relo_worries

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Ask HN: Blindsided by massive counter offer
5 points by relo_worries 9y ago|5 comments
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by relo_worries 9y ago
Going to do this tonight. This is a great idea. Thank you
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by relo_worries 9y ago
Great perspective - really interesting to hear from someone who has been on the other side and it didn't work out (initially) Thanks for sharing
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by relo_worries 9y ago
I'd be the primary earner initially, but she works in tech as well so shouldn't have problem finding work. Definitely will be using temporary/exploration angle in my sales pitch to her :)
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by relo_worries 9y ago
I have considered proposing. Was even planning on setting up a surprise once we moved in. Then this offer across the country came up and turned everything upside down. I'd still do it in a heartbeat, but don't want her to think I&
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by relo_worries 9y ago
Age is a great point. I'm 30. I think back on previous relationships and it sounds like an easy decision to take the job. This relationship, with this girl, not so much. My dream scenario is i keep the job and the girl, so I need to fi
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by relo_worries 9y ago
When you were moving to Germany, how much did your partner not want to go as well? Did it take a lot of convincing? How did you structure your discussions? Thanks for your input though. Helpful to know others out there have been in similar
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by relo_worries 9y ago
That's actually one of her big concerns. We were planning on moving in, but still haven't lived together. Now I'm asking her to quit her job and move across the country, without a job, to live with me. So I understand where s
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by relo_worries 9y ago
Thanks - that's largely been my thought process as well as I think things over. I just want to make sure that if I do pass, I maintain a good relationship with the company to keep future opportunities open. I've never actually dec
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Ask HN: I received a great offer, but am unsure about relocating
12 points by relo_worries 9y ago|47 comments