Moved back to small hometown - dating even worse than expected.

[Inasmalltownsomewhere]

Originally Posted by Serious Conversation

I moved back because of a job offer here. My employment where I was at was headed south.

I got a good review today and do generally like the work and the team I work with. I don't see myself staying here for more than a few years, max, at this point.

If I stay where I am a little while longer, I'll be vested in the state retirement plan. My job is so specialized, I would be hard-pressed to find another job with the same retirement plan.

[ohio_peasant]

Originally Posted by Serious Conversation

I just got back from Nashville. Made more conversation with women in their 20s/30s than I'd SEE here on a routine day. I definitely need to get to a city that is more vibrant.

Why did you leave Indianapolis?

Originally Posted by s1alker

...I don't understand why you would stay in a depressed small town. You seem to have little in common with the residents there.

A fair question. But for some of us, the answer is...

Originally Posted by Inasmalltownsomewhere

If I stay where I am a little while longer, I'll be vested in the state retirement plan. My job is so specialized, I would be hard-pressed to find another job with the same retirement plan.

This. Some of us hail from world-class cities, but relocated to small towns precisely because of the job opportunities. Decades later, we're still there... running out the clock towards retirement.

[Serious Conversation]

Originally Posted by ohio_peasant

Why did you leave Indianapolis?

A fair question. But for some of us, the answer is...

This. Some of us hail from world-class cities, but relocated to small towns precisely because of the job opportunities. Decades later, we're still there... running out the clock towards retirement.

Basically for a job offer and to be closer to family. I hope I'm not here at retirement!