I currently live in Austin. Should I move to Connecticut?

[techs]

Originally posted by: thepd7
So I gave the big boss a Thursday morning deadline. He sent me the numbers, it's actually a 42% pay raise (obviously with the possibility of more if I do well since it's sales). Plus I could take a lump sum moving bonus of $5k. Since I have little to no possessions here in Austin I actually care about I would take the $5k, sell everything here, and pimp out my new place.
Tough decision.

I live about 85 miles north of Hartford. Stop by I'll show you the sights of Vermont.

 

[Crusty]

Originally posted by: thepd7

Originally posted by: JDMnAR1
One thing to keep in mind given previous conversations we have had:

Texas is a 'shall issue' state, while CT is a 'may issue' state.

True, however if I get a carry license there I can actually conceal whereas in Texas 7 months out of the year there is no way I am putting on enough clothing to conceal.

Originally posted by: JeffreyLebowski

Originally posted by: techs
Hartford is very strategically placed. You are only about 20 miles from Massachusettes and the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Downtown Hartford sucks. However, suburban living in Ct. is awesome. Safe, safe, safe. Highest quality everything from schools to stores to services.
You're near Six Flags Great Adventure and about 40 miles from the ocean.
You're about 100 miles from Boston or New York.
And I've never been to Austin so I can't speak of the climate their, but I hear its brutal in the summer. So you're gonna trade Texas summer for Connecticutt winter.

Austin summers are fine. Houston summers suck. Dallas summers are so-so. This summer wasn't very bad.

My Mom is from the Hartford area and she wants nothing to do with that place. I've been up there a few times and over to Boston and Cape Cod and there is no fucking way i'd move their.
Now if you a re a self centered egotistical jack ass you'll fit right in with the attitude up there. If you prefer to be polite and civil, then stay away.
Like others have said, cost of living is higher there due to higher and more taxes and real estate costs.
I'll never move from Texas as we have everything here you could want.

Austin had 65+ days of 100+ degrees this summer. That's not fine.

Which is just a few shy from the all time record set almost 100 yrs ago. It's NOT the norm to be this hot.

 

[SP33Demon]

You only live once, go see the country and get the hell out of your comfort zone. You'll be glad you did. The best part is if you don't like it in CT, you can always move back.

 

[Deeko]

Originally posted by: SP33Demon
You only live once, go see the country and get the hell out of your comfort zone. You'll be glad you did. The best part is if you don't like it in CT, you can always move back.

Exactly.

 

[Gothgar]

Originally posted by: thepd7

Originally posted by: IcebergSlim
importnat question: how old are you? married or single?

24, single, no attachments except a sister and grandmother in Dallas (my parents passed away so I am close to my sister).

Originally posted by: Crono
Spend a weekend there and visit as many places as you can. If you like it, then move.
Yeah, you will pay more for pretty much everything, but if you are ok with the people and the weather, you'll be fine.

42% pay raise should more than cover increase difference in cost of living.

I went last week, I like the area but I only spent two days there. I can't speak for the weather because I have never experienced real winter. I have been spring skiing in Colorado, that's it.

:camera:'s of sister

 

[bobross419]

Texas < All
Leave quickly

 

[spaceman]

Originally posted by: techs

Originally posted by: thepd7
So I gave the big boss a Thursday morning deadline. He sent me the numbers, it's actually a 42% pay raise (obviously with the possibility of more if I do well since it's sales). Plus I could take a lump sum moving bonus of $5k. Since I have little to no possessions here in Austin I actually care about I would take the $5k, sell everything here, and pimp out my new place.
Tough decision.

I live about 85 miles north of Hartford. Stop by I'll show you the sights of Vermont.

take em t2 the chelsea royal in west brattleboro
LMFAO

 

[nutxo]

Austins a great place. I lived just outside Austin many years ago.

I dunno. Go to the yankee state and check it out and then start looking for work back in Austin.

 

[thepd7]

Originally posted by: Gothgar

Originally posted by: thepd7

Originally posted by: IcebergSlim
importnat question: how old are you? married or single?

24, single, no attachments except a sister and grandmother in Dallas (my parents passed away so I am close to my sister).

Originally posted by: Crono
Spend a weekend there and visit as many places as you can. If you like it, then move.
Yeah, you will pay more for pretty much everything, but if you are ok with the people and the weather, you'll be fine.

