Vegas...the triumphant return

FKAGobucks877 · #1 (**permalink**) 11-18-2005, 01:02 PM

I'm back, and I'm $1000 richer, mostly due to the fact I won a poker tournament. If I could only have stayed away from all the other [censored], I'd have a lot more to show for it. Anyways, I had a blast, and so did my dad. I'm a little more worried about him now, as his energy level was pretty low, and he didn't feel very good the entire time. Overall, it was a great trip, and I now have a lot of new memories that I'll keep forever. I am facing a dilemma, however, and, as usual, figured I would obtain the invaluable advice of my internet chat buddies. Here goes...

While in Vegas, my father, who owns his own business, expressed his desire for me to come work for him sometime within the next five years. Without getting into detail, the position he has in mind is doing something that I have some experience with (although not a lot), and think I would enjoy immensely. Additionally, this is a company that my dad started over 20 years ago, and while both he and I believe I could contribute to the company in general, I know he also has a sincere desire to have this company eventually pass on to me, and keep the business in the family. Sounds great, right? I think so, too. The problem is, his company is in Mansfield. My in-laws just bought a house in Picktown about a mile from where I currently live. They moved here for us (and our little boy), and it would cause major problems if we moved, at least far away. On top of that, I am in a very secure position with my current company, and am on track to be an officer within the next five years.

It would seem that I don't need to answer right away, but again, my dad is currently going through chemo, and has (at most) a 50-50 shot at being alive in five years. This is something he would like to implement as soon as practicable so that the changes are in place, and the clients get to know me, before anything drastic happens (which, hopefully, it won't). Any thoughts? I really don't think I have a problem commuting up there every day, but won't really know until I've done it....and I don't want to commit now, then leave all the employees and clients in the lurch should I change my mind. Actually, if I changed my mind, I would still gut it out, because I wouldn't be able to go back on my word...the question is, do I give my word?

Thump · #2 (**permalink**) 11-18-2005, 01:04 PM

That's a tough call man. I don't know what to tell you.

Congrats on your winnings but I hope like any true Buckeye you put all of that money down on the Bucks to beat scUM while at the sportsbook!

Welcome home man.

I've missed your power-drunkedness!

Pheasant · #3 (**permalink**) 11-18-2005, 01:05 PM

If you have time, take it. Talk to him and your family, even your in-laws *gasp*.
Mansfield isn't that far away, you could move halfway, into the middle of nowhere.
Still praying for your dad, hope he comes out of this OK.

Buckeyeskickbuttocks · #4 (**permalink**) 11-18-2005, 01:05 PM

Can you split the difference a bit? MOve up to Delaware or something? Closer to Mansfield, but not so far from your inlaws?

FKAGobucks877 · #5 (**permalink**) 11-18-2005, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Buckeyeskickbuttocks

Can you split the difference a bit? MOve up to Delaware or something? Closer to Mansfield, but not so far from your inlaws?

Personally, I think this is the best solution, should I take the chance...but I think anything further than 20 minutes or so away would be [censored]ty for my in-laws. They asked us a billion times if we were content where we were, or if we were going to move, and all that other crap, before they finally settled on a house...and now they haven't even closed yet, and all the sudden I'm thinking about moving. It's rough. Think Westerville is close enough?

Buckeyeskickbuttocks · #6 (**permalink**) 11-18-2005, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by FKAGobucks877

Personally, I think this is the best solution, should I take the chance...but I think anything further than 20 minutes or so away would be [censored]ty for my in-laws. They asked us a billion times if we were content where we were, or if we were going to move, and all that other crap, before they finally settled on a house...and now they haven't even closed yet, and all the sudden I'm thinking about moving. It's rough. Think Westerville is close enough?

If they haven't closed, get on the horn with em quick and see if they're still hip.

Westerville would probably cut about ... what... 20 minutes off?