Pls. based on time, date , years & palce pls. predict what is going to happen in my career

Paula -

Would you be able to direct me to a great site that I can review to explore the possibility of relocating from Detroit to Calgary, Alberta?

If I don't like what I see, perhaps now is the time to pill th plug on further activity with a recruiter.

Thanks -

Thomas

Hello, Paula I enjoyed this Post because I completely agree with you. Unfortunately with the Economy it is cheaper for me to stay home, in San Diego. But I would rather live in Los Angeles .I want to be a Wedding Planner and I am a lyricist. I know the opportunities are greater for me in Los Angeles. I do plan on one day moving up there .But for now I am here in San Diego. This is a large city as well. But the culture is different.
I loved how you talked about promotions, education and opportunities being one of the main the reasons most people up and move. It also is sometimes the reason why they stay too. Like me for instance, I have a job that I am doing well in. I go to a college that is letting me finish with in the time period I would like to. But I would rather up and move to Los Angeles however I know that it would not be the brightest decision to make. Even though L.A. is better for me, when pertaining to the careers that I want. '
Also with the happiness factor I appreciated the fact that you talked about being happy in your environment because many people do not think about that when it comes to relocating for a job. They think of the things they can provide with the new income but not the effects the environment will have on family. My father moved us abruptly to Montana when I was in high school for his education. Although it was better for him, it was not for me or the rest of the family. It was an unpleasant place to be. Also the situation was just an unhappy situation.
When one thinks of relocation they cannot just think of what they will get out of it, but everyone involved as well. I like how you kept it real in your post and related to that. I hope one day I will be able to move for my career and be in that place that is best for me. At the moment I am young and very single. So I only hope that I get the chance to relocate soon.
Thanks Paula again for the Advice.
DMJ

Hello Paula,

I am very interested in this subject. I relocate often because of my profession, and currently I am in the midst of another move. I am considering where I would like to relocate to in the near future. My wife has a budding career in interior design, and I am nearly finished with a bachelors degree in psychology. We both enjoy more of a city lifestyle, and once I graduate from school, I am considering a career change. I think I will settle on a city that has many opportunities, but is not to fast paced.

Maurice

Hello,

This is a topic that I can relate to as a college student. I am a psychology major, which means that I can pretty much go where ever I want when I graduate. Jobs are available all over that require a background in psychology. However, I would like to focus on forensic psychology and juvenile crime, which means I need to stay close to a large city. My husband prefers to live in more rural areas. At times this poses a challenge. While I enjoy all that big cities have to offer, I also enjoy the quiet peacefulness of the country. Fortunately for me, my husband is pretty flexible and understands that I need to be close to a city in order to succeed in my field. It is something we have discussed at length. We hope to find a compromise that will make us both happy and provide opportunities. When I was first starting out in school, I had no idea that location was such a vital part to one's career. Now I realize that location can make or break you.

Thanks,
Jessica

Hello, Paula-

Your topic on location, and relocation, hits home with me. I’ve been career military (Navy) for sixteen years now, and have relocated six times. It goes without saying that moving comes with the territory! For a military family, there are a number of career-related decisions that have to be made that parallel the decisions made in the corporate sector. For example, if your spouse has a career, the impact to his or her career has to be considered.
I have done a tour as a “geographical bachelor”, meaning that I maintained a small apartment in Virginia while my wife maintained her own living arrangements in San Diego. This was so that my wife would not have to quit her current job during the recent economic downturn. While we both benefited from the practical decision, living bi-coastally was (no surprise here) not enjoyable for either of us personally. The cost of plane tickets and separate living arrangements more than offset the money earned. She was able to telecommute for a short period of time, however when she was offered a promotion to return to San Diego, and we couldn’t pass up the opportunity.
A word on telecommuting: while the digital world does reduce the impact of geographic constraints, a word on telecommuting: time zones remain affected by those same geographic constraints!
When selecting orders, I generally look at a few things: (a) cost of living, the median income, and any pay adjustments that would be incurred; (b) the opportunity for my wife to find meaningful employment; (c) the concentration of companies and employers in the area who hire for both my and my wife’s skill sets; and (d) the quality of schools from elementary through graduate education in the area. The one thing that is certain about a military career is that, at some point in time, it will end. Being able to transition from a uniform to a comfortable job largely involves knowing the people in the business, and having a good professional reputation within those circles. The people that you work with now are the people whom you will work with, and possibly for, later.
Fortunately, most of my assignments have been in San Diego, a ‘fleet concentration area’ that allows me to achieve my career and post-career goals without moving all over the world. This has allowed my wife to remain near her family, giving her a strong emotional support system while I deploy, and also to stay in an area that accommodates all of our professional and personal needs. The picture on your blog of the Chicago skyline is beautiful… but I’ll take San Diego’s skyline from the Coronado Ferry Landing at night any day of the week!
There is no question that I will have to relocate again before I retire. But, I am confident that I’ll be able to keep my roots in this great city for a long time to come, and most likely find satisfying employment outside of the military when it is time.

Sean