tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post4202127642887281592..comments2024-03-27T12:22:20.528-05:00Comments on Lag Liv: WhirlwindLLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04431706155081017734noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-63067504269907505352012-01-30T15:30:04.758-06:002012-01-30T15:30:04.758-06:00I second (or third) the comment about renting. We...I second (or third) the comment about renting. We just moved 45 miles away to the county I grew up in...and yet, we already have decided that we don't love the neighborhood we're in. The house is great, but the neighborhood just isn't where we want to raise our family (despite the fact that it is close to everything and looks good on paper and from driving around). We are glad we can go elsewhere in 10 months once we know better where we want to be, and since we're in CA (i.e. super $$), we are saving money by renting as well. My other tip is to pay for movers to do everything for you (which I know you said is what you're used to). It's so hard to unpack/get settled once you reach a certain threshold of stuff, and it's worth the extra money to have it done by people much more efficient.<br /><br />Good luck! It's going to be a stressful couple of months, but OH SO WORTH IT in the end!LEOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09484533116463797465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-74769201996111215562012-01-30T12:04:42.551-06:002012-01-30T12:04:42.551-06:00I mentioned it in another post, but with no extend...I mentioned it in another post, but with no extended time off, I would really recommend renting in Ft. Worth for 6 months. Wouldn't have to be an apartment, maybe a house? Living in California, I admit I don't know much about the rental market in Texas. Just seems like there'd be less commitment, so less stress on finding the perfect house there before you start work. Just my two cents on moving with 2 small kids and quick change over between jobs. Renting saved our butts a couple of times. The one time we bought quickly we regretted it.Kim Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-80869293478807471452012-01-29T22:19:18.513-06:002012-01-29T22:19:18.513-06:00So glad you got the ski trip in before all the mad...So glad you got the ski trip in before all the madness...because that is madness for sure! Good luck, and stay sane!WhitMchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05941593118951192249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-27429515456861701882012-01-29T07:19:56.861-06:002012-01-29T07:19:56.861-06:00I was so happy to hear about your job--it sounds l...I was so happy to hear about your job--it sounds like really a wonderful opportunity. I've been following your blog for quite a while, and while you will have a lot on your hands in the coming months, I am confident that because you have such wonderful organization skills you will handle it really well (and with style!) Good luck to you and the family! Hilary in MOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-27772398521553794652012-01-29T00:18:52.159-06:002012-01-29T00:18:52.159-06:00LOVE the skiing pictures, and I'm more than a ...LOVE the skiing pictures, and I'm more than a little jealous. C has no interest, at all, of going on a mountain, despite growing up in a freaking ski town. I miss it so much!<br />The new job/move/holy hell what did we do? is definitely an adventure, but you guys will be great. I'm starting to be a bit of an expert at moving places where we don't know anyone. I would suggest that you get the daycare thing settled as soon as you know a general area (either close to work or close to where you want to live). That will make you feel a lot more secure, and the bonus is that daycare people are super sweet and helpful, so they can be asked questions like "Is such and such really a good neighborhood?" and "how's the commute traffic?" <br />Good luck!Chiconkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11824934269870487334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-43796239313604360732012-01-28T19:38:33.295-06:002012-01-28T19:38:33.295-06:00LOTS of luck. Won't the SEC at least give you...LOTS of luck. Won't the SEC at least give you an offer letter that states the GS level and salary at which you're being hired? DOJ did that for me, and without it, we wouldn't have gotten even an apartment (since Dan was unemployed at the time.)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00122915943018117939noreply@blogger.com