42% pay raise should more than cover increase difference in cost of living.

I went last week, I like the area but I only spent two days there. I can't speak for the weather because I have never experienced real winter. I have been spring skiing in Colorado, that's it.

:camera:'s of sister

I've posted one before, you'll have to dig though it's been a few years.

 

[HopJokey]

Do it. You're young and single. The 42% should cover the COL difference. Plus you said you have the potential to make more money and you get a signing bonus.

 

[techs]

Originally posted by: spaceman

Originally posted by: techs

Originally posted by: thepd7
So I gave the big boss a Thursday morning deadline. He sent me the numbers, it's actually a 42% pay raise (obviously with the possibility of more if I do well since it's sales). Plus I could take a lump sum moving bonus of $5k. Since I have little to no possessions here in Austin I actually care about I would take the $5k, sell everything here, and pimp out my new place.
Tough decision.

I live about 85 miles north of Hartford. Stop by I'll show you the sights of Vermont.

take em t2 the chelsea royal in west brattleboro
LMFAO

The Chelsea Royal Diner is AWESOME. I go there often.

 

[thepd7]

I applied, now we'll see if I get the job next week. I know people are saying that it's much more expensive but I already have 2 housing options that are pretty similar to what I pay now (maybe $25 more per month). I might buy a house though, pretty hard to pass up a free $8k from uncle sam.

 

[dr150]

Stay in Texass.

Cost of living in TX is much lower than CT. TAXES on a house, etc is dealbreaking HUGE!!! While the CT coast is really nice, the weather in winter sucks and the humid summer can be a ballbreaker. But...NYC is close by which is great if you're into the "big city" thing.

If you 100% know that you'll get a sales job in TX, try to get it in writing. If the "promise" of it occurring is 50%, then take the CT job....after all, 35% raise ain't that small, regardless of the cost of living.....
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.....another thing you could do is take the CT job, for now, and put your TX things in storage. Do the job for some months UNTIL the TX job opens up, then apply to get it. You'll have the equivalent experience from CT (sort of like what an expat worker does) and you won't lose out on the potential of the TX not happening (promises in corporate America are worth shyte!). In the meantime, you make more money and get to experience CT and the environs for a while...........WIN/WIN. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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BTW, IMHO, sales jobs are HIGH STRESS. Most people I know in big company tech sales HATE their jobs. You're "on call" all the time, have to constantly travel to XYZ (no consistently set time for yourself) and have to MEET unrealistic sales numbers. Turnover and firings are high and your income swings with the economy. In good times, the increased income can be great, but in bad times it can be baaaaad. My wife could make double what she make now in sales but we stay away b/c of what we see from others. We knew one guy who was making $350k in sales and completely burned out (no life outside of work)....he left to a lower paying more predictable lifestyle and is MUCH happie for it.

 

[thepd7]

Originally posted by: dr150
Stay in Texass.

Cost of living in TX is much lower than CT. TAXES on a house, etc is dealbreaking HUGE!!! While the CT coast is really nice, the weather in winter sucks and the humid summer can be a ballbreaker. But...NYC is close by which is great if you're into the "big city" thing.

If you 100% know that you'll get a sales job in TX, try to get it in writing. If the "promise" of it occurring is 50%, then take the CT job....after all, 35% raise ain't that small, regardless of the cost of living.....
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.
.
.....another thing you could do is take the CT job, for now, and put your TX things in storage. Do the job for some months UNTIL the TX job opens up, then apply to get it. You'll have the equivalent experience from CT (sort of like what an expat worker does) and you won't lose out on the potential of the TX not happening (promises in corporate America are worth shyte!). In the meantime, you make more money and get to experience CT and the environs for a while...........WIN/WIN. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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BTW, IMHO, sales jobs are HIGH STRESS. Most people I know in big company tech sales HATE their jobs. You're "on call" all the time, have to constantly travel to XYZ (no consistently set time for yourself) and have to MEET unrealistic sales numbers. Turnover and firings are high and your income swings with the economy. In good times, the increased income can be great, but in bad times it can be baaaaad. My wife could make double what she make now in sales but we stay away b/c of what we see from others. We knew one guy who was making $350k in sales and completely burned out (no life outside of work)....he left to a lower paying more predictable lifestyle and is MUCH happie for it.

