The other big bowling house is losing their head mechanic and has offered me a nice chunk of change to do it.
I know that job well.
A good deal more money and very easy duty with ZERO learning curve.

But I am committed (or should be?) to making this new life work, as hard as it is most times.
Still, I DO love money and simpler duty.

But anything worth doing is worth doing.................boy, I sure do love money and simpler duty.

quote Originally posted by Boondawg: .................boy, I sure do love money and simpler duty.

Dont we all, man...dont we all.....but ya know, it DOES get very-very boring and tiresome if that challenge isnt there....

quote Originally posted by Boondawg: The other big bowling house is losing their head mechanic and has offered me a nice chunk of change to do it. I know that job well. A good deal more money and very easy duty with ZERO learning curve. But I am committed (or should be?) to making this new life work, as hard as it is most times. Still, I DO love money and simpler duty. But anything worth doing is worth doing.................boy, I sure do love money and simpler duty.

Uh-oh.

What's Mrs. Dawg say about it? And are they willing to pay your moving expenses?

I would almost stay where you're at and get the experience. I don't know if you said and I missed it, but what are your chances of advancement in each place?

I enjoy having multiple paths laid out in front of me
especially when they are paths where I am in demand

for comfort sake, I do think that "going home" may have quite a nice sound to it. tho - I would worry about the aspect of once they got you back "up there", they now have you somewhat trapped. after all - there was a reason you left the area.

I think Rallaster hit the right way to know: What's Mrs. Dawg say about it?

That's a bunch better than them wanting ya back via sending the Alaskan State marshalls after ya.

quote Originally posted by Boondawg: But I am committed (or should be?)

Yes, Yes you should.

Steve

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Technology is great when it works,
and one big pain in the ass when it doesn't.
Detroit iron rules all the rest are just toys.

I'd go back if
there was family
or the area was better (people, food, climate)
or the job was more secure (that's a hard one)

But I had a similiar thing happen about a month ago

I like where I am now.
Definitley "harder", but SO SO much better
It's good to be "wanted" , though...
AT least that means SOMEONE recognizes your skills, know what I mean?

quote Originally posted by FieroRumor: I'd go back if there was family or the area was better (people, food, climate) or the job was more secure (that's a hard one) But I had a similiar thing happen about a month ago I like where I am now. Definitley "harder", but SO SO much better

Yeah, I can see where that might be SO SO much better---but ain't you workin for that outfit that is named after the luxury suite at the top of a building?

/down

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I been had money.

quote Originally posted by maryjane: Yeah, I can see where that might be SO SO much better---but ain't you workin for that outfit that is named after the luxury suite at the top of a building?

Yes, there ARE some 'perks' to this new place...

but


It's the fact that at this place there's opportunity to grow and constantly be working on NEW things...!

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Boonie just remember that "you can't go back home', 'the grass isn't always greener', and 'a bird in hand is worth two in the bush'.

quote Originally posted by Boondawg: The other big bowling house is losing their head mechanic and has offered me a nice chunk of change to do it. I know that job well. A good deal more money and very easy duty with ZERO learning curve. But I am committed (or should be?) to making this new life work, as hard as it is most times. Still, I DO love money and simpler duty. But anything worth doing is worth doing.................boy, I sure do love money and simpler duty.

You may recall that about three years ago, I got whacked from my employer of 15 years. A place, and people, i loved. A few weeks after finding a new job, I got a call from an old friend who still worked there. Wanted me to work for him, couldn't find anyone with those skills, etc. Come back at same pay, seniority, benefits, etc.

Tempting. Was scary at the new place, lots of new stuff to learn. To be welcomed back to my old stomping grounds...

Two years later, the old CEO retires. Good guy, I wish him well. Global search for new guy. New guy found. Overseas. First offical act?

Move admin offices to his locale. I've no doubt everything else will move ASAP. Sayonara, Job-san.

"What's behind you is not important." Never look back.

