Well a lot has happened since that changes blog in 2010. During my unemployment period for roughly 6 months, I took the time to do some traveling in the midst of continuing my education. I ventured up North as planned, visited Virginia, Maryland, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida and even made it back home to Antigua. It was good couple of months and at the end of it still couldn't find a job but as luck would have it my company called my back. They said some new projects were coming in and since i hadn't found anything at the moment i went back...with plan. I was with this company for what was about to be six years that September. I gave myself a time frame, unless they were able to provide me with better benefits and job security they would only get another year of my service. So in mean and between time i continued to search for jobs and routinely came back up north because this where i intended to be.
Over the period year and about two months. I had quite a few bites but none ever really panning it out like i wished they would. Then finally in middle of January I got a call from a temp agency that had seen my resume on career builder and wanted to know if i would be interested in a position to CT. Jackpot!! Of course me being in Atlanta they have a few reservations on if i would make the move, but in being upfront and honest about it. I told them i had already been making moves to get back up there just didn't want to leave without a job. So in short basically letting them know i was willing to make the move. After a few phone interviews and exactly two years later, I landed the job. I had less than a week to pack up my life of 13 plus years and hit the road. My current job knew about my job hunting and my intentions on moving back so there wasn't any surprises when i turned in my resignation. I left on a good note and ensured that the proper coverage was secured in my departure. My managers and co-workers wished my well, and told me i would be great....something i knew but doesn't hurt to hear every now and then. Surprisingly enough i wasn't nervous i knew it would work out as it always had in the past. Not having any kids or rooted ties made the transition much easier.
In a matter of 6 days, I managed to box up majority my stuff and left my Atlanta apartment and made the 15 hour drive to father's in February. I went to my father's with the intention of finding a place within the next month to two months tops. I must say the prices versus what i was getting... i knew was going to be an eye-opener but some of those leasing companies were seriously tripping. However at the end of it and all those weekends spent apartment hunting i was successful and found my apartment mid march and started my new lease in April. Now five months later the job still great, a lot of promising opportunities and nothing but rave reviews from my superiors. I'm very glad i made the move back! I also get my degree next month....who said hard work doesn't get you what you ask for.....to be continued!
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