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Originally Posted by andywire
That's the way to do it! After my last layoff, I realized my options in Michigan were slim... So I took a train ride out to Chicago and had multiple offers. Couldn't be happier, although I wish the same opportunities were available where I moved from...
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I remember when I was a recruiter back in the 90s a guy did this.
He didn't tell the company he was interviewing for that he did not have the money for airfare (they made it clear that they would not reimburse unless you got hired), but he REALLY wanted the opportunity and to move to the area.
The candidate never even said anything to me just said it would NOT be a big deal.
He drove from Ft Hood, TX to Greensboro, NC straight. Got a hotel to shower and went to the interview. They found out because he did look rather tired and they hired him immediately (they already really liked him on the phone).
The guy moved himself (they didn't offer relo) and was staying with friends in Ft. Bragg, NC while he could find a better long term arrangement in Greensboro, NC. He commuted that distance EVERY DAY (4 hours round trip). He was that way in his work too-- last I heard before I moved on to a different company/career he had been promoted to management. They had been super elated with him. I will say that the guy used to call me ALL the time asking if I had something for him-- I admired his tenacity.