I recieved an offer of employment from a county government.
They offered me december 21st. They wanted me to start January 16th.
The county is a rural/beachfront area, with a high cost of living, and severe lack of rentals. when hired they told me they would help me find housing and made several comments on how they lost candidates in the past due to the shortage of housing in the area. When I asked for help, Their help was “did you check facebook and craigslist”.
Within a 25 mile radius of the city i am working in, there are a total of 4 postings on marketplace and craigslist combined for all RENTALS. everything else has waitlists. Despite all this i have found a reasonable place that starts in February . I have asked to delay my start date until Feb 2nd.
They we're upset and told me to get a hotel until that date and start on the 16th. Hotels are 150 a night here and I am only making 23hr. I told them that wasn't an option, and I would be glad to start on the 2nd but the housing is making it impossible to start on the agreed date. They have not responded.
How do i proceed?