Job Interview Tomorrow

"ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback" (armadaexpress)
04/04/2018 at 09:09 • Filed to: buffalo, outback

I had planned on never moving for a very long time, once I moved back to Buffalo. Interestingly enough though, there is a tech company in Charlotte that is flying me down for interviews for a IT Security Operations Team Lead position. Assuming they offer me the job, this very well could have me moving once again down to the South Carolina area.

I feel like after the phone interviews and conversations I’ve had with the hiring manager, it is unlikely I won’t be offered the position. So I’m excited for the opportunity, but almost dreading the decision I’ll have to make.

I currently love my job; I’ve been in this role for 1.5 years, but with the company for 10. So I want to know what else is out there, and make sure I’m not doing myself a disservice by staying here.

Moving back to the S.C. Area though is exciting. I miss the warm weather, the gun laws, the lack of salt on the roads, and did I mention the warm weather. The BMW Driver’s Experience has always been on my bucket list, and I wouldn’t be that far from amazing driving roads in the mountains of North Carolina.

Wish me luck Oppo!

**Oppo Related - I have plans to rebuild a lot of my Outback XT’s suspension this spring, along with fixing all the damage from the previous owner’s run-ins with deer (pural). Check out the driver’s door. There is also a major dent in the passenger side rear panel by the fuel filler door. I’ll post pictures when it’s all done.

DISCUSSION (11)

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback
04/04/2018 at 10:15

I’m going through something very similar - not really planning to move, but got a call, did and interview that went well and now if I get an offer it’ll be a great opportunity but a painful decision to make. Good luck!

thejustache > ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback
04/04/2018 at 10:39

Good luck! And I’ll be following along with the XT suspension work... I did the rear struts on my XT last year with cheap but at least not blown out ones, but ultimately I want to redo the whole thing with something nicer

BeaterGT > ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback
04/04/2018 at 11:00

Good luck, with the suspension too! I plan on replacing control arms on my Legacy GT very soon.

E92M3 > ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback
04/04/2018 at 12:26

I’m assuming for you to move that far, there’s a significant salary increase? Perhaps enough to treat yourself with a newer vehicle? Besides you won’t really need AWD anymore.

ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback > E92M3
04/08/2018 at 12:18

It would be a significant salary increase, but I wouldn’t be trading the Outback in. I think this is one of my favorite cars ever. It took me awhile to find it, and I am fond of slowly restoring this car by replacing so much.

The salary increase would though, let me justify upgrading more on the car. I’ve always had the money to do it, but I usually put it into my 401k instead. Let my money make me more money, so that when the kids are out of the house, I can have the time to actually enjoy it.

ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback > thejustache
04/08/2018 at 12:19

Yeah I really want to stiffen things up, and reduce body roll. I don’t want to lower it too much though. I like keeping it close to stock in appearance.

ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
04/08/2018 at 12:20

I hope it works out really well for you either way. I’m excited for the opportunity, but moving this house with four kids is almost reason enough to stay here, lol. (ok not really a good enough reason, but I think you get the idea)

ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback > BeaterGT
04/08/2018 at 12:21

it’s nice having new parts in place.

BeaterGT > ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback
04/08/2018 at 13:28

Have you done ball joints on yours?

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback
04/08/2018 at 14:55

Thanks! I was told I’ll be getting an offer this week. Same as you I really don’t want to love the house and kids but if the pay is in the range I asked for it would be silly to stay.

ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback > BeaterGT
04/20/2018 at 11:04

Honestly, I don’t remember for certain, but I’m almost positive both front Ball Joints were done in the last 6 months.