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For any of you guys that pay attention to the chat thread, I eluded to the fact that I'm going to the midwest.  So here's the story.  I've been trying to get a new job within my company since I'm not really going to progress in the department I work in right now.  There are just no opportunities for advancement and I'm kinda burned out from what I do.  Back in June I applied for a job in San Antonio.  A friend of mine from work moved on to in the Chicago area.  I didn't get the job.  So I applied for the same job in Nashville.  I got to the 2nd round of interviews and they even flew me out to Nashville for it.  I didn't get that job either.  At that point, I had given up and figured it wasn't going to happen since there weren't any more openings available.  I cleared out my desk and I was ready to quit my job as soon as I found something else.  It was pretty bad for me at that point.  I was talking to one of the managers about it and he mentioned there were a few more openings he saw recently posted, so I went for it again and applied for all 3 jobs that were open.  They were in North Carolina, Georgia, and Ohio.  The managers that interviewed me for Nashville were the same managers for North Carolina and Georgia, so I figured it was worth a shot.  I interviewed again for those jobs over the phone.  The manager for the job in Ohio actually lives in Massachusetts, so I was able to interview with him in person.  The interview was on November 1st.  I got a phone call today from the 2 different staffing people.  I didn't get the jobs in the south.  The other call was to tell me that I got the job in Ohio.  Even though my new job is with the same company, I put in my two weeks notice today.  In the next few weeks, I'm going to start packing up my stuff and moving out to the Dayton, OH area. 

NICE!!! Moving up and making bank FTW.

No.  This is a lateral move.  I will be making the same amount of money as I am currently.  The benefit to this move is that I will no longer be stuck in a dead end job that I am completely burned out on.  The new job is completely different where I am going out in the field fixing displays and training people.  It beats sitting at a desk tethered to a phone all day long having people yell at you for a problem you didn't cause while you're being micromanaged by people that aren't even capable of doing the job you do.  I am also going to be moving to an area where the cost of living is 25% lower.  Housing is 71% lower than where I live right now, so I'll be able to rent a place with a 2 car garage until I can prepare to buy a house. 

I'm glad that you finally got things going the way you wanted them to (or at least I think so, lol). I wish the best of luck to you with your moving!

Sounds like great news stay focus and good luck out there!

Good on ya Tim!.

Maybe you wont be suck a dick anymore!!  :D

Ummm what?

congrats tim, sounds like the change youve been wanting. glad to see it work. plus Ohio could use a big player since lebron left.

Cool Tim, but in reality it will be a pay bump in that the cost of living in Ohio is much lower than the Boston area, hell your state income tax will be like 4% lower right off the bat, then you have rent costs, car insurance, ect, that will all be lower.......

That's true Paul.  I know that the lower cost of living will be like a pay increase.  I've taken into consideration that this job gives me a vehicle and pays for all gas, insurance, and maintenance.  So my car will now be driven on the weekends.  They pay for my cell phone bill and pay for me to have internet for my home office.  On top of the lower cost of living, while keeping the same pay rate.  The cool part is that I will now be a lot closer to my family.  Since my parents are getting older and my brother isn't very dependable, it's important for me to be close by.

Thats exciting tim! Congrates bro!

Man i love to hear stories like this. I was also stuck at a dead end job uP until last year. I was working 50+ hours a week with no benifits or overtime rate. And i was making a shit hourly rate driving a pick up. I finally got a new job back in aug driving a flat bed truck. With a huge Pay increase, benifits, & cell phone!
Being close to your family is key. Plus saving the accord for the weekend is just the icing on the cake! Lol

Congrats Tim.  Dayton isn't a bad area.  Mid size town but close to Cincy.  Def lower cost of living than where you're at now.  I go to the Lima/Sidney, OH area multiple times a year.  We'll have to connect one of these days.  Whatever happens, please don't become an Ohio State fan!!!  Again congrats, I'm happy for ya buddy.

CANGRATUALATIONS BROTHER!!!!!!

Kat and I are both happy for you.  how is Robyn taking this?

Congrats Tim. I hope this brings you happiness! We need to make it a point to get together before you take off bro. If you can find time of course!

Thanks Jason.  To be honest, I don't care about sports.  On top of that, I am from MI, so becoming an Ohio State fan would never happen.


Thanks Arie.  Robyn and I talked about it before I even applied for the job.  I wasn't sure I was going to get this or the other two jobs since I got turned down for the first ones I interviewed for.  She's happy that I'm going to be moving on to a new job and won't be miserable any more.  At the same time, she's really sad that she's going to be further away from her family.  The roles have been reversed now.  I will be 3 hours away from my family and she will be about 12-13 hours away from her family.  Of course, I haven't seen my family for the holidays in 5 years because of my job.  Now we will be able to see my family and take time to visit hers every year.


The change is welcome.  As I've said before, I'm very happy to get out of an environment where I'm micromanaged and expected to work constantly throughout the day (aside from my scheduled break times) doing a job where people are infrequently nice and easy to work with.  I'm just happy about my new job and moving to an area where I will be able to afford to live instead of struggle to keep my head above water.  If we don't have a chance to hang out before I leave, I will be coming back to MA a few times since Robyn isn't moving out to OH for a few more months.

