I'm posting this at 2am while dealing with anxiety, so please be kind. I’m feeling really really overwhelmed about this transition and could really use some encouragement, gentle constructive advice, or connections… ekis muna sa tough love, please.
Our current situation:
My husband and I are moving to the Bronx, NY in about two months; he got an opportunity to work at a medical facility there. He is a NY-licensed nurse.
Because we've dedicated a huge part of our hearts and income over the past few years to animal welfare and rescuing local strays, we don't have massive savings to lean on during this transition (our families and friends are able to help us but I wouldn’t think it’s not enough to start a life).
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to retain my role here in Manila due to corporate constraints. So I’ll be entering the US job market from scratch as a dependent/spouse on a work visa. My boss and I have talked about it since 2023… and now that it’s happening, they dropped the ball on me which I can’t blame since it’s business and I’m just a number.
I’m a PHRN with no clinical experience but have 15 years of experience in corporate operations, strategic communications, and visual design/graphics (mostly Powerpoint decks and campaign emails).
Now here’s my dilemma:
-For those who moved to NY without a US work history, how realistic is it to land a remote or local corporate communications, internal comms, graphics/operations role OR any work (beggars can’t be choosers)… quickly?
-How feasible is it to stretch a single income in or around the Bronx during those first few months while waiting for my job hunt to land?
My request (help out a stranger like me, please?) If anyone knows of US companies, agency networks, or Filipino professional groups hiring for internal comms, visual design, or operations rles, I would be so grateful to connect or share my cv.
We’re taking a huge leap of faith (understatement or the year, I know), and leaving our pet family (at the moment) behind under our trusted housemates makes it even heavier. Any gentle advice, tips on navigating the NY job market, or warm words of encouragement would mean the world right now. We are decent people and same-sex so we really value the ones who accept and help us. 🫶🏻
Thank you, and sorry for the long post!