02-22-2014, 09:12 AM
Well, interesting things are afoot...
As you all know, I received a promotion at work recently. More money, better title, but the organization I work for came in a couple bucks/hour less than I feel was deserved and it's left a somewhat bitter taste in my mouth. A couple of weeks ago a new possibility opened up.
A manager from the organization I currently work for also had some issues and was passed over a couple of times. He managed to find a way out and headed west for a new job about a year ago, this guy was something of a mentor for me and I've really missed having him around. I guess he misses me too as I got an email a few weeks ago that the organization he works for is looking for a new emergency manager...and he thought of me. One thing has led to another, couple of phone interviews, and now they want to fly me out for an in person interview. I'm excited, but there are issues.
This new position would be significantly more money, about a 35-40% increase over my current rate (and 3 times what I made last year). The new job is in a resort mountain town renowned for it's natural beauty and activities such as skiing, hiking, and rafting. Basically I could move to a place I would love to one day retire right now and have some time to really enjoy it. My wife and oldest daughter are psyched about it, the youngest is reluctant to leave her friends, but I'm confident she will grow to love it. I have two really big problems though...
First is that I own my current house (which I built myself) outright...I suffer no mortgage only have to pay the taxes lights and water to live...this position has meant great financial strength and is really what made it possible for me to return to school and take a lo paying job for the experience. If I take this new job halfway across the country I will have to buy a new house. I can of course sell the one I'm in, but there is a huge price disparity between here and there. Something comparable is going to run 2.5-3 times what my house here in Florida is worth. Even after I sell where i'm at and apply that money to a new house I'm likely to be left with a mortgage on 150-200K, that's $1000-1500 bucks a month easily, as much as 18K/year...so in essence the raise I would see would be reduced to just 10K or so. Makes me question the whole idea.
My other problem is bigger. I am in the beginning stages of caring for aging parents. They are still independent, but real issues and concerns are popping up. I don't know if I can leave them, and they are very reluctant to consider relocating to a place that has snow on the ground 4 months out of the year. I don't know how to address this, perhaps it makes the whole idea a non starter.
Not really asking a question here, these are just the things on my mind. I need to contact the new employer by Wednesday to make plans to fly out. Clearly not fair to take a trip on their dime if I won't be taking a job if offered.
It is a great problem to have...and I KNOW it wouldn't even be within the realm of possibility without the educational help I received on this forum, my BS and MBA have been a big part of getting me to this point.
As you all know, I received a promotion at work recently. More money, better title, but the organization I work for came in a couple bucks/hour less than I feel was deserved and it's left a somewhat bitter taste in my mouth. A couple of weeks ago a new possibility opened up.
A manager from the organization I currently work for also had some issues and was passed over a couple of times. He managed to find a way out and headed west for a new job about a year ago, this guy was something of a mentor for me and I've really missed having him around. I guess he misses me too as I got an email a few weeks ago that the organization he works for is looking for a new emergency manager...and he thought of me. One thing has led to another, couple of phone interviews, and now they want to fly me out for an in person interview. I'm excited, but there are issues.
This new position would be significantly more money, about a 35-40% increase over my current rate (and 3 times what I made last year). The new job is in a resort mountain town renowned for it's natural beauty and activities such as skiing, hiking, and rafting. Basically I could move to a place I would love to one day retire right now and have some time to really enjoy it. My wife and oldest daughter are psyched about it, the youngest is reluctant to leave her friends, but I'm confident she will grow to love it. I have two really big problems though...
First is that I own my current house (which I built myself) outright...I suffer no mortgage only have to pay the taxes lights and water to live...this position has meant great financial strength and is really what made it possible for me to return to school and take a lo paying job for the experience. If I take this new job halfway across the country I will have to buy a new house. I can of course sell the one I'm in, but there is a huge price disparity between here and there. Something comparable is going to run 2.5-3 times what my house here in Florida is worth. Even after I sell where i'm at and apply that money to a new house I'm likely to be left with a mortgage on 150-200K, that's $1000-1500 bucks a month easily, as much as 18K/year...so in essence the raise I would see would be reduced to just 10K or so. Makes me question the whole idea.
My other problem is bigger. I am in the beginning stages of caring for aging parents. They are still independent, but real issues and concerns are popping up. I don't know if I can leave them, and they are very reluctant to consider relocating to a place that has snow on the ground 4 months out of the year. I don't know how to address this, perhaps it makes the whole idea a non starter.
Not really asking a question here, these are just the things on my mind. I need to contact the new employer by Wednesday to make plans to fly out. Clearly not fair to take a trip on their dime if I won't be taking a job if offered.
It is a great problem to have...and I KNOW it wouldn't even be within the realm of possibility without the educational help I received on this forum, my BS and MBA have been a big part of getting me to this point.
MBA, Western Governors University February 2014
BS Charter Oak State College November 2011
AS in EMS August 2010
I'm always happy to complete the free application waiver for those applying to WGU (I get a free gift from WGU for this). Just PM me your first/last name and a valid email so I can complete their form.
Thread; COSC AS using FEMA http://www.degreeforum.net/excelsior-tho...total.html
BS Charter Oak State College November 2011
AS in EMS August 2010
I'm always happy to complete the free application waiver for those applying to WGU (I get a free gift from WGU for this). Just PM me your first/last name and a valid email so I can complete their form.
Thread; COSC AS using FEMA http://www.degreeforum.net/excelsior-tho...total.html
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