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Wayward EE lost and lamenting
james_s:
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--- Quote from: coppercone2 on October 10, 2020, 06:54:39 pm ---I think relocating is a crazy hassle and life change.
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If you think its bad for the person getting a new job, it can be far more traumatic for the rest of the family. It can even be impractical if your spouse also has a career tied to very specific locations.
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Well I wouldn't want to relocate, but I was fortunate enough to have grown up in an area with a lot of tech jobs. I certainly have worked with a lot of people who have relocated from other regions/countries though. It all comes down to a choice, either you go to where the jobs you want are located, or you make due with the jobs that you can find in your local area. Or a third option which is becoming increasingly more feasible is to work remotely for a company located elsewhere.
asmi:
--- Quote from: coppercone2 on October 10, 2020, 06:54:39 pm ---I think relocating is a crazy hassle and life change.
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Being able to go out of your comfort zone is very valuable life skill. The life isn't gonna be all roses and red carpets, sometimes you will have to do things you'd rather not to do, but which will benefit you in the long term. I hate moving as much as the other guy, but if relocation is going to stand between me and an interesting job opportunity, I will relocate without a second thought, especially if that relocation is going to be paid for by the new company.
ebastler:
--- Quote from: asmi on October 14, 2020, 04:57:49 pm ---I hate moving as much as the other guy, but if relocation is going to stand between me and an interesting job opportunity, I will relocate without a second thought, especially if that relocation is going to be paid for by the new company.
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No idea about your age and family situation, but this decision may obviously depend on others beyond yourself: It may affect the social contacts and friendships of your wife and children; maybe your wife has a great job too; maybe your children have special needs in school; maybe you want to take care of aging parents or parents-in-law who live locally. Your view seems a bit self-centered and narrow. I am guessing you are young and independent?
negativ3:
My work covers three continents and may involve being away from home up to three months if the project needs nurse-maiding.
The ability to travel at the drop of a hat has it's risks and rewards of course, but life is never boring and is as rewarding as the effort applied.
Become an electrical gypsy / roving troubleshooter and see what happens.
asmi:
--- Quote from: ebastler on October 14, 2020, 05:41:20 pm ---No idea about your age and family situation, but this decision may obviously depend on others beyond yourself: It may affect the social contacts and friendships of your wife and children; maybe your wife has a great job too; maybe your children have special needs in school; maybe you want to take care of aging parents or parents-in-law who live locally. Your view seems a bit self-centered and narrow. I am guessing you are young and independent?
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Unfortunately I'm not as young anymore, and I got family. But I do bring the majority of household income into my family.
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