Muskieman Posted September 3, 2011 Report Posted September 3, 2011 Got the job...now what? Congrats!!! Go have a beer !!
bushart Posted September 3, 2011 Report Posted September 3, 2011 OK advice from someone who has moved around lots 1st thing I learned--asking most folks that reside in any given place---probably be a positive answer Most folks hate to admit they may live in a place others would not. And before anybody jumps---I like North Bay 2nd Are you only going for the job or the sport----If your job folds---Then What?? Like others have said---not tons of opportunity on your doorstep How do you feel about longer winters and blackflies? Some small towns (N Bay??may not be small) can be cliquey---they see lots of folks come and go---hard to make new friends I'm not trying to talk you out of it---but we've lived from southern--eastern---central and northwestern Ontario--seen lots
livinisfishin Posted September 3, 2011 Author Report Posted September 3, 2011 OK advice from someone who has moved around lots 1st thing I learned--asking most folks that reside in any given place---probably be a positive answer Most folks hate to admit they may live in a place others would not. And before anybody jumps---I like North Bay 2nd Are you only going for the job or the sport----If your job folds---Then What?? Like others have said---not tons of opportunity on your doorstep How do you feel about longer winters and blackflies? Some small towns (N Bay??may not be small) can be cliquey---they see lots of folks come and go---hard to make new friends I'm not trying to talk you out of it---but we've lived from southern--eastern---central and northwestern Ontario--seen lots Some great stuff to think about thanks. Im from a smaller town with less opportunity in my opinion. So to me this ist a step up. Longer winters not so nice but ill deal with it because of the experience i will get from this job as opposed to the one i am currently in. The biggest factor for me is money. I will be making a bit more but not enough to offset my cost of living. I will be going from living with my parents to full out on my own..that is the scary part.
bushart Posted September 3, 2011 Report Posted September 3, 2011 Is this a move from your folks to a new town on your own--1st time out of the house? That'll be a challenge on several fronts
livinisfishin Posted September 3, 2011 Author Report Posted September 3, 2011 Is this a move from your folks to a new town on your own--1st time out of the house? That'll be a challenge on several fronts Yes it is my first move. Im aware of most of the challenges but I definitely could be overlooking some things.
bushart Posted September 3, 2011 Report Posted September 3, 2011 If your moving far from home and on your own You are leaving a support system behind---if your prepared ok My only advice----make a pro and con list and be honest There's fishin in lots of places Best of Luck
Musky or Specks Posted September 4, 2011 Report Posted September 4, 2011 Got the job...now what? One Word... FANNIES!!!
danc Posted September 4, 2011 Report Posted September 4, 2011 lol Tbay is pretty close to me, and I've spent some time there. It's the small city winnipeg of ontario. I hate thunder bay with a passion But.... if you like fishing it's not such a bad place.
livinisfishin Posted September 4, 2011 Author Report Posted September 4, 2011 I have until Monday night to decide if I'm going through with this or not. Right now I am leaning towards going based on the experience that I can get.
Stef Posted September 4, 2011 Report Posted September 4, 2011 I've moved around a lot in my former career as well. It gets harder as you get older with more stuff, family issues like school changes, etc.. My advice, if it will help your work, go for it. You need to get out on your own anyway and leave the nest, its time. North Bay is a great area, watch your finances and get a place to rent you can afford (I don't presume you'll be buying). You'll develop friends from work, recreational activities and clubs quickly enough. Be outgoing and friendly and you'll get that back in return. This is the point in your life where you start to make things happen for yourself, looks like you're on your way....
Rod Caster Posted September 4, 2011 Report Posted September 4, 2011 Congrats! You'll like North Bay, most people do. Its only 4 hrs from hell but it gets quite cold. To be honest, its not as isolated of a place as some people seem to think, so chances are you won't feel that way once you move here. Best of luck, I'll see you around!
adolson Posted September 4, 2011 Report Posted September 4, 2011 (edited) Its only 4 hrs from hell but it gets quite cold. I forgot how close it was to Toronto. How do you feel about longer winters and blackflies? You misspelled "mayflies." (pic from wikipedia page. I took this pic in North Bay. there's a truck underneath all that. gross.) Edited September 4, 2011 by Dana
pikehunter Posted September 4, 2011 Report Posted September 4, 2011 West Arm Rider Nailed it! Never be afraid of a little adventure into the unknown. Some times great things can happen. Remember it;'s easier to be a big fish in a small pond. Congrats on the new job!
