Like many, this year has been a shit show for us. Lost my primary job in April but was fortunate enough to keep working, at a 40% pay reduction. However I have been blessed with several offers since then and finally accepted one in Denver. I am here now and just completed my first day at the new job. My wife and daughter are still in Illinois and will be until the house sells but I am extremely happy to be out of that shit hole and at a job I think is going to be great.
Being separated from the family is going to be tough but overall I think we are going to be a lot better off in the long run. I know CO isn’t a huge step up from IL but it is moderately better (I think) and the outdoor life style suits us better.
But, real estate here is ridiculous. Never thought I would consider paying $350k for a 3 bed 2 bath house! Guess if I’m going to I hope it continues so I can build some quick equity.
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October 05, 2020, 07:14 PM
.38supersig
Sounds like it going to work out good for you. Wishing you the very best with your endeavor.
October 05, 2020, 07:17 PM
darthfuster
You're almost free! Next time drift a little farther West and land in Utah.
You’re a lying dog-faced pony soldier
October 05, 2020, 07:24 PM
maxxpower
Congrats on getting out of that mess.
When I seen the thread title I thought you might be coming up to Wisconsin.
But then I quickly remembered that we no longer have a good governor, we have Tony Evers
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October 05, 2020, 07:35 PM
wreckdiver
Best of luck to you, but I don't think Denver is a huge step to the better. Really hard to know where is best to settle these days.
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October 05, 2020, 07:39 PM
bald1
Yeah Denver has turned into a shit show as well what with the craptastic leadership of the demowits in recent years. Too much influx of brain dead ex-Kali morons.
I have friends and relatives down there and most all sing a song of remorse.
Hopefully you'll be outside the Denver metro area which isn't as bad.This message has been edited. Last edited by: bald1, October 06, 2020 01:26 AM
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October 05, 2020, 07:43 PM
1s1k
Congrats. I guess the improvement will depend on how close to Chicago you were. I’m thinking if $350k sounds crazy for a house you probably weren’t that close. Either way best of luck.
October 05, 2020, 07:56 PM
PrinceAliFabulousHe
If you want 30 round mags, you just have to drive up to Wyoming.
October 05, 2020, 08:03 PM
Garret Blaine
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Originally posted by darthfuster: You're almost free! Next time drift a little farther West and land in Utah.
I’m hoping the next one takes me a bit north to Wyoming!
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October 05, 2020, 08:16 PM
1967Goat
I'm in SW Denver metro area in a small town called Conifer. If you need anything my email is in my bio.
Colorado is a great place to live and raise a family once you are outside the City and County of Denver. I escaped NJ in 1995.
October 05, 2020, 10:35 PM
Ripley
Congratulations and kinda jealous. How long had you been here.
Set the controls for the heart of the Sun.
October 05, 2020, 11:38 PM
CPD SIG
Congrats!!!
There you are, all "Steve McQueen, The Great Escape"! Just please remember those of us still stuck here in the Stalag.
Enjoy it out there!
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October 05, 2020, 11:41 PM
cruiser68
Best of luck to you! Hopefully I'm not far behind in leaving this shit show!
October 06, 2020, 12:10 AM
CoolRich59
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Originally posted by cruiser68: Best of luck to you! Hopefully I'm not far behind in leaving this shit show!
Same here. I would have been long gone by now, but the wife still has a lot of family here and doesn't want to leave.
But, Pritzker and Madigan are doing a better job persuading her than I could. She is getting sick and tired of the mask nazis and ever-increasing taxes. If they pass the progressive income tax this year, it may be the final straw and then we'll be on our way too.
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October 06, 2020, 04:37 AM
sourdough44
Hoping the best with the house sale, that part would be huge, especially at a favorable price.
I’ve always been willing to move with the job, while trying to pick a favorable place to live.
Once settled, you can find a place to shoot prairie dogs, not near Boulder though.
October 06, 2020, 08:33 AM
darthfuster
quote:
Originally posted by Garret Blaine:
quote:
Originally posted by darthfuster: You're almost free! Next time drift a little farther West and land in Utah.
I’m hoping the next one takes me a bit north to Wyoming!
Great choice!
You’re a lying dog-faced pony soldier
October 06, 2020, 12:47 PM
Klusk2
I'm hopefully right behind you in under 2 years. I wish you well in your new location.
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October 06, 2020, 05:13 PM
kramden
Glad you're getting out of Pritzkers sewer but Denver???? It's a liberal mess.
October 06, 2020, 09:48 PM
Garret Blaine
quote:
Originally posted by kramden: Glad you're getting out of Pritzkers sewer but Denver???? It's a liberal mess.
I agree, Denver is but fortunately I don’t have to go there. Work location is on the very eastern edge and I will live somewhere (well) away from the city.
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October 07, 2020, 12:16 AM
FN in MT
Congratulations and enjoy the adventure!
I went from NJ to MT back in 1979. I starved for a few years but it all worked out.