Tim, I'm glad things are working out for you. Now that you'll have time to do things like visit people and just relax woulkd be a great thing for you and your soon to be new wife. I guess things happen the way they do for a reason. This move just happens to fall just before the wedding and it'll be a new chapter for you and Robyn. I'm happy to hear this man.

so much for moving somewhere warm huh?! best of luck tim with your move

I tried getting a job in San Antonio, TX, Nashville, TN, Charlotte, NC, and Atlanta, GA and didn't get hired.  At least I'm going into the job I've wanted and moving closer to my family.

Hey Tim,
Congrats on the new job! Dayton is only about an hour away from Columbus so we will definitely have to link up and have some events at some point.  Lemme know when you officially get here!

I'll be down there by the beginning of the year.  I'm probably leaving MA right after Christmas and leaving most of my stuff behind until I come back to move Robyn.  My territory includes Columbus, so I will be there somewhat regularly.

Best of luck on the move Tim!

Congrats Tim!

Hope you have a room for me and Gen so we can come visit and you can make us some nice Kobe steaks! LOL, just kidding, but congrats on your move!

I haven't been following in the chat, but I was really hoping you'd end up in TX lol. Congrats on the position and "pay increase" bud!

Hahaha.  I get the Kobe beef out here in MA, not in Ohio.  We're looking for 3 br places, so we will have an extra room for guests.  

I just spoke with my new boss today, and it seems that I'm not going to be out there as soon as I expected.  The new job starts on January 3rd, but I'm not expected to be out in Ohio by then.  I'll be in MA for a month longer than I expected.  I'm going to stay at my current job until the end of the year, and then start my new job that next Monday.  I'll be out here training for the first 2 weeks, then they're going to fly me out to Kansas City to train there for a week.  I guess I'll be in Ohio at the end of January.  More will be revealed as time goes on.   ;)


You haven't been up to date at all Sam.  I wasn't picked for the job in TX a long time ago.  I ended up applying for a few more positions in other areas of the country and got selected for Ohio.  I wouldn't really consider it a pay increase, but at least the cost of living will be less, so I'll take what I can get. 

Congrats on the move. Welcome (back) to the midwest

Congrats Tim even though I'm like a month late. Glad you haven't thrown in the towel when you felt all your doors were closing in on you.

Thanks Steve.

Does moving to Ohio mean that you'll start using 6 and 4 as scorecards when playing Euchre?

Oh fuck!  This is the first time I'm seeing all this info Tim.  Obviously for us out here it's bittersweet news because I'm happy that your job situation will improve, but will cry inside a little because you're leaving the NECM area.  I guess before you officially leave then for your training, we need to hang one more time, barring there's not a blizzard to stop us.

 :'(

I don't play cards.  Don't forget, this is about 3 hours south of where I grew up. 


I'm really not that important.  You guys will be okay without me.  I just drove home through the blizzard.  It's gonna be fun going to work tomorrow.

How's things going with all this?

I'm pretty sure Tim is still local he text me today and he was in Johnston...

Yeah, he's in Ohio

Ummm he was in Johnston RI this afternoon he must drive fast

Here's the deal.  I started my new job yesterday.  I'm still in MA right now.  I'll be training here for a few more weeks.  I'm flying out to OH to look for a new place to live from the 19th to the 22nd.  Hopefully, I'll be leaving a deposit on a new place before I come back because I'm planning on moving to OH by the beginning of February.

Yes, I was in Johnston, RI today.  I was also in Providence this weekend, but couldn't hang out, so that's why I didn't call you Dave.  There's a few guys on AcuraZine talking about having a meet in Providence at Dave and Busters next weekend.  Anyone interested?

depends what day

Nothing is set in stone yet.  I know that Saturday is good for you, but Sunday is good for Dave.  Maybe we could get Dave to come out Saturday night?

Excuses.  >:(

As for a meet, I cannot do Saturdays during the daytime, but I CAN do Saturdays late afternoon/early evening.  Sundays work too, unless I go skiing this Sunday.

I'm not going to be able to do anything this weekend, but next weekend I should be free.  What do you guys think about going to Dave and Busters next Saturday night?

I may be in Jacksonville... Not sure yet

A lot of people said that they can't make it that day.  I'm going to be away the next weekend in Ohio looking for a place to live. 

if not next weekend, what about the final weekend in January (29/30)? barring weather...

I will be driving out to Ohio then.

Congrats on the new opportunity tim. Best of luck man. Maybe we can meet up the next time I'm out there for work.

Thanks Rich.

In regards to NEXT weekend then, I'ma be away on my annual ski trip, so no dice on a meet.  However, anyone is more than welcome to join us if they want, regardless of experience level.  Lodging is free.  Lift tickets are not!

I wish I could pull that off.  I've gotta get stuff packed and ready to go.

Best of luck to you Tim - glad to see you got what you were looking for.


Dave, where you guys heading?

^   Justin, I'll PM you so this thread doesn't get too damn off topic.  Sorry Tim.