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Title: Shall i go for it? : Stage2
Post by: tunnie on 10 June 2008, 14:26:29
Some of you may remember i posted up saying a very similar job role to what i do here in London, has become vacant in our HQ in San Jose, CA.

Well i went to my boss who is the Director of Infrastructure, and he said yip, no probs, shame to see you go, speak to HR about applying.

So i did, they said update your CV and we can apply.

Before i could, had to get approval from the UK CEO, he gave his go-ahead yesterday.

He has now e-mailed the US CEO and big boss person  :o

So what this space!
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Post by: HolyCount on 10 June 2008, 14:39:45
Oo -- eerrr -- all seems to be happening ! Have you decided what you'll do if they say yes ?
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Post by: Jimbob on 10 June 2008, 14:48:24
Good luck!
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Post by: tunnie on 10 June 2008, 14:50:59
got a few questions for the interview which will help me decide.

Main points for me are:

1) Will the role in San Jose, be as varied as here. (i do alot of things outside my job description)

2) Will they match the salary i get here

3)Costs relating to Visa/Moving, will there be a relocation package.

I need the answers to those before i would say yes/make my decision.
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Post by: Jimbob on 10 June 2008, 14:52:13
if you play your cards right, you may even get an expenses paid trip out there for an interview  :D
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Post by: bob.dent on 10 June 2008, 14:53:43
Go for it Tunnie :y......not much to stick around for in this country anymore. :(
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Post by: tunnie on 10 June 2008, 14:54:10
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if you play your cards right, you may even get an expenses paid trip out there for an interview  :D

I am secretly hoping for that, but some how i doubt it.

One bit of good luck, maybe bad, is i am in the Canary Islands next week, and the US team is visiting us then.

I highly doubt they will fly me out there, we have a video conference setup in one of the offices, bet they will use that  :(
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Post by: Jimbob on 10 June 2008, 14:55:37
you can live in hope  :y
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Post by: tunnie on 10 June 2008, 14:56:57
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you can live in hope  :y

yep, i would use the chance to scope out apartments / cars over there.
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Post by: Danny on 10 June 2008, 15:05:44
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you can live in hope  :y

yep, i would use the chance to scope out apartments / cars over there.

already picking up their lingo?? ;D
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Post by: Gaffers on 10 June 2008, 15:36:09
I have heard the area is really nice.  I think my Bro in law lives  there... will check with SWTSMBO  :y
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Post by: tunnie on 10 June 2008, 15:37:24
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I have heard the area is really nice.  I think my Bro in law lives  there... will check with SWTSMBO  :y

cheers, does look nice  :)
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Post by: albitz on 10 June 2008, 16:33:01
could you really put up with all that sunshine and cheap petrol? :D
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Post by: tunnie on 10 June 2008, 16:36:43
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could you really put up with all that sunshine and cheap petrol? :D

errrr




















Yes.
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Post by: Auto Addict on 10 June 2008, 16:57:06
Best of luck :y
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Post by: Elite Pete on 10 June 2008, 17:34:39
Good luck Tunnie :y
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Post by: JiMbOb789 on 10 June 2008, 18:50:18
Good luck mate :y
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Post by: LJay on 10 June 2008, 18:56:25
Big decision!
Good luck Tunnie!

 :y
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Post by: stuart30 on 10 June 2008, 19:16:38
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if you play your cards right, you may even get an expenses paid trip out there for an interview  :D

I am secretly hoping for that, but some how i doubt it.

One bit of good luck, maybe bad, is i am in the Canary Islands next week, and the US team is visiting us then.

I highly doubt they will fly me out there, we have a video conference setup in one of the offices, bet they will use that  :(


Depends Tunnie if they like you and feel you would be an asset too there team out there id ask too be flown out at there expense if for no other reason than too familiarize yourself with there complex and too enquire about accommodation.

