A couple of months ago we were told our department was moving to corporate hq by June. Well, looks like there's a good chance that they will offer me a job in RI. We had phone interviews last week and the dept manager is supposed to be here this week for more interviews.
My knowledge of RI is limited. I know the Griffiths are from Quahog
. I love to say Woonsocket.
What else do I need to know?
My wife and I would probably fly up there within a few weeks to scope out housing, etc.
**UPDATE** 5/20
They offered me the job and are covering expenses so we can check out the local area. We're flying up on Sunday and coming back on Tuesday evening.
Come on ATOT, give me the d/l on where to go and what to do
We're checking out apartments in East and West Providence, Cranston, and a few others.
My wife is a bartender and hopes to land a job in a martini bar around Providence.
Looks like the tentative date is July 1st.
**FINAL UPDATE 6/12**
We stayed in West Warwick, visited Providence, Naragannsett, and of course my company's corporate HQ. Everything up there was much smaller than anticipated, and closer geographically. Except downtown Providence. Quite possibly the cleanest city I've ever seen.
We did manage to eat at Hemenway's and visit the beach in Naragansett. We also checked out a few apartments. We're still undecided on taking one apartment imparticular in Cranston. We'd be a couple of miles from I-295 and I-95, about 30 minute drive from work.
At any rate, thanks for your comments and suggestions. I've lived in St. Louis all of my life, so this is going to be a totally new experience. My company is taking care of everything to relocate, including shipping our belongings, vehicles, and temporary residence. So instead of losing my job, I"m getting a chance to move to the East and getting a promotion.
My knowledge of RI is limited. I know the Griffiths are from Quahog
. I love to say Woonsocket.What else do I need to know?
My wife and I would probably fly up there within a few weeks to scope out housing, etc.
**UPDATE** 5/20
They offered me the job and are covering expenses so we can check out the local area. We're flying up on Sunday and coming back on Tuesday evening.
Come on ATOT, give me the d/l on where to go and what to do
We're checking out apartments in East and West Providence, Cranston, and a few others.
My wife is a bartender and hopes to land a job in a martini bar around Providence.
Looks like the tentative date is July 1st.
**FINAL UPDATE 6/12**
We stayed in West Warwick, visited Providence, Naragannsett, and of course my company's corporate HQ. Everything up there was much smaller than anticipated, and closer geographically. Except downtown Providence. Quite possibly the cleanest city I've ever seen.
We did manage to eat at Hemenway's and visit the beach in Naragansett. We also checked out a few apartments. We're still undecided on taking one apartment imparticular in Cranston. We'd be a couple of miles from I-295 and I-95, about 30 minute drive from work.
At any rate, thanks for your comments and suggestions. I've lived in St. Louis all of my life, so this is going to be a totally new experience. My company is taking care of everything to relocate, including shipping our belongings, vehicles, and temporary residence. So instead of losing my job, I"m getting a chance to move to the East and getting a promotion.
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