As an update to the last post, I have muddled through the job search process and risen above these harsh economic times. I pretty much accepted a job offer from BikeReg.com as a Client Support Specialist in Northampton, MA and although dealing with clients on the phone was never the ideal situation for me, it gives me a chance to work in the cycling industry and be part of a small growing company. Oh yeah, and it offers benefits, 401K matching, and a decent salaried position. All in all, I’m pretty excited, it seems like a pretty good place to work.
In more interesting news I was offered my Mom’s 2003 white Nissan Maxima GXE for 60 hundos ($6000) and would be a considerable upgrade from my beat up 96′ gold Nissan Maxima SE. As a whole I’m on the fence about this proposition because I would like to get a diesel VW Tdi or BMW 335d but as they are $25,000 and $50,000, respectively, $6000 seems like a much more affordable and viable amount. I figure if I purchase the Maxima I can still justify buying a PS3 or Xbox 360 in the immediate future, as well as an HDTV. No car loans = nex-gen gaming console. Also, a potential new mtn bike or new set of racing wheels won’t be such an economic burden.
Thirdly, a full-time position in Northampton means I’ll be moving back to the Amherst area. While living with my parents in Dracut, MA has been a pretty awesome deal (free food, laundry service, and no living expenses), moving back to Amherst means more time with the girlfriend(I’ll be mooching her apartment), spending time with UMass friends, and far superior riding, which all in all out trumps the aforementioned free parental services.
In music news, go download The Rosebuds, A.C. Newman, Blitzen Trapper, and Ra Ra Riot. All of their most recent albums are worth a listen. Use Rapidshare, iTunes, Amazon, whatever just go download them.
And RIP Ruckus. You may have filled my computer with DRM laden songs but your vast array of free music allowed me to forgive your small faults.