I doubt they would really expect you too fork out for airfare and digs will looking for a place too live...maybe be worth asking before things go too far. :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 10 June 2008, 19:27:49
We know the real reason is because you fancy the Auzzie bird moving out there :P
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Post by: Auto Addict on 10 June 2008, 19:31:45
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We know the real reason is because you fancy the Auzzie bird moving out there :P

Tell us more...... :o
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Post by: TheBoy on 10 June 2008, 19:35:06
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We know the real reason is because you fancy the Auzzie bird moving out there :P

Tell us more...... :o
:-X
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Post by: maria on 10 June 2008, 19:39:01
Well i say all the best and good luck to you mark if you go for it  :y
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Post by: tunnie on 10 June 2008, 20:36:03
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We know the real reason is because you fancy the Auzzie bird moving out there :P

Tell us more...... :o
:-X

she is as tall as me (6ft3), blonde, great legs and an even better body!  :D

... and a really nice person to work with.
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Post by: Gaffers on 10 June 2008, 20:39:29
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We know the real reason is because you fancy the Auzzie bird moving out there :P

Tell us more...... :o
:-X

she is as tall as me (6ft3), blonde, great legs and an even better body!  :D

... and a really nice person to work with.

....and a really really big..........................personality!   ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Elite Pete on 10 June 2008, 20:56:23
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We know the real reason is because you fancy the Auzzie bird moving out there :P
Its a long way to go for a bunk up :D
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Post by: stuart30 on 10 June 2008, 20:57:47
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We know the real reason is because you fancy the Auzzie bird moving out there :P
Its a long way to go for a bunk up :D

Oh i dunno i went all the way too the philippines.....then married her. :o

Tunnie take my advice.....DONT DO IT  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: tunnie on 10 June 2008, 21:01:13
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We know the real reason is because you fancy the Auzzie bird moving out there :P
Its a long way to go for a bunk up :D

 ;D ;D

I don't reaally have a hope in hell with her, but still good to know people who are alredy there.
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Post by: STMO123 on 10 June 2008, 21:02:07
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got a few questions for the interview which will help me decide.

Main points for me are:

1) Will the role in San Jose, be as varied as here. (i do alot of things outside my job description)

2) Will they match the salary i get here

3)Costs relating to Visa/Moving, will there be a relocation package.

I need the answers to those before i would say yes/make my decision.

I doubt it as you are requesting the move rather than them relocating you.
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Post by: tunnie on 10 June 2008, 21:05:46
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got a few questions for the interview which will help me decide.

Main points for me are:

1) Will the role in San Jose, be as varied as here. (i do alot of things outside my job description)

2) Will they match the salary i get here

3)Costs relating to Visa/Moving, will there be a relocation package.

I need the answers to those before i would say yes/make my decision.

I doubt it as you are requesting the move rather than them relocating you.

It will be something i ask for, even if its just a months rent in advance and the cost of the flight over there. If it makes me seriously out of pocket, i won't go.
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Post by: STMO123 on 10 June 2008, 21:09:54
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got a few questions for the interview which will help me decide.

Main points for me are:

1) Will the role in San Jose, be as varied as here. (i do alot of things outside my job description)

2) Will they match the salary i get here

3)Costs relating to Visa/Moving, will there be a relocation package.

I need the answers to those before i would say yes/make my decision.

I doubt it as you are requesting the move rather than them relocating you.

It will be something i ask for, even if its just a months rent in advance and the cost of the flight over there. If it makes me seriously out of pocket, i won't go.

That might sound as if you're not really serious about the move. If you really want to go and you think it's a good move (I certainly do), then take the financial hit and go for it.

Not wishing to sound bitter, but I wish I'd done it when I was younger. You've always got a place with your parents if it doesn't work out.
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Post by: tunnie on 10 June 2008, 21:51:14
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got a few questions for the interview which will help me decide.

Main points for me are:

1) Will the role in San Jose, be as varied as here. (i do alot of things outside my job description)

2) Will they match the salary i get here

3)Costs relating to Visa/Moving, will there be a relocation package.

I need the answers to those before i would say yes/make my decision.

I doubt it as you are requesting the move rather than them relocating you.

It will be something i ask for, even if its just a months rent in advance and the cost of the flight over there. If it makes me seriously out of pocket, i won't go.

That might sound as if you're not really serious about the move. If you really want to go and you think it's a good move (I certainly do), then take the financial hit and go for it.

Not wishing to sound bitter, but I wish I'd done it when I was younger. You've always got a place with your parents if it doesn't work out.

Way i look at it, if they want me, they will give me a package.

If they don't really want me and i have to pay to get out there, i don't really want to work there...

Visa costs can get into the thousands, plus a flight, mounts up a lot.

Have to see what they say.