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<blockquote data-quote="mstang67chic" data-source="post: 255067" data-attributes="member: 2459"><p>Ok, so let's break it down.</p><p></p><p><em>The town is extremely impoverished & racism is rampant</em></p><p> Impoverished town doesn't mean YOU will be.</p><p> Racism....that would be a biggie for me too. But again, doesn't mean you </p><p> have to be or are.</p><p></p><p><em>I would be a DM of 6 gas station/gift shop type of things which is not exactly the most pleasant environment</em></p><p><em></em></p><p> Better than a hog farm. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p><em>[*]The company just laid off all their staff to start over new this year</em></p><p><em>[*]They are becoming unionized</em></p><p><em></em></p><p> Union isn't always a bad thing. It CAN be but then again, it can be bad </p><p> WITHOUT a union. As for the layoff...what is the company's history on </p><p> this type of thing? Does it happen often or is this an isolated case?</p><p></p><p><em>No one had a clear direction on what my new role would be & I would be working for almost all men</em></p><p> It sounds like it is a new position. This could be an opportunity for you to </p><p> make this job your own and show them what you can do. And the men? </p><p> Personally, while I like having other women around too, I don't mind </p><p> working with men. Most of them are good guys and it gives me different</p><p> perspectives on things. (Plus, they are fun to pick on)</p><p></p><p><em>The town is inordinately small</em></p><p> Small towns, while boring at times, can be some of the best places ever. </p><p> This is one you'll have to decide if you can live with.</p><p></p><p><em>I would live in a town that is inordinately beautiful</em></p><p> Plus.</p><p></p><p><em>I would make twice what I make now</em></p><p> If the cost of living is comparable to where you are at now, this would be </p><p> a huge plus!</p><p></p><p><em>The chance to move up in this ENORMOUS co is abundant, and this position would be a huge, huge, positive on my resume</em></p><p> Always a good thing.</p><p></p><p><em>I could live in a condo that is 5 times as nice as my house for the same price - and my backyard would be a National Park</em></p><p> Sounds like THAT could help with the small town part!</p><p></p><p><em>And if I have to spend one more minute in my current position with this current company where I continue to be harassed I might go mental.</em></p><p> For me, that is reason enough to go to ANY other job.</p><p></p><p>Personally, I think this job/move sounds like just the thing for you. You'll be away from the idjits at your current job and can go somewhere that would be free to be yourself. You won't be living under the shadow of the harrassment or any labels from it. Your difficult child is getting help right now and this can give you some Steely time. A fresh start, room to breathe, I think you should do it. But....that's just me and me going only by what you post here. You are the one who has to do it and you are the only one who can decide if the benefits outweigh the negatives. I live in a fairly small town. There are only about 30K people in the entire county and we only have one high school in the county. (Public anyway) It's a fairly racist town, the job situation isn't good but there are good things and good people here too just as I'm sure there are in the new town. </p><p></p><p>If I were you right now, in your situation and with what I know...honestly I would be scared to death to do it. BUT...I'm a person who has never lived more than an hour away from my family and I've lived in one of 3 neighboring counties my entire life. Much as I would love to do things, last summer was the first time since I was 2 that I was west of Chicago AND the first time I was out of the country. husband has talked about moving to different states and while there is appeal there for me, I hate the thought of leaving my family and friends and the area that I know. For you though (and please don't take this the wrong way....I'm using this as a positive), it's just you. You have the freedom to do anything you want. difficult child is far away as are your parents. This is an opportunity for STEELY and personally, I think you should do it. In the end though, it's up to you. Go back over your list and decide what you can handle, what you can live with and what appeals to you. You'll do what's right.</p><p></p><p>HUGS.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mstang67chic, post: 255067, member: 2459"] Ok, so let's break it down. [I]The town is extremely impoverished & racism is rampant[/I] Impoverished town doesn't mean YOU will be. Racism....that would be a biggie for me too. But again, doesn't mean you have to be or are. [I]I would be a DM of 6 gas station/gift shop type of things which is not exactly the most pleasant environment [/I] Better than a hog farm. :winking: [I][*]The company just laid off all their staff to start over new this year [*]They are becoming unionized [/I] Union isn't always a bad thing. It CAN be but then again, it can be bad WITHOUT a union. As for the layoff...what is the company's history on this type of thing? Does it happen often or is this an isolated case? [I]No one had a clear direction on what my new role would be & I would be working for almost all men[/I] It sounds like it is a new position. This could be an opportunity for you to make this job your own and show them what you can do. And the men? Personally, while I like having other women around too, I don't mind working with men. Most of them are good guys and it gives me different perspectives on things. (Plus, they are fun to pick on) [I]The town is inordinately small[/I] Small towns, while boring at times, can be some of the best places ever. This is one you'll have to decide if you can live with. [I]I would live in a town that is inordinately beautiful[/I] Plus. [I]I would make twice what I make now[/I] If the cost of living is comparable to where you are at now, this would be a huge plus! [I]The chance to move up in this ENORMOUS co is abundant, and this position would be a huge, huge, positive on my resume[/I] Always a good thing. [I]I could live in a condo that is 5 times as nice as my house for the same price - and my backyard would be a National Park[/I] Sounds like THAT could help with the small town part! [I]And if I have to spend one more minute in my current position with this current company where I continue to be harassed I might go mental.[/I] For me, that is reason enough to go to ANY other job. Personally, I think this job/move sounds like just the thing for you. You'll be away from the idjits at your current job and can go somewhere that would be free to be yourself. You won't be living under the shadow of the harrassment or any labels from it. Your difficult child is getting help right now and this can give you some Steely time. A fresh start, room to breathe, I think you should do it. But....that's just me and me going only by what you post here. You are the one who has to do it and you are the only one who can decide if the benefits outweigh the negatives. I live in a fairly small town. There are only about 30K people in the entire county and we only have one high school in the county. (Public anyway) It's a fairly racist town, the job situation isn't good but there are good things and good people here too just as I'm sure there are in the new town. If I were you right now, in your situation and with what I know...honestly I would be scared to death to do it. BUT...I'm a person who has never lived more than an hour away from my family and I've lived in one of 3 neighboring counties my entire life. Much as I would love to do things, last summer was the first time since I was 2 that I was west of Chicago AND the first time I was out of the country. husband has talked about moving to different states and while there is appeal there for me, I hate the thought of leaving my family and friends and the area that I know. For you though (and please don't take this the wrong way....I'm using this as a positive), it's just you. You have the freedom to do anything you want. difficult child is far away as are your parents. This is an opportunity for STEELY and personally, I think you should do it. In the end though, it's up to you. Go back over your list and decide what you can handle, what you can live with and what appeals to you. You'll do what's right. HUGS. [/QUOTE]
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