for specific, but sites like
      snagajob.com, simplyhired.com and timeout.com/newyork are the first three to come to mind. Do a search on the Internet to see what you find and take the time to read the reviews. Whether I'm looking for appliances or a reliable new hoopty, these reviews can be quite helpful. I would imagine the same hold true for temp agencies. In addition, look for agencies that hire in your area of expertise. These sites and companies can help you narrow down the search so that you find a position that is worthwhile. Before committing to anything, find out the skills required for the job, how long the position lasts, and when, how and how often you will get paid. Oftentimes, the opportunity may be longer for the two months that you say you will be in NYC. If that's the case, don't take the job because it will come back and bite you in the butt if you have to leave before the opportunity is up. Need more options? Look for a position in retail, customer service or in the restaurant business. Good luck!

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      If i tell, it would be everybody's favorite place. Really love the beach though. Can't beat it.

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      Doesn't seem desperate at all. It sounds like good follow-up to me. Check-in every couple of weeks by making 1 phone or sending 1 email if you have the appropriate hiring manager's information. Any more than every 2 weeks is considered stalking. If you don't hear anything after a month or two, move on. But when you find a new gig, circle back with the employer to let them know where you landed and to keep them up to date on your career. The best way to find out what's happening is to ask "What is the status of my application." Good luck!

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