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Old 07-13-2009, 10:24 PM   #11
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I say go for it man. sounds like a good stabe job, and you could be making good money at it. plus I hear colorado is GORGEOUS and awesome country to live in.
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Old 07-13-2009, 10:39 PM   #12
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It's Burt Ford in Englewood, or maybe just south of


I'd have to find a place to live... haven't gotten quite that far yet, lol
Burt Ford is a pretty large, respected dealer. And Englewood is a fairly decent area.

If I were you I would try to live near Washington Park, Cherry Creek, Speer, or Capital Hill. That way you'd be close to downtown Denver so you could go out & shit. Englewood is OK but it's basically just a suburb so it's not all that exciting.

Only problem with Denver is that in the summer it gets kinda hot IMO, and there's often alot of dust in the air. Also there ain't much in the way of trees until you get into the mountains.
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Old 07-13-2009, 11:03 PM   #13
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I can be there in 8 to 9 hours. LOL
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Old 07-14-2009, 08:45 AM   #14
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Jared go for it!!!
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Old 07-14-2009, 09:19 AM   #15
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Gone in a heartbeat....

Congratulations on your upcoming new job and relocation.
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Old 07-14-2009, 09:21 AM   #16
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Go for it and report back.

Seriously though...I probably would give it a shot.
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Old 07-14-2009, 09:46 AM   #17
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Do it, just make sure you absolutely have the job before you move .
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Old 07-14-2009, 09:47 AM   #18
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you're down to your last $100 and you want to wait for other offers?

dude go, go fast. I've moved a family of four semi cross country with $300. It isn't that bad. Take a tent if you have to for a crash place until you find something with walls.

sometimes the crazy jumps are the most fun and rewarding. sounds like you have a lot of help and support with this one if you need it.
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Old 07-14-2009, 09:52 AM   #19
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Often times new-employers will help with moving costs.
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Old 07-14-2009, 10:00 AM   #20
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.... In Colorado, near Denver. I talked to the guy for awhile and he really seemed interested! He was asking me how soon I could come out there. It's at a Ford place out there, diesel tech so I'd be doing the same as I was before. I told him what I was making here, and he said that's actually really low out there, so I'd be in for a pay raise as well. He said their shop is so busy they actually need to hire 2 or 3 diesel techs, so that's good to hear!

I told the guy I had a few applications in here locally and wanted to wait a week or so to see if I hear back from any of them, but if I can't land anything within the next couple of weeks I'm gonna have no choice but to move.

Luckily I have a really cool landlord, and she said if I wanted to I could leave most of my stuff here at the house, go out there for a couple months with just the bare necessities, and if it doesn't work out then I'm welcome to come back. Or if it does work out, just come back at a later date and pick the rest of it up. She'll also watch after my dog too so I don't have to worry about finding a place right away that allows pets

Kinda looking like my best option right now..... thoughts?? Think I can move semi-cross country on the $100 I have?? That'll be a fun one to try and figure out how to do, hahah


For those unfamiliar with my present situation.... I got laid off back in November, got another job in January but it ended up not working out (long story), and I had to leave there in early June. Unemployment screwed be over (I really should have let them fire me... again, long story), so as of now I have had zero income for the past month. Can't seem to find anything locally, sooooo see above...
Ride your bike out there. Stay at friends house along the way. Stay in a hotel until you save up enough money to move all of your stuff. Or the easier route was already mentioned. Some employers pay a portion of your movings cost. Some even pay all of your moving costs.

Keep this in mind if you have to move on your own dime. Expenses related to relocating(more than 100 miles from your current location) for a job are tax deductible.
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