Race week!

I had a good talk this weekend with Mario (in San Diego) about the job offer in San Diego.  He helped me review expenses, housing options, etc.  Due to the 10% salary cut and the 30% increase cost of living, this job is not going to work.  I do not want to be living on credit cards every month.  My car is going to need to be replaced soon and that will be another expense added to the budget.  I REALLY liked this job and was trying to make it work, but I need to be realistic and think about my financial future.  I am going to make the call today and officially decline the offer.  Although this is going to be tough to do, I feel better and am at peace with the decision.  

Another not so fun day at work.

Offered a job in medical industry - declining.  The job is with a great company, but I really have no desire to move to New Jersey.  The job will also require 50% travel.  This might not be so bad, but I really do not want to move to New Jersey.

I also received the official offer for the job in San Diego.  I want this job!!!  I talked with my would be supervisor last night for about an hour.  I love San Diego, the job duties are great, the people I would work with are great, my co-workers and boss are great, BUT the salary is 10% less than I currently make.  No big deal if the cost of living was similar, but it was way different.  UGH!  I am still thinking......