Thursday, May 8th, 2008...1:20 pm
Considering a Return to Columbus
A few weeks ago on my return flight from Columbus, a radical idea slipped into my conscious. Could I move back to Columbus? As much as I love Seattle, it has been my experience in Seattle that has made me even consider the idea. Before I moved to Seattle I decided that I would not let the rain get to me. And it didn’t. The short winter days, the snow and the gray skies never bothered me. Today it was 49 degrees and I was walking around in a short-sleeved shirt.
For those new to this site, I was born and raised in Central Ohio. All my family still resides there. In 1994, a week after graduating from The Ohio State University, I left for Florida. Why did I turn down two job offers to go deliver pizzas in Tampa Bay? I hated the cold weather.
Back in 1994, I needed to move to escape the cold weather. Today I have savings and a passport.
Leaving Florida, DC and San Diego were easy decisions. Leaving Seattle would be the toughest. So now I’m considering a 1 year return to Columbus. What to do? What to do?
6 Comments
May 8th, 2008 at 2:15 pm
Wow. I must say that I’m amazed.
And hey, what’s so easy about leaving San Diego?
May 8th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
My vote is a definite no. You’ve moved on from OH. Been there, done that. My vote would be to stay in Seattle - more opportunities, etc …
May 8th, 2008 at 4:21 pm
Why not? After living in Florida, DC, and San Diego it might be an entirely different experience living in Ohio again. Just sign a month to month lease and see what happens!
May 8th, 2008 at 10:27 pm
Some times it’s good to go to home. Seemed to work for Superman and those ice caves.
Though it depends on your upbringing. If you wind up back here in SD let me know, I’ll buy you one of those caffeinated beers.
May 9th, 2008 at 7:04 am
If Seattle is my favorite city, San Diego is my favorite metro. California goes through wild up and down swings. I was fortunate to ride one out. Someday I may be back, but now is not the right time.
May 9th, 2008 at 7:50 am
Mas,
You are fortunate to not be burdened with a lot of ties to any particular area of the country for the present. A nomadic existence is a nice thing! I say go wherever you see the most opportunity (either personal or financial or both) and run with it…
D
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