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Post by jajwrigh on Sept 29, 2010 13:26:28 GMT -5
The good news first, we had our 2nd child, a girl, yesterday (9/28)morning! Now the bad news, I recently found out that my position will be eliminated at work in the next few months.  I can quit this company and try to find another job in the area that offers comparable pay and benefits or I can relocate to follow work. My potential options for relocation include: Portland, OR
Salt Lake City, UT
Albacurque, NM
St. Louis, MO
San Antonio, TX
Richmond, VAI landed a new job with another big well known company here locally! I am taking a small pay cut, but I believe it will be well worth it in the long run. I am not moving away after all! ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by jabba on Sept 29, 2010 13:29:41 GMT -5
What do you do man?
Jabba
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Post by irishhunter on Sept 29, 2010 13:48:46 GMT -5
Man that sucks Jay, what do you do mabey we can put some feelers out ....
Congrats on the new baby
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Post by johnc911 on Sept 29, 2010 13:50:39 GMT -5
Go with Texas  Congrats on the kid |
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Post by Woody Williams on Sept 29, 2010 14:04:54 GMT -5
Congratulations on the new one.
3 months is enough time to explore all options.
Good luck on your choice.
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Post by jajwrigh on Sept 29, 2010 14:57:57 GMT -5
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Post by Shelby County Switchback on Sept 29, 2010 15:29:32 GMT -5
Congrats on the little one....
Good luck with your search....The opportunity for your field is pretty open..
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Post by duff on Sept 29, 2010 15:51:10 GMT -5
Congrats on the little one. Keep your eyes peeled (indeed.com) until you have to move then hope the company can help you out in the move and selling your current home.
If I had to choose I'd take the NM. Elk and lots of open land. Salt Lake City is pretty and would probably be second choice but it is very expensive out there.
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Post by jajwrigh on Sept 29, 2010 15:59:21 GMT -5
I guess I should have clarified that all relocation, relator fees, etc. are paid for by the company. My wife's whole family is here so we aren't getting a lot of support from most of our family. Its just going to be a big change if we relocate.
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Post by huxbux on Sept 29, 2010 19:11:28 GMT -5
Congrats on the new addition to your family.
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Post by dbd870 on Sept 30, 2010 4:25:27 GMT -5
Interesting times for you! At least you don't have to choose from Chicago & NYC etc. Good luck on the choices you are facing.
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Sept 30, 2010 5:54:11 GMT -5
Congrats on the youngin! Good luck on the move.
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Post by kevin1 on Sept 30, 2010 6:11:56 GMT -5
HR isn't normally a hard field to find a job in, and all the other places you list have substantially higher costs of living. I'd definitely try to find something in your own backyard first. Living here puts you in good proximity to some of the best hunting and fishing areas in the country, though that would be way down on my priority list personally.
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Post by turkeyscout on Sept 30, 2010 6:29:23 GMT -5
congratulations on the newborn sweet baby......do whats best for your family........02 cents.............turkey scout
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Post by esshup on Sept 30, 2010 7:08:23 GMT -5
Congrats on the little one! I was down in San Antone earlier this year and I felt out of place because I couldn't remember much of my high school Spanish. 100°F temps are common too....
If you had to relocate, purely from an outdoors standpoint I'd seriously consider Albuquerque. Beautiful country, change of seasons, there is snow and it does get cold.
With the internet today, it's easy to find the cost of living at all of those places, look at the climate, and try to dig up information on the school system.
If your wife works, how easy would it be for her to find a job as well? Childcare costs in each city. Does the family prefer hot or cool climate?
A start to get a good overall picture of each city is Wikipedia. Make a list of all the things that are important to your family, and check there. Then verify the results of the highest scoring ones.
I lived in Oceanside, Ca for a while, and the cost of water and sewer was equal to my gas and electric costs per month. Your sewer rates are based on the amount of water you use, even tho a lot went for watering the grass.
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Post by jajwrigh on Sept 30, 2010 10:15:55 GMT -5
HR isn't normally a hard field to find a job in, and all the other places you list have substantially higher costs of living. I'd definitely try to find something in your own backyard first. Living here puts you in good proximity to some of the best hunting and fishing areas in the country, though that would be way down on my priority list personally. For mid level HR jobs, I agree that there are usually openings in the Indianapolis area. The generalist to manager level positions make up a large majority of opportunities, however I am currently in a higher role and would like to maintain my forward career progress. My wife does not work, so its all on me to keep the "bacon" coming in. The outdoor opportunities are on my mind and exciting, but like you mentioned, not my priority. I would like to keep my wife at home because she enjoys raising the kids and such. In order for this to happen, I must selectively choose the best decision to preserve this. |
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Sept 30, 2010 13:02:54 GMT -5
Take one for the team (Deer Dominators)! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by jajwrigh on Nov 11, 2010 19:03:42 GMT -5
bump
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Post by dadfsr on Nov 11, 2010 20:55:52 GMT -5
Congrats on the new job!!! A small pay cut may be offsetted by not moving/relocating-even if the relocation was paid for....you and I both know that everything would not have been paid for and money doesn't cover everything!! Glad you're still going to be around.
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Post by danf on Nov 11, 2010 21:00:01 GMT -5
Trust me, moving SUCKS.... In fact, I was moving when you originally posted this and I missed it.
Glad you found a new gig. You hadn't been at the last one terribly long, had you?
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I can quit this company and try to find another job in the area that offers comparable pay and benefits or I can relocate to follow work. My potential options for relocation include:
Congrats on the kid
