I can do what I do anywhere, so relocating isn't something I think about for myself. My husband, however, has a dream job he is pursuing and we are considering taking a pay cut and relocating almost anywhere in the states so he can finally do his thing.
Does it count if I tell you that I have moved to other states for better jobs? I was ready to move and start a new adventure, willing to make a change because actually variety was what I was used to. I never regretted a move and I enjoyed seeing as much as possible in each area. Today I am not working. I am retired. But would I move if something very interesting were offered to me? If all my requirements could be met I would move.
I would move for the perfect job - but that would also presume that the perfect job were in the perfect place - a place that I would like to live where I have access to what I need.
I currently live a thousand miles from all of my family because of a job move. Not the perfect one but the job God called my family to.
My husband is a minister. My children have attended 6 different schools. That means, they have been the new kids that many times (and that isn't easy!). They are very well rounded and confident kids.....so I think it worked out well.
I would definitely move for a job. That's really part of ministry life. God can move us in a moments notice. It is exciting knowing that He has something new and wonderful for us to experience.
Some tips to making it great:
1) Wherever you go....make it home immediately! Hang up your pictures, put the house together, and make bedrooms personal and fun.
2) Speak positively about the move. Get your family excited about what is in store with a fresh start.
3) Make friends quick. For us, we get a certain amount of instant friends through church. Join something to meet people.
4) Get to know your area. Find fun stuff that your family enjoys doing and go do it. Making it your new turf is important.
5) Thank God for the move (openly). Let your family know that you are thankful for your new surroundings and circumstance.
6) This would be a good time to incorporate a pet (if you don't have one). If moving was a stressful or heartbreaking thing...this gives the family something new and fun to tackle together.
I would love to relocate to another country, preferably in Europe! But relocating in the United States would not be as enticing. I love where we live, and there is family nearby so that our children actually know their grandparents and cousins very well and are able to spend quite a bit of time with them. That is worth a lot to me, and to them as well. On the other hand, the opportunity to live in Europe with my children being able to see a different culture and language every day would be amazing. Tough choice!
For the "perfect job" I'd relocate as long as the location was somewhere warm. My perfect job would allow me to travel so I wouldn't be too concerned with the location.
I've done some job related relocating with mixed results.
Right out of college I moved to a new state (and timezone) for what I thought was a good job. Turned out I was right and, while it was difficult moving away from family and friends, it's been great in the long run.
I did a short term (5 months) relocation to yet another different state (and timezone) for what sounded like an amazing job. It turned out the job was very good but I didn't enjoy it nearly as much as I thought I would. And I also disliked the area, being so far away from family and friends and such.
I recently passed up the opportuntiy to relocate to another new state (back to the first timezone though). With the short term assignment experience, I learned more about what I really enjoy doing for work and this new job was not it. I also learned that while it's important for me to enjoy the work, it's also important for me to have a strong local network of friends and family (and friends who are family). I decided that I didn't want to "start over" in terms of establishing that local network of friends.
Now, I would consider relocating to an area where I have friends and family (back to near where I went to school) if the job was great. But it would be a very difficult decision for me.
I would consider relocating at some point, but the timing would have to be right. I just moved about six months ago, for a relationship, and he has a good job and owns his house, so it'd have to be pretty amazing (worth him giving up those things) if it was anytime soon...
Not sure what you fermented with. Did you make sure you tossed out the heads and tales? Fusel oils are carried over in that time. Oil and alcohol can mix some, but oil and water are not so good at it. Did it settle some while sitting? Filtering or re-distilling may be needed. Cut with distilled was.
Since 2001 I've relocated for 3 great jobs. The fist relocation was from Atlanta, GA to southern CA; the second back to Atlanta a few years later; the third from Atlanta to Boston, MA.
The first time I was nervous, moving so far away for a position that I wasn't 100% sure I was qualified for. Turns out that it was just nerves and I had a great time working and exploring in California.
The second time was easy. A great job and move back to Atlanta. Being further on in my career I was able to afford to live in a much nicer part of Atlanta than I had previously lived. It was fantastic.
This last move, about 18 months ago to Boston, was for the best job ever at a startup company. I decided to jump industries and change my career and life entirely at the same time.
I would suggest jumping at the chance to take a position in another region of the country!
10 years ago (last day at old job was 10 years ago today, as a matter of fact), I packed up my family and moved from CA to TX for a job. As much as I LOVED my former office, we knew they were going to be closed in the near future. Even with the promise of a healthy severance package didn't distract from the thought of looking for a new job and continuing to live in a high cost-of-living area, when I stumbled across the opportunity to transfer to a brand-new office opening in a place I'd never heard of halfway across the country. I never thought my husband would go for it, I never thought I'd get the job, but both turned out to surprise me. I don't regret the move, although I did regret the job. It wasn't near the atmosphere of the old office, and I left fairly disgruntled after 3 years, in the midst of of a corporate takeover. I got the last laugh in a roundabout sort of way, when the new corporate higher-ups closed the "brand-new" office 2 years later. But I love my new home *and* the far lower cost-of-living here. Would I do it again now? Probably not.
