I’m Moving to Raleigh, NC!
Major breaking news: I’m moving to Raleigh, NC!
While I’ve fully enjoyed my internships since graduating, I’m so excited to be transitioning, officially, to a member of the labor force. Only 45 years to go.(In case I win the lottery tomorrow. #YeahRight)
Relocating to Raleigh is also very exciting. I’ve lived most of my life on the other end of Tobacco Road, in Winston-Salem. (And in case you were wondering, I’m not a Deacon. Yuck. Carolina blue all the way baby!)
What all is there to do here? I know the basics — Umstead Park, Crabtree Mall, RBC Center, etc., but where are the fun, interesting places where you can find real people? I plan to spend my time doing well, everything a young professional is likely to do I guess, but am also very interested in connecting with others like me and attending Tweetups, industry-related events, workshops, conferences, etc., Any recommendations?
Best wishes to anyone searching for employment. I spent the last 13 months job searching, and I definitely know it’s tough out there. Not that I would consider myself a job hunting expert, but if you’d like to connect and discuss strategies, tips, or whatever, feel free to contact me.
PS — I’ve been tinkering with the idea of starting another blog, tentatively called “My Entry Level Life,” which will chronicle the ups and downs of my first year or so in the real world. A public journal of sorts, and (hopefully), a good resource for college students. Thoughts?
Glad we met. I’m on twitter @kclennon
Pretty exciting time for you I’m sure. There’s a lot of things happening in Raleigh. You’ll find tweet ups to choose from, night life on Glenwood south, and lots of sporting events (as you know). I’d suggest looking into LinkedIn. There are groups of young professionals there and networking to take advantage of!
I think your idea for your blog is a good one. Congratulations on your new job and your upcoming move to Raleigh!
Congrats on the job and move. Check out Triangle Interactive Marketing Association. They are pretty active and might give you some connections with like minded folks.
Have fun.