Just curious if anyone has ever moved States for a new job and how that experience went.

I'm kind of considering it myself for greater career advancement.

This post was edited by GLYC123 on Jan 25 2020 10:26pm

It's easy when you're single and not a hoarder.

I moved from Maine to Indiana, kind of sucks at first since you don't know anyone, and depending on where you work it may be difficult to make friends your age...Overall I would say it is a good experience though. I meet soo many people who have never experienced anything other than their home city/state....And being willing to hop locations/jobs is pretty important if you want to move upwards on the pay scale/your career.

I never have, and am a father of 4, but if it made sense I absolutely would. If FCA decided I needed to work in a Chicago plant instead of where I am now I’d go.

yes

Yeah that's kind of what I get too, in regards to it sucking at first, though I've also already moved 4 hours away within my own state to a new location. However, this would obviously be different as it would be much further, 4 hours is always a possible commute back.

I think part of me has always thought it has to be a permanent decision which made me place so much emphasis on family, friendships, etc. but I'm also kind of realizing that's not all true. It might be key to move to get to some of these higher positions, gain more experience, new responsibilities, and later on down the road, I could always decide to come back.



Yeah definitely. I can see how that would possibly limit some of your decisions, or at least have to ponder at them for a bit longer. I have no kids, and honestly at this point, I feel like I've never been more single than I am right now. Lol.

---Thanks all for the responses.

This post was edited by GLYC123 on Jan 25 2020 11:05pm

Not yet but would consider if they pay for my rent

And big pay ofc

this lol
can rebuy furniture ez

This is very true. I have zero intention of staying in Indiana for the rest of my life. I don't know what field you're in, but if it is any type of engineering, once you get 3-5 years under your belt recruiters will start hitting you up left and right. I'm planning on making a jump back to the east coast in the near future.

ill change into a new state of matter for a 100% reliable paycheck all year round