I'm moving to Ohio

[timot_one]

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. 

[thisaznboi88]

NICE!!! Moving up and making bank FTW.

[timot_one]

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. 

[Jeff Likes Bagels]

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!

[cna]

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

[slipkord]

Good on ya Tim!.

Maybe you wont be suck a dick anymore!! 

[timot_one]

Ummm what?

[status]

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

[NVA-AV6]

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.......

[timot_one]

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.

[fabulous010]

Thats exciting tim! Congrates bro!

[fabulous010]

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

[DV8mAn]

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.

[Mr Eazy]

CANGRATUALATIONS BROTHER!!!!!!

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

[Mike]

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!