Hey Bayern,
Don't be so sure that the HR departments won't give you a chance. Just be confident and enthusiastic. Tell them you can get the job done. That's what I do. I worked in the oil field for 10 years and then decided I wanted to get into computers. I bought myself a PC and went from there. I'm basically self taught. Now I work in corporate data centers. I don't do Windoze either. I work on the big iron.
I want to thank everyone for the encouragement. This is a great place. There is such a diversity in our backgrounds and yet we all feel a kinship as bikers. I liked GB's comment that 2 moves = 1 fire. I've been shedding my possessions like crazy getting ready for the move and I have to say it's very liberating. I recommend it.
I have really been asking myself why I'm doing this. For a while I was blaming it on work, but that isn't a legitimate reason. I think the bottom line is that I just need a change. I can't go more than 5 years and I become restless and tired of my surroundings. Then I have to move on. Freedom, I agree with you about the job thing. I have never really worried about finding work. They have a saying in the oilfield: "I'm not worried about quitting my job. I was looking for a job when I found this one."
Addy and I (popeye, don't be confused here, Addy is short for Amanda Diane) both feel a connection to the southwest. She says that in New Mexico she feels the 'Taos Effect'. I tell her that lately all I feel is the townhouse effect. I'm looking forward to a new adventure.
BTW, I'm not leaving this place. I still like hanging out around here.
Cody