#59 Jessica - "I just moved again this week - and as much as I avoided this move - it was back to my hometown so my children could be closer to extended family." That is probably the #1 reason most people do not move. It was the reason we did not move some time ago. My husband & I had the opportunity many years ago to move re: a very good job relocation in a much more temperate climiate. But, my entire family was living in this area, as well as his parents, so we decided to stay close by. Our kids now have grown up with grandparents, aunts & uncles, and cousins all part of their (mostly) daily lives.
That being said, once the kids are out on their own, we're out of here. Too many opportunities out there and with the technology we have today (cell phones, email, Webcam, etc.) it is now easier than ever to stay in contact with family.
We moved three years ago for the perfect job, and it turned out to be not quite what we hoped, but a positive experience. We are now packing for another move for that perfect job. Based on our learning experience from the first move, I am very optimistic about this one.
I live in California and can not find a job and the cost of living is outrageous. Therefore I definitely would relocate. Even if the job isn't perfect, but I made enough to cover all my expenses I would do it. Here in California you spend your whole paycheck on rent.
The Greek Islands for a job on a cruise ship, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, heck even the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia - all great jobs!
If something pops up this year in Hong Kong, or maybe Chiang Mai, or possibly Hokkaido I could well be moving again this year.
Or possibly somewhere I haven't been yet - Rio, maybe?
It seems most likely that your distillate is turning cloudy due to addition of hard water. Even if your water is not extremely "hard", there may be enough mineral content to cause cloudiness. Specifically, you are probably seeing the precipitation of calcium, as calcium and magnesium are the two major contributors to hard water. Your ethanol is clear before you dilute it, because it has been distilled (leaving any calcium behind). If this is the problem, you can either dilute with distilled water, or you can filter after you dilute. Many people seem to advocate filtering with activated carbon anyway, so maybe that's the way to go.
As always, just for information. Don't take my statements as actual advice for any actions you take.
Yep. I'm unemployed and am looking for jobs all over the state. My law license is the only thing preventing me from looking in other states. I refuse to take a bar exam EVER AGAIN. :)
I would definitely relocate to Hawaii for the perfect job. It might be a little tough on the lifestyle, but I think I will manage. Got to sacrifice sometimes right?
Keigu,
Financial Samurai
"Slicing Through Money's Mysteries"
I can do what I do anywhere, so relocating isn't something I think about for myself. My husband, however, has a dream job he is pursuing and we are considering taking a pay cut and relocating almost anywhere in the states so he can finally do his thing.
Does it count if I tell you that I have moved to other states for better jobs? I was ready to move and start a new adventure, willing to make a change because actually variety was what I was used to. I never regretted a move and I enjoyed seeing as much as possible in each area. Today I am not working. I am retired. But would I move if something very interesting were offered to me? If all my requirements could be met I would move.
I would move for the perfect job - but that would also presume that the perfect job were in the perfect place - a place that I would like to live where I have access to what I need.
I currently live a thousand miles from all of my family because of a job move. Not the perfect one but the job God called my family to.
My husband is a minister. My children have attended 6 different schools. That means, they have been the new kids that many times (and that isn't easy!). They are very well rounded and confident kids.....so I think it worked out well.
I would definitely move for a job. That's really part of ministry life. God can move us in a moments notice. It is exciting knowing that He has something new and wonderful for us to experience.
Some tips to making it great:
1) Wherever you go....make it home immediately! Hang up your pictures, put the house together, and make bedrooms personal and fun.
2) Speak positively about the move. Get your family excited about what is in store with a fresh start.
3) Make friends quick. For us, we get a certain amount of instant friends through church. Join something to meet people.
4) Get to know your area. Find fun stuff that your family enjoys doing and go do it. Making it your new turf is important.
5) Thank God for the move (openly). Let your family know that you are thankful for your new surroundings and circumstance.
6) This would be a good time to incorporate a pet (if you don't have one). If moving was a stressful or heartbreaking thing...this gives the family something new and fun to tackle together.
I would relocate but only if it were to a place where I would enjoy the climate, the area and the people.
I would love to relocate to another country, preferably in Europe! But relocating in the United States would not be as enticing. I love where we live, and there is family nearby so that our children actually know their grandparents and cousins very well and are able to spend quite a bit of time with them. That is worth a lot to me, and to them as well. On the other hand, the opportunity to live in Europe with my children being able to see a different culture and language every day would be amazing. Tough choice!
For the "perfect job" I'd relocate as long as the location was somewhere warm. My perfect job would allow me to travel so I wouldn't be too concerned with the location.
I've done some job related relocating with mixed results.
Right out of college I moved to a new state (and timezone) for what I thought was a good job. Turned out I was right and, while it was difficult moving away from family and friends, it's been great in the long run.
I did a short term (5 months) relocation to yet another different state (and timezone) for what sounded like an amazing job. It turned out the job was very good but I didn't enjoy it nearly as much as I thought I would. And I also disliked the area, being so far away from family and friends and such.
