I was becoming increasingly anxious about moving to Pittsburgh, for this particular job, Monday and Tuesday of this week. At first, I wasn't quite sure why and I'm still not totally certain. Pittsburgh is a fine city located in a beautiful area.
In the weeks leading to my decision, in early 2010, to move to Chicagoland I had some trepidation. I always thought I would remain in Minnesota for the rest of my life. But I had a fairly constant feeling over many weeks that this change was right for me, even though I was unemployed and had no job waiting for me here. During the week before I left Minnesota for Illinois, I was also anxious. Back then though, I was anxious to leave one place for another. With some bumps along the way, everything worked out fine.
I psyched myself up for Pittsburgh because I want and need to work. I was excited that a company was interested in what I could do for them, even in this dismal economy. By Tuesday morning, though, I was starting to feel that relocating to Pittsburgh would be a mistake. At least for now when I have other options.
Talks with several friends and my doctor helped me clarify things. As a result, I made the decision to not move to Pittsburgh. I am emotionally exhausted frustrated. I absolutely need a job. Still the fact that I will get a much larger unemployment payment than I expected made the choice easier.
It is too late for me to go into details. The summary version is: this is not the right time, or job opportunity, for me to jump of the cliff.
It means a lot to me that folks here have been so willing to provide useful informaton, help and good wishes. I cannot thank you enough.
Awww heck...Congratulations. I used rent.com to find my apt if that is any help.
Awww heck...Congratulations. I used rent.com to find my apt if that is any help.
I have high hopes for my time in Pittsburgh, however long that may be. There are a number of very positive aspects to this move.