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    Oh wow, I see it on the map. Near the Eastern shore kind of. You're not kidding about rural. Spectacular fishing and nice climate. But boy, geographically challenged. I would have a hard time moving there solo, I think. Maybe the workplace would make up for the isolation? (It would not for me when I was young.) We did live in an isolated college town in upstate NY for several years and it was so depressing, at least it was for me.

    I think it would be very tough culturally to go there without family and a church--traditional ways folks socialize in the South unless it's not the South because it is Maryland. Man, a tough one. I love crab cakes, there is that. Maybe the money and a better job would make you happier?

    I don't know much about Maryland, just used to go to the horse jumping there and fishing on the Eastern shore. How far is it Baltimore? That seems to be a hot destination now.

    Do you think it would be awonderful job culture?

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    What about your girlfriend?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tybee View Post
    Oh wow, I see it on the map. Near the Eastern shore kind of. You're not kidding about rural. Spectacular fishing and nice climate. But boy, geographically challenged. I would have a hard time moving there solo, I think. Maybe the workplace would make up for the isolation? (It would not for me when I was young.) We did live in an isolated college town in upstate NY for several years and it was so depressing, at least it was for me.

    I think it would be very tough culturally to go there without family and a church--traditional ways folks socialize in the South unless it's not the South because it is Maryland. Man, a tough one. I love crab cakes, there is that. Maybe the money and a better job would make you happier?

    I don't know much about Maryland, just used to go to the horse jumping there and fishing on the Eastern shore. How far is it Baltimore? That seems to be a hot destination now.

    Do you think it would be awonderful job culture?
    I had a patient ethnography last year in Lusby, MD, which is pretty nearby. I actually rented a car in Washington, I think. It's closer to DC than Baltimore. I think it took me about an hour to get there. It was a nice ride, but not real close to DC. I remember it being more suburban/rural than flat-out rural.
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    Quote Originally Posted by catherine View Post
    I had a patient ethnography last year in Lusby, MD, which is pretty nearby. I actually rented a car in Washington, I think. It's closer to DC than Baltimore. I think it took me about an hour to get there. It was a nice ride, but not real close to DC. I remember it being more suburban/rural than flat-out rural.
    An hour is not very far for nights out, unless you are a more urban person and want things like Uber, I guess?
    But probably not much for diverse restaurants, etc., right?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tybee View Post
    Oh wow, I see it on the map. Near the Eastern shore kind of. You're not kidding about rural. Spectacular fishing and nice climate. But boy, geographically challenged. I would have a hard time moving there solo, I think. Maybe the workplace would make up for the isolation? (It would not for me when I was young.) We did live in an isolated college town in upstate NY for several years and it was so depressing, at least it was for me.

    I think it would be very tough culturally to go there without family and a church--traditional ways folks socialize in the South unless it's not the South because it is Maryland. Man, a tough one. I love crab cakes, there is that. Maybe the money and a better job would make you happier?

    I don't know much about Maryland, just used to go to the horse jumping there and fishing on the Eastern shore. How far is it Baltimore? That seems to be a hot destination now.

    Do you think it would be awonderful job culture?
    Well, I would like to live in a small town. Rural is doable for me.

    I'd probably fish there quite a bit. And I don't get bored easily -- books to read, I can draw sketches, hang out with my dog, and so on.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Teacher Terry View Post
    What about your girlfriend?
    No easy solution for this. She is encouraging me to take the gig if offered. Her sister lives in Maryland. But it could split us up.

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    If it a serious relationship I would probably value it over the job but it is a big decision no matter what.

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    It sounds like the small town and the fishing would work really well for you! An hour from international airport is really nice, too. IF it is a college they might have shuttles to the city, public transportation that way.

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    Welp... the interview is this afternoon. Suit is dusted off, tie is pre-tied, and video conferencing system is downloaded.

    I have a lot of other things on my mind, and a lot of things related to this interview are on my mind too, but my plan is: Clear my mind, focus, and do the interview. That is all.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ultralight View Post
    Welp... the interview is this afternoon. Suit is dusted off, tie is pre-tied, and video conferencing system is downloaded.

    I have a lot of other things on my mind, and a lot of things related to this interview are on my mind too, but my plan is: Clear my mind, focus, and do the interview. That is all.
    Break a leg.

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