[Soterik]

All replies from the PNW so far! Kinda interesting, thanks!

I wish I could get my own place, but the other side of this is that the NY "dwelling" and food are on MY tab....company will pay for airfare. Truly not fair, but I've got very little room to move on this. So... the friend with the condo is almost my ownly alternative. Fortunately he's going to move some stuff out to make it partly "mine", he knows my family well and understands the circumstances.

Hadn't thought of the video conferencing, I'll get that set up....great idea, I know the kids will like the novelty for a while anyway.

I appreciate those that are there or who have been. The goal is to do this for 1.5 to 2 years....then switch jobs/careers. The big downside is that my job is typically only in NY (wholesale apparel), and I know very few regional reps left in my field.
That being said, I've started the hunt and reviving contacts.

tks,
Eric