I recently passed up the opportuntiy to relocate to another new state (back to the first timezone though). With the short term assignment experience, I learned more about what I really enjoy doing for work and this new job was not it. I also learned that while it's important for me to enjoy the work, it's also important for me to have a strong local network of friends and family (and friends who are family). I decided that I didn't want to "start over" in terms of establishing that local network of friends.
Now, I would consider relocating to an area where I have friends and family (back to near where I went to school) if the job was great. But it would be a very difficult decision for me.
I would consider relocating at some point, but the timing would have to be right. I just moved about six months ago, for a relationship, and he has a good job and owns his house, so it'd have to be pretty amazing (worth him giving up those things) if it was anytime soon...
Not sure what you fermented with. Did you make sure you tossed out the heads and tales? Fusel oils are carried over in that time. Oil and alcohol can mix some, but oil and water are not so good at it. Did it settle some while sitting? Filtering or re-distilling may be needed. Cut with distilled was.
Since 2001 I've relocated for 3 great jobs. The fist relocation was from Atlanta, GA to southern CA; the second back to Atlanta a few years later; the third from Atlanta to Boston, MA.
The first time I was nervous, moving so far away for a position that I wasn't 100% sure I was qualified for. Turns out that it was just nerves and I had a great time working and exploring in California.
The second time was easy. A great job and move back to Atlanta. Being further on in my career I was able to afford to live in a much nicer part of Atlanta than I had previously lived. It was fantastic.
This last move, about 18 months ago to Boston, was for the best job ever at a startup company. I decided to jump industries and change my career and life entirely at the same time.
I would suggest jumping at the chance to take a position in another region of the country!
Yes I would relocate, but I prefer certain locations.
The location would definitely matter though, but I'd totally be willing to move for the perfect job! Shoot, someone hire me now! :)
10 years ago (last day at old job was 10 years ago today, as a matter of fact), I packed up my family and moved from CA to TX for a job. As much as I LOVED my former office, we knew they were going to be closed in the near future. Even with the promise of a healthy severance package didn't distract from the thought of looking for a new job and continuing to live in a high cost-of-living area, when I stumbled across the opportunity to transfer to a brand-new office opening in a place I'd never heard of halfway across the country. I never thought my husband would go for it, I never thought I'd get the job, but both turned out to surprise me. I don't regret the move, although I did regret the job. It wasn't near the atmosphere of the old office, and I left fairly disgruntled after 3 years, in the midst of of a corporate takeover. I got the last laugh in a roundabout sort of way, when the new corporate higher-ups closed the "brand-new" office 2 years later. But I love my new home *and* the far lower cost-of-living here. Would I do it again now? Probably not.
#59 Jessica - "I just moved again this week - and as much as I avoided this move - it was back to my hometown so my children could be closer to extended family." That is probably the #1 reason most people do not move. It was the reason we did not move some time ago. My husband & I had the opportunity many years ago to move re: a very good job relocation in a much more temperate climiate. But, my entire family was living in this area, as well as his parents, so we decided to stay close by. Our kids now have grown up with grandparents, aunts & uncles, and cousins all part of their (mostly) daily lives.
That being said, once the kids are out on their own, we're out of here. Too many opportunities out there and with the technology we have today (cell phones, email, Webcam, etc.) it is now easier than ever to stay in contact with family.
We wouldn't want to live in a big city, but we would locate to a rural or suburban area.
We moved three years ago for the perfect job, and it turned out to be not quite what we hoped, but a positive experience. We are now packing for another move for that perfect job. Based on our learning experience from the first move, I am very optimistic about this one.
I live in California and can not find a job and the cost of living is outrageous. Therefore I definitely would relocate. Even if the job isn't perfect, but I made enough to cover all my expenses I would do it. Here in California you spend your whole paycheck on rent.
I've OFTEN moved to get the "perfect job".
The Greek Islands for a job on a cruise ship, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, heck even the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia - all great jobs!
If something pops up this year in Hong Kong, or maybe Chiang Mai, or possibly Hokkaido I could well be moving again this year.
Or possibly somewhere I haven't been yet - Rio, maybe?
It seems most likely that your distillate is turning cloudy due to addition of hard water. Even if your water is not extremely "hard", there may be enough mineral content to cause cloudiness. Specifically, you are probably seeing the precipitation of calcium, as calcium and magnesium are the two major contributors to hard water. Your ethanol is clear before you dilute it, because it has been distilled (leaving any calcium behind). If this is the problem, you can either dilute with distilled water, or you can filter after you dilute. Many people seem to advocate filtering with activated carbon anyway, so maybe that's the way to go.
As always, just for information. Don't take my statements as actual advice for any actions you take.
Oh - and I live in one of the big states. Not Delaware or something.
Yep. I'm unemployed and am looking for jobs all over the state. My law license is the only thing preventing me from looking in other states. I refuse to take a bar exam EVER AGAIN. :)
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Live a little and stop working your butt off! :)
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Financial Samurai
"Slicing Through Money's Mysteries"
I would definitely relocate to Hawaii for the perfect job. It might be a little tough on the lifestyle, but I think I will manage. Got to sacrifice sometimes right?
Keigu,
Financial Samurai
"Slicing Through Money's Mysteries"