Moving

[jaybird]

I've lived in FL my whole life. Last year I left for a job in CMH and haven't looked back since. I thought it was a good change for me. Luckily, I work(ed) with lots of cool people. Last winter really sucked though.

 

[EngineOut]

I've moved several times for a job. My deal might be a little different because, even as a child, never lived in any house longer than three years, no city longer than 9 years. Therefore, I am probably more predisposed to moving than others.

Nonetheless, I moved four times within the Pacific Northwest as a restaurant GM. Each move, in terms of personal growth, was positive. I went knowing nobody to knowing a ton of people, many of whom I still keep in contact with today. Additionally, I was able to see parts of the NW that I wouldn't normally have had any desire to see (ever been to the Tri-cities in WA?) and came away with a positive impression.

The big move came when I decided to move to Dallas to get out of hospitality into aviation. I didn't even HAVE a job or any training. I put in my notice at work, packed up, and moved. Got a gig thowing bags for AA that paid for my college, ratings, and whatnot. I was laid off, but that has led to many other opportunites and other contacts.

Mobility is the key in landing the best gigs.

In summary, you'd have nothing to fear, but fear itself. It is all a journey, and you'll never know until you try. I'm sure there are several other cliches that are applicable, but my memory fails to serve.

 

[EngineOut]

Oh yeah, I have an adventurous fiance, whom I've been with for nearly a decade, that made ALLl those moves with me. That is an important key that, in hindsight, made all the difference.

 

[bigD]

I've made the big jump once when I moved to Austin from Los Angeles, although it was for school, not work. I didn't know anyone when I first arrived.

I personally think it's a cool adventure, and if you're outgoing at all (which you seem to be), it shouldn't be too much trouble finding fun people to be around. Just make the effort to go out, and don't lock yourself into your apartment or house as soon as you get home. Your new friends will serve as a guide to your new city as well. Every town can be fun if you make the effort and surround yourself with cool people.

Good luck! If you find yourself in Texas, we'll have to head to Llano sometime for some Cooper's BBQ!

 

[avbug]

5 moves in the last year, and it's been a slow year. Going again in a few days. You never get used to it, and it gets to be a bigger chore every time. My suggestion, limit the moves as much as possible.

Of course, a good way to do that is get out of aviation...

 

[millhouse21]

I just moved from Florida to Arkansas for a 135 freight job. Moving is always a pain but it was definitely worth it.

 

[FSB99]

i moved 3 times last year.. finally settled, and have been able to stay in one city for more than 6 months. looks like i'll get to stay here for the remainder of this year.
no, you never get used to it, but the more you do it, the easier it gets. however, one thing i've learned is take a deep, hard look at, and try to predict, the future! hard enough to do, but, i could have avoided one of the moves i made last year, if i had just read the writing on the wall.. i.e., more furloughs below me, and a new bid scheduled within a few months.
my wife is much more adventurous than i am, as far as wanting to move around, live in new cities, etc. so that definitely made it easier on me. but, after moving so much, even though she was cool with it all, i started to feel bad about it.. i moved because the job is easier living in base. but, for her, picking up, leaving newly acquired friends behind, searching for new jobs, etc.
so, i'm thinking now, we'll be staying here until it's an absolute impossibility for me to live here anymore!

 

[flywest]

On the move . .

Last year I moved three times (Spokane to Phoenix to Columbus). As a flight instructor, it has been my students who help me settle in to the new surroundings. Once they find out they are new in town, they usually invite you out to meet their friends, drink some brews, hockey games, etc. It really becomes what you want to make of it. I'm glad I've done it, so far. Even though I think I am a nomad at heart, I hope this is my last move for awhile.

EngineOut-
There is a reason that we all refered to it as the Tri-Sh!tties. Rolling into Pasco . . roll up the windows, lock the doors . . we're goin' in.

Regards,
FlyWest

 

[typhoonpilot]

The Chinese have an old saying which essentially says that you learn more by walking 10,000 miles than by reading 10,000 books. Every move you make is an opportunity to learn more about the place you have moved to and about the many different areas of the United States. Every State has something to offer, sometimes you just have to look a little harder to find what it is.

If you want to pursue a career in aviation then it is almost mandatory to move for jobs, especially when just starting out. That is easy to do when you are young and single. Still pretty easy when you are married with no children, but will become much more difficult if/when you have children.

Since you are young and just starting out , I say go for it. Enjoy the adventure.


Typhoonpilot

Worked in:

California ( North, South, and Central Valley )
Nevada
Utah
Massachusetts
North Carolina
Taiwan
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates

 

[de727ups]

I've been to Tri-cities WA...

Has some of the warmest weather in WA state in the winter. I can think of worse places....like Scottsbluff, Nebraska. I lived there for about six months for a 135 freight job in light twins. It was VERY worth it.

Aviation is one career where you must take advantage of opportunities to move up when they happen....and be willing to go where ever that takes you.

 

[EngineOut]

Has some of the warmest weather in WA state in the winter. I can think of worse places....like Scottsbluff, Nebraska. I lived there for about six months for a 135 freight job in light twins. It was VERY worth it.

Surely you're not talking about Kennewick/Pasco/Richland right? Of of the winters I was there, it was routinely 20 below w/ wind chill and snowed/iced very often. Summers are DEATH VALLEY-like and winters are Siberian in nature. This truly is hell on earth IMO.

 

[bobbysamd]

Home is where you hang your hat

I moved a few times in my broadcasting and aviation careers. Particularly the latter; from 1988 to 1993 I moved five times to five different states, all for instructing jobs. During the last eighteen months of that period I moved three times.

I moved myself all of those times. Packing, of course, was a pain in the a$$, but, fortunately, I did not own furniture. So I was able to ship much of it and pack the rest into my car. One time I used a U-Haul topper and didn't need to ship anything. Fortunately, I was always able to find a furnished place or rented furniture.

Setting up housekeeping, finding a bank, etc., is a pain, but doable.

Although I disliked having to look for places I always found the trip on the road and moving someplace new to be an adventure. Something like what Typhoonpilot wrote about walking 10,000 miles. In those days I was single and younger. Now, I'm married and older, which can change your outlook and motivation about moving.

Depending on your job, you will make friends with other pilots. Some situations are friendlier (less snobby) than others, but I found that if you're a pilot you are accepted by other pilots. Even if you're a student and introduce yourself to the folks in the pointy end of the airliner after your flight you'll receive a friendly reception.

Good luck with your move. Tell where you're moving and I'll bet posters at your new home will want to get together with you.

 

[starchkr]

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

COOOOOOOOOOOPPPEEERRRRRRRRRRRSSS!!!!


Thanks BigD, now you have me dreaming of the best BBQ in the south! THAT'S IT!!! I hope Airnet doesn't mind me borrowing the bird, cause i'm gettin me some lunch!


Sorry to get off topic.

To get back on it... I have moved four times with Airnet, first to St. Louis where we knew no-one, then to Memphis where we knew no-one, then Jackson where once again we knew no-one, and finally back home to Dallas where we know people. It was very difficult moving away from what we knew to try to establish ourselves in a new place. After a little while there however, we met people which made the transition easier. Moving is always hard, especially if you do not know anyone where you are going, but get out there and make yourself seen, and soon enough you will know poeple.