Originally Posted By gaydsnywitch I haven't had any luck getting a job in Tucson and I think a large part of the problem is that I don't live there. So, I met with my Realtor. She thinks I can get more out of my house than I thought. It goes on the market on Tuesday. As soon as it sells, I'll be moving. If it sells for anything near what my Realtor lists it for, I'll have plenty of money to live on for more than a year. That'll give me plenty of time to settle in and get a job. I'm really excited but also completely freaked out. I've never done anything like this before. So many things to do; the hardest of which will be telling my mom that I'm moving 1300 miles away.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 Wait! You're selling your house, relocating 1300 miles away, and leaving mom?! *Phew* I thought you were going to say you had turned Lisann22 into a toad. Glad it turns out to be nothing serious after all.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Aye yi yi! Wow! gaydsnywitch good for you. I relocated several times all by my lonesome BEST decisions I ever made. I wish you much luck even though we are suppose to hate on eachother. ;>
Originally Posted By goodgirl Talk to your accountant and find out how much you should set aside for any capital gains taxes you might owe next year. And congratulations! (And after such a lovely day in Portland today, why would you ever think of moving away?!)
Originally Posted By LuLu Yeah, I did it twice too (relocated by myself) and the first time was over 2,000 miles! You *know* if it's right, and things will fall into place. What line of work are you in?
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter Go, you! What an exciting time. Like others, I have good things to say about this kind of move. Mr. Glitter and I packed up our few belongings and our cat and moved from Michigan to Texas with no jobs and no permanent place to live. Turned out to be one of the best things we ever did. (And our financial cushion, unlike yours, was about two months' living expenses--lol! You are going to be in way better shape than we were!).
Originally Posted By Lisann22 <<<What line of work are you in?>>>> Lousy publicist to a rotten Diva of a client.
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter Alright, it is ON. I will put up with the near endless abuse. I will put up with the constant ridicule and mockery and insults. But I will NOT put up with you saying my publicist is lousy. You are SO going to regret that, Missy. (Just as soon as I get back from my cruise and don't need you to spoil my children rotten for ten days. Yep, you better just watch out then).
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter And now, getting back on topic so my darling gaydsnywitch's topic doesn't get moved to Playpen (glares at Lisann22. . . ) Any particular reason you chose Tucson?
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom Wow, thats a move. I thought you were going to say you got pierced or something, LOL...
Originally Posted By AZDLDad Withholding wisecrack Tucson jokes, must hooolldddd baaaccckkk...... It's not the end of the earth, but you can see it from there. Welcome to AZ, when you get here!
Originally Posted By gaydsnywitch Thanks for the encouraging words everyone. I currently live about 200 miles from my mom. We talk several times a month on the phone and see each other 3 or 4 times a year. I'll probably still see her at least a couple of times each year. Pixie, I chose Tucson because the first time I visited, it felt like home and I just fell in love with it. Goodgirl, from what I can find on the IRS site, depending on how much I make, I can claim an exemption on most or all if it. I will have to have that verified and find out about state taxes. But even if I end losing about 1/3 of it, I'll still have plenty for several months. LuLu, I'm an IT guy. I've been in the IT/tech support field for about ten years, so I'm pretty sure that's what I'll do when I move.
Originally Posted By Labuda gdw - congrats on your upcoming move! You know, some big big companies have some offices in Tuscon (at least, one *I* work with all the time does), so I'm certain you'll have luck finding a job quickly! Also, having visited your site - here's hoping there's some good naturist camps nearby!
Originally Posted By LVBelle Did you visit during the summer? I love Arizona and miss it a lot! I don't regret moving to Vegas but there are times that I really do miss things like saguaro cactus and monsoon storms... Congrats on the move!
Originally Posted By LuLu gdw, it seems like you should have no problem finding a job in that field! Tucson is a neat city and it sounds like a good move for you! Best of luck with the house sale!
Originally Posted By gaydsnywitch LVBelle, I visited in August. I carried plenty of water and spent a lot of time outside. The 100+ degree days felt like 80 degree days in Portland. And I loved the smell after a nice downpour.
Originally Posted By LVBelle mmmm...there's nothing like the smell of the desert after the rain! Yet another thing I miss about Arizona!
