Ever since we decided that Jon was going to go back to school and we were going to move to Pittsburgh, I have been browsing the job situation. There are so many great jobs out there that I'm debating whether to just apply and see what happens. A part of me doesn't want to leave Jon all alone over here, but at the same time, he and I both agree that I could use a pay raise. It doesn't make sense to look for another job here seeing as we are moving. So what to do?!
Any suggestions would be helpful!
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You want my opinion...here it is. I would advise you to go and apply for a job(s) in PA. For all you know it may take a company a month or more to decide that they want you. Remember they have to take applications, then weed through them, then interview, possibly interview again, then deside what they are going to do, then hire someone. In some cases this takes a lot of time expecially with big companies b/c one person doesn't get to deside.
Also if you get hired and they want you bad enough they will wait for you to move there. (as long as it is reasonable).
Sometimes you just need to get your foot in the door and it will be opened for you.
Apply!!!
The advice above is spot on. Based on that alone you should apply. But in case you need to hear a personal anecdote in addition to the practical advice, here's what happened with me:
When Lou got the job in Belgium I took the 'buckshot' approach to finding a way to get myself over here. I looked into grad schools, random jobs, 'english as a second language' teaching positions, mission work, etc. But. I never seriously considered talking to HR at my own work since I figured there were a million things that would complicate such a transfer. It wasn't until I sat down and told my manager that I wanted to move to Belgium that things started falling into place.
I think sometimes we create our own barriers to success. We say "this could cause problems with the timing." "This could be difficult." This could be ___, ___, ___. But those are all things that 'could' happen, not things that will.
Apply and see. :) I've found that the worst obstacles are the ones we imagine. In reality, a solution to the annoying details like "will I have to move without him" often present themselves. (you move to Pittsburgh (or Belgium in my case) without him and explore the city on your own. I promise it's a different place post-college than it was growing up!)
GOOD LUCK!
btw, during my free time i've been drafting an email to you. Although it's ridiculously long at this point, I still have a few more things to add in. I'm hoping to be done on Sunday. Be checking your inbox around then :)
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