I work in that area frequently... Then again I work everywhere in the chicago area "frequently"... lol...
retail merchandising. I'm the guy putting up the displays and moving stuff around on the shelf that doesn't work for the store. I can also be located as the guy in the store who's knees don't shake when the manager walks by . I also do furniture assembly occasionally - display cribs/tables/desks etc. In other words no boss over my shoulder and I can show up when I dam well please, within reason Go figure I'll be in the geneva petsmart tomorrow
I knew a guy that looked exactly like you that moved from AZ to chicago, only to end up in AZ again. I'm sure that was very useful, but I like being extra useful so I'll hand out my opinion Chicago isn't worth the cost of living, IMO... its not so bad if you are a true city person and into the whole scene - chicago offers alot in that instance. I wouldn't say its a greatplace to just get up and move to... there are much better choices for that (louisville is one)... but if there is a reason for you to be here, its worth it And if you have the $ earning potential, plenty of $ is to be made in chi-town. Checkout www.city-data.com for the best relocation info
Only if I get my degree in Accounting, then I would say there's a TON of money for me there. We'll see.
If you move up here we can make use of this thread. Making use of RT threads is so much more a reason to move than making lots of money.
meeting in person ehh.. we should have a HF's day. in my city... so that i dont have to travel far.. lol and then we could see just how fucked up we all are in person. lol
OH - and then we'd all have name tags, that have our usernames on it. lol so we could tell whos who..
I wrote a tune about a knife and fork...(~ means hold that word for a sec), only sounds right when you sing it ---- The knife and fork cut through the pork to find the meat was red~ "What have we here" "I don't know dear" they stabbed and chopped again~````` How~ did they kill the lamb and not the dirty pig~. knives and forks they don't have eyes, excuse what they did~ For~give them father~, they know not what they do~ they both meant well and they sure feel swell, 'cuz they love~ you~~! ------ yes I got inspiration for religious satire from a knife/fork costume... and yes I'm takin that little ditty to broadway. I'm goin to bed now.... lol EDIT: Just realizing this is in the "meet me" thread... hopefully this post scares off anyone who otherwise thought I was a normal human being