woodenboater Posted September 4, 2011 Report Posted September 4, 2011 I think this is a move you need to make if you take the long picture. Gaining new work AND life experiences is what it's all about. When I was around 18, I left the Centre of the Universe , aka Hell, for work in London, Ont.. Big change for a big city kid. Loved it totally and in hindsight, am surprised my parents didn't get all clucky about their youngest kid leaving and besides, you'll always have a home to go back to no matter where you are. North Bay wouldn't be too bad a place from the times I've visited there and the year round recreational opportunities available would be rather enviable. Being soooo close to the West Arm and the French would clinch it for me if I were in your shoes. Lastly, there's always the community here at OFCN to lean on if the transition hits a few rough patches. WB
daryl0815 Posted September 4, 2011 Report Posted September 4, 2011 Interesting thread I have always wondered about North Bay as well, I sometimes apply for jobs near there that are posted where I work, it is one of the less obscure places on the list! i.e. Kapuskasing, Barrett Chute, Atikokan, Ear Falls etc. I always apply just for the hell of it, if I ever got a job offer, I might have to think about it though! I have driven through North Bay and it seemed nice enough, like lots of people here have said. It seemed like a big town/small town feel at the same time, I think it would not be such a hard transition from the GTA. On a similar note, has anyone lived/had experience near Kincardine/Port Elgin? I have a job offer there that I am thinking about, but I don't think I want to leave the company I am with right now.
bushart Posted September 4, 2011 Report Posted September 4, 2011 Ask Twocoda I believe they get 100 feet of snow in the winter
daryl0815 Posted September 4, 2011 Report Posted September 4, 2011 Ask Twocoda I believe they get 100 feet of snow in the winter Yes I have heard that also, and the snow comes down sideways!
NAW Posted September 5, 2011 Report Posted September 5, 2011 Congrets on the job offer! I was just lookin forward to going perchin with ya.
irishfield Posted September 5, 2011 Report Posted September 5, 2011 Jesus Jason... they get less snow in the 'Bay then we do here in Penetang, you got your bags packed yet???
livinisfishin Posted September 5, 2011 Author Report Posted September 5, 2011 No worries nick I've had a change of pace..for now. I've had to turn down the offer ..reason being I have a few monthes of debt to pay off and then ill be able to look at a much better apartment aswell as give myself some time to find something a little more local. Up north would be great but all in good time. Thanks for all the support guys and sorry for wasting your time.
pikehunter Posted September 5, 2011 Report Posted September 5, 2011 Thanks for all the support guys and sorry for wasting your time. Not a worry and not a waste of time. Like most here I'm glad to get my 2 cents worth in. Best of luck and 2 thumbs up for making a decision.
bushart Posted September 5, 2011 Report Posted September 5, 2011 I'm very happy you made the call based on reasoning and not emotion. All in Time
blarg Posted September 5, 2011 Report Posted September 5, 2011 No offense but the idea that some people consider North Bay as "up north" is amusing, says something about how southern Ontario centric some people are, o wait, North bay should technically be considered southern Ontario, and it isn't that cold here nor does it snow all that much, at least not compared to most of Canada. That would be the probably 90 percent of the country further north than North Bay, we are actually further south than Seattle Washington, which is obviously further south than all of western Canada. North bay is a nice place to live, but then some people think the constant suburb south of Barrie is something special, to each his own, crazy people need a place to live too.
Nipfisher Posted September 5, 2011 Report Posted September 5, 2011 No offense but the idea that some people consider North Bay as "up north" is amusing, says something about how southern Ontario centric some people are, o wait, North bay should technically be considered southern Ontario, and it isn't that cold here nor does it snow all that much, at least not compared to most of Canada. That would be the probably 90 percent of the country further north than North Bay, we are actually further south than Seattle Washington, which is obviously further south than all of western Canada. North bay is a nice place to live, but then some people think the constant suburb south of Barrie is something special, to each his own, crazy people need a place to live too. Ya blarg, we are not that North. It is a great place to live and very central to the rest of Ontario.
lunkerbasshunter Posted September 5, 2011 Report Posted September 5, 2011 my wife is from the BAY and her family is still up there. Outdoors paridise if you ask me. You can go any direction and find hundreds and hundreds of lakes to fish, boat play in. People are pretty friendly up there. Winters are harsh but buy a sled and a good fish hut and problem solved. If i had work up there I would move there in a heartbeat Cheers!
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