How long to stay on a job

[canam]

I think if you can explain it ... didn't like the area and didn't work for your family that more then justifies the means. If I was a potential employer and saw you had 17 years at one company, loyalty would be very low on my list of concerns for you in todays day and age.

[golfacct]

Okay another question. Are people willing to do a first interview over the phone or do you think it is better to just wait until we move back and start looking for the new job?

[Tooleman]

Always easier to be local, however it can be done over the phone with no problems..

We have hired guys out of state..

[Indymom]

Feel for you. We are in a place we do not care for and have been for over five years. We'll move when the next transfer rolls around. I'd like to think of this experience as character building... or so I tell myself.
BTW, it certainly isn't a bad thing to start looking for another position. Telling a perspective employer you are unhappy where you are living is not a negative thing. As another mentioned, you have a very positive track record. Hang in there!

[Pookie1263]

My company relocated me to the Dallas area 17 years ago from Chicago. I hated it for about 2 years and was saving money to go back to the Chi-Town. Well, I got a promotion, they gave me a corporate apartment in Chicago, I made more friends down here and had a social life, so I've stayed all this time. Found a husband here and now I am stuck...(he has no desire to live anywhere near Chicago).

So, I've adjusted, though it's taken a while. Chicago is still in my heart. My entire family lives there, so I've always leaned to wanting to go back if there was ever a great job offer. But, I'll probably end up retiring here with the hubby.

[ATCAAT]

Originally Posted by Tooleman

Generally id give it 18 months minimum if you can stand it..

Toolie... you must be drunk -- put the bottle of vodka down. 18 months is absurd. honor the 1 yr commitment for the lease, plan accordingly, and move back to Texas before CA quakes and slides off into the ocean. (I know you watched Superman and think that is really possible, but it isn't, so no hate responses please -- it was sarcasm)

... and thanks for your $$ last weekend; it spent nicely. ...

[melmax]

Originally Posted by Bevostein

I lead the tax function for a large company here in Dallas and hire a lot of tax accountants/CPAs. My perspective is one hop is not a big deal so long as there is a reasonable explanation. I think your long tenure at your previous employer would also be a strong selling point that you would want to emphasize. Also giving it a year would show you don't make hasty decisions. Finally, Texans love to hear people bash Cali so you're all good there. Overall I don't see it as a big deal

Are you offering a job to golfacct?

[Tooleman]

Lol at ATCAAT, spend my money wisely..

[cknorr28]

We too are in the same boat. We moved from Frisco in 2008 thinking it would be nice to be closer to family. Being closer to family isn't all that it is cracked up to be. We miss Frisco tremendously and have been trying to come back ever since. It's hasn't been easy. Hopefully one day we will be able to return. Good luck.

[golfacct]

Originally Posted by melmax

Are you offering a job to golfacct?

If that is a YES let me send you my resume.