I may be away for a bit

[MikeInFla]

Good luck on the job hunting. Deciding where to move would be the hardest part for us. We have a local papermill and it'd really hurt the area if it was to close.

Yes, I am afraid Panama City will suffer big time when it shuts down.

 

[MikeInFla]

We have a friend in Michigan and she loves it up there but the winters are terrible, especially when you're used to Florida. Best of luck.

Yep. Gotta break out a parka and hunker down. Lived here as a kid and returned every Christmas until I was 18. I realized today I haven't set foot in Michigan for 32 years!! I still have extended family in the area as well.

Just worried about the kids who don't want to move but I know it's fear of the unknown (same fear I have - I just don't know). I expect an offer from the Michigan mill on Monday or Tuesday.

 

[GAnewbie]

(same fear I have - I just don't know)

Heart goes out to all of you

 

[MikeInFla]

Just an update. I have accepted a position in Michigan. Not a lot of details yet but at least I found something where homes are affordable. Potential start date June 13 (one month from today) which gives me time to tie up loose ends. I have to remain with my current employer anyway until June 6 to be eligible for the severance package.

Will provide more details when I get them.

 

[GAnewbie]

I have accepted a position in Michigan.

Great news. I know this kind of change is really hard on the family, but I am glad you found something.

 

[Steve In Pa]

Just an update. I have accepted a position in Michigan. Not a lot of details yet but at least I found something where homes are affordable. Potential start date June 13 (one month from today) which gives me time to tie up loose ends. I have to remain with my current employer anyway until June 6 to be eligible for the severance package.

Will provide more details when I get them.

Great. It’ll be interesting to hear your reports on winter smokes in Michigan vs Florida

 

[Jimsmokes]

Glad you found something but hate ya'll gonna have to go cold.

 

[Guineabear]

Just an update. I have accepted a position in Michigan. Not a lot of details yet but at least I found something where homes are affordable. Potential start date June 13 (one month from today) which gives me time to tie up loose ends. I have to remain with my current employer anyway until June 6 to be eligible for the severance package.

Will provide more details when I get them.

Congratulations Mike. It'll be a heck of a change from Florida but you'll be getting there just as the brutal winter ends and nice weather follows for a while. We are supposed to be in the 90s all next week... That'll make Michigan a bit more appealing. At least you'll have a job. Good luck. What area of Michigan? We have a friend in the UP..

 

[Mike From R.I.]

You'll get used to the cold, snow, ice, then mud. Learning to drive in it is a blast.

 

[ANT0407]

Glad things are looking up Mike! Are you going to keep your profile name or change it?

 

[ANT0407]

Glad things are looking up Mike! Are you going to keep your profile name or change it?

Just my 2 cents.........I think you need to keep it

 

[MikeInFla]

@Guineabear it's in Kalamazoo. I have a ton of family in Michigan and I remember the cold winters from when I lived there as a kid.... But as an adult it will be more challenging that's for sure.

@Steve In Pa yeah, I won't be wearing shorts for those winter cooks anymore!

@ANT0407 the profile name stays!

 

[Guineabear]

@Guineabear it's in Kalamazoo. I have a ton of family in Michigan and I remember the cold winters from when I lived there as a kid.... But as an adult it will be more challenging that's for sure.

@Steve In Pa yeah, I won't be wearing shorts for those winter cooks anymore!

@ANT0407 the profile name stays!

Best of luck Mike. Should be getting really nice up there now.

 

[Firenailer]

Good Luck to you and the Family! We took a motorcycle trip out there a few years ago and did a loop around the mitten and the U.P. - There are some really pretty areas up there!
Glad to hear it’s working out for ya!

 

[MikeInFla]

Moving day tomorrow. Family will remain in Florida until the house sells. House is currently under contract and we've placed a bid on one in Michigan. Have a back up plan for other houses as well in case this one falls thru. The big hurdle will be to get ours "pending" instead of under contract. I wish I could stay here a bit longer as there are still issues here that need to be completed but I start my new job Monday.