Back in NJ...

"Ej8gUy" (vinniecap77)
03/21/2016 at 23:50 • Filed to: None

Back in NJ, more details after the jump...

This may be a bit long, so please pardon the details.

So, after living in the Phoenix area (Gilbert) for a year, I decided to move back to NJ. I had made the move for a position at a Medical Device company, where I would be heading up the regional PHX office, and repairing patients advance function power wheelchairs.

The job was lonely, very lonely. I was in charge of the office, warehouse, shipping/receiving, delivery and repair. The plan was to have me hire 2-3 more employees, after which I would be managing the office and overseeing daily operations. This did not happen. I was hung out to dry, and left to do everything myself. Needless to say, after about 10 months of solitude (except my daily interactions with VERY sick people) I cracked. I decided that being this far from my family/friends and daughter wasn’t worth it.

With little more than the clothes and computer I arrived with, I packed up last night, and returned today. I am staying with my sister in Pompton Lakes, near Wayne. My parents also live there, the house is a mother/daughter style. Living and sleeping areas are all independent and on different floors. My mom cooks dinner every night, and the family eats together. Other than that, everyone co-exists in their own living areas.

At first, I was skeptical of the idea, but it has worked very well for them for the year they have been there. I can see why. It’s nice to have family close enough to rely on, but also separated enough where everyone lives their own lives.

The best news is, when I landed today in Newark, I had an email from a local Medical Device company. They had found my resume online and were reaching out regarding a job they have available. It happens to be 8 miles from me. I responded at 930 this evening, and was responded TO at 945. The guy asked if we could schedule a phone interview for TOMORROW at 1030 am. HELL YES. Job description reads exactly like my previous job, minus the being alone part. If this turns out to be true, I am crossing my fingers that it pays well, and potentially could work out.

So, to recap. Been back in Jersey for 6 hours and have a job interview lined up for the morning, that’s both local and right in my wheelhouse. I am excited....thanks for reading!

DISCUSSION (9)

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > Ej8gUy
03/22/2016 at 00:06

You can never take the Jersey out of someone

dogisbadob > Ej8gUy
03/22/2016 at 00:14

Good luck!

iSureWilll > Ej8gUy
03/22/2016 at 00:17

Good to hear about the quick job interview. Almost like it’s meant to be. Make sure you’re wearing pants in case it’s a video call.

Sorry you’re back in Jersey. I know how rough it is here.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras
03/22/2016 at 00:56

Starred by a guy who hasn’t lived full time in Jersey in over a decade. Can’t get rid of it. The only choice is to proudly live it.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Ej8gUy
03/22/2016 at 00:58

Thanks for sharing. I hope the prospect turns into a job and things go well, I miss Jersey despite really loving Michigan. Save that $$$ in the family living set up and dump it into cars or more responsibly, your own place.

Good luck!

Ej8gUy > Ej8gUy
03/22/2016 at 11:55

Phone interview went well. It was an overview of the job, and more of a call to verify I was interested. It is a small, family owned local business that has been around since 1982. The owner (son of the founder) is the person who called. I have an interview at the office on Thursday morning at 10 am. Looking good so far!

Your boy, BJR > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
03/26/2016 at 22:23

Your boy, BJR > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
03/26/2016 at 22:24

Jersey is the best state, hands down, and it's something you don't real get unless you're from here. It's truly a special place.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Your boy, BJR
03/28/2016 at 10:09

It was always fun naming all the places they went by or went to in the Sopranos with my dad