Just today I saw a post of a US expat in my city talking about how difficult it was to find accommodation here. Lining up for apartment showings, hearing people offer 6 months rent up front, hearing others going to 14 showings in two days.

And we have zero sympathy. As one commenter put it "You’re sitting in a car, stuck in traffic, asking how you can make all the other cars go away so you can get to your destination."

I honestly think planning ahead for a job as well as accommodation is key when moving to somewhere where you wont have a support system.