just quit my job

[Scikala]

As awesome as that sounds Fame, you lost me at "Shit Internet"

Like, long ass winters and shitty internet? I'd fucking murder you all.

[Kergan]

Originally Posted by Fame [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I'd recommend Alaska to anyone looking for work and change of pace. Can're really find a job for less than 10/hr, around here. Not sure on hagards job or anything but almost everyone I've talked to about mine seems interested in doing something outside the norm for employment.

I got a job offer in Alaska about 5 years ago, pay was pretty ridiculous for the job. Like $100k/year as a network engineer + a 20% bonus, full paid certification training, 5 or 6 weeks of vacation, company car even though you don't have to travel, etc. If I was single I may have done it honestly.

[HippoNipple]

Originally Posted by butterbean [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

most likely you didn't have what it takes, because anyone with nuts would take the offer.

They offered him the job, obviously he had what it takes. Turning it down just means he has other options. I understand that sounds like winning the lotto to you but he probably has comparable offers in more desirable places.

[Scikala]

Originally Posted by HippoNipple [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

They offered him the job, obviously he had what it takes. Turning it down just means he has other options. I understand that sounds like winning the lotto to you but he probably has comparable offers in more desirable places.

My understanding was "if I was single" IE moving his family to Alaska was not a viable option. Not to discount your point, just stating my view...that guy still made a retarded comment none the less.

[LulzSect]

Originally Posted by butterbean [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

most likely you didn't have what it takes, because anyone with nuts would take the offer.

[Kergan]

At the time I didn't have comparable offers, but my daughter was about a year old and my wife basically said I'd be going alone if I did. I'm glad I didn't though, I had just started a network engineering gig about a year before that and it lead into some pretty nice opportunities and experience which I cashed in on a couple years ago. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I'm in Minnesota so the cold doesn't really bother me, and I know the isolation wouldn't have either. I think I'd actually enjoy living up there, fishing is my favorite thing to do outside of work and it doesn't get better than Alaska. Wife and kid have different plans though I'm sure I'll end up living some place warm soon!

[Scikala]

*insert generic comment about wearing pants, putting foot down etc etc*

I'm more of a hiker*than fishing), but I also need some good beer/whiskey and cigars readily available, and internet. Been too spoiled by it now to go without.

Fuck warmth, even NY get's too warm like two months of the year for me, I can barely tolerate the sticky humidity, let alone imagine what a southern place like Florida would feel like. Pass.

[Kergan]

Only place in Florida I'd consider is the Keys...lowest rainfall in the state and the average temp varies from 73 in the winter to 79 in the summer.

[Vile]

FL sucks

[Keke]

Originally Posted by Vile [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

FL sucks

Traitor