Okay folks, here goes the questions. I have a company that is looking at possibly hiring me here in Wy
, they have several locations for assistant manager. Buffalo, Thermopolis, Newcastle, Wheatland, Evanston, Green River and Rock Springs they also have some locations in Casper but they do not seem to need asst. mgrs there. They would like to put me in a "perfect fit" location and that is hard not being there and knowing the areas and its residents.
Given the fact that I would like a minimum of 5 acres preferably 20 or more but that has to been in an area that Northgunner and I can afford. Unless I work on co-ordinating a group of us for a larger land purchase (already spoke to JenS about this) and know that there are other posts on this subject (please feel free to PM me about what you are looking for). I ideally want an area that has some trees and meadow areas.
As for research that we have done on the internet Rock Springs seems to be the one with the most crime rate.
Random thoughts so bear with me as I jump around. We want to do a hobby farm for self-sufficient living as well as utilizing solar and wind power but since the house here in AZ has not sold, and we would be pushing our plans to get to WY months earlier Northgunner and I would probably want to find a roomate situation for starters. The kids have opted to stay in AZ
but my mother has had a lot of negative influence into that but that is a whole nother story.
This particular company has relocation expenses, yet I have never had to deal with negotiating this into employment. They would like me to give them what I am looking for income-wise as well as what I would like to have for benefits. Again not something that I have dealt with in the past. This position pays under 30K a year and that is also something else to keep in mind but it would still be a jump in pay from what I have been making in AZ.
Another thing to consider is that Northgunner would be leaving his job and would have to find work here. I don't know if I need to put part of that into the relocation equation too? He is currently working as a security guard.
What does a person ask for in relocation expenses? Should I consider lowering my 1st year's income with them in order to offset the relocation expenses? Am I looking at moving expenses only or some housing expenses? Would moving expenses be handled by a professional moving company or could it be boxed and moved by us?
Please give me your thoughts about the above cities and nearby areas to live in. We are used to a 30+ minute commute here in AZ so you will need to let us know if certain areas have weather conditions that we need to be aware of if we wish to live outside of them.
Thanks for all your help guys!
Libertymom and Northgunner
