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shecass · 08-25-2005, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Passionfruition

Wow! Of course I know all of those places....I work for the newspaper!

I cover the court beat and visit the Jonesborough courthouse twice a week! And just last week, I covered the Virginia Highlands Festival in Abingdon. We live here b/c my husband just graduated from ETSU. He really enjoyed ETSU's honors program and highly recommends it to anyone!

I moved to Johnson City when Eli and I got married, so I've lived here 18mo. now. I don't know every road, but I am comfortable here, finally. But...of course, I'm moving now

If it wasn't for my son who is high functioning Autistic we would have already moved back up to maybe somewhere between Piney Flats and Abingdon. But, we live in the metro Atlanta area and the resources here are incredible. Not like in that area. The county we live in has the best special needs program in the state and it is in the public school system.

Anyway good luck to you & your husband on your job search.

centralnewyorki · 08-25-2005, 07:54 AM

Val, first of all (just for you!), Olivia, my bf and I will move into the condo to help you pay bills for a while!!

Since your parents live in the area, I would recommend using their address on your resumes. I was advised to use a local address in a college practicum course. You can also give them your parent's phone number, have your parents take messages when employers call, and then you can call them back. I played phone-tag with my current employer during the hiring process. I'm sure it happens on a large scale, so they wouldn't think anything of it. I would ordinarily say you should never quit one job without another lined up, but it would be a shame for you to miss a good deal on our future home! (LOL!) If you have to wait tables, then do that. You don't need cable, internet (we'll call you daily to fill you in on YT!!) or some of the other "luxuries" at first if that's what it takes. You've got Sully and your hubby, and that's all you need! Go for it, girl!

Esme's Mommy · 08-25-2005, 07:57 AM

If I was you, I would NOT hesitate to move back home! That new place looks GREAT and you have your parents as support! GO FOR IT! I am postive a great job will come along for both of you really quick! You are SUPER talented and I know finding a job will not be a problem. Good luck and keep us posted!

Kelz · 08-25-2005, 09:04 AM

if thats where you want to be i say go for it!

ssguzzy828 · 08-25-2005, 10:50 AM

Passionfruit I envy you. I always wanted to persue journalism You have my dream career. I think you should move Im sure you would find a job pronto. In any case i wish you well with your decision Im sure its a scary one not knowing about the job situation but i am sure it will work out.

Good Luck to you!!!!!!!!!!!

LoveMyBabies · 08-25-2005, 11:03 AM

Hi Val,

I recently moved to Chicago from Connecticut, and ran into the same problem UNTIL...I put a Chicago address on my resume and cover letter!!! I can't even tell you what a difference that made. My boyfriend was already living in Chicago when I was looking for a new job, so I just used his address. I went from two weeks of absolutely no calls or emails to getting seven interviews and landing my new job within 3 weeks of changing my address. A lot of times, recruiters filter by geographic area so you may not show up on their radar even though you're qualified for the job. Just food for thought!

Passionfruition · 08-25-2005, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by LoveMyBabies

Hi Val,

I recently moved to Chicago from Connecticut, and ran into the same problem UNTIL...I put a Chicago address on my resume and cover letter!!! I can't even tell you what a difference that made. My boyfriend was already living in Chicago when I was looking for a new job, so I just used his address. I went from two weeks of absolutely no calls or emails to getting seven interviews and landing my new job within 3 weeks of changing my address. A lot of times, recruiters filter by geographic area so you may not show up on their radar even though you're qualified for the job. Just food for thought!

Wow, why didn't I get this advice before? I applied to some AWESOME jobs and haven't heard a thing back from them! Darn! That just really really sucks!

I just read your response to my husband who wanted to bang his head against the wall if he had only thought to use my parents' local address on our resumes. Well we will from now on! THANK YOU!!!!

LoveMyBabies · 08-25-2005, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Passionfruition

Wow, why didn't I get this advice before? I applied to some AWESOME jobs and haven't heard a thing back from them! Darn! That just really really sucks!

I just read your response to my husband who wanted to bang his head against the wall if he had only thought to use my parents' local address on our resumes. Well we will from now on! THANK YOU!!!!

Hehe, you're very very welcome!!!

Why not re-apply to the jobs you already applied to? They may not remember you by now and hey, the worst that can happen is that they don't call you back, right? Never hurts to try!

GOOD LUCK!!!

Passionfruition · 08-25-2005, 11:29 AM

One more thing.....my mom and dad are going to take a "tour" of the new condo today and take digital pictures for us (since we're up here in TN and can't come yet).

SoCalyorkiLvr · 08-25-2005, 01:05 PM

Wow! Nice place! I have faith in you and Eli. You have so much going for you! You will have no problem getting the jobs when you get there! I have no doubt! I say go for it!

lily · 08-25-2005, 01:36 PM

Your young I would go for it! lily

Passionfruition · 08-25-2005, 02:16 PM

Yay! You guys are getting me excited now!