Something may be gaining.

quote Originally posted by Boondawg: Alaska Wants Me Back...

quote Originally posted by maryjane: That's a bunch better than them wanting ya back via sending the Alaskan State marshalls after ya.

Not quite the correct geography, but sing along, "Old Alaska wants me..." during the song. (The more I watch this video, the more the guy looks like Boonie.)

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quote Originally posted by Patrick: Not quite the correct geography, but sing along, "Old Alaska wants me..." during the song. (The more I watch this video, the more the guy looks like Boonie.)

DAMN you beat me!

Edit, thats the edited/cut version...

Song isnt complete w/o the sirens at the beginning and long end

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quote Originally posted by Back On Holiday: DAMN you beat me!

I may be old, but I'm still quick.

quote Originally posted by Back On Holiday: ...thats the edited/cut version... Song isnt complete w/o the sirens at the beginning and long end

I agree, but I made an executive decision to sacrifice the siren in order to see Boonie run.

All these years since this song came out, and I had no idea R Dean Taylor was Canadian. Learn something new everyday.

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quote Originally posted by Patrick: I agree, but I made an executive decision to sacrifice the siren in order to see Boonie run. All these years since this song came out, and I had no idea R Dean Taylor was Canadian. Learn something new everyday.

Come on, old time Sirens are like Cowbell!

quote Originally posted by Zeb: You may recall that about three years ago, I got whacked from my employer of 15 years. A place, and people, i loved. A few weeks after finding a new job, I got a call from an old friend who still worked there. Wanted me to work for him, couldn't find anyone with those skills, etc. Come back at same pay, seniority, benefits, etc. Tempting. Was scary at the new place, lots of new stuff to learn. To be welcomed back to my old stomping grounds... Two years later, the old CEO retires. Good guy, I wish him well. Global search for new guy. New guy found. Overseas. First offical act? Move admin offices to his locale. I've no doubt everything else will move ASAP. Sayonara, Job-san. "What's behind you is not important." Never look back. Something may be gaining.

Very insightfull.

I just got off the phone.
$40,000 a year.
Being my own boss again.
For as long as I want to work there.

I still need to see how much they will be willing to pay in moving expenses.

I have given no answer yet.
Just dropping some chum in the water to see if theres any dinner in there........

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quote Originally posted by Boondawg: For as long as I want to work there.

And just how is that guaranteed?

quote Originally posted by Rallaster: What's Mrs. Dawg say about it?

Not too jazzed.

quote Originally posted by Rallaster: And are they willing to pay your moving expenses?

We will see.

quote Originally posted by Rallaster: I don't know if you said and I missed it, but what are your chances of advancement in each place?

About 3 years from where i'm at now to get my own center (at $35,000 a year with med/dent/401k), or jump into my own center in Alaska in 3 months for $40,000 a year with no benifits.

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quote Originally posted by Boondawg: No 100% guarantees.

Exactly. Just keep that in mind if you decide to pack up and head north.

Do you really wish to possibly be repeating this past year all over again a couple years down the road?

Gotta agree with Patrick on this one. When your house went OoB, weren't you SOL with regards to finding other work up there? Is it really worth possibly putting yourself in that position again? Not to mention that quitting a job this early in the game looks really bad to future potential employers. Keep that in mind if this other house goes belly up and you find yourself back in the hunt - quitting your current job at this time will be a blemish your resume will carry for years to come.

I wish nothing but the best for ya, but think long and hard about it, as at least at first glance it doesn't seem like a wise decision to me.

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And Boonie, what about This?

quote Originally posted by Patrick: Do you really wish to possibly be repeating this past year all over again a couple years down the road?

No...

Boonie, 35,000 plus benefits is worth a lot more than 40,000 and no benefits.

I would also like to throw out the "never look back".

It's for your own good.

PM sent.

Brad

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quote Originally posted by Patrick: And Boonie, what about This?

Well, we will once again be closer to her...

quote Originally posted by twofatguys: Boonie, 35,000 plus benefits is worth a lot more than 40,000 and no benefits.

