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Originally posted by cemelevu:
My company is closing its California office that I am in, and offering to relocate me to one of its bigger corporate offices. There are 3 choices, Tampa Fl, Houston Tx, or Phoenix Az. Or I can take my severence. Which is only 3.5 months due to my time with the company. This isnt something I am looking forward to, at 39 years old. So, what would you do?

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Do you have a family? If you do, ask them and see what they want to do because when it comes down to it you want to make sure they are happy as well!

Sorry to hear about the situation.
Good Luck,

Charles
 

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Posted by losbadgts (Member # 4394) on :
 
I would say if u are happy were u at stay look for a job asap.
 

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Posted by cemelevu (Member # 10601) on :
 
Yes I do have a family. Wife and 3 yr old daughter. Wife is very hesitant to move.
 

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Posted by TEXAS (Member # 11875) on :
 

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Originally posted by cemelevu:
Yes I do have a family. Wife and 3 yr old daughter. Wife is very hesitant to move.

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Originally posted by Blue92:
Sounds like you have plenty of time to secure a position at another company. Do some research as to what is available in your area. I personally, would stay. But if you choose to go, I would pick Texas.

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Originally posted by Greasy:
Out of all those places I'd go to Phoenix or Tampa, Houston is crime ridden and their weather sucks! Extremely humid.

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Originally posted by cemelevu:
Yes I do have a family. Wife and 3 yr old daughter. Wife is very hesitant to move.

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With this said, I'd find a different job. 3.5 months is plenty time, just don't wait till the last minute.
 

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Posted by Z06-FTMFW (Member # 3164) on :
 
Do you have a family? What I would do is move with the company, rent a room and look for a job back home. The issue is if you don't move, in this bad economy you don't know how long it will take you to find a job!

good luck
 

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Posted by BUKSING (Member # 6594) on :
 
I was in the same position, my company offered to relocate me to Portland. Took me 2 years to find another job but now I'm even in a better position and loving this California living.
 

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Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
Keep in mind that you get unemployment income too which will help till you find a new job. You should start looking now though. Things are tough depending on the industry you're in. If I had to choose between those three spots I would pick FL. With all those theme parks, cruise lines and beaches it would make the vacations cheap and easy.
 

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Posted by DIRTY SALLY (Member # 7845) on :
 
39 YEARS OLD and your asking for advice on a internet form
 

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Posted by venomous99 (Member # 1917) on :
 
if you have zero options here, dont mind leaving the state and value your position there where its worth all that sacrifice by all means go for it. otherwise, find another job here. its a pain but do realize that companies are hiring and youll need to get a bit out of your comfort zone by doing some legwork to find some leads on another opportunity.

i wouldnt move out of state unless
1) the job was the right fit and job market outside of the company looks pretty damn good in that area.
2) the job paid significantly well and you see long term growth there
3) u didnt have any interests(personal, family, tc) to stay here and the positives starting a new life somewhere that is probably foreign to you outweighs the negatives

sounds like u made up your mind and youre looking for opinions to solidify your decision. there is a reason why ppl stay in cali...so fawk all that moving out shiet
 

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Posted by J's DDLY SNK (Member # 2016) on :
 
Sorry to hear about your situation.

Sounds like you and your family are not in any way considering moving out of California.

With that said, there are plenty of good jobs out here, yes there also a lot of good candidates and it's very competitive but you need to make the first move. Don't wait till the last minute to apply ... You should have started yesterday.

My buddy went through the same situation last year... They offered him a position out of state or 6 months severance, he took the severance packet and found a job in 1 month!

Wish you the best of luck!
 

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Posted by i (Member # 12534) on :
 
Texas no smog bro
 

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Posted by cemelevu (Member # 10601) on :
 
Lots of input here, appreciate outsiders views. Looks like I will need to make lists of pros and cons.
 

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Posted by slidewayz94 (Member # 3101) on :
 
Phoenix and don't look back.
 

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Posted by FobraJay (Member # 13344) on :
 

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Originally posted by NEIGHT:

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Originally posted by cemelevu:
Yes I do have a family. Wife and 3 yr old daughter. Wife is very hesitant to move.

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With this said, I'd find a different job. 3.5 months is plenty time, just don't wait till the last minute.

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Texas no smog bro

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Originally posted by DIRTY SALLY:
39 YEARS OLD and your asking for advice on a internet form

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+1 .... That's what I was asking myself too
 

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Posted by cemelevu (Member # 10601) on :
 

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Originally posted by DIRTY SALLY:
39 YEARS OLD and your asking for advice on a internet form

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+1 .... That's what I was asking myself too

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Was asking what would you do, not what should I do.
 

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Posted by *Als50* (Member # 6003) on :
 
Start looking for another job asap. Options aren't much.
 

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Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :
 

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Originally posted by DIRTY SALLY:
39 YEARS OLD and your asking for advice on a internet form

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What's an internet form? Something you fill out on the net? I'm going to throw out the right back at ya. Btw, what you said makes no sense....again.
 

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Posted by 90GT510 (Member # 9199) on :
 

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Originally posted by Greasy:
Out of all those places I'd go to Phoenix or Tampa, Houston is crime ridden and their weather sucks! Extremely humid.

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Originally posted by 90GT510:

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Originally posted by Greasy:
Out of all those places I'd go to Phoenix or Tampa, Houston is crime ridden and their weather sucks! Extremely humid.

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The same goes for Phoenix and also Tampa weather probably sucks too.

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