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[Nixy]

Prof and Inky already know this...but I figured I'd share with the rest of you.

My company is drastically under staffed in their Vancouver and Calgary offices. They've decided to recruit people from Toronto to go to one of the offices for a 6 month interim period while they work on recruiting more people for those offices. They will pay all travel and housing costs for the 6 months, after the six months there may be a chance to do another 6 months on the same terms or a permenant position or the people can come back to Toronto.

Well, I've decided that I want to do the six months, in Calgary, as a minimum. If I like it I'd consider making the move permenant. I expect to find out next week if I'll get to go...but based on my conversation with the HR guy on Friday seems that I have a pretty good chance...he thinks they'd be lucky to have me in Calgary. It'll be a pretty quick turn around once decissions are made. I'm super excite!

Anyway, yeah, just wanted to share.

 

[tonksy]

Forgive my lack of knowledge of Canadian geography but how far is Calgary from your family?

 

[Nixy]

Calgary is in Alberta...it's the third province west of Ontario. I dunno how far it is...very far.

 

[Altron]

So you're moving from the middle of nowhere to the far edge of nowhere?

 

[Nixy]

Middle of nowhere? LOL, right...I'm moving so I'm closer to the middle of nowhere...I'll still be in a city but atleast it'll be a city surrounded by mountains!

 

[Gonz]

Tonks, if I recall correctly, imagine Syracuse NY to Reno NV kinda distance

 

[Nixy]

Oh and mapquest is saying 3400km (2100miles) -ish from Toronto to Calgary...but that's going through the states...I can't make it tell me what it is to drive through Canada (which is how I plan to get there).

So, pretty much far enough that to visit one would fly.

 

[tonksy]

I see, good for you. Lotsa folks are too afraid of failure to move clear across country. I did it at 19 and never looked back.

 

[Nixy]

I see, good for you. Lotsa folks are too afraid of failure to move clear across country. I did it at 19 and never looked back.

I figure it's the perfect opportunity...if I hate it then I can come back after 6 months and I won't be out anything...infact, I'll be all the richer because I won't have paid any rent for those six months.

Don't be fooled though, I am TERRIFIED!

 

[unclehobart]

You would be point blank to Banff. T'would be a mere bus ride to winter paradise. You might also be able to make a trip over to see Wade.

 

[OldHippie]

Good Luck Nixy. Think of it as an adventure that your gettin paid for.

 

[Inkara1]

But your dog might die!

 

[Nixy]

But your dog might die!

You're real helpful...

 

[Nixy]

You might also be able to make a trip over to see Wade.

This is true...

*wanders off to see how far Vancouver is from Calgary*

Although, this has all but ruined my plans to head to Prof's cottage...if I get to go, then the rest of the time before I leave will be consumed with preparation...

 

[Nixy]

OK, so the trip tp Vancouver seems unlikely...it's over 11 hours.

 

[Nixy]

Who are all our Western Canadian members anyway??

There's ABnormal and Spirit...anymore?

 

[Leslie]

It's a good idea, you definitely should do it. The experience will be good and fun, and you'll be perceived a team player and all that rot.

And I believe sbcanada is from Calgary.

 

[Nixy]

And I believe sbcanada is from Calgary.

Oh joy

 

[unclehobart]

Its also the Hart of Canadian pro wrestling!

 

[Nixy]

Its also the Hart of Canadian pro wrestling!

Yeah...not so much a concern for me...

I'm more looking forward to the country music scene! Boots and Cowboy Hats!