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Randy Orton=Legend Killer
I'm thinking of doing the same move. Love NYC but fukk winter.
Have you relocated for a job before? How did the job process go?
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I'm thinking of doing the same move. Love NYC but fukk winter.
Have you relocated for a job before? How did the job process go?
Relocated for this job - first job out of college. They didn't really pay for relocation costs. Rent/deposit/ travel cost me about 3 grand and I moved with next to nothing in terms of possessions. I didn't get a real paycheck until about a month and a half later and was running on a next to empty savings account up until then. I didn't feel solid financially until another 5 or 6 months after.
Knowing what I know now, I wouldn't make the move in wintertime (didn't have a choice originally). I'd get movers to ship my shyt to the new place. I'll probably have to get one of my cars shipped as well since being one person with 2 cars presents some logistical challenges
. I need to have at least 4 grand liquid as a just in case - enough to get utilities set up and hang on until I get a normal sized paycheck. I'd try to have the company cover some, if not all, costs if possible. If your question was more about applying, I just did it as I normally would. I made sure they knew I was coming from out of state. It's not uncommon for them, so it wasn't an issue for them. On your part you should do your homework on the area and figure out your budget and where to live. I rented my place sight unseen, but it's probably a good idea to check them out in person beforehand. I didn't have the financial means to do it. I intentionally picked a slightly more expensive complex to try and avoid low budget MF shenanigans
, and it's paid off for the most part.
New year, new decade, new gameplan.
I put in my notice last Friday. Went over well with my immediate boss. I have some savings available, so I am going to take time off to study and just get my creative juices flowing again. I will be getting some MCSA Certifications to stack my resume in case I jump back into the same field. Additionally, I will also be teaching myself Web Development in case I want to reapply as a Jr Web Developer and company hop for a few years to a higher salary.
Since I'm in no rush and the company treated me well, I gave almost a two months notice. As that date gets closer, I'm going to start a thread to document my journey
I put in my notice last Friday. Went over well with my immediate boss. I have some savings available, so I am going to take time off to study and just get my creative juices flowing again. I will be getting some MCSA Certifications to stack my resume in case I jump back into the same field. Additionally, I will also be teaching myself Web Development in case I want to reapply as a Jr Web Developer and company hop for a few years to a higher salary.
Since I'm in no rush and the company treated me well, I gave almost a two months notice. As that date gets closer, I'm going to start a thread to document my journey
My company went through some layoffs today. We had a merger, CEO stepped down (or was ousted) last year and we finally got a new CEO this year. Thing is that comes with changes.
So a few tertiary roles that support the job I do as well as some redundant roles were eliminated. Thankfully my team was minimally impacted if any (Only 1 person out of 15 on my team). These things are quite standard in a merger or acquisition and I have experienced this before in the past. The company last earnings actually beat Wall Street's expectations so I feel this isn't reflective of the health of the company but rather repositioning itself in the industry.
This has gotten me to think about my career after this company should the day come against my own will. I should 1) Continue to network internally and externally to help foster potential opportunities in the future. I did this recently with some of the technical sales folks at my company and I take opportunities to meet others in my field and 2) I should focus on building a side hustle. Even just a few hundred dollars a month could cut out some of my personal expenses and who knows if that may help me in the future.
My company already offers me a really good compensation package as well as stocks which I have used to carve out around $30k last year for stock positions and I have focused on long term wealth so I don't anticipate giving that up too easily. One thing I thought about though is working for a FAANG company to build up my resume and career opportunities in the future. I get pinged by LinkedIn and Facebook a few times. I haven't went through a full interview with either of them. One high tech company I actually go to the final rounds but didn't make it. That was over 3 years ago. They have recently came back with interest in me. I do think that working for one of those companies would give me more visibility than I have now and help me for years to come.
Just some things I have been thinking about since these series of layoffs. Tomorrow this will be discussed but overall it will be business as usual.
So a few tertiary roles that support the job I do as well as some redundant roles were eliminated. Thankfully my team was minimally impacted if any (Only 1 person out of 15 on my team). These things are quite standard in a merger or acquisition and I have experienced this before in the past. The company last earnings actually beat Wall Street's expectations so I feel this isn't reflective of the health of the company but rather repositioning itself in the industry.
This has gotten me to think about my career after this company should the day come against my own will. I should 1) Continue to network internally and externally to help foster potential opportunities in the future. I did this recently with some of the technical sales folks at my company and I take opportunities to meet others in my field and 2) I should focus on building a side hustle. Even just a few hundred dollars a month could cut out some of my personal expenses and who knows if that may help me in the future.
My company already offers me a really good compensation package as well as stocks which I have used to carve out around $30k last year for stock positions and I have focused on long term wealth so I don't anticipate giving that up too easily. One thing I thought about though is working for a FAANG company to build up my resume and career opportunities in the future. I get pinged by LinkedIn and Facebook a few times. I haven't went through a full interview with either of them. One high tech company I actually go to the final rounds but didn't make it. That was over 3 years ago. They have recently came back with interest in me. I do think that working for one of those companies would give me more visibility than I have now and help me for years to come.
Just some things I have been thinking about since these series of layoffs. Tomorrow this will be discussed but overall it will be business as usual.
Petty Crocker
Looking GREAT in my 30s
So Ive been in my new role for about 8 months now and I personally dont think Im doing well...according to my own standards.
Now, neither my supervisor or manager has said anything about my performance but I know Im struggling. I did inform them that I needed additional training on a few things and training has been provided. So I hope they can see that I am *trying*
I say all this to say...my evaluation is in a few hours. I hope they go easy on me
Now, neither my supervisor or manager has said anything about my performance but I know Im struggling. I did inform them that I needed additional training on a few things and training has been provided. So I hope they can see that I am *trying*
I say all this to say...my evaluation is in a few hours. I hope they go easy on me
my girl got a new job in a new city. I've visited but it looks like we'll be moving in the summer time. Any of you all have experience with interviewing for places where you don't live? She makes bank so they won't need to pay relocation, I don't have enough experience for that anyways.
20 minute commutes in a city like LA, really is life changing. I feel way less stressed.
How did the evaluation go?So Ive been in my new role for about 8 months now and I personally dont think Im doing well...according to my own standards.
Now, neither my supervisor or manager has said anything about my performance but I know Im struggling. I did inform them that I needed additional training on a few things and training has been provided. So I hope they can see that I am *trying*
I say all this to say...my evaluation is in a few hours. I hope they go easy on me
If you're willing to work in the IE, then there's a lot of unclaimed government jobs.
No one wants to work out there....
Peep riverside and san bernardino
CalCareers
I'm thinking nice safe places like Temecula
I'm trying gurantee you a job.
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I'm thinking nice safe places like Temecula
Petty Crocker
Looking GREAT in my 30s
It actually went well. My manager stated that I was a pleasure to work with and I seemed to get along with everyone. They understood that my production was low because I was training for a few months before the evaluation time frame started.
The only thing they want me to do is pick up the pace. And I know thats something I definitely need to improve on
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Career management is definitely a skill that is needed, but can slow growth. Some people stay too long in certain jobs because they want to manage the optics/story of their career.
Right now my main questions when evaluating a move is:
1. Do I get paid more?
2. Will I learn a new skill?
3. Is the industry/function my current trajectory?
4. Am I still learning in my current job?
5. Are my exit opportunities better at the next move as compared my current situation?
Right now my main questions when evaluating a move is:
1. Do I get paid more?
2. Will I learn a new skill?
3. Is the industry/function my current trajectory?
4. Am I still learning in my current job?
5. Are my exit opportunities better at the next move as compared my current situation?