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Has anyone moved for DH's job?
Hi Ladies-
As I mentioned in the roll call; I'm a newbie. Recently moved to River North back around Thanksgiving and have been enjoying the holidays in Chi-town.
I am a Michigan-native that moved to Indianapolis in 2006 for DH's job; which was our first move and Indy is great so it was really enjoyable. But now recently moved to Chicago for DH's job again (same company); and we'll probably have at least 1 more move in the near future before we settle down (in other words, it will be "the" promotion to last a while).
I'm always up for a change; but now its starting to hit me. For example on job interviews people are strategically asking me about "Chicago being my permanent home," "you move with your husband's job," etc.
How do you deal with it? Any tips or suggestions? I figure I can't be the only one out there in this type of situation...
Thanks so much!
Re: Has anyone moved for DH's job?
I feel you on this one. We just moved to Chicago a month ago and this was our first move for DH's job. We knew when he took the job they would place us somewhere throughout the US, so I feel lucky that we ended up only 5 hours from home. After 3 years here, we can either stay or he can apply for another office. I am hoping to get back home to Kentucky in about 6 years or so, because I do like the excitement of a new place, there is just something about being at home. So although I don't really have any advice to offer since this is new to me, it sometimes helps to know others are experiencing what you are!
I hear the Chicago summers are amazing, so I hope that it begins to feel like home then. Finding a job for myself and making new friends is something I'm hoping for! Good luck to you!
I have not had your experience, but in terms of answering the interview questions why don't you just state that "at this time we view this as a permanent move"?
We moved in Dec. 08 during record colds and everyone told me to hold out for summer because it's awesome. They lie. Summer 2009 was nothing to write home about. IMO it was on the chilly side and not nearly enough sun. I'm hoping this one is better but don't get your hopes up too high
There is a lot more going on with festivals and whatnot, but i was hoping for a lot more beach-time and that was a rarity.
2009 was a chilly summer. We usually get blasted with the heat and previous summers have had me longing for the a/c. Trust me, the summers can get warm. We have had had a pretty mild winter so far, so hopefully that leads to a warmer summer.
I moved here in June for my FI's (getting married in March) job. We are both from Arizona and it definitely has not been easy. We both moved away from home for college, but it's not easy being away from the comfort of family and friends. He travels a lot for work, and I'm a nanny so I don't meet a ton of people. We both assume there will be another move sometime in the next few years, but who knows?
Even as a nanny I was asked those interview questions, and I just answered honestly. "Right now we see it as permanent, but nobody can predict the future." Honesty is typcially appreciated, so I would just go that route.
This summer was a bit on the cool side, but it is an amazing city. This place definitely comes alive in the summer. We loved the festivals, beach, movies in the park, outdoor cafes, Cubs games and so on.
I just moved for my husband's job. It's been a big transition. I left a job that I loved and am having trouble finding work here as well. I think the economy is not doing us any favors. I think it is your prerogative to disclose as much or as little as you wish in an interview. The advice about stating that Chicago will be your home for the foreseeable future is good. No one knows when they may have to move or make a change. Who knows your situation could unexpectedly change and you may end up staying here. Hang in there. You are not alone and if you continue to interview, and meet people, you will find something.