That was a meeting with the owner that I wasn't expecting...

[FoBoT]

Originally posted by: vi_edit
it would be a substatial raise.

it is hot down there, but if you like the company/plan on being with them long term, i would go for it

 

[BigSmooth]

It sounds like you could make some extra money to put away and, perhaps more importantly, get some killer experience. I relocated across the country for work once (I later moved back to my hometown), and I don't regret it at all. It's fun living in a totally different area for a while.

 

[PCMarine]

<Cue Chanting> Do It! Do It! Do It! </Cue Chanting>

 

Wow, sounds great, good luck in your decision though, it will be tough.

 

[PanzerIV]

Looks like you have had a hell of an opportunity thrust upon you. Given the location and the substantial pay increase and experience you will be gaining, I would most definitely pursue this. I hope your wife agrees and you can find a middle ground somewhere with her schooling.

With so many struggling these days it seems you've hit the jackpot

 

[FrustratedUser]

I'd say just do it.
I think I told you about Tucson in a PM. Poenix is much much bigger (3x ?) and on average 5-10 degress warmer than Tucson.
You can handle the heat it just takes some time to get used to. Try to be relocated in the beginning if the year when it is cool and nice down here. That way the change will be gradual.
I can't really say anything about house eprices in Phoenix but I think they are reasonable. The climate is great 9 months out of the year and if you like golf AZ is the place to be.
You are about 3 (4) hours away from Sedona which is an absoltely beautiful place to visit. I think there is skiing in Flagstaff too and it's pretty close (2 hours or so).
Great mountain biking if you are into that too.
Your car will not rust away either

I moved half way round the world and I don't regret anything. You'll just kick your self if you don't try anything new.
Of course I have no clue about your current situation (kids and stuff) so it's up to you.

 

[Nitemare]

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
I'd say just do it.
I think I told you about Tucson in a PM. Poenix is much much bigger (3x ?) and on average 5-10 degress warmer than Tucson.
You can handle the heat it just takes some time to get used to. Try to be relocated in the beginning if the year when it is cool and nice down here. That way the change will be gradual.
I can't really say anything about house eprices in Phoenix but I think they are reasonable. The climate is great 9 months out of the year and if you like golf AZ is the place to be.
You are about 3 (4) hours away from Sedona which is an absoltely beautiful place to visit. I think there is skiing in Flagstaff too and it's pretty close (2 hours or so).
Great mountain biking if you are into that too.
Your car will not rust away either

I moved half way round the world and I don't regret anything. You'll just kick your self if you don't try anything new.
Of course I have no clue about your current situation (kids and stuff) so it's up to you.

Phoenix is ALOT bigger than Tucson, going on 4 million people I think

 

[Toasthead]

Originally posted by: Hammer

you'll need that substantial raise. its very expensive to live there.

yer kidding right??

 

[AmericasTeam]

Originally posted by: Nitemare

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
I'd say just do it.
I think I told you about Tucson in a PM. Poenix is much much bigger (3x ?) and on average 5-10 degress warmer than Tucson.
You can handle the heat it just takes some time to get used to. Try to be relocated in the beginning if the year when it is cool and nice down here. That way the change will be gradual.
I can't really say anything about house eprices in Phoenix but I think they are reasonable. The climate is great 9 months out of the year and if you like golf AZ is the place to be.
You are about 3 (4) hours away from Sedona which is an absoltely beautiful place to visit. I think there is skiing in Flagstaff too and it's pretty close (2 hours or so).
Great mountain biking if you are into that too.
Your car will not rust away either

I moved half way round the world and I don't regret anything. You'll just kick your self if you don't try anything new.
Of course I have no clue about your current situation (kids and stuff) so it's up to you.

Phoenix is ALOT bigger than Tucson, going on 4 million people I think

4 million ? I don't think so. 2000 Census recorded 1.3 million. I seriously doubt 2.7 million moved there in the last 3 years.

 

[Hammer]

Originally posted by: Toasthead

Originally posted by: Hammer

you'll need that substantial raise. its very expensive to live there.

yer kidding right??

well i guess it depends on where you live. if you live in cali, its a steal!

 

[vi edit]

Wow! Thanks for all the support and encouragement everyone! It's nice to see that there are so many positive opinions about the move.

BTW - the owner is telling me that Mesa is a good area to look into. Reasonable prices and low crime.

Any thoughts?

