If you had to move to another country, where would you choose and why? Tamara (Canada): 1. USA. It’s close, it’s familiar, and I know the culture. Plus, they have Hollywood, Silicon Valley, and New York City, so creatives can … Continue reading
One of my omnipresent career subjects here is relocation because A) I moved cross country, B) I moved a lot within Silicon Valley, and C) There’s a good chance you’re going to have to do it at some point in … Continue reading
What are your thoughts on relocating for a job? Tamara: No way, no how. Moving is expensive, nevermind that you have to leave your life behind. It’s a huge commitment, and there’s no guarantee that your job will be waiting for … Continue reading
So lately I’ve been planning my relocation. My roommate is moving out, I’ve got no current roommates (and that may change), and I want to take full advantage of being in Silicon Valley. So since relocation is important to we … Continue reading
Thanks to Albert for his question of last week! So you're a professional geek. In following your vision, your vision has led to you another city/state/country. Or to put it more bluntly, you needed the work and had to move … Continue reading
I'm big on relocation – having moved across a country to do it – and because let's face it, economic opportunities (and the recovery) aren't uniform across the nation – or a state, or the world. Sometimes you have to … Continue reading
Are you a lab rat? Chances are good that if you're in America, in these troubled times, your state is probably engaged in some kind of experiment. It might be the changes in Florida () or Wisconsin's cuts (and the … Continue reading
OK, you've done it. You're relocating. You found that right place, that right job (or right opportunity). You're going to get that career of yours going! Don't forget, once you relocate, that there's plenty of other things you'll want to … Continue reading
I live in nerd central. I'm in Silicon Valley. I can WALK to the headquarters of important companies. I've found myself in random conversations with famous people in gaming. I have casual conversations with people about multi-million dollar deals. Local … Continue reading
Many years ago, when a company in Boston was interviewing me, I got lost driving. Deliberately. My reason was not any form of masochism – I was considering a relocation to Boston. If you're going to move to an area, … Continue reading