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[gerardo0367]

Hi all
 I was offered a job at Tate Branch Dodge in Artesia New Mexico money part sounds great per i was laided off in Nov. They might even pay for my relocation costs
My question is anyone on here from the area? 
Whats the town like, weather , requirement's for my truck etc.
 thanks  Gerardo 

[Lt.Del]

I don't mean to rain on your good news, Congrats by the way, but, isn't Dodge on the verge of, well, permanently saying, "Auf Wiedersehen" (German for "See you later"), as made famous by former CEO Dr. Z, aka: Dieter Zetsche in those commercials?

I don't know if I would transplant the family in this time of uncertainty. I am sure many people in the car dealership business are looking elsewhere due to the uncertainty.  But, for the here and now, I guess it is a job and it may be something you enjoy, so, again Congratulations.

[gerardo0367]

Thanks but I'm still debating it in my head 

[choptop]

I dont live there, but go through there alot. Its not a bad town, but it is desert land. Can get over 100 F in the summer, and may get into the teens in the winter, but not very often. Not much rain, wind is normal. There are alot of good people though. The concerning factor is are you paid on commision, or salary. With the price of oil down, so is the oilfeild, which is a major industry in this area, but Artesia also has a large mining and farming industry as well. If you were garanteed a certain salary, then it may not be that bad. If its commision, with the way the economy is here right now, Id have to think seriously about it. Of course, any money is better than no money.
  Its a nice town, not very big, but not really small. Most people are good hard working people. As far as the truck, New Mexico doesnt have inspections, and I dont believe they have emmisions testing in the Artesia area, they may have them in the Alberquerque area. The roads suck, but Im used to Texas roads. They will have you drivig on a good road that there is 50+miles before you get to anything with a max speed limit of 55mph, then on a crappy, pothole infested road, say its ok to do 65mph???  Ive never lived in Nevada so I cant really compare it to where you are now.

[VileZambonie]

Personally I would never move for a job but that's just me. I'm close to my family, friends etc. I almost moved to Florida a few years ago and California before that. Glad I stayed in good ole Connetisuck. It would suck to movve and end up jobless or miserable.

[joesgarage71]

 I'd try it out first before I move there. Make dam sure you like it. heck maybe the service manager is a jerk and it might take two months to find that out.
 Think real hard about.
 Steve
 

[DnStClr]

Congrats on the job offer! If I may, here's some things to consider-
(I"m a Christian, so I would first be prayin about it- to see if there are any doors that open or close.) Then-
 1. If you're married, what's your wife's take on the move? This is the MOST important of all decisions! Trust her intuition.Make REAL sure it's a joint decision to move. Like Vile indicates-moving away from family can be hard to do. Especially on young women who need family around. Trust me on this. I"m old- I been there. 
 2. Have you been able to get an idea of what the economy is like in the new city?If you get laid off from the new job you want to be  sure there's other possiblities of employment. By the way, don't be afraid to let that Dodge dealer know you are looking for a HIGHER salary. See where it goes- they might just up the anny. If not, you know what salary you hhave to work with. 
 3.Can you afford the housing market on the salary you were offered?
 4. How's the cost of food, utilities, and taxes compare to the salary you'll be making?
  Can you think of other things to consider? Get a sheet of paper. You and wifey list all the positive, then all the negative aspects of the move. How's it come out?
Now you're ready to make a better decision.
God Bless.

[choptop]

Congrats on the job offer! If I may, here's some things to consider-
(I"m a Christian, so I would first be prayin about it- to see if there are any doors that open or close.) Then-
 1. If you're married, what's your wife's take on the move? This is the MOST important of all decisions! Trust her intuition.Make REAL sure it's a joint decision to move. ................................
God Bless.

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[Captkaos]

I will have to second that oppinion.

[bake315]

This is just me, but given that it's a job with ANY car dealership right now, would give me plenty of pause.  That said, I've known people who have relocated cross-country to a new job (not necessarily in the auto industry) only to find themselves laid off one month later.  Point is it can happen in almost any job.

If you do have a wife/family, and they have means of supporting themselves there in Nevada, I would consider giving the job in Artesia a trial run.  By that I mean, take only what you need, and try to find an inexpensive place to stay while you're there.  Take the time to talk to people in the town and in the workplace to see if there has been unusually high turnover, or morale problems.  Listen as much as you can.  If it looks like it could be the real deal, and the dealership seems a good fit, then you could make arrangements for a full move.  If you see and hear things that concern you, or give you a bad feeling, give them an address to send your last check to, and head west.  Been through Artesia myself.  It's like Roswell with no aliens.  Hot dry and windy in the summer, and cold, dry and windy in the winter.  Plus it's a long way from a metro area of any appreciable size.  These are other things to consider.

Good luck!  Let us know what you decided to do!

[gerardo0367]

Thanks all for your comments still not sure they are calling me with what i would require to move
 The wife has a good job here and we are thinking of me going down first to see if i like it or if they like me. I am a level 3 Dodge tech trained in all Dodge Jeeps and Cummins Diesels they are offering me $25 per hour and as soon as i finish my training to level 4 i would jump up to $35 per hour plus bonuses 
  thanks all all your ideas noted and have on my mind   

[joesgarage71]

 Borrow a small drag-a-long camper and stay down there for a couple of months while the old woman stays at her job.  You can go home on weekends. Then if you like it have them move you.