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I think you should pursue it.  Sure it's hard not knowing people at first, but life's an adventure isn't it?  This sounds like a really great opportunity for you and I know you and I think you could make friends anywhere.  You have a very outgoing personality and imo, it will just come naturally.  Besides, you've said before that all your friends in NJ are married or seriously attached and you miss having friends to go out with, so you never know, a move might solve that problem as well.  keep us updated!

oh and i totally think it's a good thing they noticed you--that is awesome.

I recently moved 2000 miles away for a new job. I am from the midwest and moved all the way to Phoenix for the job that I am currently in. It depends on how big of an opportunity it is and how fast you want to climb the ladder of success. If think that the same opportunity will come to your own city, you should stay. However, if this opportunity is something that can propel you into the lifestyle you have been waiting for, I say take it. Your young and single with nothing to lose. If you don't like it you can always go back home right? As far as meeting friends, it shouldn't be hard if you are outgoing. When I first got to Phoenix, I met a lot of people just by asking about hair salons. I would let people know that I am new to the area, and you'd be surprised how many people wanted to show me around. Another thing I did was start a book club. I don't know if you are a big reader, but this was a great way to meet people.

I agree with everything Leah said. Go for it.. it could be the best thing you ever did!

Farrah wrote:

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Go for it girl!  I moved away for my bf, but when I moved to Chicago he was really the only person that I knew here and I had to make friends all over again.  If it will further your career I say you have to give it a shot. If it is Chicago you have a bunch of STers that you already know and if it is the Detroit area there are a bunch there as well.  Don't worry - you'll be great!

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Edited now that I have a specific list:  I think it would be either IN, IL, OH, MI, MN, WI, or OK.  I know absolutely nothing about those places.

Stardiva, the opportunity would eventually come up in my area, but I would have to wait.  Also, the managers that specifically showed an interest in me are in the midwest territory.  It would happen a lot faster if I pursued those opportunities.  Also, since our home office is here, the competition for the nearby jobs is a lot stiffer.  When a rep position opens up, everyone in our building applies for it (exaggeration, but a lot of people are waiting for a position they can take without moving).

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-- Edited by Andrea Julia at 12:20, 2005-09-27

I think you should at least explore the possibility. As esquiress pointed out you seem to be frustrated with your social and living situation right now so this could be great for you. As for the choices, I've never been to Denver but it sounds like it could be really cool and I love Louisville.


Edited: OK Louisville is off the list now and I'm kind of clueless about the midwest. It seems like it might be a big change of pace but it could be a really great opportunity for you in terms of your career and your life in general.

-- Edited by cc at 12:25, 2005-09-27

I think you should do if you think that you will be happy in the specific location that they want to send you to.  At least look into it.  For me, the only place in the midwest that I would even consider is Chicago.  But that's just me.  You have to decide for yourself. 

Although, I do agree that close proximity to a big city would be much better than some small town out in the sticks.  Keep us posted!!

Andrea Julia wrote:

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 the opportunity would eventually come up in my area, but I would have to wait.  Also, the managers that specifically showed an interest in me are in the midwest territory.  It would happen a lot faster if I pursued those opportunities.  Also, since our home office is here, the competition for the nearby jobs is a lot stiffer.  When a rep position opens up, everyone in our building applies for it (exaggeration, but a lot of people are waiting for a position they can take without moving).-- Edited by Andrea Julia at 12:16, 2005-09-27 -- Edited by Andrea Julia at 12:20, 2005-09-27

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I think you should go for it.  If you get the job, then you'd practically be a shoe-in for when the position comes about in NJ.  You'd be trained, know the ropes, etc, etc, etc, and it would just be a matter of relocating you back to NJ. 

I think it would be a great opportunity for you, go for it!

NylaBelle wrote:

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detroit wrote: I have to say I loooooooove Michigan, plus it's not that far of a drive to NJ - maybe 8 hours? But I'm biased... Now, Chicago, IL is not much further - that would be a great place to live... Ohio... eh.  Minnesota... eh. Indiana... eh. Wisconsin has good cheese and a lot of conservative religious people that drink a lot of beer... I have no idea about Oklahoma - never been there. Really??? I live in PA and I swear it takes longer than that.  It takes somewhere between 5-6 hours to get from Philly to Pittsburgh (I went to college my first two years out toward Pburgh. I hate that drive!!).  ETA: Okay, I'm a nerd and checked the time on mapquest b/c I was really curious about that. According to that, it's actually almost a 14 hour drive.  I'm a dork. -- Edited by NylaBelle at 12:49, 2005-09-27

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ok - 14 hours (hence the question mark after 8 hours.  It takes us 5 hours to drive to Pittsburgh from Detroit, so it was a guesstimate.