Question: Any advice for apartment-hunting long distance?

My dad went to look at that EastBridge condo today and he said it was only so-so. (But he knows zero about renting.) So before we sign papers at EastBridge, I want to look around JUST to be sure!

How can I find the best place (or top two...I can go down there and decide) I just need to narrow it down a bit!

Sherry Lynn · 08-25-2005, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by centralnewyorki

You can also give them your parent's phone number, have your parents take messages when employers call, and then you can call them back. I played phone-tag with my current employer during the hiring process. I'm sure it happens on a large scale, so they wouldn't think anything of it.

Val, What about getting your mom to get you a local number for a cell phone....

My parents travel a lot and I would worry about them when I couldn't reach them, so I added them to my Verizon plan (for just $9.99 a month). Because I got it here they have a local Jersey number. That way no one knows where you really are...

Most cell plans offer something similar, and the added bonus for me is that we can talk any time without using up minutes from the plan.

08-25-2005, 07:54 AM	#17
centralnewyorki YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central NY state Posts: 1,741	Val, first of all (just for you!), Olivia, my bf and I will move into the condo to help you pay bills for a while!! Since your parents live in the area, I would recommend using their address on your resumes. I was advised to use a local address in a college practicum course. You can also give them your parent's phone number, have your parents take messages when employers call, and then you can call them back. I played phone-tag with my current employer during the hiring process. I'm sure it happens on a large scale, so they wouldn't think anything of it. I would ordinarily say you should never quit one job without another lined up, but it would be a shame for you to miss a good deal on our future home! (LOL!) If you have to wait tables, then do that. You don't need cable, internet (we'll call you daily to fill you in on YT!!) or some of the other "luxuries" at first if that's what it takes. You've got Sully and your hubby, and that's all you need! Go for it, girl! __________________ Susan & Olivia Visit Olivia's Dogster Page!

08-25-2005, 07:57 AM	#18
Esme's Mommy Esme's My Princess Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Miami Posts: 754	If I was you, I would NOT hesitate to move back home! That new place looks GREAT and you have your parents as support! GO FOR IT! I am postive a great job will come along for both of you really quick! You are SUPER talented and I know finding a job will not be a problem. Good luck and keep us posted! __________________ Esme & Mari

08-25-2005, 09:04 AM	#19
Kelz YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Yukon, ok Posts: 2,885	if thats where you want to be i say go for it! __________________ Kelly- momma to Parker, Star,Zoe, & Kegan.. RIP Silly Lily OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org

08-25-2005, 11:29 AM	#24
Passionfruition Proud of my Sully! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: beautiful CHARLESTON, S.C. Posts: 5,454	One more thing.....my mom and dad are going to take a "tour" of the new condo today and take digital pictures for us (since we're up here in TN and can't come yet). __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - I love my Sully (the Wonderdog!)

08-25-2005, 02:16 PM	#27
Passionfruition Proud of my Sully! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: beautiful CHARLESTON, S.C. Posts: 5,454	Yay! You guys are getting me excited now! Question: Any advice for apartment-hunting long distance? My dad went to look at that EastBridge condo today and he said it was only so-so. (But he knows zero about renting.) So before we sign papers at EastBridge, I want to look around JUST to be sure! How can I find the best place (or top two...I can go down there and decide) I just need to narrow it down a bit! __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - I love my Sully (the Wonderdog!)

08-25-2005, 10:50 AM	#20
ssguzzy828 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: south suburbs of illinois Posts: 734	Passionfruit I envy you. I always wanted to persue journalism You have my dream career. I think you should move Im sure you would find a job pronto. In any case i wish you well with your decision Im sure its a scary one not knowing about the job situation but i am sure it will work out. Good Luck to you!!!!!!!!!!!

08-25-2005, 11:03 AM	#21
LoveMyBabies Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: N/A Posts: 175	Hi Val, I recently moved to Chicago from Connecticut, and ran into the same problem UNTIL...I put a Chicago address on my resume and cover letter!!! I can't even tell you what a difference that made. My boyfriend was already living in Chicago when I was looking for a new job, so I just used his address. I went from two weeks of absolutely no calls or emails to getting seven interviews and landing my new job within 3 weeks of changing my address. A lot of times, recruiters filter by geographic area so you may not show up on their radar even though you're qualified for the job. Just food for thought!

08-25-2005, 01:05 PM	#25
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	Wow! Nice place! I have faith in you and Eli. You have so much going for you! You will have no problem getting the jobs when you get there! I have no doubt! I say go for it!

08-25-2005, 01:36 PM	#26
lily YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: paris crossing,indiana Posts: 377	Your young I would go for it! lily