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The real estate gig ain't goin' so well.  It actually isn't goin' at all.  Not the market, I just have no clients or any sphere to draw from.

I'm reaching the end of my rope.  I don't know how Birdy has hung on so long.

Had two phone interviews today for an MRI job that looks pretty sweet.  Same money I used to make, etc., etc.  Seems like it may be mine if I want it.

The job is in California.  Tough decision.  Lot to think about.  Just thought I would throw it out to my friends to get your take.

TIA

Mike

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What part of California? NorCal or SoCal or LowCal?

LMAO!  I love Elvis.

As per usual you have been little help that I'm able to comprehend, but have lifted my spirits.  ;D

Palm Springs.

I did send off a resume for what would be a great job based out of the Bay Area with Nationwide, and potentially Worldwide travel, but haven't heard back from them.

Dude, that's *goshdarn* golf heaven. I'd be there in a second!

It came up in the interview. [sm_buddies]

Since Palm Springs is sort of a resort community, I would think the job would be similar to being a small town doctor. They probably have a difficult time filling position, but whoever takes the position has a very stable job.

Yes and no.  Very aggressive radiology group that is expanding (hence the opening(s))  They are actually opening 2 more outpatient imaging facilities between now and the first part of next year.

I was intrigued, as well them with me.  They are seeking the best of the best.  I seem to fit the bill.  They have interviewed a bunch of people, and well.....

Seriously, the next step is they are going to call me (probably as early as tomorrow) and offer to fly me out.

If it was just me? My clubs are set, and I'm farkin' cold already.  But do I uproot my family?

What does the family say?

Oh, and the making what you were making can only be equivalent if the cost of living there is equivalent.... I am just saying...

I've talked with Karen quite a bit.  She's pretty much on board with "You (we) have to do what what we have to do."  Haven't said anything to Maddie yet.

I know it's all relative on salary, but what I'm looking at now is something is better than nothing.

BTW,  no response from anything in Dallas.   :sad3:  *fudge* 'em.   ;D

Well what the *fudge* do I know about radiology?  ;D

As for the family, what about your wife's employment situation? Will she be looking to find a job too?

I got no choice. I can't sell my house, can't get a job and am living off my injury settlement.  [sm_dunno]

What strikes me right off the bat about your job offer is you said "same money". That isn't going to cut it in California, your standard of living will definitely be going down. 

LOL  Funny you should ask.    She works for the same company I did.  Since I was fired, her eyes have really been opened, and she is quite disenchanted and looking to leave.  Wasn't looking to leave to Cali. mind you, but unhappy nonetheless. 

So Kismet, and all that really.  This joint is opening up new places, and looking to staff them.  She does what they are looking for.  Front Desk/Reception/Scheduling/etc.  They get a two fer.  We get a two fer.

Could be just like here.  She works at one, I work at another.  Only difference I see is that Maddie wears Flip-Flops year 'round.
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Sounds like a no-brainer to me.

(And you get to stop rooting for the Queens.)

Excellent point.  Just that right now I'm earning zero.  So it has to equate to better than that.

LOL They're moving to L.A. any way.

Brilliant!

Does that mean, if you move, that you're going interstate or out of town?

BTW Tigger is currently leading the Australian Masters at 6 under...

What's with you guys... rooting queens and little guys??

I've never been to Palm Springs.  Other side of the state.

My initial concern was with the Mrs. employment, but it sounds like it's not a showstopper.

If you do it, what kind of timeframe would you be looking at for moving, specifically with Maddie's school?  Would you move out first, rent an apt, while Karen sells the house and Maddie finishes the school year?

I'd probably fly out, check out the job and surroundings, and run some numbers comparing housing, taxes, etc.

That's the most likely scenario.  But those types of things, along with the concept itself is going to make for some tough decision making.

I dunno, my emotional brain is with gleek;  It's a no-brainer.  Good job, Palm Springs,  Come on?