This too.

quote Originally posted by twofatguys: It's for your own good. Brad

Man, If I go for this I will NEVER be able to show my face around here again!
So, if you notice I never post again, that means I took it...

quote Originally posted by Boondawg: Well, we will once again be closer to her...

Oh, I somehow got the impression that she came down to Washington with you after all and got the job etc down there. Sorry, my mistake.

Now, normally I would play devil's advocate, and this would be the part where I'd tell you to do it. But unfortunately this is not the case this time. I have to agree with Brad on this one, as well as Patrick. If you want to possibly repeat the last year again in an unknown amount of time (if things go that way), by all means go for it.

Ultimately though, my friend, it is up to you to make the decisions in your life, and accept the consequences, take the responsibilities, etc. Best advice I can give you? Follow your heart and feelings, but do so with great scrutiny. Use that brain of yours (its not just there to fill your skull for cushioning in head injuries )

Regardless of your choice Boonie, you got a group of us here who will support ya if you ever need it

quote Originally posted by Patrick: Oh, I somehow got the impression that she came down to Washington with you after all and got the job etc down there. Sorry, my mistake.

No, she is doing it there.
She would maybe eventually move up here with us, though.

Can I just post a little anecdotal evidence in regards to "You can never go home again".

I moved to Oklahoma from California in the summer of '99 to attend an Aeronautical school here in Tulsa - I hated it, and dropped out after a few months. I longed to move back to CA but my job and my girlfriend kept me here. Well, long story short I lost the girl so I quit the job, packed up the ol' Camaro (my old 73) and moved back to CA. In the brief time I had been gone things had changed significantly at "home". My mom had sold her house and since my grandma had died a year previous, I had no place to stay. I crashed on a buddies couch for a month or two. I went through three different crappy jobs because the job I had quit to move to OK had figured out I was not indispensable after all, and had no place for me anymore. The job I found was dirty, sweaty work for peanuts. My friends had moved on to colleges or gotten married and my ol' '73, while still cool was not a very good daily driver and not conducive to dates. I went through two girlfriends and three houses before I cried uncle and ended up moving - where? BACK to Oklahoma. I've been here in Oklahoma the 2nd time since '01 and in that time I've joined the Air Force, gotten married and had three kids. Leaving CA was the best think I ever did, and I almost didn't stay gone!

quote Originally posted by Boondawg: But i'm only making $20,000 right now and little more then that for the next 3 years.

And what is the cost of living versus Alaska?

And, remember "Tasty Fruit"? They are all coming into season soon.

I could use that smoked salmon. lol

Brad

quote Originally posted by Boondawg: No, ofcoarse not. Not with me. I get THE TRUTH!

In a matter of speaking Consider it out of respect for ya Boon

Again, regardless of the decision (I can't speak for anyone else but myself here), I'll stand behind ya 100%. I'd give more but its a bit impossible to do anything more than 100%

quote Originally posted by OKflyboy: Can I just post a little anecdotal evidence in regards to "You can never go home again"...

I remember posting the following in this forum previously...

quote You can't go back home to your family, back home to your childhood ... back home to a young man's dreams of glory and of fame ... back home to places in the country, back home to the old forms and systems of things which once seemed everlasting but which are changing all the time - back home to the escapes of Time and Memory.

Damned if it wasn't in a previous thread of Boonie's Here.

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quote Originally posted by twofatguys: Boonie, 35,000 plus benefits is worth a lot more than 40,000 and no benefits.

Once more.

Aside from that, I have a feeling that you may move up more quickly, in your present situation, than you (or they) think.
Just give it some time.

quote Originally posted by twofatguys: And what is the cost of living versus Alaska? Brad

Actually, the cost of living is pretty much the same, all things considered.
I kid you not.
Really.
Same rent, same utillities, food plus tax is comparable.
Low wage.
Seattle area is expensive.

I have not decided anything.
Just weighing stuff.
I don't like rain / I don't like snow.