There are a lot of homebased web design jobs if you know where to look

Let me refer you to oDesk. I’ve had a lot of job offers there for design, etc. They pay by the hour.

Good luck! Sometimes moving out of state is a bitch so be careful.

The graphic design industry is pretty competitive… I would apply for jobs there BEFORE I even considered moving. Because what if you move there and then can’t get a job?

Yeah, I imagine that graphic design isn’t exactly the easiest field..

I recently moved to the other end of the country (since I live in Denmark it’s not really that far away) and I think it’s something you should really think a lot about – because you more or less say goodbye to everything that is your life now. But moving with your sister is a good idea I think – then there’s a little bit that’s familiar

ooh. I don’t really know any of the places you’ve mentioned. Being away from your family is a risk you have to take. ^^ If you think it is worth it go for it. But for my opinion, going out of state is okay, but to go to a place known for singles to find a job is a not so good idea. I think you would find a better job in a bigger city where digital design in known. ^^

I definitely plan on moving out of state as soon as I get the chance. There’s just nothing where I live.

You might be moving 4 hours away from your family, but you have to look at the benefits of doing it. Finding a job in your field, having the money to support yourself.

Maybe you could look for a site or a book that ranks the cities where graphic design has a good base. That might help you better than just moving some place that is good for singles. I think your most important consideration should be the job, since that’s what you want to move for anyway.

Good luck.

Yeah, the unfortunate reality over the last decade is that graphic designers are a dime a dozen, so the job market for that field is hypersaturated and even if you manage to find a position for yourself, you are seen as one of the most expendable members of the company’s workforce because you’re so easy to replace.

I do hope you find something good, and if nothing pans out, you can always try to freelance on the side to get some networking and experience to help you land a more permanent, stable position somewhere.

Graphic design definitely is a highly competitive field now and jobs are scarce everywhere. Freelancing is always a good alternative, I have gotten plenty of jobs this way and best of all you can work from home. I hope you work things out and if moving is what’s best take the chance just be careful. I understand what you mean about being away from family though.

Interesting I didn’t know Atlanta was a good place for singles!

I agree with what everyone else has been saying/suggesting. It is such a hard field to get a job in – especially anything steady. Atlanta may be good for singles, but is it good for graphic design?

For me moving has become a breeze as I’ve moved roughly every 2 years for 8 years now. I live far away from my parents (one is 100 miles away, the other over 3,000!). I currently live in the same house share as my sister but will soon be about 200 miles away. Which won’t be easy!

I hope you manage to make a decision for yourself – it’s never easy!

Wow, I didn’t know that Atlanta is good for singles. If you are ready for a change on that matter, why not? My parents live 4 hours away from where I am, and I think I still can deal with that, but if they would have to move to other countries and stay there, it would be harder then.

I hope you get a job as a graphic designer. It would be great to do just that, but maybe you can also try to do close to that. Who knows, maybe you’ll find a good job in Atlanta in that field.

Ah, I don’t like making these kind of decisions..*lol*

Isn’t graphic design a job you could do from home? You might not even need to move. I would see what jobs are being offered in other areas and see if it’s possible to work from home.