What would it take for you to consider relocating to the Northeast Ohio area after your final separation?

GySgt Bryan A. McGown "Gunny" — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 20:19:00 -0500

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Feb 5 at 2015 8:21 PM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 20:21:19 -0500

As the old saying goes. "Opportunity only knocks once, and she is not a lengthy visitor."

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2015 7:57 AM

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 07:57:03 -0500

My dad lives in fremont, kind of North - central, so I know how bad the winters are, would definitely take a nice salary for me to "enjoy" such a climate...

Response by SGT Jim Z. made Feb 6 at 2015 10:35 AM

SGT Jim Z. — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 10:35:58 -0500

AND NO SNOW!!!

Born and raised in Northeast Ohio and do not miss the snow too much.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2015 12:39 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 12:39:21 -0500

I don't know about the job market there but my father's side of the family is from there. I love visiting because it's beautiful. The people are very friendly. They have honor system vegetable stands on the sides of the road. There's cedar point which is the best roller coaster park in America. Would be easier to go see Ohio state Buckeyes play. ( love them). I guess it depends what skills you possess from the military and what is your education. Agriculture is huge there with big corn and big soy. It's worth looking into agriculture for work.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Feb 6 at 2015 4:12 PM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 16:12:07 -0500

GySgt Bryan A. McGown "Gunny", much against my own wishes, I will likely be relocating to the Akron area upon retirement (Oct 2018 approx.) due to my wife's desire to retire near her family.

Response by 1SG Timothy Trewin made Feb 6 at 2015 8:02 PM

1SG Timothy Trewin — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 20:02:50 -0500

This is an easy one. Employment opportunities. Anyone who has spent any length of time in the service has had to relocate at least once (even if it was moving from home). I truly believe that one of the biggest hindrances to finding good employment for many is their willingness to relocate. I feel that the best time to do this is when you first get out of the service with your respective branch paying for your move. I for one will go wherever I can best provide for my family.

Response by SPC(P) Jay Heenan made Feb 6 at 2015 11:04 PM

SPC(P) Jay Heenan — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 23:04:31 -0500

Since it appears that I am 'stateless' here in a couple of months (upon the completion of my MEB), since I am not going back to my home state, great schools for my kids, old house that can be restored and a job would get me to move almost anywhere...

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Feb 7 at 2015 7:07 AM

SGM Erik Marquez — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 07:07:06 -0500

I voted all of the above, but that is my hope for you... that you get all of those things and find your dream job.

For me what it would take to move to that area???? I can't remember the exact quote.. but it had something to do with frigid temps and elevation

Response by SGT Steven Eugene Kuhn MBA made Feb 7 at 2015 7:19 AM

SGT Steven Eugene Kuhn MBA — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 07:19:04 -0500

All, and only all of the above would even make me consider it, then there would need to be more perks!

Response by CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 18 at 2015 6:34 PM

CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 18:34:11 -0500

I hate to sound mercenary, but money talks and BS runs the marathon. If there were a challenging position available and the compensation was right, I would consider it. Heck, if companies can get vets to work in armpits like Afghanistan, you can get someone anywhere for the right compensation package.

Response by Cpl Jania Masterson made Feb 18 at 2015 6:37 PM

Cpl Jania Masterson — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 18:37:32 -0500

No way. I grew up in Lake County, Ohio. 45 mins Northeastof
Cleveland. The weather sucks there and the jobs are not there at all. Cleveland Clinic is great. The VA is a nightmare. I went into the Marines to get out of Ohio.

Response by TSgt Kevin Buccola made Feb 19 at 2015 9:25 AM

TSgt Kevin Buccola — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 09:25:18 -0500

None of the above I lived there for 4 years and now only visit

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 19 at 2015 2:21 PM

Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 14:21:58 -0500

I went with employment...but honestly, Ohio is already my plan after separation, whenever that is. I'm halfway to retirement now. I'm originally from the Dayton/Cincy area, but I could be persuaded to go Northeast for the right employment opportunity.

Response by MAJ(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 19 at 2015 3:25 PM

MAJ(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 15:25:57 -0500

I'll be the outspoken weasel here, but money and the potential for advancement. If a company was solid (non start up), pay was competitive, and the opportunity to advance was there, I would relocate.

Also, who's to say Ohio is horrible?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 19 at 2015 7:43 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 19:43:40 -0500