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Morpheus99
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 Posted: 07/30/03 - 07:36 Post subject: Job Relocation. City post sequel.
Let's say you got a call about a job.
Let's say it turns out that they really want to hire you, and
have three cities that could use your talent.
The pay is more than you currently make, but given the pay scale
in the other cities you are either being paid close to, average or slightly
more than your current salary.
Would you still take the job?????????????
Let's say the cities involved are:
Lowell, MD (Between Wash DC & Baltimore).
Dallas, TX
Philadelphia , PA
Would you still take the job?????????????
S99
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purple hayes
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Posted: 07/30/03 - 08:19 Post subject:
I might consider Dallas if the wife and kids wanted to move too. No way on Philly though, I've heard it really sucks. 
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Posted: 07/30/03 - 08:27 Post subject:
Come to Dallas, come to Dallas!!! (no state income tax)
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Posted: 07/30/03 - 09:13 Post subject:
Having gone through the "job offer/cost of living/more money" scenario a few years back for me it ended up coming down to quality of life. To me, the job is only 40-hours a week, how me and my family can enjoy the remaining hours of the week is paramount. Seriously, make a version of your pros/cons list and chalk off all the $ topics. Then look at the parts of life the really strike a chord in your heart, whether that be recreation, education, religion, cultural, urban/rural, climate..you name it. That's how I'd approach it.
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Posted: 07/30/03 - 09:47 Post subject:
depends how I like where I'm currently at.....I would not live in Dallas.....but it has some really nice 'burbs that have some great running groups.
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elkid
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Posted: 07/30/03 - 10:07 Post subject:
Philly is of course the way to go. No matter what the ig'nant people here say.
Weren't you just saying how much you like your job? If it's not for a significant amount of money, more responsiblity, or less hours, sounds like it's not worth the trouble, particularly because it sounds like you've got a lot of job security currently. Just my 
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Posted: 07/30/03 - 10:19 Post subject:
Also it depends on how well your current job is treating you and how well you and your cow-orkers get along. If you have a good thing going with those above and around--I'd have to think twice. It seems very hard to find good, competent cow-orkers with which you have a good rapport.
Otherwise, Dallas and Philly both have a lot to offer a family and would be lots of fub!
(Never been to the other choice--might be a good, healthy small town?)
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Posted: 07/30/03 - 10:45 Post subject:
I've been through Lowell, it may be a little suburban for you if you like the city. Philly you already know my view on, although we do have some lovely suburbs to choose from and a decent, albeit expensive, transportation system to get you there from here. but you'd definitely need a car if you live out anywhere in the burbs. Dallas, oh yeah baby!!! Out of the three, I'd definitely move there. Although the cost of living thing is a good point. Housing is RIDICULOUSLY expensive out here, I don't know what the other two areas are like, so it may not be worth the move if you're really not going to end up profiting in the long run. Especially if you move to the burbs, and need a car, there's all that added expense you don't have now.....and living in the city itself, in a point where you wouldn't need a car, is REALLY pricey.
But, you're single...if you're gonna relocate now's the time to do it. But I think you should hold out for Calgary. 
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Posted: 07/30/03 - 11:25 Post subject:
| runaroundsue wrote: | | depends how I like where I'm currently at.....I would not live in Dallas.....but it has some really nice 'burbs that have some great running groups. |
Actually, Sue is right. To work in Dallas is fine, don't live there though!
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Morpheus99
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Posted: 07/30/03 - 11:36 Post subject:
| elkid wrote: | Philly is of course the way to go. No matter what the ig'nant people here say.
Weren't you just saying how much you like your job? If it's not for a significant amount of money, more responsiblity, or less hours, sounds like it's not worth the trouble, particularly because it sounds like you've got a lot of job security currently. Just my |
| Genie wrote: | I've been through Lowell, it may be a little suburban for you if you like the city. Philly you already know my view on, although we do have some lovely suburbs to choose from and a decent, albeit expensive, transportation system to get you there from here. but you'd definitely need a car if you live out anywhere in the burbs. Dallas, oh yeah baby!!! Out of the three, I'd definitely move there. Although the cost of living thing is a good point. Housing is RIDICULOUSLY expensive out here, I don't know what the other two areas are like, so it may not be worth the move if you're really not going to end up profiting in the long run. Especially if you move to the burbs, and need a car, there's all that added expense you don't have now.....and living in the city itself, in a point where you wouldn't need a car, is REALLY pricey.
