Taking the plunge (Wizbang)

Well, I did it.

I signed the formal acceptance letter from my work. In a little over a month, I'll be working in a brand-new location around Lebanon, New Hampshire. I'm getting a promotion, a significant raise, and a moving allowance. (Also that one-hundred-dollar signing bonus, but I barely count that.) It'll be a smaller facility, fewer people, but it could be a lot of fun, too.

I'm now telling all the folks I've worked with for years that I'm moving on, passing along the tricks, routines, and making sure the professional relationships I've cultivated are sustained by those I'm leaving behind. It's a hell of a thing -- I'm leaving a lot of things and people behind (especially my favorite computer store and comic book shop), and some good folks.

But I really don't have any real roots here in Manchester, and the chance to hit the Magic Reset Button and start fresh is very tempting. So I'm going for it.

Wish me luck, folks, and if anyone knows of any cheap places for rent in the Lebanon area (but NOT in Vermont, thankyouverymuch), drop me a line. I'm not overly tidy, but I am quiet and not much of a troublemaker...

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Comments (20)

Lots of luck, Jay Tea. I d... (Below threshold)

1. Posted by McCain | December 8, 2006 11:12 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

McCain:

Lots of luck, Jay Tea. I don't know anyone who has real roots in Manchester!

Posted on December 8, 2006 11:12

Moving for a better work op... (Below threshold)

2. Posted by Giacomo | December 8, 2006 11:16 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Giacomo:

Moving for a better work opportunity? Hmmm, I may have a similar announcement in the not too distant future (he writes cryptically).

Congratulations, Jay. Good luck in the north, and don't be a stranger in the south.

Posted on December 8, 2006 11:16

Jay: Sounds like a great ad... (Below threshold)

3. Posted by Old Coot | December 8, 2006 11:30 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Old Coot:

Jay: Sounds like a great adventure. Best of luck.

Posted on December 8, 2006 11:30

This must be interesting fo... (Below threshold)

4. Posted by pennywit | December 8, 2006 11:37 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

pennywit:

This must be interesting for your blog friends. "I'm going to Lebanon. No. The other one." Good luck.

--|PW|--

Posted on December 8, 2006 11:37

Based on what you told us a... (Below threshold)

5. Posted by Will Franklin | December 8, 2006 12:08 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Will Franklin:

Based on what you told us about your choices, I think you made the right decision. Good luck. And a hundred dollar signing bonus is better than nothing.

Posted on December 8, 2006 12:08

I like your use of the "mag... (Below threshold)

6. Posted by Mike in Arkansas | December 8, 2006 12:24 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Mike in Arkansas:

I like your use of the "magic reset button" analogy -- especially since I'm on the virge of a major change in employment myself. (early retirement at age 55) "Taking the plunge" after having worked in the same building for nearly a quarter of a century, there's a ton of things I should turn over to someone... except that there's no one designated to assume many of the responsibilities. Oh well... 15 more working days!

Posted on December 8, 2006 12:24

Good luck Jay, Live Free or... (Below threshold)

7. Posted by Heralder | December 8, 2006 12:34 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Heralder:

Good luck Jay, Live Free or Die.

Posted on December 8, 2006 12:34

This too is Bush's fault...... (Below threshold)

8. Posted by odrady | December 8, 2006 12:48 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

odrady:

This too is Bush's fault...

Posted on December 8, 2006 12:48

Congratulations, and best o... (Below threshold)

9. Posted by jaymaster | December 8, 2006 1:48 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

jaymaster:

Congratulations, and best of luck.

Not to belittle the disruption to your life, but still, this is like maybe a 60 mile move? It's not quite like you're packing up and moving to Californy.

Heck, it's probably not much different the moving "across town" to somebody in LA. An hour drive back to your favorite comic book shop doesn't sound so bad to me.

Posted on December 8, 2006 13:48

Jay,All the best t... (Below threshold)

10. Posted by Gianni | December 8, 2006 2:08 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Gianni:

Jay,

All the best to you in your new endeavor.

Posted on December 8, 2006 14:08

Congratulations! I'd love ... (Below threshold)

11. Posted by Diogenes | December 8, 2006 2:11 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Diogenes:

Congratulations! I'd love to help, but my closest contact is a cousin in Amherst...

Posted on December 8, 2006 14:11

Wonderful news, Jay. Wishi... (Below threshold)

12. Posted by Oyster | December 8, 2006 2:27 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Oyster:

Wonderful news, Jay. Wishing you a smashing success.

Posted on December 8, 2006 14:27

Jay,Good Luck. </... (Below threshold)

13. Posted by Matt | December 8, 2006 2:53 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Matt:

Good Luck.

I was born in Manchester, but didn't set roots. I haven't lived there in 38 years. Haven't lived there in NH in 30 for that matter.

Posted on December 8, 2006 14:53

As they say: Go get 'em, T... (Below threshold)

14. Posted by sam | December 8, 2006 2:56 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

sam:

As they say: Go get 'em, Tiger!

Posted on December 8, 2006 14:56

Good luck, Jay. I'm glad t... (Below threshold)

15. Posted by kevino | December 8, 2006 4:21 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

kevino:

Good luck, Jay. I'm glad that you made this decision. It has been my experience that it is always better to accept new challenges, and this sounds like a good opportunity for you personally.

Take care, and good luck.

Posted on December 8, 2006 16:21

Manchester is a shit-hole. ... (Below threshold)

16. Posted by Sal Manella | December 8, 2006 5:36 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Sal Manella:

Manchester is a shit-hole. Lots of hard drugs and hookers up there. Its a train wreck of a city. And the crime is way out of proportion. Vandalism, burglary, theft, rape and murder. Oh, and of course, lots of crystal meth labs. Nice place. I just never understood Jay's constant bragging about NH.

Posted on December 8, 2006 17:36

Well Sal,Maybe it'... (Below threshold)

17. Posted by jaymaster | December 8, 2006 9:15 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Well Sal,

Maybe it's because Jay usually refers to Manchester relative to Massachusetts.

And Boston in particular.

And by comparison, Manchester is damn near Nirvana.

Posted on December 8, 2006 21:15

AS the saying goes "break a... (Below threshold)

18. Posted by jhow66 | December 8, 2006 10:18 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

jhow66:

AS the saying goes "break a leg".

Posted on December 8, 2006 22:18

19. Posted by John | December 10, 2006 2:50 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

John:

Congratulations, and best of luck on your new opportunity.

Posted on December 10, 2006 14:50

Jay, I have some friends wh... (Below threshold)

20. Posted by Jeff from Portland | December 10, 2006 4:12 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Jeff from Portland:

Jay, I have some friends who live about 20 minutes north of Hanover. I'll ask them about places in the Lebanon (not in Vermont) area.

Posted on December 10, 2006 16:12

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