It's official - California Dreamin' becomes reality

Prudence · 05-21-2008, 03:31 PM

I received my revised offer today. $14,960 increase over the first offer. I suspect they don't want to go to a higher grade (even though they could) because it's the military and they're all rank conscious. So, they offered me the highest possible salary in the first grade. Which is higher than the first several steps of the next grade up, actually. Slight decrease from my current salary with my raise, but higher than my salary prior to the raise. 9K signing bonus. Paid relocation expenses, including mileage and per diem.

So, while I'm going to make them sweat until tomorrow, it's basically official. I am moving the the greater LA area this fall.

This is very exciting - but also bittersweet. There are additional changes underway in my life which I have alluded to elsewhere but won't be discussing further out in the open at this time. (IM me if you want the dirt). Some of these changes are very sad and a bit heartbreaking.

But, I hope that this new phase of my life will truly be an opportunity to embark on a new and amazing adventure. And I hope I can count on the rest of you already enjoying the southern California experience to help me over the rough and lonely patches.

So, with that, I invite you to prepare yourselves - invasion is imminent.

Ghoulish Delight · 05-21-2008, 03:35 PM

Congratulations, and best of luck weathering the turbulence!

And maybe a few more of these.

katiesue · 05-21-2008, 03:37 PM

Welcome to California Now Go Home -hehe my Dad used to have that bumper sticker.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Capt Jack · 05-21-2008, 03:37 PM

wooot! should make DL visits a bit easier

I see a Pru park swank in the not so distant future

DreadPirateRoberts · 05-21-2008, 03:39 PM

bittersweet congratulations! Hide the ferrets.

GusGus · 05-21-2008, 03:39 PM

Welcome!!!!

Snowflake · 05-21-2008, 03:39 PM

AWESOME!

Welcome to California, when you get here!

This is very exciting!

LSPoorEeyorick · 05-21-2008, 03:44 PM

While I'm very happy to be able to have you nearer, you know my hugs and thoughts are with you while you go through all of the connected changes.

But enough of that for right now... let's talk about areas of the city, restaurants, stuff to do...

Kevy Baby · 05-21-2008, 03:48 PM

Cool a mundo! We look forward to your physical presence in Sunny Southern California.

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Originally Posted by Prudence

There are additional changes underway in my life which I have alluded to elsewhere but won't be discussing further out in the open at this time. (IM me if you want the dirt). Some of these changes are very sad and a bit heartbreaking.

I appreciate your not discussing our heartbreaking issues after our passionate love-polygon gone bad. The goat and I will miss you

JWBear · 05-21-2008, 03:49 PM

Congrats and welcome!

05-21-2008, 03:31 PM	#1
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	It's official - California Dreamin' becomes reality I received my revised offer today. $14,960 increase over the first offer. I suspect they don't want to go to a higher grade (even though they could) because it's the military and they're all rank conscious. So, they offered me the highest possible salary in the first grade. Which is higher than the first several steps of the next grade up, actually. Slight decrease from my current salary with my raise, but higher than my salary prior to the raise. 9K signing bonus. Paid relocation expenses, including mileage and per diem. So, while I'm going to make them sweat until tomorrow, it's basically official. I am moving the the greater LA area this fall. This is very exciting - but also bittersweet. There are additional changes underway in my life which I have alluded to elsewhere but won't be discussing further out in the open at this time. (IM me if you want the dirt). Some of these changes are very sad and a bit heartbreaking. But, I hope that this new phase of my life will truly be an opportunity to embark on a new and amazing adventure. And I hope I can count on the rest of you already enjoying the southern California experience to help me over the rough and lonely patches. So, with that, I invite you to prepare yourselves - invasion is imminent. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Congratulations, and best of luck weathering the turbulence! And maybe a few more of these. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	Welcome to California Now Go Home -hehe my Dad used to have that bumper sticker. CONGRATULATIONS!!! __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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Capt Jack check your head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,174	wooot! should make DL visits a bit easier I see a Pru park swank in the not so distant future __________________ a clear conscience is a sure sign of a fuzzy memory
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DreadPirateRoberts Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,483	bittersweet congratulations! Hide the ferrets.
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GusGus DrunkenSeamstress Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Is it hot in here? Posts: 311	Welcome!!!! __________________ . . . . "Mythology is psychology misread as biography." - Joseph Campbell
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Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	AWESOME! Welcome to California, when you get here! This is very exciting!
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LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	While I'm very happy to be able to have you nearer, you know my hugs and thoughts are with you while you go through all of the connected changes. But enough of that for right now... let's talk about areas of the city, restaurants, stuff to do...
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	Congrats and welcome! __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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