re: Potential Move to Western Colorado

That really is beautiful country. I did a job near Parachute, CO. That's about all I got. I didn't price housing or look at schools while I was there, but I could think of a lot of worse places to live. Why won't they let you live in GJ again? It's not like you couldn't make sales calls and drive to visit customers. It's not THAT far.

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Why won't they let you live in GJ again?

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I don't think it's totally off the table, but I would be in Grand Junction very little for work. My office would be at home, and more so in my truck it seems like. They're wanting to establish themselves with builders in the Roaring Fork Valley. I'm being considered more for my technical knowledge, and ability working with and talking with diverse groups of people. I've led crews doing stone work in the governor's mansion, the Chancellor's house on campus at Ole Miss, for an actress who built a custom home in Natchez, and not to mention countless houses in Eastover, Bridgewater, Flora; multi million dollar camps in the Delta.

Short story long; they want me to live in the Glenwood Springs area or closer to Vail and Aspen because that's where I would be spending the most time.

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They're wanting to establish themselves

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I've been in technical sales over 20 years and in Colorado for 30 years; the statement above is a HUGE red flag for the business, location, and you being new to sales as well as the area. It takes time to establish a book of business starting from scratch under the best of circumstances. Moving your family to a new place where you know no one while building a new business is a lot to take on and will induce a great deal of stress on everyone.

I moved to Colorado Springs from the deep south in the mid 90s but we had no kids at the time. Yes the mountains are an amazing playground, but the population growth outpacing the infrastructure, cost of living, and political climate has become unbearable and we got out very recently but still own a home there. The Western Slope is very different from the Front Range, but you're still at the mercy of Denver and you can't hide from it as much as we tried.

When we did have kids both sets of grandparents lamented the fact that they couldn't see them more often, and we sometimes envy some of our friends who do have grandparents, aunts/uncles close by. Then there's the issue of aging parents - between me and my wife we're down to one surviving parent and the process caring for and handling end of life for the others was much harder and more expensive than it typically would have been.

I don't mean it to sound like I regret moving to CO, I don't.

But would I move here the way it is now and knowing what i know about the state? No way in hell.

People don't move to Colorado to work! They move there to play! High cost of living! Lots of beautiful sights and things to do but expensive to live. Better be prepared for long, cold winters!
My brother, in the construction bizz, has lived in the Breckinridge area for 35 years and loves it. He loves to hunt and fish and so does the rest of the family. Snowmobiles, doesn't ski much anymore.
Liberal politics!

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they want me to live in the Glenwood Springs area or closer to Vail and Aspen

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then they need to give you a housing allowance. Anything big enough for a family is going to be ghastly expensive

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then they need to give you a housing allowance.

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That's a good talking point for my upcoming teams call. Housing is outrageous out there. I think like bbvd brought up; they're likely having trouble filling this position largely because they can't find someone who can afford the area for what they're offering.

The OB never fails! I appreciate everyone's advice and opinions. Thank you, fellas. I owe each of you a beer. Ya'll know where I'm at, and have my e-mail.

Puzzled by a few things. I know Pass well and if your view is on the gulf, you own or live in a home that’s worth a pretty penny. Also, there’s been an explosion in construction on the coast for the last 5 yrs. Not being critical, but if you’re adequate at your trade, you should be very busy and bring in a hefty income. Good luck to you!

Colorado is cool as hell to visit but wouldn’t live there

Your gut is telling you something. Trust it

I’d love to move to Colorado, but I’m so damn rooted in south Louisiana, I don’t think I ever could. That, and having a couple kids and a business here, l’ll have to settle with visiting and thinking about retirement home there.

I’d be more concerned with it being a sales job, if you’ve never been in sales before. Some people love it, thrive in it, and make a ridiculous income. But, some just aren’t cut out for it.

I will speak from experience.....
If you are near family and friends, don't make a move. Make things work.
Im out this way......I make really good money, and I've never been so lonely.
Dig deep and stick with the good that you know.

My $0.02