tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post2670416985403985128..comments2024-02-07T11:07:10.219-06:00Comments on Obsessions of a Workaholic: Country Mouse and City MouseNeurotic Workaholichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-75938974512187091672015-06-17T09:11:50.437-05:002015-06-17T09:11:50.437-05:00My home town has about 2300 people in it, so I get...My home town has about 2300 people in it, so I get the small town life. ;-) <br />I'm hoping to visit Chicago for the first time next year! I can't wait!Rachel Schieffelbeinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01629400142880123520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-24343241794925652872015-06-08T22:36:42.926-05:002015-06-08T22:36:42.926-05:00Hi Theresa,
Sorry I didn't respond sooner! I...Hi Theresa,<br /> Sorry I didn't respond sooner! I haven't been online much lately. I like city life better too; I have an interview coming up with a school that's in a very small town, which is one of the reasons why I'm not sure I want the job anymore. <br /> Good luck on your job search too. I hope that you find a good teaching job soon. <br /> Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-33098343291887782872015-06-06T14:36:19.034-05:002015-06-06T14:36:19.034-05:00I prefer city life. I've never lived in a smal...I prefer city life. I've never lived in a small town--only cities and suburbs. <br /><br />Good luck on your job search. It's a stressful time. I'm looking for a teaching job right now, and have had little response. Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-64252532475401613392015-06-02T23:46:54.151-05:002015-06-02T23:46:54.151-05:00Hi Misha,
I bet it will be the best of both world...Hi Misha,<br /> I bet it will be the best of both worlds, because you'll still be able to enjoy the big city without having to live with the disadvantages, like the high rent, the crime, and the noise. <br /> I have to admit that I like Chicago better than my hometown, but who knows? Maybe I'll end up liking my new town (which will probably be small) better. Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-73779510218284353512015-06-02T08:54:43.326-05:002015-06-02T08:54:43.326-05:00I've lived in tiny towns and in a city, and I ...I've lived in tiny towns and in a city, and I have to say I find there are pros and cons to both. <br /><br />Recently, I moved into a small town that's less than an hour from a big city, so I'm hoping it's the best of both worlds. ;-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-64378882796015430542015-06-01T22:17:13.326-05:002015-06-01T22:17:13.326-05:00Hi Annalisa,
Actually, I have a possible job lead...Hi Annalisa,<br /> Actually, I have a possible job lead, but it's in a town that's even smaller than my hometown. If it was at least like yours, where I was near a big city or a cool place like the beach, it'd be okay, but it's not. I guess I'll have to wait and see what happens. Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-62806160539218945852015-06-01T14:29:00.303-05:002015-06-01T14:29:00.303-05:00The right job will turn up - I hope it will be soo...The right job will turn up - I hope it will be sooner rather than later.<br /><br />I have the best of both worlds - I live in a small town (15,000 or so people), 20 minutes from a large city centre in one direction, 20 minutes from moorland and 30 mins from the beach :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-31257467675520118292015-05-31T22:15:57.499-05:002015-05-31T22:15:57.499-05:00Hi Deniz,
Sorry about my late response! I like t...Hi Deniz,<br /> Sorry about my late response! I like the variety of restaurants in big cities too; I remember that in my hometown, there were always really long lines in the drive-thru of the fast food restaurants, because there were few other places to eat. Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-32192669136850547912015-05-30T13:35:21.653-05:002015-05-30T13:35:21.653-05:00Both! I like the quiet and the nature in the count...Both! I like the quiet and the nature in the country, but I like being in or near the city for all the events and restaurants.Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-91935850985383905822015-05-29T18:45:10.915-05:002015-05-29T18:45:10.915-05:00Hi Nick,
Sorry about my belated response! Anyway...Hi Nick,<br /> Sorry about my belated response! Anyway, thanks for your support! One thing I miss about living in a smaller town is having a dog; my childhood pet lived a long time and was happy to have a big yard to run around in. No one in Chicago has a big yard, unless they live in the suburbs; people usually have smaller dogs, because they live in smaller apartments. And most buildings don't even allow pets. <br /> Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-29857762664831060142015-05-28T23:56:17.054-05:002015-05-28T23:56:17.054-05:00Best of luck on the job search. It's a tough g...Best of luck on the job search. It's a tough game, but any school would be happy to have you. <br /><br />I grew up in a large town, wasn't named a city until more recently. It's a laidback and easygoing place, nothing like the big cities like London. Now I live in a small town and people do seem to know each others' business, I'm not such a fan of that. We're actually moving 3 minutes outside to a small hamlet where there is a lot more space for the dogs, it's properly in the countryside. I can't wait!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-31322024303876423522015-05-26T21:06:18.055-05:002015-05-26T21:06:18.055-05:00Hi Murees,
Thanks! I'll be glad when I'm...Hi Murees,<br /> Thanks! I'll be glad when I'm finally done with the applications, because they take up so much time. Your town must be fairly large; my hometown would probably fit into one small corner of your town. <br /> I like the hustle and bustle sometimes; I like walking down Michigan Avenue and watching all the people, cars, and buses hurry past. Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-53883548117388648712015-05-26T21:03:55.530-05:002015-05-26T21:03:55.530-05:00Hi Johanna,
Thanks! It's very competitive; f...Hi Johanna,<br /> Thanks! It's very competitive; for every full-time job that's available, there's typically a hundred or more people applying for it. Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-42174850101356978442015-05-26T21:03:11.525-05:002015-05-26T21:03:11.525-05:00Hi Sarah,
I hope that you and your fiance find g...Hi Sarah,<br /> I hope that you and your fiance find good jobs soon. It might be easier to look for jobs before you move, though, because you might end up with a job that's too far from home and then you'd have a long commute. <br /> I wouldn't mind living in the suburbs. Then I'd have more peace and quiet and could still have easy access to a bigger city. Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-84519092640357839422015-05-26T15:21:41.058-05:002015-05-26T15:21:41.058-05:00Sorry the job search isn't going well. But don...Sorry the job search isn't going well. But don't give up hope. I've grown up and still live in the same small town, but it's rather large, with hundreds of thousands of people, so we were never the 'everyone knows everyone' type of place. I prefer smaller towns apposed to cities, because I can't handle a lot of people around me or the hustle and bustle. Best of luck with the rest of your applications. Murees Dupèhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11781339206465690961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-38023862989648190402015-05-26T13:51:48.468-05:002015-05-26T13:51:48.468-05:00Best of luck on your job search. I know academia i...Best of luck on your job search. I know academia is incredibly competitive!Johanna Garthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515478890074610814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-64470715549846425292015-05-26T10:09:28.013-05:002015-05-26T10:09:28.013-05:00Sounds like you've lived in the two extremes! ...Sounds like you've lived in the two extremes! I've always lived in suburbs so it's kind of in between, but went to college in the city and I think I prefer that. <br /><br />I feel your pain on the job hunt. My fiance and I would like to move soon and trying to find a job first seems impossible. We may just take a chance and move first, then look for jobs once we settle in. I'd hate to be stuck here and have to go back to my old job. Sarah Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481750127533816819noreply@blogger.com