Need advice

[Raptor]

Sounds like your already leaning that direction. Consider this, are you going to look back at it and wonder "what if" later if you don't go? Opportunities come and go, grabbing the right ones makes all the difference. If you are already really leaning that way, do some more research and if nothing glaring stands out opposing the decision, I would go for it. If it didn't work out, you know you can always come back and maybe still end up finding a better job than you have now. Like Jakey said, 33K is more than a lot of grads make. 33K is a very average income though, with the plans and goal you have, it won't take you there and if you don't have much faith in Nash for a much better income in the not to distant future, your life will always be a struggle to make the goals you have happen. I don't mind settling for a lower income when I begin something, but it must have a huge potential or I wouldn't do it.

[Matt D.]

Is it really worth changing your life just to make an insane amount of cash for a couple of years? After that, then what? You'll be where you're at now or further behind. Personally, I value personal education and commitment to an employer... It's up to you to prove your worth, but it's not always about who you know.

[1ViciousGSX]

but it's not always about who you know.Unforntunately, mot of the time it is. ;)

[A//// Guy]

Yea that is true, most of the time it is who you know...

I think if the deal is legite and you can atleast double your income I would take it. Especially Florida, its not that nice of a state, but its warm and ocean is near!

Find out all the facts, income, location, housing, etc. Then make a choice off that.

[SlowWhite]

I am leaning towards moving I have been since last march when i was denied a pay increase for the 3rd year. Hense the whole S.C. thing which I'm still persuing.

Anyone who owns a house knows that is a huge expense. And even though most of you might things that's a decent pay amount. I'm not just out of college anymore I'm going to be 28years old. And in order to maintain my current living style... which most of you know has just been me sitting on my ass at my house. By this time next year I'll need to get a 2nd job just to maintain what I have.

I could do several things to make things easier/Cheaper... mainly smaller house and different area to live in.. But that's just the thing I don't want to go smaller I don't want to take a step back. If I took this job it would be with my future soley in mind. I'd try to make as much as I possibly could for as long as I could. And save as much as I can. Preferably I'd love to move back here once the jobs overwith. And hopefully by that time I'd be able to have saved enough to pay off my house so I no longer would have that payment.

Again this isn't going to be long term - and like Jakey said.... I love the midwest I've just been given a chance to earn a lot of money in a short period of time. And hopefully it'll work out that way.

I really have nothing stopping me other then the expense of my house. Which I've already discussed with my parents and they don't have a problem with me taking this new job and then selling it.
I know there is no future here at Nash or at least not the future I'd hoped for. I can expect Retiring from Nash earning less then 45K a year if I'm lucky. And to some that might be alot but by the time I retire that won't be much at all.

I'm asking you guys for your advice to see if I've overlooked something. right now the Pro's of taking that job out weigh the Cons.

and to give you guys an Idea of just how good this possibly could be. My friend Mike in the last month as already earned 60K in commission. (in the first week alone he made $20K) - The job is selling Roof/Siding/windows - He works for a company that does work for Insurance company's.. And with all the houses that need to be rebuilt in Florida because of the Hurricanes. There's a lot to be made. I wouldn't actually have to build anything, just go and write up estimates, and schedual times for it to get built by our company. And just make sure everything goes smoothly. That's it.

[Kracka]

$33k is pretty crappy for someone with a degree. Either way, I would take the job in FL and get myself out of this state. If you do well at it, there is always a possibility they would keep you around for another project. Worse case senario: You move back to MN and work another dead-end job. If you think you end up making no more than $45k/year anytime in your life with Nash why are you there? Unless they have some sort of great benefits, profit sharing, etc. there is no reason to be with that company. Keep in mind that all my opinions and figures are based on having a 4-year business degree so if you don't have one just throw away all this info.

[Enes]

Only regret things you haven't tried, and had an oportunity to do so.

You are young, healthy, not bound to something. go for it!!!

If i didn't have a family here to take care of, and wasn't engaged soon to be married.. and was in your situation..
I would of packed up, rented out the house, and moved down there for the two years or so.
And lets just say you do fall on your face and realise you don't want to do that job any more. You earned at least 33k down there i'm sure .. you could still have your car even if you don't its replacable. come back here kick out the renters, move back into your own place, and start looking for a new job. hell they might even hire you back, because of your experience in the company, they might even hire you with higher pay and different position.
Leaving a company is not always a bad thing for you, because they will always have new open positions down the road, and with you knowing their business you can always apply, as long as you leave on good terms and don't burn bridges behind you.

Stay positive, stay allert, keep your eyes open, watch your back and the hand in the pocket where the wallet is....

good luck!!! we'll miss you..... but you won't be a stranger here, internet is world wide :)
-E

[SuperSleeper]

That was a cool link Jana!

Here's another one I've kept on file that has a few more details about each city. Just another resource to help aid your decision.

http://move.realtor.com/move/tools/cityreports.asp?gate=realtor&poe=realtor&tran=vud

[Raptor]

Don't throw away all that info if there is no degree. Seriously, Short of starting this business, I havn't had one year since I was 20 that was under 30K and I don't have a degree. I was offered a better position in the company I used to work for that required me to move to the cities when I was in Cambridge, my wife at the time wasn't up for it and I passed on that 6 figure income. I don't care now since I am doing the work I love and that is more important to money, but I did kick myself for not taking the Job then and just dealing with the wife. Don't pass up oportunities you will regret later, especially when the current job is nothing to be here for. Figure out what you want out of life and do whatever it takes to get there. No settling, no compromises.

[SlowWhite]

You guys make some great point. And for reference I only have a high school Degree.

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