Wow, I thought I moved alot! I see you've recently moved. My wife is from Strawberry Plains which is a little cross-roads just east of Knoxville.

>In 35 years:
>3 careers
>34 addresses
>30 cities
>16 states
>over 100 companies, approaching 200
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>>The counts for me are:
>>2 careers
>>17 addresses
>>9 cities
>>2 companies.
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>>During most of my first career (geologist) I traveled ~200 days/year so it didn't really feel like I lived anywhere!
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>>>I just did a quick count, and since I was 20, I have lived at 47 different addresses, 14 different towns/cities, and worked for 16 different companies (sometimes the same contracting firm though).
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>>>>I was just kid'n, but the more I hate the job, the more money I would want, to stay.
>>>>Work itself is never stressful to me. It's the people that MAY get to me tho.
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>>>>Would you believe that I've only had four jobs after graduation?
>>>>I know a guy that have worked at 15 different jobs.
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>>>>>I don't know. I think there is a minimum that makes me content, but my quality of life with who I work with and the level of stress on the job matter a lot. I have had contracts where I made over 120k/year for 6 months - I literally couldn't spend it fast enough, though I sure tried. I hated the work and dealing with the people at the site. Short-term, it was worth it, but if they had wanted me permanently, I would have said no.
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>>>>>>Or just "Show me the money" baby.
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>>>>>>>First, I hope the one who is offereing you the job does not read posts here on UT. Second, I can't see any way to find out from an prospective employer what your chances are. Things can change at a moment's notice and nobody owes anyone anything. I think there are only two primary variables here. The job you have and the one that has been offered. Compare them only and see how you feel. Know clearly the reasons you want to leave one and go to the other. Picture yourself at the new job in 6 months, if you can, and compare that. Look at the people. The work itself is usually no big deal, but the people you work with/for are. Just my first quick thoughts...
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>>>>>>>>Hi everybody,
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>>>>>>>>Suppose you're looking for a job quite unsuccessfully for a long time. Then there is some offer which you don't really like, though it has some pluses, and two vague prospects.
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>>>>>>>>The decision on the offer needs to be made quickly and both other places will make hiring decisions in a much longer period of time.
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>>>>>>>>What exactly does the person have to do in such situation?
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>>>>>>>>Is there any sample letter to send the potential employers to find out the chances of getting a job?
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>>>>>>>>Appreciate your thoughts on the topic.