July 4, 2012

  • ...Relocation...

    How far are you willing to relocate to your new job?  If my ideal job were a full time position and not a contract position, I'd move out almost anywhere in Canada.  I guess for me, Ontario is safe, But so is the rest of Canada.  And sure, I understand that the culture in each province is slightly different (even without cities it's different), but who's to say I can't adapt? 

    There are more and more interesting jobs further away from the city of Toronto.  As I apply for jobs, I feel that I do have an anchor to the amount I'm willing to travel or where I want to relocate.  For instance, There's a job opening at an agency I was placed at before.  I know I would qualify for that position as I've done most of those responsibilities before.  Unfortunately, the position is at it's Ottawa location.  What am I supposed to do?  Do I even apply?  The answer is yes, I'll still apply.  Who's to say I even get an interview?  But what if I get the job?  that's the issue.  Sure Ottawa's only a few hours away, but it'll still suck.  Worse still is that it's not a permanent position.  

    anywhoo....that's the question.  How far are you willing to travel, or relocate from your current safe zone?