[HPLovecraft]

So, I'm a guy from the East - Prince Edward Island - and I'm looking to move out West. I've been trying to escape this damnable prison island for years, now. I've lived in Halifax for a short while, but that really didn't work out, so I switched my sights to FURTHER away - that being Alberta, particularly the Calgary area.

I've heard many different things about the place... most of them very good. My brother works out in the oil industry out there, and he loves it, but that's not what I'm looking for. Ideally, I'd like a job in the hospitality industry. I have a good amount of experience working in hotels, doing buffets, fine dining, etc. I also have a lot of experience in IT that isn't very hotel related.

Anyways, I know it likely wouldn't be very difficult to find a starter job in a hotel someplace in the big city of Calgary, but I thought I'd see what my good buddies at CP thought, first.

How is the hospitality industry way out there? Is there any good Calgary-centric websites that I could use to look for jobs? What are some decent hotels to work for? I used to work for the Rodd's chain, and may look to get a job with one of their hotels out there (if they even have any!) since I have experience with them...

What's housing and the cost of living like? Would it be a real big change for a guy from the east? I realize the cost of living is higher there than it is here... What about crime in the city, etc?

Also, keep in mind that I'm only 21... I'm not looking for an executive job and a plush mansion.

Anyways, just any info or advice you guys could give would be great. And if you think I'd be better off going to a different area of Alberta, let me know that, as well! I'm all ears, really... I'll just go wherever it's deemed best.