I've decided

What about Denver? It's great here. People think it's cold and snowy. I'm not going to lie and tell you we don't get snow or cold temps but overall it's beautiful. The sun shines almost every day and if it does snow it's gone within hours. Even if we get lots of snow it melts within a few days.

I have done 4 marathons, 3 of them required training through the winter. I've done training runs in December in shorts. We had a nasty cold spell last week (I think it's going through the midwest now) but this week has been in the 50's and sunny! It's great.

There is so much to do you won't get bored and the open space and bike paths will spoil you rotten.

I think there quite a few IT jobs here too! The job market isn't as bad here as it is in other places.

It's true things cost more in Silicon Valley but salaries are higher too. I haven't regretted moving here 15 years ago.

I'm working right next door to Computer Sciences Corporation as I type. But then, I'm in that triangle Carolina. And, although it's pretty here, I can't recommend this part of the state (Columbia). Greenville, on the other hand, is good stuff. So, I recommend checking out Greenville, SC. Beautiful, about as morally liberal as SC gets (which isn't very at all), and has a very moderate climate. Oh, and lots of IT jobs.

that's true, there are a lot of IT jobs there. Morally liberal sounds interesting in a scary sort of way. I've been through the area before, a little devoid of stuff isn't it? I mean, is there a lot to do?

I guess it depends on what you like to do. There's much more "culture" in Greenville than where I am now (I grew up in Spartanburg which is about 20 minutes from Greenville) even though I'm in a bigger city. Also, there are tons of outdoor activities -- you're a 20 minute drive from mountains (hiking, kayaking, mountain biking) and about 2.5 hours from the ocean which can easily mean a day trip either way. There's a nice nightlife. As much as you can expect in a relatively small city. You're just a couple hours away from Atlanta and Charlotte, and less than an hour away from Asheville. It's just a really pretty area. Then again, that could all be relative and you'd think it's a big stinkhole. :laugh:

Edit to add: My boyfriend is in the same boat as far as "sr it" positions go here. He's way overqualified in terms of experience and intimidates the crap out of everyone who interviews him. He's starting his own business. You can do that anywhere.

You know...I live in Western Canada and it was -35 here last week..so I am not really feeling your pain.

I'm in North eastern BC.... I cant bring myself to feel your pain either! (but maybe that's because of the frostbite and now I am unable to feel anything at all...hehe) I'm loving the balmy -9C (15F) weather outside right now... just about ready to put the parka away and pull out the shorts and tanks!

Phoenix is fabulous. Plenty of Senior IT positions, weather is beautiful and we don't have that white stuff all over the place that makes your little guy shrivel, lol. Houses are wonderfully priced atm and the cost of living is reasonable. As long as you don't mind 115 degree days in May and June, no worries! Come on out, you'll be glad ya did. ;P

I agree with you. Phoenix IS fabulous for 9 mos of the year. And just head to the mountains the other 3 mos. That's what I want to do! Maybe next year.....

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing if I want something to do I go to Atlanta.

But the good thing is I hopped off the treadmill and went to the mailbox in my shorts

I'm working right next door to Computer Sciences Corporation as I type. But then, I'm in that triangle Carolina. And, although it's pretty here, I can't recommend this part of the state (Columbia). Greenville, on the other hand, is good stuff. So, I recommend checking out Greenville, SC. Beautiful, about as morally liberal as SC gets (which isn't very at all), and has a very moderate climate. Oh, and lots of IT jobs.

that's true, there are a lot of IT jobs there. Morally liberal sounds interesting in a scary sort of way. I've been through the area before, a little devoid of stuff isn't it? I mean, is there a lot to do?

I guess it depends on what you like to do. There's much more "culture" in Greenville than where I am now (I grew up in Spartanburg which is about 20 minutes from Greenville) even though I'm in a bigger city. Also, there are tons of outdoor activities -- you're a 20 minute drive from mountains (hiking, kayaking, mountain biking) and about 2.5 hours from the ocean which can easily mean a day trip either way. There's a nice nightlife. As much as you can expect in a relatively small city. You're just a couple hours away from Atlanta and Charlotte, and less than an hour away from Asheville. It's just a really pretty area. Then again, that could all be relative and you'd think it's a big stinkhole. :laugh:

Edit to add: My boyfriend is in the same boat as far as "sr it" positions go here. He's way overqualified in terms of experience and intimidates the crap out of everyone who interviews him. He's starting his own business. You can do that anywhere.

hehe - if you are tired of NE, you should give Montreal a try! NE will feel subtropical! Today we had a high of 6*F! Tonight will be -5*F!!

Steve - have you looked into LaJolla? Lots of IT/Biotech out there

Unfortunately, Senior IT jobs in florida are a bit like polar bears in Brazil. Not very common. And believe me, I've looked!

Always South Louisiana, we have good food, and the temps only get into freezing a handful of times a winter. Unless you don't like the heat, it does get hot as hell here!

Louisiana...it's not the heat, it's the soul-sucking humidity! I spent a week there and didn't want to leave my friend's air conditioned apartment.

New Brunswick, Canada...that's where you wanna be. That is if you can get used to 2 sweltering hot days of summer and 363 days of winter.

I know. Walking around New Haven, CT today was like walking in an ice cold wind tunne! :grumble: I think I was airborne for a minute!! :huh: