So, on top of an upcoming marriage in about five weeks, I have been offered a job in North Carolina. For a person who doesn't like a lot of change, I certainly have my share of it coming up in the very near future.
Looks like I might start as soon as Monday. The plan would be to work for several weeks and then take three weeks off for the wedding. Not ideal, but you do what you have to do when opportunity knocks.
The job will be doing user interface design.
Posted by Bruce Brickman (Member # 8180) on :
Congratulations Russ! Out with the old and on with the new. What a great adventure! I wish you well.
Posted by Donna in BC (Member # 130) on :
How exciting! New life, new work, here's to a great new beginning for you both. Posted by Russ McMullin (Member # 5617) on :
Oh, and another change: they work on Macs! Agghhhh!
Posted by Bob Rochon (Member # 30) on :
Good for you and your future wife Russ. Posted by David Harding (Member # 108) on :
For a minute there, I thought you were moving to Texas, at least that's what I gather from how Rene describes our speech. Where in North Carolina?
Posted by Russ McMullin (Member # 5617) on :
It's in Raleigh. I'll just have to get used to being the only person who speaks "normal". Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
Oh goody! You'll only be 45 minutes from my shop.
Posted by Dale Manor (Member # 4858) on :
Best of luck all the way around Russ, North Carolina is a very nice area.
Enjoy the Adventure!
Posted by Si Allen (Member # 420) on :
I am sure you will like it in Raleigh ... nice city!
Posted by Dave Sherby (Member # 698) on :
Welcome to the dark side Russ. And good luck with the new job, new wife, new digs, well... new everything.
Edit: Don't fret about working on Macs. Mac OS and Windows are getting more similar all the time. The only thing that drives me crazy is the keyboard difference. You'll might want to put a PC keyboard on your work station, or do what I do.... just screw up once in a while. Whenever I work for several hours in Windows and then go back to Mac, I hit the control key instead of the command key quite a bit. That will be your biggest hurdle.
[ September 07, 2010, 05:44 PM: Message edited by: Dave Sherby ]
Posted by Tim Barrow (Member # 576) on :
Good luck Russ,...if you are`ever in the western part of the state look me up,....incidently we don't talk funny,...ya'll do,...
Posted by DianeBalch (Member # 1301) on :
Russ. RAleigh. has a lot of northern. transplants, people are friendly. April and May are beautiful, as is Oct and. Nov. My daughter lives in Cary. Good luck! Diane
Posted by Sam Staffan (Member # 4552) on :
A while back I was going to do a follow up on how your career was going, I lost track after you were deciding to go out on your own.
Now I am up to date and would like to wish you both a happy life.
Posted by William DeBekker (Member # 3848) on :
Best of Luck Russ.. And don't let Timmy offer you any of that clear Liquid from a Mason Jar..
Man it still burns just thinking about that.
Posted by Dawud Shaheed (Member # 5719) on :
Russ, I'm in Raleigh just about everyday. If you need anything, give me a call. I'm usually mobile wherever I am.
be easy!
Posted by Sonny Franks (Member # 588) on :
Yeah, those North Carolina folks are all moonshine-swilling hillbillies. Make sure you pack some heat.
Don't mean to pry, but can you tell us more about your new bride? and congratulations.......
Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :
congratulations Russ!
Posted by Catharine C. Kennedy (Member # 4459) on :
How exciting! Good for you on all counts!
Posted by Todd Gill (Member # 2569) on :
That's awesome Russ! Sunshine and bluebirds couldn't swirl around a better guy. Many blessings on your new marriage and job!
Posted by Rene Giroux (Member # 4980) on :
Congrats Russ...but Dave has a point, people talk funny in Texas...chat with Chapman for a minute or two (if you can)!
Posted by Rick Sacks (Member # 379) on :
Russ, I'm also on the cheering section jumping up and down. Tell us more about your bride. Tell us more about your job.
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
Hey Russ at least it wasn't Pittsburgh. We have the second ugliest US accent here. So happy things are going your way, you deserve the best. Love....Jill
Posted by Russ McMullin (Member # 5617) on :
To be honest, I actually like accents - foreign or domestic. When I used to work at a call center my co-workers would laugh at me. They could tell when I was talking to someone from the South. Without thinking about it, my voice would change to match theirs. I'm a big fan of Jeff Foxworthy.
Cami and I met about 7 months ago. She goes to the same church, and I kept thinking I should meet her. I wasn't really thinking about a romance at the time. It just seemed convenient to have someone to go to dinner with, or to see a movie with. A casual friend.
She works with the children at church, so I couldn't seem to find an opportunity to speak to her. I found out her name and then found her on Facebook. She accepted my friend invite, and we started getting to know each other - probably with the same goal of friendship in mind.
Well, I changed my mind when we first went to lunch. I loved how she smiled right away, and her humor. We had a great time. Generally I am nervous on first dates, but not with her. We talked about all sorts of things. I knew I would be calling her again.
We started spending more and more time together, and eventually I knew that I loved her. That is a modern miracle.
She is a social worker. Her job is to find the best home (usually with family members) for children that can't be with their own parents. She has a magical way with children. All my nieces and nephews love her. My whole family loves her.
Her family is great too. She and I do all sorts of things with them. But, that is also what makes moving hard. Our family connections are strong. Neither of us are very happy about leaving, but we recognize that sometimes you have to make changes in order to end up in a better place later on.
I will be working for Red Hat, the Linux company. The job is in their User Experience department. I will be mocking up websites with Photoshop and building the visual part of the pages with HTML and CSS. Once I get the hang of it, I should love it. But, I can't say I'm not nervous going into it. My friend is the hiring manager. But, I will need to work hard to impress him.
I'll keep my distance from the moonshine. LOL
And, it will be cool to meet some of you that live close.
Posted by Kelly Thorson (Member # 2958) on :
You know it is true love when a girl will give up her family, friends and familiar places and follow her heart to the other side of the country. Me thinks you are a lucky man. I'm very happy for you, Russ. How far things have come for you in just a couple of years. Posted by Brian Diver (Member # 1552) on :
Congrats Russ,
I know you'll enjoy your new job, area of the country and especially your new bride! Posted by Steve Luck (Member # 5292) on :
Well Russ, Looks like things are really starting to pop for you all at once! I hope the best for you and your new bride-to-be and you better keep us all informed here in Letterville. I want to keep reading your posts and hope you keep your hand in the sign business. Best of LUCK to you!
Sign-cerely, Steve
Posted by Dale Feicke (Member # 767) on :
Great news, Russ! Congratulations on your upcoming wedding and new career. I know you'll excel in it.
We moved to the South from Ohio, going on 11 years ago, and have never looked back. Our first Sunday in church, the pastor introduced us as "a real friendly couple, who will be a great addition to our church family. The only shortcoming they have, is that they talk funny." This coming from a native Mississippian!!!
It's a easier pace of life, and we love it. I think you will too. We'll be praying for your success and long-term happiness.
Posted by Barb. Shortreed (Member # 1730) on :
Congratulations Russ looks like you have a lot of new and exciting adventures ahead of you. we're wishing you the very best with them all.
Posted by Craig Sjoquist (Member # 4684) on :
And you still get to see mountains, enjoy your new challenges
Posted by Bill Wood (Member # 6543) on :
Now you know how all us people here are professional sign people cause we were born with that "SOUTHERN DRAW" This is a slow state..We drive slow on the highway...we enjoy all the beautiful landscapes...and no one is in a hurry. Yes, you'll get hooked, you'll live longer.
Welcome to North Carolina
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
Russ,
Just to give you an idea of what to look forward to when you move to Raleigh. You won't be too far from Lizard Lick, NC.
Check'm out on TruTV's "All Worked UP".
Posted by Rusty Bradley (Member # 6938) on :
Russ...they will probably think the guy from Tooele is the one talking funny...best of luck to you...coming from the high and dry state of Utah to the hot and humid summers of the Southeast will take some getting used to.
Posted by Cis Pack (Member # 2011) on :
Hey Russ, Congrats on your new adventures. You have helped me on this site and I know you will be great at your job. Raleigh NC is a very good place to live and is recognized in the top 10 best places to live in USA. You will fit right in. GOOD LUCK!
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
BTW Russ, just wanted to remind you that you may be required to move into Cary near Raleigh.
Containment Area for Relocated Yankees
Posted by Brad Ferguson (Member # 33) on :
North Carolina = fresh seafood = delicious. I was born there, on the coast. I envy your adventure. Good luck, Russ.
Posted by Buddy Norris (Member # 49) on :
I have lived in North Carolina for more that 40 years and I wouldn't live anywhere else. You've got the beach and you've got the country side. My sister lives in Raleigh and she loves it. I like Raleigh so I go up to see her when I get a chance. I live in Shallotte, NC. On the coast. Its about half way between Wilmington, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC. I dont play but theres plenty of golf. New courses going up all the time.Its a really beautiful place to live.
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
Can't wait to introduce Russ to some eastern Carolina BBQ.
Posted by Russ McMullin (Member # 5617) on :
Thanks for all the comments and encouragement!
Well, so far I haven't heard anything bad about North Carolina. Even people in Utah are telling me it's a great place to be. That is encouraging. I could also stand to have some good BBQ.
I will likely start driving on Thursday, and possibly Wednesday. I love road trips, but this will be my longest ever. I need to get some good books on tape ...and an oil change in my car.
Posted by Ian Stewart-Koster (Member # 3500) on :
"The Perils of Facebook...!"
Congratulations & all the best, Russ!
Posted by Donald Thompson (Member # 3726) on :
Congratulations Russ. Plan to come to Rodney's letterhead meet in April. It is in Cary, NC. It is always a great time.
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