x2 it's very boring out here. This was not what I left Georgia for either. It's just where I ended up unfortunately. It's been fun but I want to go on to something better now and be closer to home.

I was in this situation many years ago.

I went to work for a company in Atlanta that was closing an office in Houston TX and moving the product support here. I went to Houston for a month to learn the product line then came back to Atlanta to begin setting up for the new product line. At some point they decided to move the product line to another division in Portland ME, so I was needed to go there to setup support for the product line and train someone to service it.

The entire time I was in Maine the company tried to get me to move there permanently, part of the reason was they were telling me there was no position for me in the Atlanta office since the position I was hired for had been relocated to Portland. I was told they needed to hire someone for me to train and by the time that was done they would find a position for me in Atlanta.

Nine months later they still had not hired someone for me to train and were still trying to convince me to stay permanently. I finally gave them an ultimatum saying I am leaving for Atlanta on this day, with or without a position with the company in Atlanta.

They hired someone, I trained them for two weeks, then moved to Atlanta and they had a position for me when I returned to Atlanta.

I say all that to say this, If they value what you have done and bring to them, they will do what is necessary to keep you, If they don't, maybe you don't want to be working for them.

Good luck with your choice, YOLO



I too live in Atlanta, and yes the economy was better so I was certain I could find employment.

if u have the cash take a paid :G-Dub: vacation leave to the place u want to move in to ,and place application in places u would be most likely be hired imo gl man

Which one bugs you the most.. the job or the location? It sounds like the location to me...

If that is the case, I would go against the grain here, since you have no obligations (family, mortgage) you can afford to take risks. I would be upfront with your company and work out a situation to leave on good terms so long as you can still use them as a positive reference. Move back home and start where you want to be. Any reasonable employer should understand that, especially if you have a solid work history a good reference.

If worse comes to worse, I'm sure the company you left (if on good terms) would even consider taking you back.

That's is sort of what I did. I never burnt any bridges and sort of 'floated' around alot to find my niche. When I did, the owner of the company set the boat on fire, then they got upset when I jumped ship! :lol:

I havent read all the responses.... but i'd suggest you look at a couple books.. One called Quitter, by Jon Acuff. I started reading this last night. And the very first chapter to getting your dream job or better job, talks about DO NOT QUIT your day job. Second is 48 Days to the Work you love (Miller).

Why? You leave a mundane job with a poor boss to a much worse boss. Their called Bills. Bills dont go away, they pile up. Spouses get upset when your not working, and bills are piling up, and you get another boss. Your spouse. When your at home watching TV after a work day, no big deal. But if your watching TV when your not working, your being flat out lazy and not trying to find a job. Momentum and perception change. Plus, if you have no job, bills are piling up, you HAVE to take whatever that new job opportunity is, vs being able to say "No". Or negotiate.

So find that new job, but dont risk that day job until you've got it. Or else you'll have a whole new set of problems that you just traded for.

Just my 2c.

Trey, I know lots of quality people here, as I work all over north ga. Your an engineer? What field? Maybe I can help you get back to gawga' PM me if you'd like.

Thanks Scott. I'll shoot you a PM in the morning.

It's the location, Tony. If I was in Colorado doing this same job, I'd hang out a little while longer and not feel like I'm pressuring myself to return home. Problem is, Colorado is dead. It costs too much money to get the gas out of the ground and gas isn't worth anything. Even though I'm very good at my job and very versatile compared to other people in my position, I'm just a number for the company. This has been my first experience working with a large corporation and I'm honestly not sure I like it. Too political. Too just do what I tell you and don't think. Too hung up on titles instead of ability. I've even tried moving into actual engineering with the company at an entry level position. It would be a "step down" according to the position hierarchy but I consider it a step sideways. Regardless, I've been rejected multiple times and have said F-it. I more than meet the qualifications but they don't want me apparently.

Thanks guys.

Oh, funny thing happened yesterday. I think I spoke with the worst recruiter ever. He'd ask a question and then interrupt me with another before I could answer. That is at the top of my list for ways to piss me off. He also had no clue, none at all, how far SW Kansas is from ATL. Lastly, he said he was looking for someone that was basically a Pro-e guru. Does his want ad state that? Nope! His ad just says Pro-e experienced desired. He also hung up on me before I could finish thanking him for his time etc. He did that whole trying to be polite in your salutation while dropping the phone back onto the base move. I doubt he heard a word of my salutation. I honestly think I could be a better recruiter based not just on how terrible this guy was but so many of the other horrible ads that are either outright vague or filled with typos and completely amateurish.

Well, I can say I won't have to worry about this at all. I officially accepted a position with a company in Atlanta, Forest Park to be exact, today. I start August 1. So I'm happy and scared at the same time. Weird feeling honestly. I'm sure it'll be ok but it's not everyday I quit one career to start another. I'm glad it's just me and my cat. So yeah, I'm going home employed!

Hip! Hip! F'N Hurray!!



Never be afraid to live life... and sometimes that entails what is PERCEIVED to be risk.


ALWAYS leave your employer on good terms --- a good employer will understand your desires -- and will welcome you back if you leave on good terms and decide they weren't so bad after all. That will give you a sense of security knowing if it doesn't work out - you know who you can call.


Get after it dude!

Where's the LIKE button on this dang thing?

Yeah, I absolutely am leaving on good terms. They have known for quite some time that I was looking to leave. I kept them in the loop as everything progressed.

It's just a weird feeling I've got going on now. I have no doubt it's the right choice. I guess I've just grown accustomed to being out here in Kansas. It's going to be a huge change living in a huge city. I'll adapt and in a few weeks or months it'll feel normal.

Thanks guys

Congrats Trey! Are you planning on living close to work, or are you gonna look at the "burbs"? Really glad to hear this worked out for you!

Isn't that the truth!

Congrats Trey! Look fear right in the eyes and give it a smile and a wink. :D

lol, thanks Sieg.

Scott, I'll live with my sister and brother in law as well as their two kids in Sandy Springs. So I'll have a commute to tackle each day. I should be able to get into the office early and leave early though. We'll see how bad it's going to be. I'm a little worried but it's only temporary. I'll find my own place eventually. No idea where I'll start looking yet but preferably some place without a long commute. Luckily, I'll be in town in time for the Aug 3 Caffeine and Octane up in Alpharetta. I hit something similar in Dallas years ago and loved it so I'm excited to be able to go to a similar gathering close to home.

Congrats!

Trey,
This is great news. I know this is a long time waiting. Good luck on the move. Come up to Chatt, if you get a chance.

Congrats Trey!
How u comin along with the car and how hard will it be to move?

Good luck, nothing ventured, nothing gained :thumbsup:

Thanks guys! As soon as I finished the SFC's, I put the car together enough for transport and to be driven around so I could have it aligned. I haven't done anything else to it since then. One of the guys I work with has a car trailer and a Super Duty Ford. I offered to pay him to transport the car and he said he would. So it may be the end of August before it gets to Atlanta but it'll get there. I can leave it with him at his house between the time I leave and he can bring it out, too. I'll load some of the spare parts I have into the car as well.

All the suspension parts I got from Keith at Custom Works will just have to wait to be put on. I'm not sure what all I'll be able to do at my sister's place either. I hope they'll let me do whatever I want so long as I stay clean but I don't know. I've got a lot to do and would prefer to get back on it as soon as I can.