We've been in Denver one week. As I noted in a previous post, I'd forgotten just how stressful this kind of move can be. Fortunately, at least as far as central Denver and Aurora are concerned, we're starting to learn our way around, and that's reducing he stress level considerably. For most tasks, I don't even need to resort to GPS navigation. Illif turns into Evans as you go west and connects with the I-25. Havana turns into Hampden as you go south and does the same. Parker turns into Leetsdale as you go northwest and terminates at Colorado Blvd. to the north and turns into Route 83 (taking you out of Denver) to the south. Yale is south of Illif; Colfax, 6th, and Mississippi are north. Quebec and Monaco are west of Havana, and Chambers is to the east. Colorado Blvd. is to be avoided at all costs if you're in any kind of hurry to get anywhere.
I spent a couple hours at the storage unit this morning. I realized the other day that there was all sorts of stuff stacked on top of the boxes that contain my 600+ vinyl record albums and with temps heading into the 90s later this week I needed to get them out from under that weight lest I end up with 600+ unplayable, oval LPs.
I think we're going to plan on settling in Aurora. It's central to any of the five schools that Ben may be assigned to, and getting around from this location seems to be pretty easy. There are a plethora of apartment possibilities available, all of which match the list of amenities that we enjoyed at my place in Phoenix.
Now I just have to find a job. Preferably not healthcare related. Been there, done that. Over it.
I met with two headhunters yesterday. I'm meeting with a third tomorrow, and while I was busy rearranging the storage unit this morning, I got a call from a fourth who is submitting me on for a gig at a major telecom company. The opportunity at NREL that I'd interviewed for went to another candidate from a different agency, and after learning yesterday that most of the available opportunities right now are healthcare related and offering significantly less money than I need sent me into a deep depression. But it's a new day and things will get better.
Fortunately my finances are in good enough shape that I do not have to jump on the first offer that comes my way. On the other hand, it would be nice to start working so I don't have to deplete the money that I've put away.
Of one thing I am certain: there is a company in Denver looking for someone exactly like me. It's just a matter of making the connection.
GREAT BANNER!!!!
I hope this new chapter in life is a good one for you!
The storage room takes me back to a year ago when I sold the house and moved into this apartment. OK, I have some cold climate advice for you, and its not negative!!
If you haven't already done so, go looking for a good warm coat (preferably with a hood) and maybe some fleece and warm footwear. Most of the Department stores and Sporting Goods shops still have clearance stuff. If you wait till fall you will pay a premium and you are going to need these items. Trust me on this one!
Mark
I have thought about going to look for a good coat, but my problem is sizes. Most coats in my size go quickly. I have this fabulous car coat i got on clearance a few years ago that is amazing, so hopefully that will get me through some cool fall and colder winter days.