cheapie

i've been asked to come in for an interview with a different company. that's what i would drive. hmmmmmm....what to do. it's kind of scary thinking about working for a different company. it would involve travel to australia, south africa, and other countries in that region 1-2/year.

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smeakim

Is the family going to travel with you? Wow that is going to cut down on the mountain biking.... The travel would be fun but it would be hard to be gone that much? How much travel is it in the end?

cheapie

it would likely be less travel than i do now. probably 2 trips/year to that region for 3 weeks at a time.

renovation

what you driving now . if it's one of the american big 3 companys i sure not think to long and hard.as your wheels maybe removed from you in a hurry

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cheapie

my current company car is a charger. and let's just say there's a reason i'd be getting a mercedes. =)

guiseppewv

I guess you will be working for a German firm if you switch jobs? Maybe Mercedes? I think it is great that you have the opportunity. Congrats!

Remember that even though the grass always looks greener on the other side, most of the time it isn't. Do a lot of research before changing jobs and if there are things about your current company that can be changed float your ideas to management and see if they can make it happen.

cheapie

according to the head of my dept, i'm nearing the end of the runway with this group. i have to find something new within my company or elsewhere. this is just one of the options i'm exploring.

DarkFury

So you've milked them dry and now its time to find a new cow...

Dayuuum...

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cheapie

haha. they've milked ME and i'm looking for a kinder, gentler set of hands. or something like that. lol.

i've really only worked for one company since i graduated. i've been thinking it might not be a bad idea to diversify my career. we'll see. i'd prefer to stay with my current employer for sure.

DarkFury

I've been with my current employer for 15 years myself...


So they pullin real hard on your udders eh? Well with them giving you a "company car" and all the perks... I'd say you look like you've done well for yourself over the years. Hell, with the "perks" you've told me about in the past, I'd be willing to say that many folks wouldn't mind their corporate cold hands on your underbelly considering the alternatives.

cheapie

i am certainly blessed with my current job. i have more perks than any of my friends. i likely wouldn't be looking if i wasn't so strongly "encouraged" to do so.

ray

make the move. don't look back!

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AmRivlin

Take money out of the equation for a moment.

Consider where you will be most happy.

I did this 2 years ago and I am very glad I made the switch.

I travel for work and enjoy the perks, I understand with more time invested it is harder, but if it is a solid career future take the plunge.

Although ask for an american car. Lincoln LS or something, accepting a foreign car such as the E series or BMWeak, is unpatriotic and doesn't support our failing economy, I guess neither does working in Durban or Perth looking at rocks

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Forget the American cars. Go for performance and luxury. When Americans can make cars like the Germans, I'll start buying American.

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guiseppewv

Start making a truly good car with great engineering, good reliability, style, and class then I will start buying American. Right now American cars, for the most part, are junk. Heck Ford Europe makes some good cars there but Ford America doesn't

cheapie

the brand would be non-negotiable as the job would be with daimler. asking for a lincoln would be the first way to lose the job.

DarkFury

Heh... ask them for a Chrysler 300C or a Crossfire. I'm sure that will invoke a laugh or two.

Jeffbx

Haven't we had this discussion before? (Another win for GM)

You have a perception about US cars, but studies, awards & long term reliability reports say otherwise.

I've considered buying foreign brands but have never done so, and now with the crisis going on with doemstic manufacturers, I'm ONLY considering US brands. They're designed, engineered, marketed, sold and in some cases even built by my friends & neighbors. Yeah, I'm biased because of where I live, but I wouldn't hesitate to recommend a US brand to anyone who's looking.

Chrysler 300, Cadillac CTS, Chevy Malibu, Saturn Aura, Pontiac Sky, Saturn Outlook, Lincoln MKS, Ford Escape... all excellent examples of domestic models & I would buy any one of them.

cheapie

as would i.

ray

/shrug

At this point in time, I would still only consider buying a Japanese car.

guiseppewv

I guess you need to re-read my post. I said "Start making a truly good car with great engineering, good reliability, style, and class then I will start buying American." None of those cars you mentioned meet all of those qualities. The new Malibu meets most of those but it does nothing for me.

I still think most American cars are junk, though.

VTGreg

Don't get me wrong, reliability and quality of make is a high priority when considering what auto to buy, but I also want performance and some of the luxuries that American cars still lack when compared with European or Japanese makes.

Jeffbx

Maybe you guys haven't looked closely at what's out there, then.

Compare the Saturn Aura XR or the Malibu LTZ against any mid sized sedan, and compare the Lincoln MKS or Cadillac CTS against the luxury brands.

Look at the features & power, look at the reliability reports & then look at the cost. I think you'll be surprised.

guiseppewv

Hey, we will have to agree to disagree.

If I am going to pay $38k+ for a Lincoln, I would prefer a Bimmer. Besides the Lincoln is not my style. I personally do not like the way it looks.

The Caddy is sharp but it is too big IMO and the city fuel efficiency is ~20% better in the 3-series. The hwy fuel efficiency is ~15% better in the BMW plus the 3-series is about the same price - why would I buy the Caddy over the BMW?

Let's compare the Saturn and Malibu to the Accord. Personally, I think they are all too big or at least too big looking but . The V6 EX Accord gets better fuel economy, holds it's value better, and is less expensive. I think all three are fairly bland but to each their own.

Accord EX V6 - $26630 MSRP (comes with sunroof and V6)
Malibu LTZ V6 - $29065 MSRP (added V6 option and sliding sunroof)
Saturn Aura XR - $27550 MSRP (added sunroof and convience package)

Why would you pay more for a car that will not hold it's value as well as the Honda and will cost you more over the life of the car to own?

Jeffbx

I guess so! :-)

For me, the GM cars are cheaper because of lease incentives that exist in MI, even for non-GM employees. So 1) I pay less per month for a GM car than any Japanese car at the same sticker price;