Comments on: Confession: I’m scared to re-locate after college… http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/confession-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-re-locate-after-college%e2%80%a6/ Building Intimate Business Relationships Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:51:16 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: admin http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/confession-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-re-locate-after-college%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-1873 admin Sat, 27 Jun 2009 04:47:24 +0000 http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/confession-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-re-locate-after-college%e2%80%a6/#comment-1873 @ Connie – Actually still looking for a job; trying to find that ‘right fit.’ It’s been exactly 3 months since I wrote this post, and now my fear of re-locating is relatively small as long as it is a job that I’m very passionate about, with a good company culture and the ability to learn a lot for my employers and peers. And certainly a competitive salary wouldn’t hurt either. I think one of the reasons this post was so popular at the time (and still gets some hits) is because this is an issue that really resonates with people either scared of or looking to make the transition. Thanks for the advice! @ Connie – Actually still looking for a job; trying to find that ‘right fit.’

It’s been exactly 3 months since I wrote this post, and now my fear of re-locating is relatively small as long as it is a job that I’m very passionate about, with a good company culture and the ability to learn a lot for my employers and peers. And certainly a competitive salary wouldn’t hurt either.

I think one of the reasons this post was so popular at the time (and still gets some hits) is because this is an issue that really resonates with people either scared of or looking to make the transition.

Thanks for the advice!

]]> By: admin http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/confession-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-re-locate-after-college%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-1872 admin Sat, 27 Jun 2009 04:46:25 +0000 http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/confession-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-re-locate-after-college%e2%80%a6/#comment-1872 @ Kevin I agree provided the circumstances are right for a move Kevin. If I was offered just a TINY bit better job in somewhere far away I would probably stay in Texas; it will definitely take a great opportunity to lure me away. That said, I think it would be a great opportunity to grow as a person and really learn a lot about myself! Thanks for your comments guys!! @ Kevin

I agree provided the circumstances are right for a move Kevin. If I was offered just a TINY bit better job in somewhere far away I would probably stay in Texas; it will definitely take a great opportunity to lure me away.

That said, I think it would be a great opportunity to grow as a person and really learn a lot about myself!

Thanks for your comments guys!!

]]> By: admin http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/confession-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-re-locate-after-college%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-1871 admin Sat, 27 Jun 2009 04:46:00 +0000 http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/confession-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-re-locate-after-college%e2%80%a6/#comment-1871 @ Daniel I hear GREAT things about Denver, and it is definitely a place I wouldn’t mind trying provided that the situation was right. I just don’t think I’d want to handle the cold winters though… and the baseball man. There has to be virtually year round baseball. HA. Other places that I’ve heard great things about are Madison, WI and San Diego, CA (but who can afford to live in San Diego?) @ Daniel

I hear GREAT things about Denver, and it is definitely a place I wouldn’t mind trying provided that the situation was right. I just don’t think I’d want to handle the cold winters though… and the baseball man. There has to be virtually year round baseball. HA.

Other places that I’ve heard great things about are Madison, WI and San Diego, CA (but who can afford to live in San Diego?)

]]> By: Ryan Stephens Marketing » Let Dan Schawbel & Me 2.0 Shape Your Personal Branding Journey http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/confession-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-re-locate-after-college%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-1460 Ryan Stephens Marketing » Let Dan Schawbel & Me 2.0 Shape Your Personal Branding Journey Wed, 15 Apr 2009 03:34:08 +0000 http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/confession-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-re-locate-after-college%e2%80%a6/#comment-1460 [...] it until I got a random call about a month later. Kathleen informed me that my blog post about my fear of re-locating was a turn off to potential employers and that I should consider taking it [...] [...] it until I got a random call about a month later. Kathleen informed me that my blog post about my fear of re-locating was a turn off to potential employers and that I should consider taking it [...]

]]> By: Marty Snitkin http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/confession-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-re-locate-after-college%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-657 Marty Snitkin Sat, 03 Jan 2009 21:09:45 +0000 http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/confession-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-re-locate-after-college%e2%80%a6/#comment-657 I completely understand. I am a native Houstonian, and have a great life in the city with my husband and dogs. We have a beautiful home, lots of friends, etc. My husband is transferring to Denver, and we have listed our home. We have friends in Denver, however, I am terrified to leave my current digs. . . I completely understand. I am a native Houstonian, and have a great life in the city with my husband and dogs. We have a beautiful home, lots of friends, etc.

My husband is transferring to Denver, and we have listed our home. We have friends in Denver, however, I am terrified to leave my current digs. . .