Haha I love how different my company is from almost everything you mentioned. I am definitely not going to be making $350k but I'm 24 and unattached.

Also, this job is pretty permanent, I will sign a 3-year commitment if I get it and I plan on staying 5-10 years. I'm going to sell all my Texas gear except what I can fit in my car and go on a road trip if I get the job.


Sat down with the big boss today, he was very pleased I decided to apply and let me know basically it's down to me and one other candidate. I'm pretty psyched.

 

[Deeko]

Originally posted by: dr150
Stay in Texass.

Cost of living in TX is much lower than CT. TAXES on a house, etc is dealbreaking HUGE!!! While the CT coast is really nice, the weather in winter sucks and the humid summer can be a ballbreaker. But...NYC is close by which is great if you're into the "big city" thing.

If you 100% know that you'll get a sales job in TX, try to get it in writing. If the "promise" of it occurring is 50%, then take the CT job....after all, 35% raise ain't that small, regardless of the cost of living.....
.
.
.
.....another thing you could do is take the CT job, for now, and put your TX things in storage. Do the job for some months UNTIL the TX job opens up, then apply to get it. You'll have the equivalent experience from CT (sort of like what an expat worker does) and you won't lose out on the potential of the TX not happening (promises in corporate America are worth shyte!). In the meantime, you make more money and get to experience CT and the environs for a while...........WIN/WIN. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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.
.
BTW, IMHO, sales jobs are HIGH STRESS. Most people I know in big company tech sales HATE their jobs. You're "on call" all the time, have to constantly travel to XYZ (no consistently set time for yourself) and have to MEET unrealistic sales numbers. Turnover and firings are high and your income swings with the economy. In good times, the increased income can be great, but in bad times it can be baaaaad. My wife could make double what she make now in sales but we stay away b/c of what we see from others. We knew one guy who was making $350k in sales and completely burned out (no life outside of work)....he left to a lower paying more predictable lifestyle and is MUCH happie for it.

The downside being you have to live in Texas.

 

[MiniDoom]

Austin is nothing like Texas. I would stay.

 

[IceBergSLiM]

AT 24 i would not move to CT unless they were paying me 6 figures. It sucks. I can only imagine how much suckier it would be moving here and knowing no one. Fuck THAT!

 

[Arkaign]

Austin > CT. There's lots of better places like Washington State, Vegas, San Diego, hell even Boston or Philly on the eastern side.

 

[Miramonti]

I've moved from CA to Chi, then to Nyc for the sake of work and new experiences. Each time was a greater professional opportunity, more money, and greater social experience than previous.

These were the perfect situations for a young person. I was willing to work anywhere, even when knowing no one, for the sake of greater opportunities/experiences. Best decisions of my life, indisputably.

However, Hartford from Austin sounds bass-ackwards imo, particularly socially.

 

[Aztech]

I'm taking a guess at who you're employer is. I'll PM you since you may not want it out there.

 

[thepd7]

Originally posted by: rdubbz420
Austin is nothing like Texas. I would stay.

I live here, you're wrong.

 

[MiniDoom]

Originally posted by: thepd7

Originally posted by: rdubbz420
Austin is nothing like Texas. I would stay.

I live here, you're wrong.

so does my dad. i didn't know texas was full of hipster types.

 

[thepd7]

Originally posted by: rdubbz420

Originally posted by: thepd7

Originally posted by: rdubbz420
Austin is nothing like Texas. I would stay.

I live here, you're wrong.

so does my dad. i didn't know texas was full of hipster types.

Have you ever been to uptown? The woodlands? South Padre?

Austin is different than Dallas, but it's still Texas. As much as the California hippies who move here don't want to think they live in a red state, they do. And as much as they want to think they are the only liberals in Texas, they're wrong. The 4th largest metroplex in the US is not hicksville.

 

[MiniDoom]

ok, whatever dude. i was just making a point that austin's not hickville. i really don't care about anything else.

 

[thepd7]

Originally posted by: rdubbz420
ok, whatever dude. i was just making a point that austin's not hickville. i really don't care about anything else.

good, I'm glad we established you are incorrect and Texas is awesome.