Geographic thoughts

[terrie]

I have a while before I really need to be applying for new positions, but I have been thinking about where I would and would not like to go. South Carolina is out, due to family and politics. That is, if I have to deal with my extended family's politics all the time, I will go nuts. Also, I'd rather not go to Ohio, since they have a statewide ban on pit bulls. I don't own one, but I do own a dobie/rottie mix. They're usually #2 and #3 on the breed hit list, so a state wide ban makes me nervous.

My mom would love it if I came back to Minnesota. It's actually a place I'd like to go. Weather's not perfect, but I do love the state. And there are things I really miss, like the tai chi classes I took (haven't found anyone as good since), and the Farmer's Market, and the theaters. Boston is another place I'd like, since I have good friends there (Hi, guys!)and that part of the country is very intellectual. Though, I admit, every time I think about housing prices in the area, I have to remind myself to breathe.

Other than that, I haven't really given much thought to locations. They all kinda fall under "Well, I probably wouldn't run away screaming from them." Of course, so much of this hinges on where there are open jobs that I'm qualified for and fit what I want. Down side of lots of education is that, in some ways, it limits you as much as it opens up new opportunities.

Comments

[zortified.livejournal.com]

I found that I've lived in - and really enjoyed - places I never thought I'd want to go. I fell in love with Tucson which surprised the heck out of me. I haven't been back in about 20 years but I still miss it. Not the politics, but the climate. ;-)

And I never, ever, thought I'd live in California, but here I am - and we even moved *back*. And I think we may end up staying here. (I hope so!)

So I wouldn't rule out anyplace you haven't been before, because you might be surprised. But I totally support staying away from relatives. ;-)

[terrie01.livejournal.com]

Yeah. I'm a hardcore social democrat and that part of the family is crazy conservative. I think some of them joined the Tea Party!

[kittydesade.livejournal.com]

*waves from Asheville!*

[terrie01.livejournal.com]

I would probably consider Asheville. The thing about the South is that the politics will cause me to spontaneously combust.

[terrie01.livejournal.com]

Oops, typo. I mean that I fear that combustion will happen.

[beloitst.livejournal.com]

You have to remember your salary is likely to be rather generous too, though, because you have such a very specific skill set, so don't let the housing prices scare you off until you've ALSO seen the salary range.

It would be great to have you here.

[terrie01.livejournal.com]

That is true. Part of it is also that Albuquerque has a very cheap rental market, compared to the over all cost of living, so the reversal adds to the shock.

[hermitgeecko.livejournal.com]

Hi! We'd love it if you came to Boston.