]]> By: Connie Bensen http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/confession-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-re-locate-after-college%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-438 Connie Bensen Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:43:39 +0000 http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/confession-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-re-locate-after-college%e2%80%a6/#comment-438 Look at it from another perspective (this is an old post - so maybe you've found a job?) - consider your ability to relocate as a good thing. I've been working remotely from rural Minnesota & when I decided to change jobs last April it was really challenging. read *pain in the butt* So enjoy your flexibility now! It took me awhile to creatively put together some contracting options, and it's much better now (I'm so busy I can barely see straight), but don't limit yourself too much. (I can relate - I used to be that way too...). My best advice it to relax & enjoy life. At 42 I've finally figured that out. But I really wish that I would have longgg ago! Connie Look at it from another perspective (this is an old post – so maybe you’ve found a job?) – consider your ability to relocate as a good thing.

I’ve been working remotely from rural Minnesota & when I decided to change jobs last April it was really challenging. read *pain in the butt* So enjoy your flexibility now! It took me awhile to creatively put together some contracting options, and it’s much better now (I’m so busy I can barely see straight), but don’t limit yourself too much. (I can relate – I used to be that way too…). My best advice it to relax & enjoy life. At 42 I’ve finally figured that out. But I really wish that I would have longgg ago!
Connie

]]> By: Ryan Stephens Marketing » Ryan Stephens Marketing: Six Months in Review http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/confession-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-re-locate-after-college%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-320 Ryan Stephens Marketing » Ryan Stephens Marketing: Six Months in Review Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:39:00 +0000 http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/confession-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-re-locate-after-college%e2%80%a6/#comment-320 [...] Confession: I’m Scared to Re-Locate After College This one is relatively self-explanatory and arguably my post popular post since I’ve started blogging. I hope that it delves into legitimate concerns that other Millenials, and recent college graduates can relate to, and not just perpetuate stereotypes about Texans. To prevent me from having to re-locate, if you’re a hiring manager from a marketing company in Dallas, Austin or Houston, please offer me a job at the conclusion of reading this particular post. [...] [...] Confession: I’m Scared to Re-Locate After College This one is relatively self-explanatory and arguably my post popular post since I’ve started blogging. I hope that it delves into legitimate concerns that other Millenials, and recent college graduates can relate to, and not just perpetuate stereotypes about Texans. To prevent me from having to re-locate, if you’re a hiring manager from a marketing company in Dallas, Austin or Houston, please offer me a job at the conclusion of reading this particular post. [...]

]]> By: Jessica http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/confession-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-re-locate-after-college%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-271 Jessica Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:32:10 +0000 http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/confession-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-re-locate-after-college%e2%80%a6/#comment-271 I am in the exact same situation, except it is Wisconsin vs. New York City. And when I say WI I mean a town of 7,000 people vs. NYC. It is scary, but that can be a good thing and you can always go home. I am in the exact same situation, except it is Wisconsin vs. New York City. And when I say WI I mean a town of 7,000 people vs. NYC. It is scary, but that can be a good thing and you can always go home.

]]> By: PartyPrincess http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/confession-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-re-locate-after-college%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-269 PartyPrincess Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:49:09 +0000 http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/confession-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-re-locate-after-college%e2%80%a6/#comment-269 I'm terrified as well. *It's hard going to a new company - having to meet all new people, figure out how the company works, what your responsibilities are, etc *a new town - figuring out norms of that area, finding people your age to befriend, finding new grocery stores! LOL *and most definitely it's hard being away from your friends and family - aka your support system. I’m terrified as well.
*It’s hard going to a new company – having to meet all new people, figure out how the company works, what your responsibilities are, etc
*a new town – figuring out norms of that area, finding people your age to befriend, finding new grocery stores! LOL
*and most definitely it’s hard being away from your friends and family – aka your support system.

]]> By: Kevin http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/confession-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-re-locate-after-college%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-266 Kevin Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:20:36 +0000 http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/confession-i%e2%80%99m-scared-to-re-locate-after-college%e2%80%a6/#comment-266 I would say most importantly you realize that many of us in other states LOVE where we are from and yes we think it is the best place on earth...just like many texans do...the differece is that we realize that we emotionally develop...baby, teen , adult...and that we are more than the place we come from...There are other great countries besides the US, other great states besides Texas. That my friend is why we all need to live in other places. We learn those most about ourselves (devfelop) when we are away from our comforts I would say most importantly you realize that many of us in other states LOVE where we are from and yes we think it is the best place on earth…just like many texans do…the differece is that we realize that we emotionally develop…baby, teen , adult…and that we are more than the place we come from…There are other great countries besides the US, other great states besides Texas. That my friend is why we all need to live in other places. We learn those most about ourselves (devfelop) when we are away from our comforts

]]>