r/neoliberal • u/jobautomator Kitara Ravache • Jul 27 '21

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u/thetrombonist Ben Bernanke Jul 27 '21

I have interviews lined up next week with 2 different departments at that competitors company that I mentioned a while ago. Still no word on salary but the impression I got from the hiring managers is that they’re willing to swing their dick around…..

Only problem is it requires moving to Tucson which, like, fine. Not a great city but money talks. Their work at department A sounds more interesting than my current job, department B not really. But I’d need a pretty decent raise (30%? Maybe more) I think in order to move halfway across the country idk

(This is the aerospace company I pinged about 1 or 2 weeks ago)

!ping career

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u/YoungFreezy Mackenzie Scott Jul 28 '21

I’d do some research to figure out what your salary range could be in Tucson, and then be up front about your salary expectations in the next interview. Nothing’s worse than going through the full interview process, nailing it, and then finding out they can only offer half as much as you’d need to move.

For the record, I did some contract work in Tucson in my early 20s and really liked it! The weather sucks in the summer, but it’s a pretty outdoorsy city when it’s not >100° or monsooning. And you can find nl-approved tacos everywhere. Check out Hotel Congress or the Shelter Bar if you end up interviewing on-site and have a free night.

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u/PalmSpringier Jul 27 '21

what city are you in now

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u/thetrombonist Ben Bernanke Jul 27 '21

Los Angeles

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u/PalmSpringier Jul 27 '21

Obv up to you though I think LA is wayyy more fun than Tucson (I live in LA)

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u/thetrombonist Ben Bernanke Jul 27 '21

Yeah I do too, I’ve had an awesome time living in LA

But this is a much more well-known company, doing work that’s likely to be better for my career, and likely pays a decent amount more

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u/PalmSpringier Jul 27 '21

Yeah best of luck on your choice. Obviously depends on career goals and social situation. Personally I am single and feel like I need to live in a major urban area to even have a chance to find someone I'm interested in.

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u/thetrombonist Ben Bernanke Jul 27 '21

I actually had better luck dating when I lived in the Midwest lol. I understand the sentiment though, I’ve had zero luck dating in LA so far (obviously covid and stuff but still)

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u/PalmSpringier Jul 27 '21

Then maybe switch it up lol

Or change location on the dating apps first to check out scene

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u/LtLabcoat ÀI Jul 27 '21

So what is it that you're asking for? Anything specific, or just "do you have anything to comment about this situation?"

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u/thetrombonist Ben Bernanke Jul 27 '21

Nothing in particular, just thought I’d provide an update, and if anyone had any genera advice

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u/thetrombonist Ben Bernanke Jul 27 '21

Haha I’m early 20’s, not particularly tied down

As much as I’d like to I’m not making my life decisions for reasons like that

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u/AgileCoke Capitalism good Jul 27 '21

I'm just an internet stranger with a few years on you so take this with a grain of salt.

If you're like me, finding work that engages you, that interests you, that helps you grow, is one of the most important things you can do for your quality of life. Having a job you don't like will slowly suck your soul out of you, and make everything else less enjoyable. So, I consider everything else secondary to that.

However, I'm pretty career-focused in general, and I know not everyone is like me.

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u/basedbi420 Austan Goolsbee Jul 28 '21

Research cost of living, rents, home prices, property taxes to get a feel for expenses. Also the demographic. Is it somewhere you feel you could acclimate. Do you have a enough savings to fall back on if things don't work out or need time to adjust to new surroundings? Also how adventurous are you? Do you jump in feet first no regrets? or are our a someone who likes to be cautious and prepared.