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. . .hello Arizona!

Yup, I'm moving. It's a work-related move. Unfortunately, the market in Southern California has slowed down so much, and in some cases, disappeared that my corporate office has decided to "restructure" my branch. Without going into too much detail, my entire staff is losing their jobs at the end of the month and I'm being retained within the company with the stipulation that I relocate to Phoenix.

It's been a difficult week at work because we've had to make the unfortunate announcement to the staff. Everyone's kind of in "shell shock" mode. We have a small staff of seven employees at our branch, and the small size makes it feel somewhat like a family. Work will always be work, but it's the people you work with that can make all the difference in the world. It's hard saying goodbye to not only coworkers, but friends, as well.

So, on one hand I'm excited about the move, but also very sad about leaving my friends and family behind. I've lived in California my entire life and it will be a period of adjustment getting used to another environment and locale.

My only hope is that the faltering economy doesn't follow me over to Phoenix. My branch in California has historically been one of the top performers in the past, but these last couple of years has been an unstoppable slide to the bottom of the barrel. It's a helpless feeling.

Anyway, onward and upward. I look forward to getting to know Arizona and my air conditioning in the summertime!

That sucks about the upheaval, but it's a little exciting, too. Hopefully the adjustment goes smoothly and you're able to feel like it was a beneficial move. I would have real trouble leaving everything I know. I hope you find a good new home for your gear in Phoenix. Good luck, Sean!

Best of luck, Sean. One thing that you might look forward to in Phoenix is visiting Dean and having him demonstrate the benefits of an upside-down M80 center on the TV!

Sorry to hear about your situation it’s never easy to give that sort of news to people you’ve worked with, but I’m glad your being taken care of…sort-of. It’s a good time to buy a house in Phoenix. Our market is in the top 3 for falling housing prices and I don’t see that turning around for at least 6 months maybe more. Lot’s of places are for rent if you want to find a temporary place while you search for a house. Where is your office located?

Unfortunately my main HT is torn down so no M80 centers above the TV. But who knows what I might come up with in the next place.

Yours is turning into a very common story. There’s been a flood of Californians coming here for the last few years. I think there’s a ballot initiative going around to change the name from “Little Mexico” to “Little California” what are your politicians doing to that place over there?

We’ll have to hook up when you get here.


Just remember it’s a “dry heat”

Go n'éirí an t-ádh leat
Dean

It's like living in an oven and your lungs shrink due to moisture loss

Sorry to hear it Sean, on the bright side you still have a job and you lose the threat of earthquakes.

Maybe Sean will keep a journal like this for us:

http://phoenix.about.com/cs/wacky/a/azdiaryjoke.htm

Wow, Sean, big news. I have a tinge of regret that I never got to visit you in <cool announcer voice>Rancho Cucamonga</cool announcer voice>. Now I'll just have to add Phoenix to my list of travel destinations.

Good Luck!

Best of luck with your job and the move.

Good luck Sean, I'm sure everything will turn out well.