City Relocation
City Relocation
(OP)
I'm currently a senior in college, graduating in May. I've been working for a small land development firm for the past two years as an Intern/co-op. I plan on staying in Orlando for another year till the fiance graduates and will continue to work for the same company.
I plan on leaving Orlando and moving to NC, SC, or GA. My question is: when I relocate will I be at a disadvantage in the job market because of my foreign situation? Is FL looked at as a easy or hard place to be an engineer?
I know my question is pretty broad, but thanks for any help.
I plan on leaving Orlando and moving to NC, SC, or GA. My question is: when I relocate will I be at a disadvantage in the job market because of my foreign situation? Is FL looked at as a easy or hard place to be an engineer?
I know my question is pretty broad, but thanks for any help.





RE: City Relocation
What will set you back a little, though, is that you won't know local ordinances and reviewers. So, you will almost certainly take a small pay cut. This will correct itself within a year or so, so when negotiating, you might do well to offer to start at a little less for a year, for this reason. That way, they are clear that you expect to renegotiate very soon.
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RE: City Relocation
RE: City Relocation
RE: City Relocation
Go where the work is. You are young and mobile. Once you have a family moving is more difficult, particulary with kids, schools etc.
Big firms can be good, you have a lot of help and mentoring. However, I started in a small contracting firm as the only engineer. I was able to be involved in almost every project, it was a great learning experiance.
Keep your eyes and ears open, listen to your elders and don't quit learning.