So I got a job offer today....

[Trip]

You could explore the west since you covered the east pretty much. Would be an awesome opportunity. I don't think I could resist the call of the west if I got a good opportunity.

[BobTheBiker]

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.

[No Worries]

Congratulations. I live in the northwest part of Denver and Englewood is south of Denver, so I'm not real familiar with the area.

Here's the bad part: The drop in house prices across the nation didn't hit here. House prices and rents are still high. Engines run rich at high altitude, so we have pollution. The traffic at rush hours suck. The climate can be terrific or incredibly shitty, but most of the time it's great.

The good: It is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. The skiing, hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, climbing, 4-wheeling, biking, and rafting are close by, and world-class. Oh, and the motorcycling? Some of the steepest and curviest roads are minutes away. And there's tons of 'em. There's a drag strip and brand-new track, and dirt bike trails and a dirt track are also close.

And whatever you're into, there are tons of young people (I'm the oldest on my block), a great variety of music, clubs, sports, gambling, and entertainment. Do it.

[HurricaneHeather]

You better be packing right now.

I'm jealous.

[thirdgenlxi]

Originally Posted by No Worries

Congratulations. I live in the northwest part of Denver and Englewood is south of Denver, so I'm not real familiar with the area.

Here's the bad part: The drop in house prices across the nation didn't hit here. House prices and rents are still high. Engines run rich at high altitude, so we have pollution. The traffic at rush hours suck. The climate can be terrific or incredibly shitty, but most of the time it's great.

The good: It is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. The skiing, hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, climbing, 4-wheeling, biking, and rafting are close by, and world-class. Oh, and the motorcycling? Some of the steepest and curviest roads are minutes away. And there's tons of 'em. There's a drag strip and brand-new track, and dirt bike trails and a dirt track are also close.

And whatever you're into, there are tons of young people (I'm the oldest on my block), a great variety of music, clubs, sports, gambling, and entertainment. Do it.

Wow... thanks for all the great info! Definitely sounds like an awesome place to live, and you're not the first I've heard this from


You wouldn't happen to have a room for rent, would ya?? LOL Or know anybody that does?

[thirdgenlxi]

Well.... the plot thickens!


I got another phone call today from another Ford place in Asheville, North Carolina. They want me to come out there and start at the brand spankin' new facility they're building now. I'm gonna do a phone interview probably tomorrow evening. Gonna talk some numbers, then call the place back in Denver and see what they say, and pretty much just go with whoever has the better offer.

Kinda cool though, I've got 2 solid opportunities now, and both are in places I'd love to live in (Asheville is beautiful too! And right in the heart of the mountains). So either decision I make, whether it be Denver or Asheville, I'm pretty sure I'll be happy wherever I end up. Can't argue with that I guess! I do know that Asheville is a hell of a lot shorter move (3 hrs from my house, vs 1500 miles to Denver). But like I said above, both are still possibilities and I'll just go with whoever has the best offer, with cost of living figured in of course. Gonna try and get them to help out with relocating too

Wish me luck... we'll see what happens!


Thanks everyone for all the suggestions and information... I really do appreciate it! Definitely helped me out alot!

[Rider]

Originally Posted by thirdgenlxi

.... 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.