ETA: If you were top contender, and it's not 100% yet that the job will move to Boston, would there be a chance the GC can work to have the position stay in the city you live in?
He said he appreciated my candor in telling him I didn't want to move and said he would keep my resume on file in case anything changed.
I made sure he knew how excited I was to be considered and basically said how disappointed I was about the Boston thing because opportunities like this one (in my field) are rare.
It was a nice call (even though I'm down in the dumps now).
Seriously, if it were Palo Alto or San Francisco, I'd probably consider moving. Boston is just too far.
It sounds like it was a positive call over all, which is good. It means you're hire-able! Feel free to cry though, it's still a crappy feeling to get let down like that. Good luck!
Do you think there would be any chance of telecommuting with periodic travel to Boston? It sounds like they love you and may be willing to work something out.
I suspect that this position is now essentially the "eyes and ears" of the GC out in Boston, so, no, that kind of arrangement wouldn't serve the function needed.
I'm sorry, miso. How disappointing. I know it's not the same thing as getting a job, but it's a great sign how much they wanted you. Hoprfully something better will come along soon.
Would you be open to relocated here? I mean, it snowed today so that sucked, but it's a pretty great place to live for the most part!
I'm sorry that this opening didn't work out. I hope another one comes along very soon.
I lived there four years, so I'm familiar with the city (which is part of the reason why the GC called me personally to tell me -- he thought he might be able to convince me to relocate).
But I really don't want to move. Both our families are here, and that is priceless.
I seriously thought this was The Job. Damnit.
I don't want to try to convince you or anything, but would you think about it if it was only temporary? If you did it for a couple of years, you could return when misotiny was barely school age. I get that having family nearby is super important; I was 15 hours and 3 plane rides from family for a while. I'm sorry.