Too Close To Home
Due to my early to bed early to rise motto lately...I have been actually able to turn on the morning news. Has anyone been following this story in the paper? My family actually were the ones who brought this to my attention a couple of weeks ago. The reason I think it captured my attention most because they found these men literally about 5 miles from where I grew up in Arizona. Ironically, they lived in some apartments just 3 miles from the AZ temple. It really makes you think that serial shooters, and murder could really happen anywhere. It seems we have to be on a constant watch for us and our families. I guess even when you think you live in a "safe" place you still have to be careful. I couldn't believe how willing the guy was to talk to the press about the shootings that him and his friend had done. And so calmly at that. Kinda freaky. I think long over are the days of letting your kids ride your bike freely where ever with friends. I remember doing this as a kid not even thinking twice about it. Now, I won't even let my kids in the front yard without someone around.
The reason I bring this up is because Doug and I got on the internet and started job searching. You always want to search for a place you will feel safe. We searched of course the Phx area first since our entire family lives there. Nothing to serious just googled a few here and there. I was surprised to find out that there weren't as many opportunities in the valley. There are so many details that you have to take into account when finding a place to live. Like the call schedule, the $$$, how long it takes to pay into a practice, loan repayment programs, schools, church, etc. I know that Greg & Angie are currently doing this and have been so overwhelmed by so many different offers. The weird thing is for the past 8 years we have been told where to go and now the tables are turned and we can choose. I think I would rather have someone put it into a match into a ranking order (much like residency) and they pick it for us. This probably contradicts what I said yesterday about being ready to just move somewhere and stay put. I guess I am saying I want it to be a perfect fit for our family. What is worrisome is you want to choose a place that best suits your family. And looking at any job offers I have come to the realization that you aren't going to have it all. In the meantime, we'll still keep searching.
The reason I bring this up is because Doug and I got on the internet and started job searching. You always want to search for a place you will feel safe. We searched of course the Phx area first since our entire family lives there. Nothing to serious just googled a few here and there. I was surprised to find out that there weren't as many opportunities in the valley. There are so many details that you have to take into account when finding a place to live. Like the call schedule, the $$$, how long it takes to pay into a practice, loan repayment programs, schools, church, etc. I know that Greg & Angie are currently doing this and have been so overwhelmed by so many different offers. The weird thing is for the past 8 years we have been told where to go and now the tables are turned and we can choose. I think I would rather have someone put it into a match into a ranking order (much like residency) and they pick it for us. This probably contradicts what I said yesterday about being ready to just move somewhere and stay put. I guess I am saying I want it to be a perfect fit for our family. What is worrisome is you want to choose a place that best suits your family. And looking at any job offers I have come to the realization that you aren't going to have it all. In the meantime, we'll still keep searching.
