A Cry in the Dark

Monday, June 19, 2006

more changes to come?

I know I've mentioned a couple of times that I may be moving to the Chicago area if certain things happen with my job. The last week, though, I've been thinking about looking into a couple of different options.

Last week, while my boss and I were riding together to our meeting, we got to talking about some of the advantages of being part of a very large corporation. I mentioned that I had seen an interesting position posted for another division in NC. He was quick to point out how much lower the cost of living is there, how much friendlier the people are and that the winters would be easier than they are in this area. I spent the next few days seriously thinking about what he said and looking at what is going on with my company. It hasn't been pretty this past year and I don't see things getting much better in the near future. That's not to say that it sucks! It just isn't what it was and I doubt it ever will be again. That's something that saddens me tremendously, as it used to be an amazing place to work....

Initially, NC wasn't an area I would have said I was interested in. However, the facility isn't that far from Ashville and there are some fantastic motorcycle rides in that area. (I want to do Deal's Gap BOTH ways without crashing into the side of the mountain!) The rents are around half of what I'm paying now, for a larger place with amazing amenties. Who wouldn't want a swimming pool, tennis courts, on-site fitness center and washer/dryer hookups in the apartment?

I'm waiting to hear if the position is still open.... I don't know whether to keep my fingers crossed or not!

Posted by WistfulWench :: 4:32 PM :: 5 comments