Summer 2012 hot topic chat thread
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That is the whole trick to it, I'm not really wanting to get in a hurry to move either. The one additional benefit of moving is that it would move me much closer to a stronger market that is where a lot of the engineering jobs are. There are some in the local area, but they seem to be too hung up on the experience angle. I am a recent college grad, but have been on the production and service side of the equation for 20 some years...
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Good morning Iowa, Friday is upon us! Roger, I'll be curious to see how this whole deal shakes out. I hope you can work something out. I have about a 35 minute commute. I don't mind it, it's all highway outside of town, and not much traffic at 6:30 in the morning.
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The good thing about both locations is that it is all 4 lane or well traveled roads, so I can generally get along pretty good, and if something did go sideways, there will be somebody along shortly. I did the 60 mile commute for 5 years in South Dakota, but gas was a lot less then, but if they pay what I am looking for, then it won't be a big problem. These are both a bit longer than that though... 74 and 80
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I've got to get the wife's truck replace first. She's been complaining about it for a while, and I'd never hear the end of it if I suggested getting another vehicle for myself!LOL
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My wife already has and generally always has the newer, nicer vehicle. That is partially because I refuse to pay big money on a vehicle for myself I hate making much if any payments on them) and I know how the vehicle will be treated, and would prefer not to put parts and such in a really nice vehicle...
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I did the Dual Sport motorcycle (XR650L) for a while. Never felt comfortable around cars, especially since we are a one income family. Sold the bike and either drive the $8k Excursion (14 mpg gas)or the $5k Odyssey (21 mpg gas).
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Well, I got the last nice vehicle, so it's her turn. We usually keep vehicles for 10-15 years, so I don't mind buying new ones, since we'll get our money's worth out of them. This will be her first brand-new vehicle, so she's pretty excited!
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Good morning and have a fantastic Friday Iowa
I feel the same Roger about car payments, none is best. I bang around in a 97 escort wagon I bought for $800. The wife drives the newer rigs. Right now her DD is 04 VW TDI Jetta wagon
I feel the same Roger about car payments, none is best. I bang around in a 97 escort wagon I bought for $800. The wife drives the newer rigs. Right now her DD is 04 VW TDI Jetta wagon
