Mr.Vic20 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Here is a short story made long: I took last week off, because in two weeks I'm starting a whole new project at the university and wanted to clear my head before starting another big lift. I spent half of that vacation week doing my bosses homework and answering numerous phone calls and emails. This was a breaking point for me, where I realized that my current job, interesting as it can be at times, is doing modest good and maximum harm for my family and my physical and mental health. So I've started to contemplate an exit strategy from both Cornell and the state of NY. Target move window: Summer of 2026. So with that sack of context dropped on the table, who here lives in Maine? I ask, because I prefer the cold to the warmth, and with how the world is heating up and with a goal of making this move my final move before the great nap, I think Maine has the low population and hide away living I'm looking for! I'm starting an in depth research project on Maine as I like to do my home work before jumping into an environment. That said, its always good to be able to chat with a person from the place you are going so they can tell you about the things you wouldn't even think to ask. I feel like at least one of our folks was living there at some point? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best3444 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 My good friend from work moved there last summer after retirement. He says nothing but great things about it even the harsh winters. The 4 seasons are absolutely beautiful and the cost of living is very reasonable. Whatever you choose to do, I wish you all the best! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 24 minutes ago, Mr.Vic20 said: I feel like at least one of our folks was living there at some point? I think you're thinking of Lucian going on vacation there a lot. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Vic20 Posted March 18 Author Share Posted March 18 2 minutes ago, Jason said: I think you're thinking of Lucian going on vacation there a lot. Yeah, that sounds about right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 I've always thought it would be cool place to live. I don't live there but you can act like I do and act like that was my opinion of it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 I think @CastlevaniaNut18 visited 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamer.tv Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 I’d be worried about all the spooky things that apparent may happen there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastlevaniaNut18 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 4 hours ago, Brian said: I think @CastlevaniaNut18 visited I'd love to live there except I don't do well in really cold weather. Maine is my favorite US state. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Vic20 Posted March 18 Author Share Posted March 18 4 hours ago, gamer.tv said: I’d be worried about all the spooky things that apparent may happen there! Nothing will ever be spookier than my childhood, bring it Maine! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 On 3/18/2024 at 11:06 AM, gamer.tv said: I’d be worried about all the spooky things that apparent may happen there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nokra Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 I've unfortunately never been to Maine, but just wanted to say I'm sorry to hear that work is taking such a toll. But I'm very glad to hear that you're able to do something about it. Best of luck to you, and godspeed on the new project! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Vic20 Posted April 15 Author Share Posted April 15 Today I had a various with my director and formally informed him that I would be departing Cornell in the summer of 2026 (25 years of employment). I think time might have slowed down for him for a moment because his response, after a lengthy pause, was: "Two years is a long way away, and you never know how you might be feeling then". I am officially a "medium timer"! 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeon Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Ah yes, the classy 2 years notice. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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