Definitely don't want to live there! Not that there is anything wrong with Iowa--it looks like a good, wholesome place to live, but it is so COLD and MISERABLE!
Alan's interview with that company went well...everyone seemed really friendly and easy to work with. WHY did he go on the interview, you may ask, when he already accepted a position with another company? Well, two reasons: one, the trip was already booked and paid for; two, the company he starts with low-balled him on the salary, so he has determined that his job search is not quite over.
I have to admit, the Iowa company really shelled out the bucks to court Alan. I mean, they paid for BOTH of us to fly there (about $600 total), three nights in a three-star hotel ($300), all traveling expenses (parking, meals, other incidentals, about $100), meals at the hotel ($100), and a meal on Friday evening at a nice restaurant (about $250 for six people) for a total of $1250. That may be a drop in the bucket for this company, however.
Diet and excercise wise, we had good days and bad days. Bottom line: I'm up 3 lbs, and so is Alan. I figure with careful eating, lots of water and some good cardio, it will come off in a few days.
I'm really proud of us. We chose to walk places around the city and airport rather than take transportation. We walked the full length of the Atlanta airport, from Concourse A to D on the trip out and reverse on the way back. It was a 20 minute walk each time.
We had some fun while out there. It was a trip of firsts--our first time to be in Iowa, Alan's first hockey game (not so fun--the team got beat pretty badly), my first riverboat casino (LOTS of fun, although I lost $23).
To sum it up: it was a nice getaway that we didn't have to pay for. Alan has yet to be offered the position, so we will see what happens. I doubt seriously he will accept for two reasons: one, they will probably not offer the salary it would take to move out there, and two, it is just TOO FRICKIN' COLD. We are so spoiled living here in Florida!
PS: Alan starts his new position with the local company today. He is there as I write this, in fact!
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Wow, that sounds like a nice little mini-vacation! I also live in the midwest and I don't know about Iowa, but our Missouri weather has been way higher than a usual midwest winter usually is :-)
Hey, I don't blame you for letting them wine and dine you, sounds like you had a great time!
I hear ya on the cold, but try to keep an open mind. If they offer a sweet enough deal you may just want to consider it, it could end up being something amazing, who knows??
Beverly
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