Back to the Big Easy
Today I gave notice at my current job that I will be resigning in two weeks. I will be moving back to New Orleans to work as an engineer at a nuclear power plant in the area.
I'm excited to be returning to a place that I love dearly, and have missed very much since I've been gone. August 26th, 2005 was the last night I spent in my home in New Orleans. Katrina hit, my job relocated me to Jackson, MS. After 6 months in Jackson, we decided to relocate. I took a job in Little Rock, AR, and have been here since early 2006. My wife has not been happy with her job for a while, but has been unable to find any new work in her field here in Little Rock.
So, I started looking for new jobs, and came across an opportunity back home. I interviewed 2 weeks ago, got the offer last week, accepted the offer, and turned in my resignation today. I start the new job on May 19th.
Right now, the only x-factor is selling our house here in Little Rock. We've got a few projects we want to finish before we list the house, and I'm hoping I can finish most of those in the next 4 weeks, before I start my new job.
All in all, I'm stoked to be headed back home, looking forward to learning a new job and new skills.
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Why not move somewhere that isn't going to sink?
Though I guess if you're working at a nuclear plant, a sinking city is a good idea. Even if everything goes to hell the fuel rods will still be covered with enough water to keep them cool.
I'd imagine a repeat of Chernobyl in Nawlins wouldn't be fixed with a few FEMA trailers.
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Congrats on moving back home and the new job.
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Which plant will you be working? That's Entergy's domain, is it not? My father worked with them for 20-some odd years up in Jackson, MS.
Congrats Ben!
I'm glad to hear you're finally able to go back. Have you found a place yet? And how will this affect the Beer For Ben Crusade?
Enjoy some beignets and a cafe au lait for me, you lucky SOB.
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This will put a temporary hold on Beer For Ben, until I can get established in the NO. After that, it will be a reset of the adventure to start at another bar in New Orleans (the Bulldog, most likely).
I'll be working for Entergy at Waterford 3.
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Hey wow, Waterford 3! As a kid, my elementary school was plastered with posters showing evacuation routes in case Waterford 3 were to go all Black Mesa on us. If I ever write a novel, I think I'll title it Waterford 3.
Good news, Ben. And speaking of beer and New Orleans, a friend of mine runs this site, which is worth adding to your RSS feed. He's a big Bulldog fan, too.
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Thanks for the tip Lobo, but I'm way ahead of you on that one. A friend of mine turned me on to the site about a month ago. Good stuff!
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I'm so glad to hear about someone going -back- to New Orleans. The sea lions are finally back at the zoo, too. So, you repatriate in good company. I've been gone almost 9 months now. I miss it.
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When you find a new tavern to start your beer thing up I will buy you a good few beers. Just make sure and post here when you restart it up.
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