It's definitely been an interesting two weeks. My emotions were all over place...still are. After working for company for 4 and half years I got laid off. Surprisingly enough I thought I would be more stressed out and worried but I'm not. The ironic thing about this is I finally get a chance to do the things I’ve been talking about for ever. First and most important is to continue obtaining my BA in IT. Second task, to expand my horizons outside of Georgia. So far the school is a go. I spent the first week home trying to finalizing my financial aid for school and trying to get every available grants/funding that's available. It's definitely been a challenge but I've reached a reasonable decision and start classes on the March 22nd.
Now it’s time for me to work on expanding my horizons beyond Georgia. I have been here for about twelve years now and I’m slowly growing a bit weary of the job market and way of life. I seriously crave a change in my normal routine. I honestly don’t feel that job market for IT is very strong here. I would really like to get some feedback from individuals in the same field to get their input. What I find about the Georgia job market is it seems that every company wants to only hire you as temp and pay you at less scale. Most jobs I encounter there’s no room for growing within the company. When it comes to cost of living it’s reasonable but finding a job just seems way too difficult for market that’s suppose to be hot! So with that I have my eyes set to the North but I also have them peeping at Texas. I’m kind of torn between the two cities. Texas to me seems like another Georgia, in terms of the way of life/cost if living etc. My friend has invited my out to come and experience it and I will. Somehow I believe it’s about the same and I’m no longer in that frame of mind anymore. Right now I’m honestly looking for something fast paced and up to speed with where I am right now.
Over the next few weeks and months I really need to sit down and weigh all my options and make a decision.
