Should I stay or should I go?

[mapleleaf4ever]

Oh yah, for all of you wondering where the hell Massett is...

[lithe]

it's always hard to leave. we build little niches for ourselves, with a social circle, familiar haunts, and (usually) comfortable jobs. a lot of people never leave. however, now's the time to do it. young, and free.. your 20's are the best time to leave your comfort zone and see the world. you just have to weigh the pros and cons.. it's an individual decision.

[Bitchin]

Originally Posted by mapleleaf4ever

I've got my ears open for Office stuff so if I hear about something I'll let you know. Damn you, get a Pilots License... if you had one of those I'd so have the hookup for jobs for you right now.

I have a fear of hieghts and dont have the money too... sorry!

[cubed]

Originally Posted by stringbeans

honestly, who voluntarily moves to alberta

I had a friend move there for an amazing engineering position that was offered to him. Within a year and a half of moving to Alberta for entry engineering position he's now a home owner in downtown Calgary.

The point of this is, people who want to get ahead will see an opportunity like this and jump at it.

Housing costs to the right of us are absolutely amazing, not to mention a bountiful job market which will allow you to take leaps and bounds over your competitors here in BC.

Think outside the box.

[Leviathan]

^ Oi!

[penguinabc123]

i moved to calgary on my own, i had a blast!!

of course, i couldnt keep out of van for to to long...

[mapleleaf4ever]

Ooh, look at the poll... neck and neck between me going and making a lot of people cry... ALRIGHT!

[Niko]

The Queen Charlottes are exceptionally nice... I was never a big fan of Masset though.

Best of luck deciding... but if I was in your shoes, I wouldn't be moving.

[Spoon]

Originally Posted by mapleleaf4ever

Now a break from Vancouver and for my Liver sounds appealing.

Moving to Alberta will not i repeat will not be good for your liver. That is the land of 24hour liquor stores. Liquor stores that also feed you breakfast for free during the Stampede so you can keep drinking. Don't listen to all these people that are too scared to try something new go out there and see if you like it for yourself. Great jobs, good money and the women. I am sorry but B.C. girls got nothing on AB. girls

[Jen-E-03]

Erik, I say u should go. It's good to get away for a while. Gives u more life experience, i'm sure it'll be good for u to get away from everything for a little while...and if u dont like it COME BACK. *hugz* I hope u make the decision that is right for u, dont just make a decision based on others thoughts!

[Anjew]

I love how people here are all about the
"we have mountains and oceans"

lol... how often do you find yourselves staring at the mountains or doing somethign in the ocean?
Tourists from around the world come to see this stuff... however you british columbians don't give 2 shits about it, yet you use the mountains and ocean to mock other provinces....

[Anjew]

oh if you can get me a job at the airport, then PLEASE STAY!
OMG PLEASE STAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

[tvmann]

I can't believe your dingbat boss shuffled you out of a job. So who did they give your old job to, are they more qualified?

Think about which air transport companies are likely to benefit from the Olympics. A 'copter outfit maybe that will take ppl to Whistler? Why not try places like that. Who are the floatplane companies in Vancouver harbour area?

If you're thinking $$$, Alberta is hard to beat, a safe step almost guaranteed good financially. I moved there from Vancouver and in a few years was making 4X more. It's a dull place, long winter, no lakes, at least 90 minutes to get to mountains from Cangary.

[mapleleaf4ever]

^ lol I've been to the Charlottes before. I first lived at Langara Lighthouse actually. So I'm not really an outsider. I haven't been to the QCI's (or Haida Gwa'ii as they like to call it :p ) in about 18 years. I'm just thinking it'd be a good way to save cash and make good contacts with the industry. I'm planning on finishing my 3rd Pilots License (Commercial Helicopters) and when I finish that I'd like to be able to walk into a semi-decent position.

[ebbomega]

Originally Posted by Anjew

lol... how often do you find yourselves staring at the mountains or doing somethign in the ocean?

See post entitled "Hike of Doom" in this section.

[Custard]

leave. see the world, get some stories, and come back.

[veN]

Erik, as cheesy as it sounds, follow your heart. You probably already know what you want to do with your life. Do whatever makes you happy.

And remember, nothing is permanent: If you leave you can always come back. And if you stay, you can always pick up and leave.

Oh and btw, thanks for getting that song stuck in my head Erik! :D Gah!

[vesperstina]

sounds to me like you want to DO IT.

[mapleleaf4ever]

It's 50-50... I want to go as I love the Islands. (Being an Island Boy myself) But there's a couple other personal things that make me want to stay here as well... kinda torn... but in time I'll see. lol I'll also see how many people will need new Dry pillows every morning.

[MarcelM]

Originally Posted by mapleleaf4ever

I know, me speaking German and all I'm sure that all the daughters of the rich German Businessmen that go hunting and fishing with their families could fall easy prey to my Canadian charms.

das könnte gut möglich sein...... ;o)

[mapleleaf4ever]

heh heh heh Ja! Sicher!

[mapleleaf4ever]

***UPDATE***

HUZZAH! I just scored the interview for this job tomorrow at 11! Fuck yes... 6 days a week and about 9 hours a day. :)

[meth0dical]

not reading the whole thread this advice was probably already given to you; do what you feel is right for you.

[meth0dical]

and if it turns out your choice isnt what's right for you, you can always come home.

[mapleleaf4ever]

Yah, I've got the interview tomorrow. If I get it, hey no Booze and Drugs all Summer wouldn't exactly be a bad thing. Since I'm planning to get decks I'll bring them with me and get some skill before I come home. (That and a nice savings account)