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Jun 16, 2019
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Josef K
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B. If you make it there, you can make it anywhere
There’s truth to that in more ways than one.
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POLL: Which would you take?
Texas Hammer
Luggage Return Specialist
6/16/19 10:11pm
Do you have to take either?
ataylor
6/16/19 10:12pm
Nope. I should be getting another option in a couple of weeks.
Texas Hammer
6/16/19 10:15pm
Taking a pay cut to move to Utah or moving to NYC for a tiny bump just don’t
ataylor
6/16/19 10:19pm
The bump up in NYC is about 20%
Texas Hammer
6/16/19 10:20pm
Is that accounting for cost of living? If so, and you aren’t moving a family,
ataylor
6/16/19 10:22pm
It does factor in COL, and no kids will be coming.
Texas Hammer
6/16/19 10:22pm
Then I’d keep that on the table as long as possible and use it to leverage C
ataylor
6/16/19 10:23pm
That’s kind of where I’m at right now until the next option becomes available at the end of this month.
Texas Hammer
6/16/19 10:24pm
Coming from where?
YIsForBrigham
6/16/19 10:22pm
Houston
Texas Hammer
6/16/19 10:23pm
Thats right. Unfortunately Houston is one of the lowest cost places in the country and NYC is one of the highest of
YIsForBrigham
6/16/19 10:26pm
We’re already seriously downsizing and decluttering our lives. On paper I think I’d be fine
Texas Hammer
6/16/19 10:30pm
Then yeah I’d take B with little reservation
YIsForBrigham
6/16/19 10:34pm
Those are both bad options, IMO. I’d probably take option A to buy time while looking for option C.
SuperTank
6/16/19 10:14pm
I was almost determined to choose job B while reading the A description
JollyGreenGiant
6/16/19 10:14pm
As of right now they are. Should have another option at the end of this month.
Texas Hammer
6/16/19 10:31pm
I like living near family but those aren’t great options
Colorado
6/16/19 10:14pm
FIFY
Copelius
6/16/19 10:14pm
Option B no question. But I’m a bit on the adventurous side and I’ve never lived near family so that’s not important to
YIsForBrigham
6/16/19 10:15pm
We’ve been away from family for ~20 years, so option B wouldn’t be much of a change in that regard.
Texas Hammer
6/16/19 10:19pm
most people choosing to live in utah did so so they could live by their mom.
Mayor of Cougartown
6/16/19 10:25pm
Right. That’s great for some people. It’s just not a consideration for me and my wife.
YIsForBrigham
6/16/19 10:26pm
Us either
Mr. Belding
6/16/19 11:47pm
I’m figuring if I take B, I can come to Utah at least once a month to visit.
Texas Hammer
6/16/19 10:28pm
I had a similar scenario and chose option A. For me I’ve loved it and have no
RdF3
6/16/19 10:19pm
Love going to byu games in particular.
rggee
6/16/19 10:22pm
Always a bonus, regardless of BYU sporting event.
Heinz57
6/16/19 10:25pm
Having family near by, makes sense to choose A.
Heinz57
6/16/19 10:25pm
We’ve been away from family for roughly 20 years. Living near them would be a nice change, but not being near the is
Texas Hammer
6/16/19 10:27pm
As your family gets older, maybe having family around this time
Heinz57
6/16/19 10:34pm
Can I just keep my job?
CougieMcCougFace
6/16/19 10:20pm
Doing it as a single guy? I'd do job B
BlueFrog
6/16/19 10:21pm
Isn't he married?
Sandy Lyle
6/16/19 11:28pm
If those are my two choices A. Utah is a fine place to live but not my cup of
BIG XII Coug
6/16/19 10:23pm
I started with option B
CocaColaRecovery
6/16/19 10:32pm
Taking the gig in Utah would require me to leave Houston. Houston has been great for my career. I can’t help but
Texas Hammer
6/16/19 10:37pm
Perhaps staying in your current position for now is the best option
CocaColaRecovery
6/16/19 11:10pm
Move to Midland, make bank and retire early
Mike Honcho
6/16/19 10:40pm
ooof, Midland Texas. A year there is worth 5 in some decent place to live tho.
Mayor of Cougartown
6/16/19 10:47pm
B. If you make it there, you can make it anywhere
Josef K
6/16/19 10:44pm
RE: B. If you make it there, you can make it anywhere
Colorado
6/16/19 11:01pm
Depends on salary. If it’s a 40% cut to 40k that’s a whole lot different than a
ballen
6/16/19 11:01pm
Just my 2 cents..
whiteninja
6/16/19 11:10pm
Good info, and a great point.
Texas Hammer
6/16/19 11:21pm
Look I don't know much about the luggage return industry but 40% sounds worse
whiteninja
6/16/19 11:27pm
Stay in Texas?
DrBYU
6/16/19 11:14pm
That’s definitely an option
Texas Hammer
6/16/19 11:30pm
I'd live in Utah every time.
MaxxPower
6/16/19 11:14pm
One other factor in favor of Utah is that you are more likely to see
Breaded Hamster
6/16/19 11:17pm
My daughter is in Utah currently, but she’s adamant she won’t raise her family there. My kids grew up in Texas, and I’d
Texas Hammer
6/16/19 11:23pm
My point was actually more for those that don’t live in Utah
Breaded Hamster
6/17/19 1:27am
I can’t think of one reason to choose Utah, especially if you think you can visit frequently
TCuz
6/16/19 11:18pm
We’ve visited frequently for the past twenty years. Would probably visit more frequently now that the kids are out of
Texas Hammer
6/16/19 11:24pm
FWIW, I had a great relationship with my parents. But I was very thankful to go to college in a different state
TCuz
6/16/19 11:49pm
Skiing and BYU sports are two reasons but I don’t live there and never have but
Colorado
6/16/19 11:35pm
I have no desire to ever live in Manhattan. I’d wait for option C.
KingDave
6/16/19 11:32pm
As a TX man, you should know that moving to Utah is a major step down.
Ash
6/17/19 10:20am
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