 

[Hubris]

I knew a girl from Mesa, and she liked it, though as everywhere in AZ, hot as hell. I went to Phoenix around Thanksgiving one year, and coming from the Northeast, 100+ temps in November is damned unnatural. But from what I hear, Mesa's nice.

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: Hubris
I knew a girl from Mesa, and she liked it, though as everywhere in AZ, hot as hell. I went to Phoenix around Thanksgiving one year, and coming from the Northeast, 100+ temps in November is damned unnatural. But from what I hear, Mesa's nice.

100F in November is very very rare.

 

[Feldenak]

I'd say go for it but a friend of mine lived in Tuscon for a year and hated it. He claims that AZ has it's own special circle of Hell.

 

[JEDI]

Originally posted by: Jzero

Originally posted by: Cleaner
I don't know what you people are talking about no beaches. The whole state is one big sand trap. Its easy to play golf there just bring your sand wedge. Houses are cheap because they don't put any insulation into them. Its hot all year long. Get ready for an expensive water bill, they have to ship it in from another state, and the electric bill is going to be insane as you'll be running the ac all year round. Enjoy! Feels like a heat wave....

Uhhh...I dunno how you define beach, but for most of us it's next to the ocean (or a lake if you are a little more liberal about your definition). Proximity to sand is an ancillary benefit for the occasionaly game of bocce, volleyball, croquet, or football, but a lot of us are there for water as much as sand!

i hope that's not you Jezo in that dingy liferaft

 

[stormbv]

I'd love to get out of the Midwest, to someplace where it's actually the year 2004.

 

[dman]

In addition to whatever he offered, say you talked it over w/ the Mrs and have some reservations that you'd feel better if you had:

1) Additional vacation time (you'll need to travel more to visit the relatives now... etc)
2) Some kind of investment into the corporation, long term stocks/options/etc.
3) a contract If they lay you off w/in 1 yr they'll pay reverse moving expenses (I'd probably skip this one)

If the boss/owner is willing to move you, he's probably thinking of expanding. The second one might show you are interested in the company longterm and make your boss feel better.

 

[Nitemare]

Originally posted by: vi_edit
Wow! Thanks for all the support and encouragement everyone! It's nice to see that there are so many positive opinions about the move.

BTW - the owner is telling me that Mesa is a good area to look into. Reasonable prices and low crime.

Any thoughts?

Mesa is not that great of an area. Scottsdale, Chandler, Ahwatukee, and very few parts of Tempe are the best places to live. It really depends on where you are working, but at all costs stay away frow Northwest Phoenix...Glendale area

 

[Jzero]

Originally posted by: JEDI

Originally posted by: Jzero

Originally posted by: Cleaner
I don't know what you people are talking about no beaches. The whole state is one big sand trap. Its easy to play golf there just bring your sand wedge. Houses are cheap because they don't put any insulation into them. Its hot all year long. Get ready for an expensive water bill, they have to ship it in from another state, and the electric bill is going to be insane as you'll be running the ac all year round. Enjoy! Feels like a heat wave....

Uhhh...I dunno how you define beach, but for most of us it's next to the ocean (or a lake if you are a little more liberal about your definition). Proximity to sand is an ancillary benefit for the occasionaly game of bocce, volleyball, croquet, or football, but a lot of us are there for water as much as sand!

i hope that's not you Jezo in that dingy liferaft

JZERO DAMMIT!
<--J Z E R O
LordJezo lives on the other side of NJ
The bad side.

 

[Red Dawn]

Originally posted by: Jzero

Originally posted by: JEDI

Originally posted by: Jzero

Originally posted by: Cleaner
I don't know what you people are talking about no beaches. The whole state is one big sand trap. Its easy to play golf there just bring your sand wedge. Houses are cheap because they don't put any insulation into them. Its hot all year long. Get ready for an expensive water bill, they have to ship it in from another state, and the electric bill is going to be insane as you'll be running the ac all year round. Enjoy! Feels like a heat wave....

Uhhh...I dunno how you define beach, but for most of us it's next to the ocean (or a lake if you are a little more liberal about your definition). Proximity to sand is an ancillary benefit for the occasionaly game of bocce, volleyball, croquet, or football, but a lot of us are there for water as much as sand!

i hope that's not you Jezo in that dingy liferaft

JZERO DAMMIT!
<--J Z E R O
LordJezo lives on the other side of NJ
The bad side.

Oh man, getting confused with Lord Jezo would be enough for me to change my handle!