Current Events > So I'm in San Antonio doing some apartment hunting

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The on-site interview is Monday at 11:30 and I'm really hoping they decide to hire me. I'd be moving from Austin to San Antonio for this, but I think I'm ready to make that move if things go well.

I've got it narrowed down to two choices for where I'm gonna stay. One has really cheap rates for the space you get. The other is way more modern and has better technology.
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You will be closer to Padre Island.
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My sister lives in SA. Can't say I'm a fan.
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BLAKUboy posted...

My sister lives in SA. Can't say I'm a fan.

The city is definitely way more spread out than Austin, but I'm looking the better highway system in comparison.
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Traffic in SA is literally awful. Not only is everything seemingly designed as a death trap, every single driver intends to make it such.
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Yeah, I found some apartments that are less than a mile from where I would be working, so I'm probably gonna choose that to avoid the traffic situation on most days.

I've lived in Austin for the vast majority of my life, so it'll be interesting to see how different San Antonio is, assuming I get hired...

Born in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Moved to Austin, TX with my mom when I was about 3
Lived in San Antonio for a year to go to UTSA from 2003 to 2004...
Dropped out, moved back to Austin
Been in Austin ever since.

Now I may be moving back to San Antonio.
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Go Spurs, go!
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my only San Antonio experience is my BMT graduation. I actually want to go back there. Good luck with your new job, I heard cost of living is low compared to most cities.

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Tyrannosaurus posted...

my only San Antonio experience is my BMT graduation. I actually want to go back there. Good luck with your new job, I heard cost of living is low compared to most cities.

Yeah, I'm actually having a hard time choosing between my top two apartment choices.

1st choice:
+ Gigabit internet available from Grande
+ Less than 1 mile from work
+ Option of having an electric vehicle charger installed at a reserved parking spot
+ Most modern apartment complex I've seen
== They're going to install Nest thermostats in all the apartments pretty soon
== They're going to install smart locks in the apartments pretty soon (unlock the door with your phone)
== Rooftop lounge with a great view of the city
== The pool has freaking waterfalls... I probably shouldn't go chasing them, though
== Fitness classes, could possibly remove the need for me to pay for a crossfit gym if the schedule works out right
+ They have ethernet ports in the apartment, but the people who do the tours aren't sure what they're for. I'm assuming they're to connect to the internet provider, but there are multiple ports... Could possibly all be connected to a switch somewhere upstream so you can use whichever port you want.
- More expensive than the 2nd choice
- More expensive than my current apartment

2nd choice:
+ Cheaper for a larger space
+ So many great entertainment and food options within a short walking distance from the apartment complex
+ Will probably be quieter than the first choice
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- AT&T or Spectrum as internet providers
- 15 miles from work, and apparently a 20 - 30 minute commute... Not TERRIBLE, but definitely much worse than living less than a mile away, especially if there are traffic issues.

The cost of either apartment wouldn't be a problem, especially if the new job pays how much I'm asking for. Even if they were to match my current pay, I'd be more than OK.
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I think I'm gonna go with the more modern apartment even if it will be more expensive.

I hope I get this job
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Job interview is tomorrow at 11:30am

It's a strange thing. I'm very nervous, but at the same time I'm more confident in my skills as a network engineer than I've ever been...

Still so much to learn, which is what's making me doubt they're actually going to hire me, but I figure if they didn't want to hire me they wouldn't be doing the on site interview at all
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