If you’ve been paying attention to Facebook in the last couple hours, you may have noticed that I finally got a damn job.
My new title is Marketing and Corporate Communications Manager. Yes it’s a mouthful. No, I’m not sure how it’ll all fit on my new cards. I’ll be working for a small, but rapidly growing high tech surveillance equipment manufacturer. If you’re in need of such a product, or just curious (because frankly, it’s pretty cool stuff), then drop me a line to ask about it. I’ll probably take the usual stance of not mentioning the company’s name outright on the blog.
The first day is Monday, and I am now running around like mad, trying to get some things taken care of before I cease to have entire empty days at my disposal – so further details will have to wait until after my siesta. Especially since they’ll be very few and far between from here on out.
Also, the commute’s a little further than at the last job – but I’m still trying to avoid purchasing a car. Anyone know where I should look for a good commuter bike in the $500 range, and what I should look for when buying one?
Hey, congratulations! I hope the job turns out to be as great as it sounds.
Congratulations to you! Happy for your good news š
Yay!
Congrats on the job.
As for the bike, I only spent ~$200 on my last one, esp. after the 2 prior ones got stolen (despite being locked and in a cage). I treat bikes as commodities now.
Try a non-profit called Our Community Bikes on Main at 17th. They have a good selection of used bikes, and they support a good cause.
Good to know that bikes are that affordable. I’d like to keep the whole package sub $500 after bike, helmet, lock, rack and a pannier or two. It seems distinctly do-able, which is nice.
Now I just have to learn how to navigate traffic and not get killed by suburban (both geographic and automotive) drivers.
Congrats, Jen! That’s really great news… Your new job sounds fantastic!!
Woo!! That’s awessome!
Congratulations on the job!
I cycle to work but it’s only 3 miles or so and it’s fairly flat. For my bikes I get what we call in the UK either Town Bikes or Hybrid Bikes (I have a Probike Discovery at the moment). They are faster than mountain bikes (I really wouldn’t get a mountain bike unless your commute to work involves a lot of off trail riding!) and sturdier than road racing bikes.
I love my current bike as it is lightish, has a comfortable saddle and it has things like mud guards and a chain guard. The only thing I’d like is a couple more gears (mine only has 3).
As for cost there are 2 routes to go down really; spend more and invest in servicing/repairing the bike or spend less but only bank on it last a year or 2.
Emma