move to Portland

“Move to the Pacific North West!” The job market isn’t great in Portland. I am willing to take risks for a better life, but, it just feels like it is too difficult to get out there. Maybe Seattle will be a friendlier city to this outsider? Besides, my ex-boyfriend moved to Portland with the hopes I would join him… But, the distance has been soo good for my mental health. He was so full of negativity and had me sorta convinced I was the one who was so negative. Portland feels tainted by his presence… I need a fresh place with no negativity attached. So, Seattle? Going out there in July…. :)

No one will even talk to me because I do not live there!!! My so called boyfriend is likely moving out there next month. He’s a writer and does paraprofessional work that can be done everywhere. But, I am a social worker….and Portland has good social programs…and lots of social problems…. Where is my job? If he leaves me here in Florida…. I just don’t know if we can really survive this one.

I did it again. I sent a resume for a job that I am over qualified for…and they called. So, I don’t feel GREAT about the job…because it doesn’t require my level of education. I don’t like the way that sounds… But, to move across the country for a job that is a step down… Desperate? Yes, maybe. I want out of Florida so badly I can taste it… The market out there is so tough. Maybe I HAVE to take a job that requires minimal education…and then work into a master’s prepared job? Last time I got a call on a job from Portland (December) and wavered, my boyfriend got superpissed. So this time I don’t tell him…that…I did it again! I want to go…but only for a lateral move. Why then, WHY…do I keep shooting resumes at jobs? I know…there aren’t any good jobs to send resumes to…so I just send it out of curiousity.

Portland is a long way from Florida…and the right job needs to be secured before I venture out that distance. I’ve made contacts with all the companies in my industry…and am just waiting for the break. Packed up a few more boxes today… When the job comes…I plan to be ready. 30 day notice and I am out of Florida and off the the Pacific Northwest!!! I feel like my entire life is waiting to begin… I just need to break out of this State of retirees!