After several months of searching (and several weeks of slacking, plus a 2300 mile relocation in between), I have accepted a new job. I have been working from home in what was a temporary arrangement set up to ease the transition out of my current position. I was in a good situation to allow me to search for another job while employed. Three different employers offered me a position, all of which seemed like a good opportunity. In deciding which job to choose, I considered the following:

• How would I like the job itself? (how does the position fit with my interests and background? Would it be interesting enough and challenging enough and use the skills that I want to develop?)


• How do I fit with the company? (Would I thrive in the culture with their expectations? Does the company seem like a good place to work?)


• Opportunity (What kinds of opportunities would I have if I stay there for a while?)


• Location (How long does it take to get there? How much would it cost?)

All three of the positions had good answers to some of those questions, however the job I chose had a good answer to all four and the best answer to three of those questions. It's too early to go into detail about what I'll be doing, but I'm excited about my opportunity in this position with this employer, and very glad that my search is over with.