But, you're single...if you're gonna relocate now's the time to do it. But I think you should hold out for Calgary. |
This was a job I applied for a few months ago as a software systems trainer doing pretty much the same thing I do now except I would "travel" to other papers (Genie this is the same thing Carrie did for us), and show them our software.
The tricky part is this..................prior to my going on vacation we signed an agreement with "this" company and I along with 7 others (my boss included travel to "Lowell, MD" for a week of training.
So now (no one can say my life is not filled with peaks & valleys), they want me to interview for a job offer.
I like my job and again I faced with a decision.
Not a really big decision as I feel the direction I'm heading now is a postive step in the right direction, its just the timing as usual "sucks"
S99
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Posted: 07/30/03 - 13:16 Post subject:
It totally depends whether you're happy where you are or not. If you are looking to make a change, go for it.
Dallas would be a great place to go if you're looking for a wife and are extremely brave in the face of big hair, lots of makeup, and nails.
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elkid
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Posted: 07/30/03 - 13:23 Post subject:
| Genie wrote: | | Housing is RIDICULOUSLY expensive out here. |
After living in North Jersey my whole life, this place is cheap. Even the 'burbs. Cheap, cheap, cheap.
| Morpheus99 wrote: | | The tricky part is this..................prior to my going on vacation we signed an agreement with "this" company and I along with 7 others (my boss included travel to "Lowell, MD" for a week of training. |
I am also a SW systems trainer and have been in this type of situation, too. First and foremost, make sure that the agreement that was signed does not have an employee stealing clause (many do, particularly for trainers) and doublecheck your corporate noncompete statement I'm assuming you signed to make sure there's no language in it to prevent you from legally taking the second job. Your research may tell you you can't take the job without fear of lawsuit, so you may not have to agonize over this after all.
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Morpheus99
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Posted: 07/30/03 - 13:58 Post subject:
| Sandy Cheeks wrote: | It totally depends whether you're happy where you are or not. If you are looking to make a change, go for it.
Dallas would be a great place to go if you're looking for a wife and are extremely brave in the face of big hair, lots of makeup, and nails. |
Like Sue Ellen????
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Morpheus99
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Posted: 07/30/03 - 14:03 Post subject:
| elkid wrote: | | Genie wrote: | | Housing is RIDICULOUSLY expensive out here. |
After living in North Jersey my whole life, this place is cheap. Even the 'burbs. Cheap, cheap, cheap.
| Morpheus99 wrote: | | The tricky part is this..................prior to my going on vacation we signed an agreement with "this" company and I along with 7 others (my boss included travel to "Lowell, MD" for a week of training. |
I am also a SW systems trainer and have been in this type of situation, too. First and foremost, make sure that the agreement that was signed does not have an employee stealing clause (many do, particularly for trainers) and doublecheck your corporate noncompete statement I'm assuming you signed to make sure there's no language in it to prevent you from legally taking the second job. Your research may tell you you can't take the job without fear of lawsuit, so you may not have to agonize over this after all. |
Well in taking this job................that part of the language...
First and foremost, make sure that the agreement that was signed does not have an employee stealing clause (many do, particularly for trainers) and doublecheck your corporate noncompete statement I'm assuming you signed to make sure there's no language in it to prevent you from legally taking the second job.
Was never in my agreement, I don't think they expected the situation would come where I would be offered a job as a SW trainer.
I do like my current situation, and feel with some of the recent changes in upper management my stock is a little higher here than giving up almost 20 yrs of service, and 6 weeks of paid vacation to start somewhere else.
Thanks to all for the comments, ideals, and personal experiences. 
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