I'm from Central NY and I'd like to become a Texan

[lifhapnz]

Hi everyone, My name is Jim Heins, and I'd like to relocate from Constantia, NY to somewhere in Texas permanently. I have a BA in Geology, I'm well versed in multiple forms of communication mediums, I'm strong, hard working and can learn just about any job you have to offer. I'm tired of living in this liberally run state. I'd like to be out of here no later than May or June of this year. I'm totally serious about this. BTW, if it matters, I'm 50 years old and an Army Veteran. If you have any job advice or offers, please contact me at lifhapnz@hotmail.com

 

[RstyShcklfrd]

Do what I do: Search through careerbuilder.com, monster.com, simplyhired.com, indeed.com, and workintexas.com. I'm sure any city or town in Texas will be better than NY.

As long as you don't bring any liberal values with you or any friends who have liberal values... I guess you're welcome. Lol

 

[Glockster69]

Welcome Jim, I was just thinking of you : http://www.texasguntalk.com/forums/...crat-proposals-ny-safe-act-were-rejected.html

All the best on moving and thank you for your service

 

[alexrex20]

geologists are hot in oil/gas right now. i'd look into Houston or Corpus Christi. get over here as fast as you can.

and thank you for your service!

 

[itsawondertoo]

Welcome aboard from Katy, TX! The oil patch people in Texas hire lots of geologists, geophysicists, and seismologists. That whole "fracking" thing has been very good for the "rock" people! Good luck in your quest!

 

[Dawico]

Welcome to TGT.

 

[Flyingswords]

Youll love it here. and No bans on sodas above 16oz either

 

[shortround]

Howdy, and don't let the liberal left New York door hit you on your A$$ as you flee that loathsome State of incompetence.

 

[Dcav]

Welcome bud, relocated from NY almost 4 year ago cant say I miss it at all.

 

[FiremanLyman]

Jim, Welcome.

As another transplanted (Pennsylvania) military vet, let me say thanks for your service and come on down to Texas. Few things you'll have to learn.

Texans are proud to be Texans. I thought it to be a severe case of narcissism, but once you comprehend what Texas is it becomes abnormal not to be proud to be a Texan. Texas flags everywhere (tell me how many people on your block fly a New York State flag), tattoos, Texas Native license plates... It is all good.

BBQ is not just tossing some meat on the grill. That is grilling, BBQ is its own cuisine; brisket, ribs sausage... and it is awesome.

Dr. Pepper is the national soda. It is strange now when I go visit family in PA and can't score a DP.

No Yuengling. The gravest downfall of this great state is not being able to order a proper Lager.

Pickup trucks are as common in Texas as a Honda Civic is in the North East.

Texans don't think a 4 hour drive is far. In the North East, if someone asked you if you'll drive 4 hours, you would be in another state. From Central Texas it is a good 8 hours to make it to the next state.

You'll enjoy shorts year round. Texans think it is cold if it gets below 50. That is just perfect shorts and sweatshirt weather to me.

110 degree weather for weeks in a row sucks. No sugar coating that one.

Only have to file Federal Taxes each year. No State income tax. (Gee, wonder why people are doing better down here?)

You'll become quick at identifying a Texas Longhorn or an Aggie... and also spotting other Texas college alumni who think both are crazy.

These are some of my observations that come to mind, a bunch more but I think it is a good start.

 

[navyguy]

Come on down. If you take some time to learn the culture folks here will welcome you. I read in the paper this morning that unemployment is down to 6% or so. Seems like if you want and job you can find one.

 

[Anger]

A geologist job or two here in austin but I think its more on the analytical side. Qa/qc of data etc vs roughneck work.

 

[SIG_Fiend]

Jim, thanks for joining us! We'd certainly love to have you down here! The more freedom loving Americans here in Texas, the better. :-)

 

[Skip]

Welcome to TGT, and thank you for your service.

 

[AngeliaH]

Welcome from Dallas.

Sent from the middle of a swamp.

 

[Mr. Bojangles]

I'm in the geochemical industry and there are plenty of geologists that work with us. As others have already stated, there's always work here in anything related to hydrocarbons.

 

[kyletxria1911a1]

Welcome

 

[Burt Gummer]

As long as you aren't a liberal. We have an influx of those here in Texas and we don't need more.

 

[transplanttexan]

Jim, Welcome.

As another transplanted (Pennsylvania) military vet, let me say thanks for your service and come on down to Texas. Few things you'll have to learn.

Texans are proud to be Texans. I thought it to be a severe case of narcissism, but once you comprehend what Texas is it becomes abnormal not to be proud to be a Texan. Texas flags everywhere (tell me how many people on your block fly a New York State flag), tattoos, Texas Native license plates... It is all good.

BBQ is not just tossing some meat on the grill. That is grilling, BBQ is its own cuisine; brisket, ribs sausage... and it is awesome.

Dr. Pepper is the national soda. It is strange now when I go visit family in PA and can't score a DP.

No Yuengling. The gravest downfall of this great state is not being able to order a proper Lager.

Pickup trucks are as common in Texas as a Honda Civic is in the North East.

Texans don't think a 4 hour drive is far. In the North East, if someone asked you if you'll drive 4 hours, you would be in another state. From Central Texas it is a good 8 hours to make it to the next state.

You'll enjoy shorts year round. Texans think it is cold if it gets below 50. That is just perfect shorts and sweatshirt weather to me.

110 degree weather for weeks in a row sucks. No sugar coating that one.

Only have to file Federal Taxes each year. No State income tax. (Gee, wonder why people are doing better down here?)

You'll become quick at identifying a Texas Longhorn or an Aggie... and also spotting other Texas college alumni who think both are crazy.

These are some of my observations that come to mind, a bunch more but I think it is a good start.

As a former resident of Michigan, I can second all of this. The first time a friend said we were going for BBQ I said "BBQ is a verb....". Boy was I wrong, BBQ is a very tasty noun!

 

[ray22]

We have a special bumper sticker for transplants. It reads "I'm not from Texas but I got here as fast as I could". We welcome everyone. I know it's hard to leave ones home but I do believe you'll love it here. Although I must say upstate NY is some of the most beautiful country I have seen Texas has everything from desert to the coast and everything in between.


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