hi everyone,
well, my job search is on...
we're definitely moving to the raleigh area in sept/oct ... it just all hinges on me finding a job.
up here in MA i work for a mid size company and i love that personal feeling!! about 10-20 staff, everyone knows everyone, etc etc. a feel-good place!
i'm in advertising/pr/media/web but also specialize in management of those fields in my current position. currently vp of sales and marketing for a large business membership organization.
the question i have is what are some good companies to work for down in NC in the Raleigh area? there's so many large ones headquartered and in RTP, i wonder where my line of work might be best suited in?
i'd be interested in hearing your advice or your personal stories of where you work, or what company and why you like it (without giving away the farm) ... or just general good news about a certain company you've heard or know is a great company to work for, perks, people, environment, etc etc.
its frustrating over the web... looking through a weeks old job postings for these large global companies in RTP through their website or monster or other matters on the web. i've found this messageboard to be a "gem" and a wealth of knowledge! normal people work day to day down there right?? lol, i've got to find one of those jobs
all i need is 1!
anyways, any tips you could give me would be great! if you'd like to keep it more confidential, Private Message me.
btw, since this is my first major career move (i've been employed and promoted in the same company from 1999-2007) are there any types of executive search firms or recruiters you would reccomend working with in the area? i'd be curious to hear the natives' points of view on those.
again, thank you so much.
its a big step for my wife and I. we are taking a leap of faith!! up here in MA, it is a dead end street when it comes to buying a home and starting a family... ($400,000+ to start on an antiquated home from the 50's with major repair needed). we did the trip down to Raleigh in April, with Rebekah Moorehead (she's great) and are all set on moving.
its a really hard relocation, since I just can't be "transferred" or work from home. how does one go about interviewing in other states, lol, while working for a small to mid-sized business? if you have a story you feel comfortable sharing, im all ears.
my wife and i doing a lot of things for the first time!
1) moving to a different state (far away from MA)
2) both needing to start new careers/jobs
(mine more importantly, since we want to start a family in the next 2 years)
3) have no family in the area
4) buy a home
all these big things at once! its kind of overwhelming! we're nervous, but confident it's the right thing to do. and we had to wait until Sept to have enough money saved for this huge transition ... and we almost do!! we've been working hard for 7+ years, saving $$, living in crappy apartments, working 40-60 hours a week just to earn enough savings to get out of MA.
anybody who's done it before or can help in any way, it would be extremely appreciated!
this messageboard has been wonderful to us. it was what initially got us interested in moving to NC. and it was so useful in my other thread on helping us plan our first initial visit to the Raleigh area and what to look for. we even found our realtor through it!
thanks guys for being great and keep your fingers crossed for us!
again, those with any knowledge or who feel like sharing, i am all ears!!!
Bear
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