My analytical brain, which is the one I usually keep suppressed with beer keeps piping up;  Seriously?  How could you possibly expect to pull this off and why would you drag 2/3 of your family across the country because you fell on some hard times?  HTFU?

Part of what makes this a tough decision is it's not really where I wanted to go.  Mom is in Vegas.  I've always wanted to go to Vegas, and Karen has a good friend that lives there.  I wanted to go back to Florida, but no job there either.  If it was either of those places, I probably wouldn't even have posted this, and just said load 'er up this is what we're doin'

So I think I have to decide is the job and career worth the move.  What if this exact job was in Mobile Alabama?  Would I be considering it the way I am now?

What are the longer term prospects?? Perhaps you do this gig for a couple years and maybe then get to Vegas/Florida.

I gotta say if it were me it would be damn tempting. But whatever you do make sure everything feels right. This is a decision not easily reversible.

Our day is coming. Enjoy the snow, done with the cold. Keep a tee time open!

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Bingo.  That's the exact discussion we were having last night.  Long term outlook could be as good as I want it to be.  Very stable outfit with great growth.  OTTH, if after 2 years the other two say "We hate it, you did what you had to do to keep us afloat, things are different now, we want to go back home." (or a job opens somewhere else) That can certainly happen.

I feel your pain. 9 years ago I was searching and had to consider the family. Ultimately the family won out. Different time, different economic situations so it made the decision easier. It's hard for a kid to move far from friends. Happened to me before my senior year. Very tough for me.

That being said sometimes you just have to go for it.
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With Facebook, Twitter, Skype, web cams, text messaging, and unlimited calling plans, moving to another state is probably a lot less of an issue for kids these days.

You go down there, if you got the nerve.

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Big decision for you Stroh.

At the moment 89.9% of Golfhoers think you should move. ;D

100% think he should move. 89.9% think he should move to crazyfornia.  ;)

I spend 3 or 4 weeks in Palm Springs every late Feb and March.  Temps are in 80's in mid March.  I have been there in October and it was in the 90's.  Very LOOOOONG summer of 100 to 120 degree heat.  There is no shade in Coachella Valley.  Just sayin.

Interesting.  Who voted no?


Got the call today.  They want me to fly out Monday.

He can always hope the impending global climate change catastrophe disrupts the cold, upwelling pacific currents off the southwestern north american coasts that give rise to the inland high pressure air masses that are responsible for the vast areas of desertification in that region.  And that Hobama doesn't screw this up with legislation that measurably reverses existing greenhouse gas emission trends.

Pretty exciting for you Stroh.

Palm Springs, I kind of imagine all the women to be like The Housewives of OC. ;D ;D ;D

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Dude, go for it. ;D

damn I gotta check in more often.

What geo said...brutal summers man, can't believe you might go from 'Snowta to the Springs, it'll take 2 summers for your bodies to adjust.

That being said, if somebody would have offered me a like scenario I'd have probably jumped, especially the Coachella Valley, I always dreamed of retiring there.

If you come to the left coast maybe a Bandon adventure is possible. After a couple of summers in Palm Springs December in Oregon is gonna sound pretty damn good.

It takes two yesses and one no brother, if Karens Ok with it and they offer GO!

FWIW, I was moved around a lot as a youth - I was born while my dad was in med school and moved with them as his career took him places.  Residency in UT, 6 mos. for specialized training in Houston, 6 mos. in Mpls for more training, Boston for 4 years, then MN (Fuzzy's home town).  Moving around taught me a lot, especially how to make friends and relate to people with different backgrounds than I.

My wife was pretty sad when we left friends and moved to Charlotte.  The experience in Charlotte, though, opened up doors that brought us to Atlanta.  We will likely die here (though hopefully not soon). 

We would not have discovered our current life had we note taken the chance and moved to Charlotte.

Good luck!!!

Side note:  was just up at a conference in D.C. this week and found out the conference will be in Mpls/St. Paul next year.  Great timing, *bunghole*!

LMAO.

Thanks for the thoughts and well wishes.